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The Phillie Phanatic looks on during a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Studio 2

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

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The last printed issue of the Marion County Record sits in a display in its office, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Marion, Kan.
Community

Police 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

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

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

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Studio 2

Ken 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

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Studio 2

‘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

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Should 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

File photo: Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives for a CNN town hall at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., Feb. 18, 2016.
Courts & Law

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

Headshot of Edith Chapin.
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Community

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

Elon Musk gestures while standing in front of a giant letter 'X'
NPR
Community

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

A man who was at the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has sued Fox News for defamation. Here, a woman walks by the Fox News headquarters in New York in April.
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Courts & Law

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

FILE - This photo, taken in New York on July 5, 2023, show the logo for Meta's new app Threads, right, and that of Twitter. In a cease-and-desist letter earlier this week, Twitter threatened legal action against Instagram parent company Meta over the new text-based app, Threads. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Studio 2

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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Money

Is Threads really a ‘Twitter killer’? Here’s what we know so far

Meta's new app, Threads, may be the latest in a long-string of Twitter's competitors, but it appears to have an edge in the game thanks to its ties to Instagram.

2 years ago

The logo for Meta's new app Threads is shown in the foreground. In the background is the logo for Twitter.
Money

Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads

Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Wednesday. Called Threads, the new offering is billed as a text-based version of Meta’s photo-sharing app Instagram.

2 years ago

Dancers wait outside Memories in Margate for what could be a final dance at the Jersey Shore club
Community

‘Yon Teens’ say goodbye to Memories in Margate, and remember former owner Jerry Blavat

The Jersey Shore institution for more than a half-century seems doomed to the wrecking ball after the death of its owner Jerry Blavat.

2 years ago

Adnan Syed (center) leaves the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Baltimore
Courts & Law

Maryland’s highest court to hear appeals in case chronicled by ‘Serial’ podcast

The court also said Wednesday it will hear appeals from the victim’s family.

3 years ago

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