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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.
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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Health & Science

John Keller (left) spent 10 years as a firefighter paramedic in Corpus Christi, Texas, before leaving the job, in part, due to PTSD. (Courtesy of John Keller)
The Pulse
Health

First Responders and the Toll on Their Health

We turn to first responders during emergencies — but who’s looking out for them? Understanding the mental and physical toll their work takes on their health.

Air Date: December 20, 2024

Listen 48:54
John Greene and Emily Georgia posing for a photo
Health

How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database

From addiction treatment to toy robot ambulances, here's how state and local governments used billions in opioid settlement funds in 2022 and 2023.

1 year ago

Trees reflected in Toms River
Science

Group says New Jersey toxic waste dumping caused $1B in harm, calls settlement inadequate

A Jersey Shore environmental group says damage from decades of toxic waste dumping at one of America's most notorious pollution sites caused $1 billion worth of damages.

1 year ago

the aircraft
Science

Amid furor over drones, Delaware father-daughter team promotes ‘future of aviation’ with ultralight plane

A father-daughter duo’s aircraft has confused some onlookers as mystery drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey.

1 year ago

Listen 3:57
A worker is seen next to a water filtration system
Science

50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act — from reducing waterborne diseases of the past to battling toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in the future

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the legislation, which was signed into law in December 1974 by President Gerald Ford.

1 year ago

Listen 3:14
A cardboard box with packing peanuts poking out and a sticker reading HANDLE WITH CARE FRAGILE THANK YOU
PlanPhilly
Science

Shopping online for gifts this month? Here’s what packaging can be recycled in Philly

Online purchases are delivered with lots of packaging. Here’s what to do with bubble wrap, plastic mailers, packing peanuts and more.

1 year ago

Listen 1:01
(Shirley Min/WHYY, file)
Studio 2
Science

Unidentified drones: Experts explain the unexplained

Reports of drone sightings continue to cause concern. What started in New Jersey weeks ago, has spread to sightings in other areas, including the Philadelphia suburbs.

Air Date: December 17, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:39
a man flyes a drone in New York
Science

Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences

Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights first spotted in New Jersey last month and now being seen across the U.S. have raised concerns among residents and officials.

1 year ago

The U.S. Capitol is seen at dawn in Washington
Health

Pa. health providers urge Congress to extend Medicare telehealth options set to expire in 2025

Policies expanding access to telehealth for Medicare participants will end Dec. 31 unless Congress extends them this week.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
bulldozers on the beach doing replenishment work
Science

$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pump 2.1 million cubic yards of sand onto the shoreline between the Manasquan Inlet and Seaside Park.

1 year ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Science

Drone detectors in New Jersey have found ‘little or no evidence’ of wrongdoing, governor says

Over the weekend, 13 suspected sightings were reported, Gov. Murphy said Monday. Federal officials say drones aren't being operated with bad intent or by foreign governments.

1 year ago

IV bags with fuild
Health

Take note of these new health care laws coming to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025

State legislatures passed new laws on medical debt, cancer testing, insurance coverage and more. Some will kick in early in the new year.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
Planes at Philadelphia International Airport.
PlanPhilly
Science

Flying this holiday season? Here’s what to know about the climate impact

Aviation is one of Philly’s largest sources of carbon emissions, but other forms of transport aren’t necessarily a better option.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
A woman speaking into a megaphone during a protest march, with people carrying a large banner behind her
Health

Americans are furious over health care. Is this an Occupy Wall Street moment?

The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis.

1 year ago

 In these stills, captured by from security cameras, Luigi Mangione is shown just before and after his deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing has sparked a national conversation about public outrage over America's health insurance and wider health care system. (New York City Police Department via AP)
The Pulse
Science

Why We’re All So Outraged

Why are we so outraged all the time? We explore how outrage connects to fear and perceived harm.

Air Date: December 13, 2024

Listen 48:54
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