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We'll hear from people who have tried to make the low-tech lifestyle work. And, Kelsey McKinney on why we love juicy gossip about friends, family and even celebrities.

Soul food began as a means of survival during the transatlantic slave trade. Here’s the story of how it became a beloved and comple ...

Should we try to make better babies? Plus, the Gen Z gender divide in the pews. While young Christian men are sticking with religion, young women are leaving the church.

Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.

Are you feeling hopeless about the warming planet? In her book "Human Nature," climate scientist Kate Marvel says it’s natural to feel scared but there’s also reasons to hope.

On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin looks to the stars to reflect on the process of making meaning, the search to create order fro ...

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

This hour, we envision new ways to fix public transit and explore solutions to revitalize a system that, year after year, seems to be under threat.

The Texas GOP redistricting plan to flip five seats has Democrats up in arms. Should political leaders abandon “good government” reforms and go all-in on gerrymandering?

Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis talks with Patrick Stoner about this British series with her as a lip reader drafted into dangerous police ...

More than a dozen exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park could be removed or covered up in an effort by President Trump to "restore truth and sanity."

Tech companies are building huge data centers to power their AI supercomputers that use enormous amounts of energy. What does this mean for consumers and the environment?

In her new book "Spellbound," historian Molly Worthen explains how charisma is more about storytelling than charm.

On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin celebrates all those who seek truth and discovery in good faith, without fear or favor. ...

We explore what comes next after surviving something extraordinary.