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Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem
Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.
Air Date: January 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14The Big Fix: Remaking K-12 Education
We are launching a brand new monthly series we’re calling "The Big Fix." Each month we’ll tackle one of the country’s biggest issues and think big on possible solutions.
Air Date: January 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:15Fatal shooting of Alex Pretti put ICE funding in national spotlight, again
Alex Pretti was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis over the weekend - the second shooting this month. We'll discuss the contradictory statements by DHS officials and more.
Air Date: January 26, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:14Studio 2 Extra: behind the scenes of food influencing
Jacob Fink, better known as @jacobdoesphilly, breaks down what exactly goes into food review content creation.
Air Date: January 23, 2026 1:33 am
Listen 11:28Reimagining society for seniors
By 2030, seniors will make up a fifth of the entire US population. How can policy makers not just adapt to, but capitalize on the changing demographics?
Air Date: January 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12What will Mikie Sherrill do for New Jersey?
Tuesday, Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey’s new governor. We talk about her priorities and the legacy she inherits from her predecessor, Phil Murphy.
Air Date: January 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Trump’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
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