
Radio Times Archive
Mail-in voting in Philadelphia, environmental justice in New Jersey, and Mighty Writers partner with some big name musicians.
Air Date: August 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:31What Kamala Harris means for the Democratic ticket
Kamala Harris is the first woman of color to be chosen as a presidential running mate. What does Harris bring to the ticket?
Air Date: August 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Homicides are spiking in Philly, are there any new solutions?
As Philadelphia's homicide rate increases, we'll examine what is driving the increase, and what new solutions there might be to this epidemic.
Air Date: August 12, 2020
Listen 49:28Big Tech: monopolies, misinformation and election integrity
Have Big Tech companies gotten too big? And should they do more to police misinformation online?
Air Date: August 11, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:27This week: an update on COVID rates in Philadelphia, Commissioner of the Department of Streets talks about the problems with trash pickup, and the new virtual Opera.
Air Date: August 10, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:28Poetry, prison, and criminal justice reform
Poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts talks about how his years in prison lead him to poetry and criminal justice reform.
Air Date: August 7, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Finding quality, affordable child care was always challenging, but now it's near impossible. How is the pandemic affecting parents, young children, providers and the economy?
Air Date: August 6, 2020
Listen 49:28Farming and food as acts of Black resistance
As Black food writers and chefs speak out against racist treatment in the culinary field, activists are highlighting how food and farming can be a form of resistance.
Air Date: August 5, 2020
Listen 49:26Trump’s family separation policy
Jacob Soboroff talks about his book, "Separated: An American Tragedy" about the Trump administration's family separation policy and its impact on detained migrants.
Air Date: August 4, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:27This week: Pa.'s coronavirus small business loans snub black owned businesses, NJ lawmakers call for suing Big Oil, and an update on the spike in quarantine pet adoptions.
Air Date: July 27, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:28Lacy Crawford talks about her sexual assault by two upperclassmen at St. Paul's School, the school's effort to cover it up, and role power and gender played in the aftermath.
Air Date: July 31, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29The coming unemployment and eviction crisis
The worst economic effects of the coronavirus might still be ahead. We'll talk about the realities of evictions and unemployment and the government response.
Air Date: July 30, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59We discuss the strains that the coronavirus has put on our romantic relationships -- dating with masks, sex and physical distancing, and marriages under quarantine.
Air Date: July 29, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:27Battleground 2020: 100 days out
In the latest installment of Battleground 2020, we look at the polls, the issues, and the discussions within the Democratic party about Biden's platform and messaging.
Air Date: July 28, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29The Philadelphia Housing Authority gives us their perspective on homeless encampments, an update on unemployment compensation in PA, and the odd sports season ahead.
Air Date: July 27, 2020 10:00 am
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