
Health & Science
Veteran reflects on covert CIA bombing operation in Laos 50 years after Vietnam War
Don Super joined the military in hopes of helping the Lao people during the Vietnam War — instead, he found himself a part of a secret carpet bombing campaign.
7 hours ago
Listen 19:43The U.S. dropped millions of tons of bombs on Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Some remain, and could still explode.
1 day ago
Listen 11:50Big Tech’s soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive
Coal-fired power plants, long a money-losing proposition in the U.S., are becoming more valuable now.
3 days ago
Delaware students rethink consumer habits at sustainable clothing swap aimed at tackling climate footprint.
4 days ago
Listen 1:28Chester scores ambulance coverage, narrowly avoids lengthy lapse in emergency care
The imminent breakdown of Crozer Health, Delaware County’s largest health system, is leaving many communities without proper ambulance coverage.
4 days ago
Listen 0:4850 Years Later: The Lasting Impact of the Vietnam War
On this episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of the war’s end with stories that explore its lasting impact.
Air Date: April 25, 2025
Listen 49:03Pa. among states hit hardest with whooping cough cases, new numbers show
Pennsylvania, one of the states hit hardest by the illness last year, has recorded 207 whooping cough cases in 2025.
5 days ago
Philly researchers are using AI robots to better support aging adults with autism
Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.
5 days ago
Listen 4:47Crozer Health update: Delaware County enacts a plan to replace mental health service
With Crozer Health shuttering, key behavioral health services will be eliminated as early as Monday.
6 days ago
Finding Strength and Beauty in Muscles
Best-selling author Bonnie Tsui joins us for a conversation about strength, muscles, art and being comfortable in one’s own body, especially as we age.
Air Date: April 23, 2025
Listen 34:5720 years after its first upload, YouTube is changing the way people learn
Users of all ages turn to the platform to master new skills, solve problems, and learn on their own terms.
6 days ago
Listen 3:10Fabric Health, a Washington-based company, helps residents, parents and families with Medicaid, food assistance and other social services.
6 days ago
Listen 1:36Local climate activists rallied against Philadelphia Gas Works’ financial support to an industry group lobbying against clean energy.
7 days ago
Listen 1:31Crozer Health in Delaware County to close, leaving patients and employees in limbo
For-profit parent company Prospect Medical Holdings moved Monday to shutter Delaware County’s largest hospital system.
1 week ago
Listen 1:00‘Cuddle Parties’ serve as an antidote for loneliness and lack of touch
Touch is a human need, but many people report they are not getting enough touch in their lives. ‘Cuddle parties’ aim to provide a safe space for touch and connection.
1 week ago
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