
Explainers
Fixing the children’s health crisis
A recent CHOP study shows mortality rates and chronic conditions have increased for young kids - obesity, sleep disturbances, pain, mental health issues, even early puberty.
Air Date: July 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11The rise of romance novels and the ethics of human-chatbot relationships
AI chatbots are becoming more popular, offering people friendship, romance and even sex. Are these 'real' relationships? What do we lose without human connection?
Air Date: July 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:36What is Memorial Day and how has it evolved from its Civil War origins?
The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated war graves with blooming flowers.
2 months ago
What to know about ‘no tax on tips,’ Trump’s tax pledge that’s in the GOP budget bill
The idea is planted in the sprawling tax cuts package House Republicans passed early Thursday. In a surprise move, the Senate voted this week to unanimously approve the idea.
2 months ago
Is air traffic out of control?
Newark airport had thousands of delays and cancellations due to air traffic control blackouts. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy says FAA needs major upgrades and efforts to recruit staff.
Air Date: May 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:08Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers
Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020.
3 months ago
The battle to fight and define antisemitism
The Trump administration accused universities of allowing antisemitism. Some say revoking pro-Palestinian protestors' visas and freezing funds is overreach, others disagree.
Air Date: April 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know
With so many back-and-forth tariff actions and threats, it can be tough to keep track of where things stand. Here's a rundown of what you need to know.
3 months ago
Recession fears are mounting. What should Americans do?
Americans are pessimistic about their financial futures. Consumer confidence has dropped. Some are too scared to look at their 401Ks. What should we do in this uncertain time?
Air Date: April 9, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Why water fluoridation is under fire in the U.S.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation nationwide.
3 months ago
Who is Cory Booker, the Democrat from New Jersey holding the Senate floor?
Booker played part in a 2018 bipartisan measure to overhaul federal sentencing laws passed after some Black leaders forged an alliance with Trump.
4 months ago
What is Signal, the messaging app where Trump officials texted war plans to a journalist?
National security officials texted war plans for military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in the secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
4 months ago
The art and science of good conversation
A new book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, reveals the hidden architecture of good conversation and how we can become better communicators.
Air Date: March 21, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:22Current forecasts predict the next several days to be pretty dry, which won’t do anything to quell current fire hazards.
4 months ago
Listen 1:06Americus Reed II and Jordyn Holman discuss the political economic blackout protesting Target, Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers for DEI policy reversals nationwide.
Air Date: March 6, 2025 12:00 pm
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