
Radio Times Archive
Addiction, recovery and the pandemic
How are people living with addiction or in recovery coping during the pandemic? And how is the covid-19 impacting the opioid crisis in Philadelphia?
Air Date: May 1, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Battleground 2020: the polls, mail-in voting, and political ads
We look at what the latest polls reveal about the state of the presidential race in Pa. and discuss mail-in voting and the expected onslaught of campaign ads.
Air Date: April 28, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:16This week; Pennsylvania governor Wolf's timeline to open up the economy, Philly school's superintendent talks budget shortfalls, and how the Eagle's fared in the draft.
Air Date: April 27, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Domestic violence under the quarantine
We talk about the rise in domestic violence with COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and the resources available to victims of abuse.
Air Date: April 24, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Food insecurity rises amid the pandemic
The pandemic has caused many to lose their jobs, causing more people to become food insecure.
Air Date: April 23, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Healing words: poets and the pandemic
We talk with poets Richard Blanco and Nikky Finney about writing and reading poetry during the pandemic and we hear how nurses are coping at Temple University Hospital.
Air Date: April 22, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:12Unemployment soars under coronavirus
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy, causing the unemployment numbers to reach 18%. What will this mean in the long run for the workforce?
Air Date: April 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58This week; the battle to save PA colleges and universities, fighting anti-asian discrimination in Philadelphia, and how the Phillies are helping track the spread of COVID-19.
Air Date: April 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Unlocking the novel coronavirus
We discuss what makes the novel coronavirus such an effective and dangerous pathogen in the human body and the race to develop a vaccine against it.
Air Date: April 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Productivity and physical touch during coronavirus
We dive into why you're not feeling very productive right now and why we miss human touch so much.
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Listen 49:15The White House coronavirus briefing dilemma
We discuss the dilemma posed by the daily White House coronavirus briefings that often feature misleading information. Then, Trump's missed opportunities to stop coronavirus.
Air Date: April 15, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Climate change: lessons from the pandemic
We'll talk about what our response to COVID-19 can teach us about tackling climate change and we'll discuss recent environmental rule rollbacks by the Trump administration.
Air Date: April 14, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00This week: PA schools announce closures through the academic year, Philadelphia budet cuts due to pandemic, changes to the NJ primary election.
Air Date: April 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58How to stay occupied during quarantine
What are the best things to read, watch and cook during your time in quarantine?
Air Date: April 10, 2020
Listen 49:13Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign
Marty and her guests reflect on Sanders' 2020 presidential run, and look ahead to the Biden vs. Trump general election.
Air Date: April 9, 2020 10:00 am
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