Archives: Episodes
The American shopping mall isn’t dead
Even with fewer shoppers, the mall isn't dead yet. With holiday shopping underway, some malls are finding creative ways to survive with experiences, entertainment and more.
Air Date: November 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:45It's easy to fly off the handle, especially when we're stressed out. This hour, where does anger come from, how to control it, and how to put it to good use.
Air Date: November 22, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:27WHYY Celebrates 70th Anniversary with Custom Brew
WHYY’s 70th Anniversary Celebratory Beer, Penn’s Village, Project Lifesaver & more!
Air Date: November 22, 2024
Thanksgiving Disasters — And How to Avoid Them
We talk with experts ranging from food scientists to ER docs about how to avoid common Thanksgiving disasters.
Air Date: November 22, 2024
Listen 56:56Philly strong: Life lessons from the City of Brotherly Love
We put a spotlight on a few of the people in the Philadelphia area who have found a way to thrive against the odds. We also hear from listeners about finding inner peace.
Air Date: November 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17SEPTA’s death spiral: Is public transit doomed?
Public transit connects neighborhoods and cities, it gets you to work or to your loved ones. But what happens if funding runs low? Or services are cut?
Air Date: November 20, 2024
Listen 49:39Clones of Illadelph: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
We’re wheatpasting on the side of an abandoned UArts building in broad daylight with Sean 9 Lugo in late September of 2024. His “Clon ...
Air Date: November 20, 2024
Listen 29:55RFK’s promise to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
Why has Trump's presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?
Air Date: November 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Studio 2 Extra: Philadelphia suburb hosts nation’s largest trash incinerator
The documentary "Trash & Burn" alleges that America's largest trash incinerator is causing Chester's childhood asthma rates to be four times the national average.
Air Date: November 18, 2024 4:00 pm
Listen 11:36The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia Trains Athletes from Beginners to Olympians
Fencing, ColorWheels mobile art studio, SS United States & more!
Air Date: November 15, 2024
Studio 2 Extra: Inside VP Kamala Harris’ Pennsylvania Campaign
Avi talks with Brendan McPhillips, veteran of five Democratic presidential campaigns, most recently serving as a senior adviser to the Harris for President Pennsylvania team.
Air Date: November 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 17:34Embracing our imperfections and the messiness of life
Author Oliver Burkeman on why it's time to settle for your imperfections and ditch the relentless self-help messaging of productivity and control.
Air Date: November 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:13Sulimay’s, Mish Mish, Stargazy
Three guests try a Fishtown diner, a breezy wine bar, and a British pie shop.
Air Date: November 15, 2024
The Threats Facing Trees — and How to Save Them
We look at the threats facing trees around the world, along with new efforts to save them — and help them survive and thrive.
Air Date: November 15, 2024
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