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The Daily is the radio edition of the popular podcast by the same name, produced by The New York Times. Hosts Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise provide an irresistible layman’s approach to some of the most compelling and complicated stories of our time.

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Health

Staying fit in 2025: Tips from NBA coach, health columnist

Many people start the year with a resolution to get fit. Whether it’s weightlifting, cycling, or getting outside for some fresh air, we’ll help you get up and going.

Air Date: January 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Health

N.J. families grieving the loss of a child, failed adoption or fertility treatment could soon be able to take bereavement leave

A bill is moving forward in N.J. to allow employees eligible for Family Leave to get bereavement leave from work under certain conditions.

10 months ago

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Community

Mikveh Israel rabbi reflects on recent antisemitic attacks as Hanukkah begins

Known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” Mikveh Israel is the oldest continuous synagogue in the U.S. It suffered a series of antisemitic attacks in October.

11 months ago

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Community
Billy Penn

For many, it’s a particularly anxious holiday season

There are many resources in Philly for those struggling in aftermath of the election, as holidays approach and winter blues peek in.

11 months ago

The Philadelphia 76ers and Toyota served a Thanksgiving dinner to military service members and veterans onboard the Battleship New Jersey on Monday night in Camden, New Jersey. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Tears and thanks: Philadelphia’s moving Thanksgiving Eve stories

We’re celebrating gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving. On the eve of the holiday, we hear from listeners, old and young, about what they are most thankful for.

Air Date: November 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community

Handling holiday stress: How to navigate grief, loss and conflict

As the holiday season approaches, Dr. Argie Allen Wilson advises people to prioritize mental health and set boundaries to maintain peace during family gatherings.

12 months ago

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Health

Rutgers medical students moonlight as Bergen Barbers, doling out haircuts and shaves to patients

The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.

12 months ago

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Studio 2
Politics & Policy

RFK’s promise to ‘Make America Healthy Again’

Why has Trump's presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?

Air Date: November 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Education

Jefferson University researchers are illuminating a chapel to research the healing power of light

Bitmapped video projections in Ravenhill Chapel are experiments in the healing powers of light.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why are we spending so much time at home?

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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Courts & Law

N.J. and other states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children

The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was launched in March 2022 by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from many states, including N.J.

1 year ago

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Education

New social emotional learning program implemented at Philly’s Independence Mission Schools

The Peace Corners program, from the nonprofit Gabrielle's Wings, provides spaces for children to manage anxiety and learn about themselves at Catholic schools in Philly.

1 year ago

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Education

School safety: Survey finds most teachers question active shooter drills

A recent survey released by RAND found that teachers don’t feel any safer or more prepared to respond to active shooter incidents after lockdown drills.

1 year ago

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Health

Philly health centers get $1.2M to expand mental health and substance use treatment options

The $1.2 million in Health Resources and Services Administration federal grants is to bring more behavioral health options into primary care.

1 year ago

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Gen Z develops new habits - less booze, less vaping, less sex
Studio 2
Health

Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex

Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?

Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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