
Books
Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Chef Lidia Bastianich, Earworms
Chef Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, why songs get stuck in our heads. And a new book from Jeopardy host Ken Jennings.
Air Date: November 2, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09Haunted Local History, Composer James Newton Howard, New Tubman Statue
It's Studio 2 spooky season. Author Jennifer Green talks about 'Dark History of Penn's Woods II' and music and film composer James Newton Howard spills his creative guts.
Air Date: October 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Hidden Language of Cats, Vandalism at a Philly Mosque, Are Energy Drinks Safe?
Investigating the super high levels of caffeine in some energy drinks. Then, the hidden language of our cats - decoding every tail wag, scent, and meow with Dr. Sarah Brown.
Air Date: October 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Pennsylvania Senate passes bill opponents worry targets books about LGBTQ+ and marginalized people
The move is part of a larger nationwide effort of expanding parental oversight of schools, which saw a swell of energy in Florida last year.
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Brandywine Museum displays the ‘rainbow of America’ in children’s books
Displaying the “rainbow of America,” the museum in Chadds Ford is exhibiting stories of nature and family through diverse cultural lenses.
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On Saturday, authors and readers will come together to promote and exchange books written in Spanish and enjoy a variety of storytelling activities at Taller Puertorriqueño.
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Listen 1:19Philosopher Myisha Cherry on the limits of forgiveness and better ways to understand and use it in our personal lives and in society.
Air Date: October 6, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:22Jerks at Work, Phillies in the Playoffs, Science of Fall Foliage
When faced with bad bosses and toxic co-workers, what to do? "Jerks at Work" author Tessa West joins us. Plus, Phillies are back in the playoffs for the second straight year.
Air Date: October 3, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:53Chef Lidia Bastianich, Pa. Forever Chemicals, Amazon Antitrust Allegations
Chef and PBS host Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, states in our region join a sweeping FTC lawsuit against Amazon.
Air Date: September 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:17Earth’s ‘Fragile Moment’ with Michael Mann, Latest on Irizarry Police Shooting
After the hottest summer on record, climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Also, the latest on charges dropped against Officer Mark Dial.
Air Date: September 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:19The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NJ Sen. Bob Menendez Bribery Charges
The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.
Air Date: September 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:17Ross Gay on Finding Everyday Delights
Poet and writer Ross Gay explains ways to find delight in everyday life and how it's connected to sorrow.
Air Date: September 22, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:23Should you post your kids online? Plus, testing your civics knowledge & the host of ‘On Point’
On Point's Meghna Chakrabarti joins us. And, the author of 'Sharenthood' on posting pictures of kids online. Plus, the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey results.
Air Date: September 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:19Shabbat Recipes with Solomonov & Sussman, Temple University in Turmoil
Adeena Sussman's latest cookbook, Shabbat, is a multicultural treasure trove of recipes for the weekly day of rest. Also, things to do this weekend and trouble at Temple.
Air Date: September 14, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Philly-area author pens new kids’ book about international adoptees: ‘Carla the Conqueror’
Anna Maria DiDio hopes to help other families deal with the trauma of adoption by making the challenges easy to talk about.
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