
Media
Harvard researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie James on their new book, "Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing)."
Air Date: September 27, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29The Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers
NY Times theater critic Jesse Green talks about the life, talent, accomplishments and authentic conversations with Mary Rodgers captured in her new memoir, 'Shy.'
Air Date: September 13, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Here’s why the Twitter whistleblower’s testimony to Congress will be crucial
The timing highlights both the public scrutiny on social media companies lately and Twitter's own delicate position.
2 years ago
Newsstands are disappearing in Philadelphia, and fewer than 100 remain
The rise of digital news and the pandemic have decimated a once thriving business. Survivors are pivoting to snacks and lottery.
3 years ago
Bonus Interview: Dan Rather on ‘What Unites Us’
In his 2017 book, Dan Rather asks, “when did we accept a can’t-do spirit from so many of our national leaders?” We revisit our interview from the Radio Times archive.
Air Date: August 27, 2022 6:00 am
Listen 49:31Info for your corner of Philadelphia: A guide to neighborhood papers and hyperlocal news sites
How to keep track of what’s happening down the street.
3 years ago
Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out
A trend of GOP candidates ignoring or actively avoiding legacy media — particularly national outlets — is building this year.
3 years ago
Meta mum on election misinformation efforts as midterms loom
Facebook owner Meta is quietly curtailing some of the safeguards designed to thwart voting misinformation or foreign interference in U.S. elections.
3 years ago
Why people believe conspiracy theories
From QAnon to Covid misinformation, people believe all kinds of bizarre conspiracy theories. But far from harmless, these beliefs can have serious real-world consequences.
Air Date: August 4, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Bonus Interview: TV legend Norman Lear
From the archives: Norman Lear, who turned 100 this week, joined us in 2014 to discuss his early life, influences and his memoir, Even This I Get to Experience.
Air Date: July 30, 2022 6:00 am
Listen 49:29In a 3rd test, Facebook still fails to block hate speech
Facebook is letting violent hate speech slip through its controls in Kenya as it has in other countries, according to a new report.
3 years ago
Accepting our bodies: positivity, neutrality and self-esteem
We'll talk about the ever-changing, impossible body image standards for men and women of all ages, and how we can feel more confident about ourselves and the way we look.
Air Date: July 27, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Ivana Trump, first wife of Donald Trump, is dead at 73
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 73, the Trump family confirmed in a statement.
3 years ago
Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills
Memes and status updates explaining how women could legally obtain abortion pills in the mail exploded across social platforms.
3 years ago
PBS NewsHour commentator Mark Shields dies at age 85
Mark Shields, the longtime commentator known for his weekly political analysis and sense of humor, has died at the age of 85, PBS NewsHour confirmed.
3 years ago