Archives: Episodes
Wine has been a status symbol throughout history, but why can the prices range so wildly today? Kae Lani dives into the history to find o ...
Air Date: August 11, 2026
The Science of Imagination: Transforming How We Think, Feel, and Live
On this episode, psychologist Cassandra Vieten shares how imagination affects our health and our relationships with others.
Air Date: August 11, 2026
Listen 29:00The Trump administration’s proposal to overhaul Head Start
The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of Head Start, the early childhood education program.
Air Date: August 10, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13WHYY News staffers Nicole Leonard, Alan Yu, Susan Phillips, Peter Crimmins and Kimberly Paynter contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.
Air Date: August 10, 2026
Listen 25:38Making the most of what we least expected
Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar on how to respond to big change in our life.
Air Date: August 7, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 49:25Luis Arraez Makes A Great First Impression for the Phillies
Luis Arraez' arrival in Philadelphia couldn't have come at a better time, playing a key role in the Phillies' series against the Washington Nationals this week.
Air Date: August 7, 2026
Listen 52:16Think Inside the Box: How Limits Fuel Creativity
A look at how constraints can fuel the creative process — and how too much freedom can do the opposite.
Air Date: August 7, 2026
Listen 24:12Jennifer Weiner’s and Dena Heilik’s book recs
We're talking to two local book lovers about top tier reads and how to fall back in love with literature.
Air Date: August 6, 2026
Listen 51:09An Extra Inning Loss That Was Historic for the Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals played one of the weirdest games of the 2026 MLB season, one Phils fans would like to forget.
Air Date: August 6, 2026
Listen 29:03Is Atlanta the Worst Sports Town? Killer Mike Doesn’t Think So
We’re going to talk to Killer Mike about why Atlanta gets a bad rap as a sports town, and why he disagrees wholeheartedly. Plus, what sports and music have in common, and offe
Air Date: August 6, 2026
Listen 51:03Annoyance economy: the hidden cost of everyday hassles
No one likes getting stuck on hold or having to negotiate with a chatbot... and yet it feels harder and harder to avoid.
Air Date: August 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:10Uncle Mars is running for Block President! Win or lose, can we still make a difference? ...
Air Date: August 5, 2026
Election integrity in the 2026 midterms
We talk about threats to election security, the erosion of voter confidence and what it takes to keep our elections free and fair.
Air Date: August 4, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Can we ever get rid of plastics for good?
Plastic is everywhere. Going "plastic-free" can be much easier said than done.
Air Date: August 3, 2026 12:00 pm
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