Radio Times Archive
Screenagers: the digital lives of young people
Some teens admit to being addicted to their screens...but for this generation, phones and tablets are critical to daily life. The authors of a new book, Behind Their Screens.
Air Date: November 1, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Regional Roundup: October 31, 2022
Sports superstitions...do you have one? We also talk about restaurant reviews with Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan. And, has the pandemic changed our hand washing habits?
Air Date: October 31, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Bonus Episode: Finding the Mother Tree
In this bonus episode, we talk about the social lives of old trees in the forest and research that has changed our understanding of trees and forest ecology.
Air Date: October 29, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Vampire panic and the undying legacy of ‘Dracula’
Bram Stoker's tale of Count Dracula turns 125 this year. A look at the famous literature, its author, and the vampire panic in the 19th century spurred by deadly Tuberculosis.
Air Date: October 28, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15The Phillies in the World Series
We talk about the Phillies -- their National League championship, their path to the World Series, and their upcoming fight against the Astros.
Air Date: October 27, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15We dissect Tuesday night's debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz for the hotly contested Pennsylvania U.S. Senate seat.
Air Date: October 26, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Investigative journalist Rina Raphael on her new book, "The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care."
Air Date: October 24, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Regional Roundup: October 24, 2022
Proud Boys founder will visit Penn State. It's the last day to register to vote in PA's upcoming crucial midterms. And, artist Tanda Francis will sculpt Marian Anderson.
Air Date: October 24, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Bonus Interview: Plastic surgery, war survivors and a visionary doctor
From the archives, our interview with Lindsey Fitzharris, author of 'The Facemaker: A Visionary Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I.'
Air Date: October 22, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15How to get a good night’s sleep
Almost half of Americans struggle with sleep. We'll talk about the importance of sleep, why so many struggle with insomnia, and how to ensure you get a restful night.
Air Date: October 21, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Philly controller audit finds widespread problems in the police department
An audit of the Philadelphia Police Department by the city controller details staffing shortages, slow 911 response times, outdated practices and benefit abuse.
Air Date: October 20, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Jake Tapper and his dad on injustice and C.J. Rice’s conviction
Jake Tapper and his dad, pediatrician Dr. Theodore Tapper, question the conviction of C.J. Rice, a Philadelphia teen who went to prison in 2013 for attempted murder.
Air Date: October 19, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14The Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries
Greg Melville talks about his new book, "Over My Dead Body" on America's cemeteries, our changing burial practices and what they reveal about our history and who we are.
Air Date: October 18, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Regional Roundup: October 17, 2022
PMA organizers ratify a contract after three years of bargaining. Plus, Philly sports fanatics are amped up. And, Philadelphia Bee Company's Don Shump on lanternfly honey.
Air Date: October 17, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Bonus Episode: The plant-based revolution
From the archives, Marty's interview with Frances Moore Lappe, author of Diet for a Small Planet, for the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking book.
Air Date: October 15, 2022 8:00 am
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