The power of sports in America
We talk about America’s obsession with sports, how it unites us, and how it can shape who we are. Plus, we get a preview for the Phillies' playoff game.
Air Date: October 1, 2025 12:00 pm
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Mayor Cherelle Parker (Emma Lee/WHYY); the Save Chinatown Coalition (Emily Neil/WHYY); Sen. Andy Kim (AP Photo/Seth Wenig); SEPTA Regional Rail train (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
From standout political and cultural moments that garnered national attention, to off-the-wall antics that could only happen in Philly, we’re talking about the top news stories of 2024. They’re the issues you, our listeners, called in about all year, including some of the hilarious topics that made it into our trio of local news stories.
Guests:
Solomon Jones, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and WURD host
Lauren Vidas, government relations professional and author of Broad and Market, a weekly newsletter covering City Council
Stephanie Farr, writes about what makes Philly weird, wild, and wonderfully unique for the Philadelphia Inquirer