
Books
New cafe American Grammar opens in Kensington, a thoughtfully-fashioned book-lover’s dream
For operators Terrance and Terri Wiley, building a coffee shop that encourages creativity and exploration has long been a goal.
3 months ago
Making Friends in Adulthood, NPR’s Ari Shapiro, Legacy of Charles L. Blockson
It can be difficult and awkward to find a groove with new friends as an adult. We'll talk about how to make, and keep, new friends at any age. Plus, NPR host Ari Shapiro.
Air Date: August 24, 2023
Listen 50:02Historic family Bible donated to the Museum of the American Revolution
The historic book will help the museum show how the long tail of Revolutionary ideology carried through generations after the war.
4 months ago
Why are some rural communities so deeply disadvantage? A conversation about some of the poorest places in America with Princeton University's Kathryn Edin and Timothy Nelson.
Air Date: August 18, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:32James McBride’s ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’
In his new book, award-winning author James McBride pairs a page-turning murder mystery set in Pottstown, P.a. with a powerful story of compassion, community and love.
Air Date: August 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:15Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Hittin’ Season for the Phils, Things to Do
Jeopardy! host and former champion Ken Jennings' new book is an offbeat and hilarious guide to the afterlife. He joins us to talk about '100 Places to See After You Die.'
Air Date: August 10, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:45Shakespeare and penguin book get caught in Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws
Several Shakespeare plays use suggestive puns and innuendo, and it is implied that the protagonists have had premarital sex in “Romeo and Juliet.”
4 months ago
‘Congratulations, The Best Is Over!’ with R. Eric Thomas, Good Economic News?
The economy is on the upswing. We'll break down the latest on inflation, interest rates and more. Then, the hilarious new essay collection from writer R. Eric Thomas.
Air Date: August 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories
We explore the psychology of conspiracies and what draws people to them. Author Michael Shermer joins us to talk about why people believe irrational things.
Air Date: August 4, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:15James Beard Winners, Poet Kwame Alexander, Ancient Food and Flavor
Kwame Alexander on his new memoir, Why Fathers Cry at Night. Then, being Philly foodies with local James Beard winners Ellen Yin (Fork) and Nok Suntaranon (Kalaya).
Air Date: August 3, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Jeanette Winterson on AI and the future of human connection
Writer Jeanette Winterson explores artificial intelligence and how it may change our lives, relationships, sex, religion -- even death.
Air Date: July 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:37Why Bad English is Good, Josephine Baker, Money for Pa. Schools
The case for like…um…keeping bad English, slang and filler words in our conversations. We'll also talk about the life of Josephine Baker and school funding in Pa.
Air Date: July 25, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09A Guide to Parent and Adult Children Relationships
Temple psychologist Laurence Steinberg on the changing relationship between parents and adult children.
Air Date: July 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00Pew gives $1 million to the Free Library of Philadelphia to plan its future
The Pew Charitable Trusts also gave $850,000 to Drexel University to conserve Philadelphia's historical archive and make it accessible.
5 months ago
Amos Lee Performs, Montco Train Derailment, The First Lady of World War II
Philly native musician Amos Lee plays live. Plus, the story of Eleanor Roosevelt's secret journey during WWII. Also get the latest on the Montgomery County train derailment.
Air Date: July 18, 2023 12:00 pm
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