Books
Nicole Dennis-Benn on her new novel, “Patsy”
The critically acclaimed author of "Here Comes the Sun" discusses her new novel, which tackles motherhood, immigration, and sexual identity.
Air Date: July 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00A very happy 50th birthday to ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’
Will author and artist Eric Carle's famously peckish creation be munching his way through some birthday cake?
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Kids book program to expand to 150 Philly elementary schools
The Philadelphia School District will expand a program that encourages kids to own their own books.
5 years ago
Benjamin Rush: doctor, writer, revolutionary
Dr. Benjamin Rush may not be a household name, but the young signatory of the Declaration of Independence lead a remarkable life.
Air Date: May 27, 2019 12:00 am
Listen 49:00Asian, Asian American heroes to power Marvel comics series Agents of Atlas
The roster of 10 super-powered pan-Asian champions made their debut as a team earlier this month in "The War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas."
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Penn Book Center: We’re staying open through the summer
Membership? Better marketing? The 57-year-old West Philly bookshop is exploring options.
5 years ago
Writers’ petition calls on university to save Penn Book Center, a ‘watering hole for the mind’
Throughout this week, Penn Book Center supporters are marching daily from the University City campus to the bookstore — just one block away.
5 years ago
Listen 1:40Janny Scott: Secrets and stories of a prosperous family
Janny Scott grew up in a blue-blood family on the Main Line. But, as she discovered researching for The Beneficiary, her family had secrets.
Air Date: April 18, 2019
Listen 49:50Poet Richard Blanco describes himself as being "made in Cuba, assembled in Spain, imported to the USA" and his poems, focusing largely on national identity, reflect this.
Air Date: April 9, 2019
Listen 49:31Stacey Abrams: Public introvert and ‘old-fashioned Democrat’
Former candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams discussed the future of the Democratic party in appearance on Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane.
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Philadelphia Free Library builds new public rooms, new modern mission
More than 40,000 square feet of new, technology-savvy public space do not hold books, but aim to promote civic engagement as the Philadelphia Free Library refines its mission.
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Whitman at 200: Penn programming looks at the Good Gray Poet, his legacy across the river
Gearing up for Walt Whitman’s 200th birthday on May 31, Penn’s “Whitman at 200” project hosted a gathering showcasing material from the last 20 years of the writer’s life.
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NBA legend Kobe Bryant visits Hamilton School
Bryant returned to his West Philadelphia roots on Thursday to sow seeds of inspiration and inspire members of the next generation.
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Plessy v. Ferguson: How racial segregation became law
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Listen 35:30Jon Meacham on The Battle for Our Better Angels
Presidential historian joins Marty to compare our current political crisis to those throughout American history.
Air Date: February 18, 2019 12:00 am
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