
Radio Times Archive
Travel, climate change and guilt
We talk about the impact of flying on climate change, the "flight shaming movement," and the pros and cons of carbon offsets with two climate scientists and a travel writer.
Air Date: January 14, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59This week: An update on the legal battle over safe injection sites in Philly, Delaware Senator Chris Coons, and the oldest form of American music, sacred harp singing.
Air Date: January 13, 2020
Listen 49:00Is Australia’s fire the world’s future?
We look at the bushfires raging in Australia and discuss the role climate change is playing on wildfire severity and frequency around the globe.
Air Date: January 10, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Liz Moore on “Long Bright River”
Liz Moore discusses her new crime novel, "Long Bright River" about two sisters, one a police officer and the other a drug-addict, caught up in Philadelphia's opioid crisis.
Air Date: January 9, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01The U.S. and Iran: 1953 to today
The U.S. and Iran have had fraught relations since the 1950s. Today we'll talk about the decades of conflict, including the recent killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Air Date: January 8, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00This hour, Mayor Kenney sits down with Marty to reflect on his last term and to discuss his plans for his second.
Air Date: January 7, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59This week: legal hemp in New Jersey, Pennsylvania's plan to serve the mentally ill, and seals are washing ashore (but stay away!)
Air Date: January 6, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Battleground 2020: How Pennsylvania turned red
In the first edition of our series, Battleground 2020, we take a look back at the last presidential election and the factors that led to Trump's victory in the commonwealth.
Air Date: January 3, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Kiley Reid’s “Such a Fun Age” / Martha Graham Cracker
Kiley Reid discusses her debut novel, "Such a Fun Age," about a black 25-year old babysitter and her wealthy white employer. Then, Philly drag queen Martha Graham Cracker.
Air Date: January 2, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58We explore the history and future of reproductive technologies and the thorny questions that arise around women’s bodies, fertility, and having children.
Air Date: December 31, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01This week: the ongoing battle over Neshaminy High School's team name, the Redskins, Philadelphia City Councilmember-elect Kendra Brooks, and the Eagles' big game.
Air Date: December 30, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00It’s our annual year-in-movie show this Friday when Marty and her guest discuss their favorite films of 2019.
Air Date: December 27, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Poet Thomas Devaney / Comedy with 1812 Productions
Thomas Devaney's new book of poems charts his complicated relationship with his home city of Philadelphia. Then, 1812 Productions, a local political satire group.
Air Date: December 24, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Guests: Joe Hernandez, Kristen Graham On this week’s Regional Roundup; WHYY’s ...
Air Date: December 23, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Democratic primary debate: round six
We discuss last night's Democratic primary debate -- what the candidates said, the policies they covered, and how it may be playing out across America.
Air Date: December 20, 2019 10:00 am
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