Archives: Episodes

From QAnon to Covid misinformation, people believe all kinds of bizarre conspiracy theories. But far from harmless, these beliefs can have serious real-world consequences.

Monkeypox cases in the U.S. tripled in July. We'll discuss the public health response, if it's enough and talk about the surge in Covid infections.

B. J. Novak talks with Patrick Stoner about getting Terry Gross of Fresh Air to do a voice part & his approach to comedy based on the ...

Local student filmmakers use their voices – and their cameras – to promote positive change and equality. ...

Kathy Kleiman on her new book about the ENIAC programmers, "Proving Ground: The Untold Story of the Six Women Who Programmed the World’s First Modern Computer"  

We'll talk about the controversial book review policy passed by Central Bucks' school board Tuesday. And, a proposal for a 76ers arena is met with mixed reaction by neighbors.

From the archives: Norman Lear, who turned 100 this week, joined us in 2014 to discuss his early life, influences and his memoir, Even This I Get to Experience.

It’s when a dark alleyway makes the hairs stand up on the back of our neck; when a mother just knows that something’s wrong ...

Nell McShane Wulfhart tells the history of how stewardesses became flight attendants and their influence on the labor movement in her book "The Great Stewardess Rebellion."

Jody Rosen, author of "Two Wheels Good," on the history of the bicycle and how it shaped the world - Victorian suffragettes, Bangladeshi rickshaw drivers, and urban yuppies.

Jane Fonda talks with Patrick Stoner about the differences between this voice work & her award winning usual acting. ...

We'll talk about the ever-changing, impossible body image standards for men and women of all ages, and how we can feel more confident about ourselves and the way we look.

Local student filmmakers experiment with science fiction stories that are out of this world. ...

Journalists Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins expose the danger open-net salmon farming poses to fish, the environment and human health in "Salmon Wars.'

We talk with Dr. Paul Offit about the increase in Covid-19 cases and the debate over more boosters. Plus, beating the extreme heat: tips from a Temple Health physician.