Archives: Episodes
Challenger at 40: How the Disaster Shaped the Future of NASA
We remember NASA's Challenger disaster: What led up to the mission, what went wrong, and its lasting impact.
Air Date: January 27, 2026
Listen 37:45Fatal shooting of Alex Pretti put ICE funding in national spotlight, again
Alex Pretti was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis over the weekend - the second shooting this month. We'll discuss the contradictory statements by DHS officials and more.
Air Date: January 26, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:14Studio 2 Extra: behind the scenes of food influencing
Jacob Fink, better known as @jacobdoesphilly, breaks down what exactly goes into food review content creation.
Air Date: January 23, 2026 1:33 am
Listen 11:28Schooled: The cascading impact of 'Abbott Elementary' Episode 2
This two-part Schooled podcast by WHYY News highlights aspects of the Philadelphia School District that serve as an inspiration for a hit ...
Air Date: January 23, 2026
Listen 14:47Schooled: The cascading impact of 'Abbott Elementary' Episode 1
This two-part Schooled podcast by WHYY News highlights aspects of the Philadelphia School District that serve as an inspiration for a hit ...
Air Date: January 23, 2026
Listen 15:03The neuroscience of extremes: altruism and psychopathy
Neuroscientist Abigail Marsh on extraordinary altruism—people who risk their lives to help strangers—and its opposite: psychopathy, little or no capacity for empathy.
Air Date: January 23, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin serves up a modern score for the story of how General George Washington’s troops endured the ...
Air Date: January 23, 2026
Listen 6:00Triumph, Tragedy and Ennui: Three NASA Missions That Shaped the Future of Space Exploration
We look back at the first spacecraft landing on Mars in 1976, the Challenger tragedy in 1986, and the long-game Pluto mission launched in 2006.
Air Date: January 23, 2026
Listen 50:29Reimagining society for seniors
By 2030, seniors will make up a fifth of the entire US population. How can policy makers not just adapt to, but capitalize on the changing demographics?
Air Date: January 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12What will Mikie Sherrill do for New Jersey?
Tuesday, Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey’s new governor. We talk about her priorities and the legacy she inherits from her predecessor, Phil Murphy.
Air Date: January 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Trump’s foreign policy escalation
President Donald Trump has shaken the international order in recent weeks — from Venezuela to Iran to Greenland
Air Date: January 20, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Andrew Whitworth’s Journey from Recruit to Champion to Mentor
Andrew Whitworth is an NFL legend. A four-time Pro Bowler, he played for 16 seasons into his 40s, then retired as the oldest tackle in NF ...
Air Date: January 23, 2026 2:00 pm
Listen 51:02MLK’s deep ties to Philadelphia
King audited classes at Penn, preached in Philadelphia churches and built relationships with influential Black clergy and institutions. Can we claim the reverend one of ours?
Air Date: January 19, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Salman Rushdie reflects on language, imagination and mortality
Salman Rushdie knows more about death than most of us. Decades ago, he lived in hiding after a death threat was issued by Iran’s Ayatol ...
Air Date: January 16, 2026 12:00 pm
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