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Trump’s foreign policy escalation
President Donald Trump has shaken the international order in recent weeks — from Venezuela to Iran to Greenland
Air Date: January 20, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14MLK’s deep ties to Philadelphia
King audited classes at Penn, preached in Philadelphia churches and built relationships with influential Black clergy and institutions. Can we claim the reverend one of ours?
Air Date: January 19, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Studio 2 Extra: Community College of Philadelphia's new president Dr. Alycia Marshall
After losing her son, commencement became healing. “That day, I saw all my children graduate,” Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of the Community College of Philadelphia, said.
Air Date: January 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 12:48“Friction-maxxing:” the case against convenience
Can struggle, effort and inconvenience lead to a happier, more fulfilling life? And in a world where technology seems unavoidable, is it even possible to fight the current?
Air Date: January 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13The right’s plan to boost birthrate
How worried should we be about falling birthrates in the U.S.? “Very,” according to the Heritage Foundation, which says we need a "Manhattan Project” to restore families.
Air Date: January 14, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Supreme Court weighs in on trans athlete bans
The U.S. Supreme Court hears two cases challenging state bans on participation, Tuesday. We discuss the potential impact on transgender girls and women.
Air Date: January 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Over the past year, the agency has more than doubled its workforce of officers and agents, while its budget has nearly tripled.
Air Date: January 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Studio 2 Extra: Philly writer Tre Johnson talks “Black genius”
Tre Johnson’s debut book is “Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy.” He writes about authenticity, community, and everyday brilliance–and how he sees it all over Philly.
Air Date: January 9, 2026 5:44 pm
Listen 11:07Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez
There are more than a million and a half Catholics in our region, but only a small fraction show up for Mass. What is the Church doing to bring them back?
Air Date: January 8, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12While Venezuela dominates the agenda on Capitol Hill this week, the midterms are fast approaching – key primaries are just months away. This and more in our roundtable.
Air Date: January 7, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14How to stick to your personal goals
With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?
Air Date: January 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:09The United States’ military attack on Venezuela set shockwaves around the world and raises big questions about U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
Air Date: January 5, 2026 12:00 pm
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