Archives: Episodes
The Declaration Through Union and Confederate Eyes
During the Civil War, Americans fought over what the Declaration truly meant.
Air Date: January 7, 2026
How to stick to your personal goals
With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?
Air Date: January 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:09The United States’ military attack on Venezuela set shockwaves around the world and raises big questions about U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
Air Date: January 5, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:02Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel’s six simple rules for a long and healthy life
Dr. Emanuel offers advice for a long, healthy life which includes skipping health fads and cultivating social connection.
Air Date: January 2, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.
Air Date: January 2, 2026
Listen 49:34The Great Philly Pop Culture Challenge
Think you know Philly pop culture? Test your wits against the voices of WHYY as they battle over all things Philly music, movies, history, and culture.
Air Date: December 31, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 53:11Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall talk with Patrick Stoner about what a young or even veteran actor can learn from their famous costars. ...
Air Date: December 31, 2025
Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?
Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astoun ...
Air Date: December 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Romance trends of 2025: Less sex, more divorce?
Americans are having less sex. We’ll talk about the sex recession, then look at another romance trend of 2025. It’s “gray divorce”, the rise in divorces for adults over 65.
Air Date: December 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12How to survive cold, dark winter and difficult times
Do you dread wintertime? Learn how to love it. Psychologist Kari Leibowitz explains how to cultivate a winter mindset to cope with cold days and the dark times in life.
Air Date: December 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Inside the Dramatic Race to Decode the Human Genome
A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.
Air Date: December 26, 2025
Listen 49:34The all-time great holiday movie debate … again
Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!
Air Date: December 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:47Hugh Jackman & Jim Belushi talk with Patrick Stoner about the difference between acting & impressions in this true story. ...
Air Date: December 24, 2025
Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025
From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.
Air Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 pm
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