
Archives: Episodes
How we remember America’s past
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."
Air Date: August 5, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35Should we welcome AI data centers?
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?
Air Date: August 4, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Spellbound: the power and paradox of charisma
In her new book "Spellbound," historian Molly Worthen explains how charisma is more about storytelling than charm.
Air Date: August 1, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:48We explore what comes next after surviving something extraordinary.
Air Date: August 1, 2025
Listen 44:31Most Americans read online reviews before making any purchases, and almost half of US consumers write them. Have we become to ratings obsessed?
Air Date: July 31, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:59Marijuana legalization in Del., NJ sparks question: Is Pa. next?
Legal weed in Delaware, legal weed in New Jersey, is Pennsylvania next? While our neighbors go high, some lawmakers in Harrisburg say ‘NO.’
Air Date: July 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39When Organ Donation Goes Wrong
More than a hundred thousand people in the U.S. are on the national transplant list waiting for a life-sa ...
Air Date: July 30, 2025
Listen 35:48A tipping point for US-Israel relations?
Images of emaciated children in Gaza have led to global outrage at Israel's military offensive. What's happening in Gaza and could this fray US-Israel relations?
Air Date: July 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:00The Surprising Origins of Vanilla
Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices in the world. That’s no surprise when you learn just how complicated it is to grow and ...
Air Date: July 28, 2025
Trump’s power play with Penn, other universities
After major concessions from schools like Virginia, Columbia, and Penn, it seems the Trump administration's efforts to reshape higher ed are making inroads.
Air Date: July 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:09#990: The Phillies Have a Frank Exchange of Ideas with Rob Manfred
Air Date: July 25, 2025
Listen 1:11:33Studio 2 Extra: The Italian Market’s history and future
The "Our Market Project" aims to restore, celebrate and advocate for the preservation and livelihood of Philadelphia's longstanding and beloved Italian Market.
Air Date: July 25, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 14:26Tiny Tables Tour , Tea Around Town Philly, Preservation Alliance Walking Tours, DE Cruises, Franklin Mobile Tours, Grim Philly Ghost Tours, Mural Arts Tours.
Air Date: July 25, 2025
Edward Hirsch on poetry, comedy and “My Childhood in Pieces”
Poet Edward Hirsch on his complicated and colorful Jewish Midwestern family and childhood where comedy was a competitive sport.
Air Date: July 25, 2025 12:00 pm
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