Archives: Episodes

The economy is on the upswing. We'll break down the latest on inflation, interest rates and more. Then, the hilarious new essay collection from writer R. Eric Thomas.

We explore the psychology of conspiracies and what draws people to them. Author Michael Shermer joins us to talk about why people believe irrational things.

We get into the science of skin care, looking at what works, what doesn’t, and what dermatologists have to say about the latest frontiers in our quest for eternal youth.

Kwame Alexander on his new memoir, Why Fathers Cry at Night. Then, being Philly foodies with local James Beard winners Ellen Yin (Fork) and Nok Suntaranon (Kalaya).

Homicides in Philadelphia, and across the country, have decreased since 2022. We'll talk with PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw about what's working, and what's falling short.

Freddie is determined to make Ty to stay in Philly forever and takes him to learn about bomba.

Laura McGann, the director of the number one streaming documentary talks with Patrick Stoner about the record breaking quest to do the de ...

What's driving the rise in plastic surgery? Also, the Biden Administration's new student loan repayment plan and Philadelphia's 18th C. quarantine hospital, Lazaretto.

Ty faces his fear of dancing after a confidence-boosting hip hop lesson.

Writer Jeanette Winterson explores artificial intelligence and how it may change our lives, relationships, sex, religion -- even death.

We look at this, and other, shortages plaguing the world of medicine, from medications to donated blood.

Philadelphia has declared a heat health emergency due to oppressive temperatures that could feel like a hundred degrees. We’ll talk about extreme heat and efforts to fight it.

Freddie is inspired to make change in her neighborhood after meeting a printmaker.

Philadelphia is enforcing regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnb. Other cities are also cracking down. What impact do Airbnbs have on neighborhoods and on housing?

Freddie and Ty learn to express the version of themselves they see through self portraits.