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Think is a national call-in radio program, hosted by acclaimed journalist Krys Boyd and produced by KERA — North Texas’ PBS and NPR member station. Each week, listeners across the country tune in to the program to hear thought-provoking, in-depth conversations with newsmakers from across the globe.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf, left, listens to state Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Phila.) during a news conference Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. Wolf announced a $1.5 million grant program aimed at reducing gun violence around the state. Wolf unveiled the Gun Violence Reduction Initiative Tuesday and Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is accepting applications for the grants and will start awarding them in early July. (Jacqueline Larma/AP Photo)
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Wolf, Pa. Legislative Black Caucus pledge to reduce gun violence

The new effort offers $1.5 million for distribution to community groups around the state working to prevent or respond to gun violence.

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Dr. Henry Anonymous, homosexuality, and the DSM

Guests: Ain Gordon, Lance Wahlert At the 1972 American Psychiatric Association (APA) Annual Conference, Philadelp ...

Air Date: May 8, 2018 10:00 am

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On a recent Thursday morning, I walked into a North Philly Rite Aid on what should have been an easy mission: I needed Narcan.

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Making friends in adulthood

Guests: Jeffrey Hall, Andrea Bonoir How many hours does it take to make a BFF?  A new study by Professor ...

Air Date: May 7, 2018 10:00 am

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Mental health training aims to help BurlCo cops recognize their own stress, depression

Drawing on resiliency research, the training will focus on creating a culture where emotional health and wellness are paramount.

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The Atlas V rocket carrying the Mars InSight lander launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base, as seen from the San Gabriel Mountains more than 100 miles away, on Saturday morning. The InSight probe is the first NASA lander designed entirely to study the deep interior structure of Mars. (David McNew/Getty Images)
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NASA InSight kicks off 6-month journey to Mars

NASA's InSight lander is on its way to Mars, after a successful launch on Saturday morning.

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Philadelphia revs up for first celebration of World Laughter Day

The annual event grew from the laughter yoga movement, a kind of exercise that combines improvisational play with yogic breathing and meditation.

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Few violent episodes triggered by mental illness

So why do we still expect the mental health system to decide who’s dangerous?

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Preserving Our Water: How We Use the Delaware Watershed

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Air Date: May 4, 2018

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How do we know?

When it comes to scientific knowledge, we’re selective about who and what we believe. But, how do we get to a place of knowing? We hear ...

Air Date: May 4, 2018

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Burn pits: A sick veteran waits for science to confirm his suspicions

In his last days in Iraq, Army Specialist Thomas Fitzinger’s job was to burn mounds of garbage. He says he inhaled soot and smoke, and that today his lungs are damaged.

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Looking for climate change answers in the melting north

As Arctic ice caps warmed, scientists — believers and skeptics — came together to seek answers.

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Indigenous traditions get science backing

Scientists are learning from farmers and traditional healers — and documenting what powers their success.

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Jenaveve Mitzel, 17, a cystic fibrosis patient at CHOP, worked with students from Drexel University to direct and animate a film. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Making movies animates long-term Children’s Hospital patients

Drexel University students are teaming up with young patients at CHOP to create animated films.

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