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.
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Philadelphia 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
Listen 51:02The Great Philly Pop Culture Challenge
Think you know Philly pop culture? Test your wits against the voices of WHYY as they battle over all things Philly music, movies, history, and culture.
Air Date: December 31, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 53:11Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?
Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astoun ...
Air Date: December 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Romance trends of 2025: Less sex, more divorce?
Americans are having less sex. We’ll talk about the sex recession, then look at another romance trend of 2025. It’s “gray divorce”, the rise in divorces for adults over 65.
Air Date: December 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12The all-time great holiday movie debate … again
Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!
Air Date: December 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:47Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025
From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.
Air Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:45What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?
Air Date: December 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17We invited some of our favorite people to join us for an hour of fun, holiday season tips and live music.
Air Date: December 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:56Best music of the 21st century
Which artist has had the biggest impact of the 21st century so far? Which songs will transcend time? And what great music flew under the radar?
Air Date: December 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14How the Philly region became an online gambling epicenter
The Philadelphia region is now the marketing epicenter for the online gambling boom. With that, comes more problem gambling.
Air Date: December 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:09Trump’s popularity heading into 2026
President Trump’s approval ratings on key issues, such as immigration and healthcare, have dipped lately. Is the famously “Teflon” president showing a real erosion in support?
Air Date: December 15, 2025 12:00 pm
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