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Gender

Studio 2

Mayoral Candidate David Oh, Four-Day Workweek, Puberty and Social Media

Could we make the four-day workweek...work? Plus, Republican mayoral candidate David Oh. And a new book helps teens get through puberty without taking cues from TikTok.

Air Date: May 9, 2023 12:00 pm

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A supporter for the transgender and non-binary community, wearing a transgender flag with handwritten names of black trans women who were killed in 2019 during the Gay Pride Festival's Transgender Rights March in Atlanta on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Robin Rayne)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Two Trans Women on Gender, Identity, and the Rise in Transphobia

Author and English professor Jennifer Finney Boylan and activist and writer Raquel Willis talk about their trans identity and fighting rising transphobia.

Air Date: May 5, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:43
Sarah Zhang speaks at a rally outside of Central Bucks School District
Studio 2

Mayoral Candidate Jeff Brown, Authors Confronting Book Bans, Black Maternal Health

Jeff Brown is the next Philly mayoral candidate to join us. We're also talking about book challenges in Central Bucks School District with Jean Kwok and Laurie Halse Anderson.

Air Date: April 19, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 43:21
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd at Adventure Outdoors gun store, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Smyrna, Ga.
Politics & Policy

Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban; DeSantis supports it

The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South as some nearby states have total bans in place.

2 years ago

A dog smiles inside their kennel at Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Studio 2

Foster dogs, Trivia Contest, “Sink: A Memoir”

Dog flu has spread throughout animal shelters, leaving them in crisis. We also talk about Joseph Earl Thomas' memoir that recounts his abusive childhood and creative escape.

Air Date: April 13, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:43
Ireland's Sinead Farrelly (28) moves the ball past United States defender Crystal Dunn (19) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match in Austin
Community

Sinead Farrelly back in soccer in time for shot at World Cup

Allegations from Havertown-native Farrelly and Mana Shim in 2021 touched off a misconduct scandal that rocked the National Women's Soccer League.

2 years ago

Michael's Family Restaurant in Glenside
Community
6abc

Montgomery County rallies behind teen asked to remove hijab to work at restaurant

"For this type to occur during this specific holy time is really a disgrace," said one man.

2 years ago

A sign outside the Supreme Court building saying it's closed.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court says 12-year-old trans girl in West Virginia can continue on track team

The justices refused to disturb an appeals court order that made it possible for the girl to continue playing on her school’s track and cross-country teams.

2 years ago

This combination of photos shows, from left, astronauts Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman.
NPR
Science

These are the 4 astronauts who’ll take a trip around the moon next year

The group will fly as part of the Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon for the first time 50 years and establish a long-term presence there.

2 years ago

Angel Reese of the LSU Tigers gestures towards Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes towards the end of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game in Dallas
NPR
Community

How a hand gesture dominated a NCAA title game and revealed a double standard

Here's what the gesture means and why it sent social media into a tizzy.

2 years ago

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates with the net after defeating Maryland in an Elite 8 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville
Education

Black female athletes: Having Black female coach is crucial

Black female representation in the coaching and sports administrative ranks has often existed on a minute scale.

2 years ago

The South Carolina Gamecocks celebrate after their Monday night win over Maryland
NPR
Education

The NCAA women’s Final Four has both fresh faces and the defending champs

"This is a new history that we're venturing into," said South Carolina coach Dawn Staley.

2 years ago

A view of a red brick building.
Community
Billy Penn

140 years ago, a group of Philly women set out to advance gender equity

A descendant of the New Century Guild is still active in philanthropic grantmaking today.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw urged suspects to
Politics & Policy

Trio of leading women in Philly government honored by City Council

The resolutions are part of the council’s recognition of Women’s History Month.

2 years ago

Pa. Representative Emily Kinkead won a state House seat to represent part of the Pittsburgh suburbs in 2020. (Amanda Berg for Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Women have more power than ever in Pennsylvania’s legislature, but lawmakers say big hurdles remain

Less than one-third of the members of the state legislature are women — 80 of the 253 lawmakers who serve in the state House and Senate.

2 years ago

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