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‘Last Seen’: searching for lost family after slavery
Historian Judith Giesberg, author of "Last Seen," and genealogist Adrienne Whaley on the families ripped apart by slavery and the search to find their loved ones.
Air Date: March 7, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:24Americus 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
Listen 51:55Missing persons’ posters of two newborn twins in Philly began circulating last summer. But as a father searched for his kids, authorities called the case a “custody issue."
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Listen 6:47From blah to buoyant, these skills can improve your mood and optimism
Last fall, thousands of people took part in a stress reduction study, learning skills that can improve mood and reduce anxiety. The results are in: Here's what they show.
4 days ago
Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here’s what you should know about the procedure
The executive order instructed the assistant to the president for domestic policy to give Trump a list of policy recommendations on protecting IVF access.
2 weeks ago
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
Listen 51:13A new report shows how Haitian and Latino immigrants in southern Delaware are often caught in an economic divide.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:40Boy who protected sister from Northeast Philly plane crash debris is making ‘miraculous’ recovery
Trey Howard, 10, woke from surgery and almost immediately asked about his sister — after his father assured him that he hadn't missed the Super Bowl.
1 month ago
Sanctuary for all: Cows, pigs, sheep — even emus find refuge at The Cow Sanctuary in New Jersey
Helga Tacreiter has cared for and nurtured hundreds of animals over the past three decades at the 80-acre sanctuary in Bridgeton.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11What we’re grateful for, and the weirdest stories of 2024
Cherri and Avi say goodbye to 2024 by revisiting the wacky, wild local headlines that made us laugh this year. And, happy tears as listeners share what they're thankful for.
Air Date: December 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:56A WHYY reporter recalls the day Jimmy Carter visited her family at her childhood home in Lansdowne
Carter’s backyard visit to the once-red suburban Philly town created a cherished moment for a family of 11.
2 months ago
Listen 6:56How to be not lonely? ‘Cohousing’ is an answer for some people
In cohousing communities, neighbors share common spaces, chores and a sense of connection that benefits everyone.
3 months ago
Concerned about arguments at Thanksgiving? NPR readers give tips to help
NPR asked "Up First" newsletter readers to share tips on how they have navigated difficult conversations over the holidays.
3 months ago
The American shopping mall isn’t dead
Even with fewer shoppers, the mall isn't dead yet. With holiday shopping underway, some malls are finding creative ways to survive with experiences, entertainment and more.
Air Date: November 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:45‘Huge demand’: Delaware food pantries see long lines for free Thanksgiving dinners
The Food Bank of Delaware has been serving thousands of Delawareans across the state ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
3 months ago