
Media
Longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99
Barker used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.
2 years ago
Making Friends in Adulthood, NPR’s Ari Shapiro, Legacy of Charles L. Blockson
It can be difficult and awkward to find a groove with new friends as an adult. We'll talk about how to make, and keep, new friends at any age. Plus, NPR host Ari Shapiro.
Air Date: August 24, 2023
Listen 50:02Trump’s tweets count as an ‘overt act’ in the Georgia case. What does that mean?
The case centers on the idea that Trump and 18 others worked together "knowingly and willfully" as part of a broad conspiracy to attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
2 years ago
WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’ podcast
The podcast was a collaboration between WHYY News and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting.
2 years ago
Why We Love Mascots, Covid Update, ‘Schooled’
The original Phillie Phanatic joins us to talk about the recipe for the perfect mascot, which has the power to unite millions of people. Also, Covid case counts in the region.
Air Date: August 15, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:04Police questioned over legality of Kansas newspaper raid in which computers, phones seized
Police simultaneously raided the home of Eric Meyer, the newspaper's publisher and owner.
2 years ago
James McBride’s ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’
In his new book, award-winning author James McBride pairs a page-turning murder mystery set in Pottstown, P.a. with a powerful story of compassion, community and love.
Air Date: August 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:15Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Hittin’ Season for the Phils, Things to Do
Jeopardy! host and former champion Ken Jennings' new book is an offbeat and hilarious guide to the afterlife. He joins us to talk about '100 Places to See After You Die.'
Air Date: August 10, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:45‘Congratulations, The Best Is Over!’ with R. Eric Thomas, Good Economic News?
The economy is on the upswing. We'll break down the latest on inflation, interest rates and more. Then, the hilarious new essay collection from writer R. Eric Thomas.
Air Date: August 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02Should Trump’s trial be televised?
There would need to be an exception to a rule barring cameras and microphones in federal courtrooms to make it happen.
2 years ago
Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida
Trump claimed in the suit that references to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.
2 years ago
NPR veteran Edith Chapin tapped to lead newsroom
NPR has moved to shore up its leadership at a time of significant transition, naming veteran news leader Edith Chapin as its senior vice president for news and editor in chief
2 years ago
Bye bye birdie. Elon Musk says Twitter is changing its logo to the letter X
Since his purchase of the social media platform, Musk has alluded to transforming Twitter into an "everything app" called "X," akin the WeChat app in China.
2 years ago
Fox News hit with another defamation lawsuit — this one over Jan. 6 allegations
Trump supporter and Jan. 6 protester Ray Epps sued the network over the allegations of former star, Tucker Carlson.
2 years ago
Threads vs. Twitter, CROWN Act, Philly Goes to Wimbledon
Threads, the new social media app that is aiming to take on Twitter, launched last week. What can we expect from Mark Zuckerberg's latest social media venture?
Air Date: July 12, 2023 12:00 pm
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