Archives: Episodes

We talk to NPR host Peter Sagal before a live taping of Wait Wait in Philly. And, a new study found monkeys in Puerto Rico became kinder after Hurricane Maria.

Everyone lies occasionally, but some people make a habit of it. We look at the nature of deceit, why some people lie more than others, and how to detect it.

Journey in Oz, Performance Garage, How to Breathe Better & More!

When we see a familiar face, a flood of information comes rushing in. It’s an extremely important skill that we often take for granted.

A heat wave is coming to our region with temperatures expected to reach triple digits by the end of the week. Why heat is deadly? And how can we cool down our cities?

Daniel Francis & Victor Alli talk with Patrick Stoner about Part 2 secrecy & multi ethnic casting. ...

CNN analyst Bakari Sellers joined us to talk about his new book, “The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now.”

Music superstar Jay-Z has given a celebrity jolt to Pennsylvania's school-voucher debate. Should the government cover private school costs for kids in low-performing schools?

Invasive species can have major impacts on habitats and ecosystems, but how do they redefine the food we eat? Whether it’s whiskey made ...

Clifford Brown Jazz Fest, Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society, Korea Taqueria & more!

Ecologist Douglas Tallamy talks about an approach to conservation that starts with letting your yard grow wild with native plants to save wildlife in 'Nature's Best Hope.'

Potatoes are grown in 125 countries and are eaten by over a billion people worldwide, but where do they come from?

The banana is the most popular fruit in the world, but how did that come to be?

We look at the DIY medicine movement, and what’s prompting a growing number of patients to experiment with treatments on their own.

Are you good at giving advice? We're talking to R. Eric Thomas who will have to answer people's questions in his new national advice column.