
Archives: Episodes
Surviving an Apocalypse, New Philadelphia City Council, Books of Early 2024
Could you survive an apocalypse? Do you know how to build a bunker, fend off a hostile clan or survive a robot uprising? We hear from two Philadelphia authors.
Air Date: January 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:48Austin Butler & Callum Turner talk with Patrick Stoner about telling the story of the World War II bomber squadron that so highly an ...
Air Date: January 24, 2024
Bullying on the Rise, Disappearing Pay Phones, Why We Love (or Hate) Spicy Foods
Incidents of bullying and harassment are at an all-time high at schools across New Jersey. Also, where have all the pay phones gone? And, our differing tolerance for spice.
Air Date: January 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30The Unraveling of America’s Suburbs, Embracing Hair Loss, Road Salt and Climate
Life in the burbs was once the American dream - a big house, grassy yard and good schools. Now that dream is crumbling, argues author Benjamin Herold.
Air Date: January 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:49The Prep Work: Clarinet – Simon Bakos
Watch what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
Air Date: January 19, 2024
When Healing Happens But We Don’t Know Why
We step outside the boundaries of Western medicine to explore those questions!
Air Date: January 19, 2024
Listen 49:03AI at Work and in Politics, Astronomy Lessons on South Street
Artificial intelligence has increasingly become part of our everyday lives. But, should you use it in the workplace, and should you tell your employer about it?
Air Date: January 18, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:31Going Solo: Erasing the Stigma of Single Life
More people than ever are living single -- many by choice. We talk about finding purpose and fulfillment as a single person and erasing the stigma that's attached.
Air Date: January 18, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00The Rise in Deadly Driving in America, National Political Roundtable
Incidents of dangerous and reckless driving have increased. We'll look at what's behind the surge. Plus, an Iowa post-mortem as the 2024 presidential election gets underway.
Air Date: January 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Jonathan Pryce talks to Patrick Stoner about playing the final version of Prince Philip in the concluding episodes. ...
Air Date: January 17, 2024
Reinventing Yourself, A Visit From Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Eagles End in Disaster
What does it take to make the perfect ice cream flavor? Plus, why a change in career, life goals and priorities is possible at any age. And, Eagles' NFL season embarrassment.
Air Date: January 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:41The Originator: Composer – Leigha Amick
Find out how Leigha Amick took her unique works from page to stage.
Air Date: January 12, 2024
The Appeal of Authoritarianism
We look at dictatorships and authoritarianism. Even with their emphasis on obedience, disinformation, nostalgia and scapegoating, support is on the rise at home and abroad.
Air Date: January 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16We talk with journalist Maggie Jackson about her book “Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure,” and how we go about navigating life while living in a state of doubt.
Air Date: January 12, 2024
Listen 49:09Gig Workers Rule, Car Culture from Driverless to Hot Rods, Is Measles Back?
Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.
Air Date: January 11, 2024 12:00 pm
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