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Virtual worlds allow us to reinvent ourselves and build new lives. But some of our troubles follow us there. A look at navigating community, love, and work in digital realms.
Air Date: January 5, 2024
Listen 48:46The Psychology of Political Misinformation, Using Poison to Dye Clothes
Professor Dannagal G. Young on why we're so likely to believe misinformation online, and how that weakness gets exploited. Plus, the impact and unique history of clothing dye.
Air Date: January 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:47How to Keep a 2024 Resolution, Healthier Winter Skin, Dignity for Incarcerated Women
From working out, to finding a new hobby, to saving money, and cutting back on screen time, we'll talk about forming new habits and setting practical goals for 2024.
Air Date: January 3, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:32Da’Vine Joy Randolph talks with Patrick Stoner about her critically acclaimed supporting part in Paul Giamatti’s The Holdovers. ...
Air Date: January 3, 2024
Inauguration Edition: Mayor Cherelle Parker is Sworn In
WHYY will carry LIVE coverage of Mayor Cherelle Parker's inaugural address, her leadership choices, and what her first 100 days in office could look like.
Air Date: January 2, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 45:54The Cool Kid: Percussion – Griffin Harrison
On this episode of On Stage at Curtis, finding the beat is particularly important in the percussion section.
Air Date: December 29, 2023
Why We Love and Hate Exercising — And How to Do It Either Way
We look at the science of fitness, the evolution of cultural messages surrounding exercise, and how we can overcome inertia to start fitting it into our lives.
Air Date: December 29, 2023
Listen 48:35Poet Ross Gay and ‘The Book of (More) Delights’
Poet and writer Ross Gay explains ways to find delight in everyday life, even when we are feeling grief or sorrow.
Air Date: December 29, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:522023 In Review: Behind the Scenes of Our Favorite Episodes
Cherri and Avi revisit their most memorable segments, from famous authors, to cocktail mixologists, to live music and the host of Jeopardy.
Air Date: December 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 10:55The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln
The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.
Air Date: December 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01George Clooney & Joel Edgerton talks with Patrick Stoner about how Clooney directs & his life priority. ...
Air Date: December 27, 2023
‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen' | Episode 5: Unsheltered in suburbia
In this episode, an unhoused young person in Pottstown, a Montco service provider, and housing advocates from across the suburbs explain the impact of youth homelessness.
Air Date: December 27, 2023
Listen 30:44Cheese Adventures with Madame Fromage, Climate Scientist Michael Mann
Penn climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Plus, how to taste, pair and love cheese from around the world with Tenaya Darlington.
Air Date: December 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:22The New Land: Mezzo-Soprano – Katie Trigg
On this episode of On Stage at Curtis, you only get one chance to make a good first impression.
Air Date: December 22, 2023
Devon Horse Show Transforms into Magical Yuletide Experience
Yuletide at Devon, NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge, holiday cheer with McGillin’s
& more!
Air Date: December 22, 2023