Books
Founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati said the book fair is a testament to what the Philadelphia community needs and wants.
8 months ago
Listen 1:23Michele Norris on “Our Hidden Conversations” on Race and Identity
Former NPR host Michele Norris asked Americans to share their thoughts about race on a postcard. "Our Hidden Conversations" is about what she learned.
Air Date: February 2, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:29PA Abortion Ruling, ‘Ladysitting’ at Arden, Where to Eat in 2024
Lorene Cary's memoir Ladysitting is about caregiving and her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life. It's now at Arden Theatre. Plus, Philly Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants.
Air Date: January 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59Molly Roden Winter, author of "More: A Memoir of Open Marriage" and husband Stewart Winter discuss non-monogamy, its effect on themselves and their 24-year marriage.
Air Date: January 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00‘It’ll be huge’: Cecil B. Moore Library next to be renovated by Rebuild
Work is expected to start this summer at the Cecil B. Moore Library, which serves Sharswood, Strawberry Mansion and Brewerytown.
9 months ago
Surviving an Apocalypse, New Philadelphia City Council, Books of Early 2024
Could you survive an apocalypse? Do you know how to build a bunker, fend off a hostile clan or survive a robot uprising? We hear from two Philadelphia authors.
Air Date: January 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:48How the Arts Can Be an Antidote to Loneliness
Can drawing a picture, gazing at a painting or singing a song help connect us with others? Physician Jeremy Nobel believes art may be the answer to our loneliness epidemic.
Air Date: January 5, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:17The Psychology of Political Misinformation, Using Poison to Dye Clothes
Professor Dannagal G. Young on why we're so likely to believe misinformation online, and how that weakness gets exploited. Plus, the impact and unique history of clothing dye.
Air Date: January 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:47Public libraries reveal their most borrowed books of 2023
Not all libraries track checkouts, and there isn't one definitive national list. But here are some of this year's top reads compiled by public libraries in the U.S.
10 months ago
Poet Ross Gay and ‘The Book of (More) Delights’
Poet and writer Ross Gay explains ways to find delight in everyday life, even when we are feeling grief or sorrow.
Air Date: December 29, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:522023 In Review: Behind the Scenes of Our Favorite Episodes
Cherri and Avi revisit their most memorable segments, from famous authors, to cocktail mixologists, to live music and the host of Jeopardy.
Air Date: December 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 10:55Cheese Adventures with Madame Fromage, Climate Scientist Michael Mann
Penn climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Plus, how to taste, pair and love cheese from around the world with Tenaya Darlington.
Air Date: December 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:22Forget 'fail fast, fail often.' Business professor Amy Edmondson explains not all failures are equal. This hour, how we can learn and grow from failing well.
Air Date: December 22, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:31University of Pennsylvania and Free Speech, The Dictionary People
UPenn's President Magill resigned after intense criticism over her comments before Congress on combating antisemitism on college campuses. We'll debate about free speech.
Air Date: December 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Adam Grant on Tapping Into Our Hidden Potential
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains how we can find success and growth by trying new things, making mistakes, and asking for advice.
Air Date: December 1, 2023 12:00 pm
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