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A historic moment: Philadelphia musicians win Grammy for album showcasing unpublished songs of Florence Price

It was the first time an award for best classical solo vocal album went to music composed entirely by a Black woman.

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Studio 2
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Sex, love and relationships after 40

From platonic marriages, polyamory, to post-menopausal hookups, relationships are radically changing. Gen X women Glynnis MacNicol and Sheri Cole inspire our Valentine's Day.

Air Date: February 13, 2025 12:00 pm

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Politics & Policy

Trump executive orders take aim at antisemitism on college campuses, critical race theory

One plan calls for the deportation of noncitizens who attended pro-Palestinian protests, while another says federal money won't be used on the “indoctrination” of children.

7 months ago

Studio 2
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Online pornography: Do we need an age limit?

The Supreme Court heard arguments about a Texas law that would block kids from viewing pornography online through age verification systems. Is it time to teach about porn?

Air Date: January 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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DEI - Is it a truly beneficial practice, or just empty corporate jargon?
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Do racial minorities, women, other groups benefit from DEI efforts?

Walmart announced it would roll back its DEI policies - and others did the same earlier this year. We discuss why some major employers are shifting away from these policies.

Air Date: December 4, 2024 12:00 pm

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FILE - Supporters watch as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Nov. 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
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Young men swung to the right for Trump after a campaign dominated by masculine appeals

Trump's campaign for the Oval Office was dominated by appeals to traditional masculinity, conveyed in appearances in nontraditional media.

9 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

‘You need the happily ever after’: Kiss & Tale bookstore in Collingswood opens for romance lovers

“It's not like the Fabio book cover days,” said the store’s owner. “There's no shame in our romance and I love that.”

9 months ago

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Politics & Policy

U.S. House speaker institutes bathroom ban aimed at Delaware’s transgender Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride

The House speaker says single-use facilities are limited to people based on “biological sex.” Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride says she’ll follow the rule.

10 months ago

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Politics & Policy

House Republicans target Delaware Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride with proposed anti-trans bathroom ban

A GOP congresswoman wants to restrict bathroom access based on “biological sex.” Delaware’s Sarah McBride is poised to become the first transgender member of Congress.

10 months ago

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Why some conservative women are keeping their votes for Kamala Harris a secret

Democrats are reminding conservative women: votes are a secret and they can vote for who they want, including Vice President Harris.

10 months ago

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Community

What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the U.S.?

The first widening of the gender wage in 20 years is the latest indication that many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 months ago

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‘It’s a painful reminder’: Delaware women face workforce, health care inequities, report says

While there’s been advancements, a new, first-ever report underscores ongoing racial and gender disparities in Delaware that demand quick action.

11 months ago

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Do you want kids? And other personal questions amid the declining birthrate

The decision to have children is a complicated one - finances, relationships, morality and more. When faced with the choice, people are opting to have fewer kids, if any.

Air Date: October 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Excited and wary: Philly’s WNBA advocates weigh in on team update in the Sixers arena proposal

A buried nugget in the city’s arena proposal was big news for the folks putting in the grassroots work to bring a women’s basketball team to the city.

11 months ago

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Studio 2
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Can we separate art from the artists when they do something bad?

Do you still watch The Cosby Show, or listen to R. Kelly, or do you change the channel and edit your playlist in disgust? What responsibility do we have as consumers?

Air Date: September 25, 2024 12:00 pm

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