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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.
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Tiny Desk Radio

Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.

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Mental Health

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Arts & Entertainment

PHA and NAMI host songwriting workshop for Philadelphia youth during Mental Health Awareness Month

The therapeutic songwriting workshop was designed to give young people a creative outlet to discuss their mental health.

4 months ago

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What It Takes to Survive a Disaster

When disaster strikes and the chips are down, who makes it out alive?

Air Date: May 15, 2026

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How to Cope with Uncertainty

In "Waiting for Dawn", author Marisa Renee Lee explains how to how to truly thrive during times of sadness, grief and uncertainty — without forcing positivity.

Air Date: May 8, 2026 12:00 pm

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Health

The Complexity of Motherhood

A look at the transformations brought by motherhood, from how it rewires the brain to changing our sense of self.

Air Date: May 7, 2026

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Courts & Law

Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors

The lawsuit alleges that Character Technologies Inc., the company behind Character.AI, has chatbots that engage in "the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery.”

5 months ago

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Health

Up to 90,000 Philadelphians could lose Medicaid next year; experts concerned about effect on mental health services

Health leaders say between 73,000 and 90,000 people could lose Medicaid next year due to new federal work requirements and eligibility paperwork.

5 months ago

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Health

Healing with Psychedelics: Veterans, PTSD, and the Science of Mind-Altering Drugs

Why psychedelics are gaining ground as powerful mental health treatments, and the science behind how they work.

Air Date: April 30, 2026

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Health

Trouble pooping on vacation? You’re not alone, and here’s how to fix that

Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha says constipation woes on vacation happen to lots of people — but she says there are solutions.

6 months ago

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Health

Why seasonal depression can linger even as days get longer in Philadelphia

Health experts say seasonal affective disorder symptoms can decrease in April and May, though they may not disappear entirely.

6 months ago

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The Pulse
Health

Why We Need to Talk About Poop

Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha tells us what’s shaping our bowel movements, and what that means for our health.

Air Date: April 1, 2026

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Health

The Problem with Being Perfect: How Unrealistic Standards Hurt Our Minds and Bodies

A look at what causes perfectionism, how it affects our lives and health, and how we can escape its grip.

Air Date: March 27, 2026

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Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children

Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.

7 months ago

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Health

Philly business owners worry about the impact of new city taxes on small operations after tax break is eliminated

An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.

8 months ago

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Community

Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support

The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations.

8 months ago

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Health

As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk

Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.

8 months ago

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