Archives: Episodes
The Hidden Jewish History Inside the American Revolution
This Jewish merchant in Philadelphia shaped America's ideals of religious freedom.
Air Date: November 19, 2025
MAGA turmoil amidst the Epstein files fallout
The Epstein files and white nationalist Nick Fuentes are causing rifts within the MAGA movement. Even Trump himself is reckoning with the fallout.
Air Date: November 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Sports Betting: From Vegas to Our Smartphones
With recent news of an FBi investigation into the NBA and mob ties around sports betting, this week on Sports in America, we take a look ...
Air Date: November 18, 2025
Listen 51:07How to 'Engineer' Your Dreams and End Nightmares
Researcher Michelle Carr explores “dream engineering” in her new book “Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind."
Air Date: November 17, 2025
Listen 31:33Debating Trump’s approach to homelessness
The Trump administration announced significant cuts to permanent housing programs. It wants to prioritize organizations focusing on drug treatment and work initiatives.
Air Date: November 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40The Philadelphia hairstylist founded Restore Salon Services to offer no-cost haircuts in hospitals and health centers— creating moments of normalcy when families need it most.
Air Date: November 17, 2025
Listen 5:26On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin cues up the sad songs as the days get shorter and the darkness creeps in. ...
Air Date: November 14, 2025
Listen 5:59How clashing regional cultures intensify our political divisions
Historian Colin Woodard explains how America's centuries-old regional differences have led to the political divisions that continue to pull the country apart.
Air Date: November 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:27Chaddsford Winery, Uncle John's BBQ Stand, Jeep Ducking, The Zeen, Pipe UP! and more!
Air Date: November 14, 2025
An exploration of how AI is changing the way we feel — about ourselves and everything else.
Air Date: November 14, 2025
Listen 49:34WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m.
The latest local headlines from WHYY
Air Date: November 13, 2025
Listen 2:07Fresh Air’s TV critic Bianculli on the best shows to watch this fall
Are you looking for a great new show? Searching for a series to really hook you? We have the best new shows on Netflix, HBO, Paramount and much more.
Air Date: November 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:29Cafe Nhan, A Truck Called Sandoz, The Mercury Cafe
This week we try a contender for Philly’s best bowl of pho, a super casual, super flavorful West Philly sandwich truck, and a homey Delaware teahouse and cafe.
Air Date: November 13, 2025
Investigating the high rates of C-sections
New York Times investigative reporter Sarah Kliff explains how electronic fetal monitoring is driving up C-section rates.
Air Date: November 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11America’s First Democracy Was Already Here
Long before the birth of the United States, Native nations were leading through councils, consensus, and community. Their ideas of repres ...
Air Date: November 12, 2025













