
Books
Janny 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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Plessy v. Ferguson: How racial segregation became law
STEVE LUXENBERG, a former Washington Post editor ...
6 years ago
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
Listen 49:00How the ‘worst alphabet book ever’ brings levity to kids learning how to read
The book pokes fun at silent letters in the English language and some other funky phonetic exceptions.
6 years ago
Listen 2:15‘Love Poems (for Married People)’ will help spice things up in the — Zzzzz
There's no shortage of romantic verse for people who have just fallen in love. But no one waxes poetic about the glow of a smartphone screen, or the sweet caress of sweatpants
6 years ago
‘Something Happened in Our Town’: a children’s book for tough conversations
“Something Happened in Our Town” helps parents talk to their kids about racial issues by addressing police-involved shootings.
6 years ago
Philly native writes first biography of collagist Romare Bearden, 30 years after his death
The life of artist Romare Bearden, best known for his collage work, is chronicled by Philadelphia native Mary Schmidt Campbell.
6 years ago
Listen 2:13Chris Christie: There is no one with more influence over Trump than Jared Kushner
Chris Christie made headlines in early 2016 when he dropped out of the presidential race and subsequently became the first major Republican to endorse Donald Trump.
6 years ago
The strange history of the Myers-Briggs personality test
Author Merve Emre discusses her new book "The Personality Brokers: The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality Testing."
Air Date: January 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00WHYY reporter Trenae Nuri talked with Feminista Jones about her new book, "Reclaiming Our Space."
6 years ago
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