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Bonus Interview: Gloria Steinem on feminism, abortion and her memoir
In this week's bonus hour of Radio Times, Marty speaks feminist activist, speaker and writer Gloria Steinem about her life, history, feminism and abortion access in the U.S.
Air Date: October 8, 2022 6:00 am
Listen 48:57Philly’s city flag is over 120 years old. It’s time for something new
Philadelphia’s current flag was designed back in 1895. It’s time for a new municipal flag design that represents our city’s culture, history, and future.
3 years ago
The 1980s Philly sweepstakes charlatan who swindled folks out of $2 million in prizes
After a federal indictment, Chuck Seidman went on to gain Donald Trump as a client.
3 years ago
Delaware town again votes to fund Confederate flag-flying museum
The second vote to fund Georgetown’s Marvel Museum comes after the state AG said Council violated open meeting laws when they re-issued a $25,000 check.
3 years ago
Michener Museum traces the history of America through shoes
The exhibit of more than 100 historic shoes at a Doylestown museum proves “shoes can tell us a lot.”
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The first American edition of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ was published in Philly. Almost 200 years later, The Rosenbach dives into the novel.
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Listen 2:21Bethlehemites are ‘Starstruck’ by an art film about their own history
Lehigh University Art Gallery asked New York artist Shimon Attie to make “Starstruck,” a film and sculptural installation about the history of Bethlehem, Pa.
3 years ago
A Michael Jordan jersey is sold for over $10 million, setting a new record
The basketball legend wore the jersey during the 1998 NBA finals, which would cap the Chicago Bulls' historic championship run in the 1990s. The sale price set a record for ga
3 years ago
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a ‘national purpose’ for U.S.
President Joe Biden on Monday urged Americans to come together for a new “national purpose" — his administration's effort to end cancer "as we know it."
3 years ago
Regional Roundup: September 12, 2022
New research shows microplastics throughout the Delaware River. Pandemic-born babies reach their toddler years. And, Penn Museum digs deeper into magical incantation bowls.
Air Date: September 12, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:28‘I cannot mourn’: Former colonies conflicted over the queen
Queen Elizabeth II inherited millions of subjects around the world Upon taking the throne in 1952. Many of them were unwilling.
3 years ago
Communities across the Delaware Valley gather to remember 9/11 21 years later
City leaders at Philadelphia's ceremony said it's important to remember everyone impacted by 9/11.
3 years ago
Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin takes long road through Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II’s flag-draped coffin has slowly processed through the Scottish countryside on a journey from Balmoral Castle to the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.
3 years ago
U.S. marks 21st anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
The 9/11 anniversary commemoration at ground zero has begun with a tolling bell and a moment of silence, 21 years after the start of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil.
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Marsha Hunt, ’40s star and blacklist victim, dies at 104
Hunt was an established actor and was a rising star in the new medium of television when the work dried up because of allegations about her liberal activism.
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