Archives: Episodes

During the Civil War, Americans fought over what the Declaration truly meant.

Lucy Liu talks with Patrick Stoner about her portrayal of a real life Asian American mother dealing with her own cancer & her son’ ...

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?

The United States’ military attack on Venezuela set shockwaves around the world and raises big questions about U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.

Dr. Emanuel offers advice for a long, healthy life which includes skipping health fads and cultivating social connection.

We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.

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.

Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall talk with Patrick Stoner about what a young or even veteran actor can learn from their famous costars. ...

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 ...

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.

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.

A look back at the cut-throat competition that led to the historic unveiling of the decoded human genome.

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!

Hugh Jackman & Jim Belushi talk with Patrick Stoner about the difference between acting & impressions in this true story. ...

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.