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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Lauryn Hill performs onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Small Business Saturday, Museum Store Sunday, and Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 23 - 26: Seasonal attractions open in Philly, Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade in N.J., and Black Friday comedy show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Puppets of the Kelce brothers singing
Community
Billy Penn

Jason and Travis Kelce’s very Philly take on ‘Fairytale of New York’ makes it to No. 1 on iTunes

“Fairytale of Philadelphia” is the third single released from the Eagles’ holiday album, which is raising money for charity.

3 years ago

Pete Keller, vice president of sustainability for Republic Resources poses for a photo at a facility in Oberlin, Ohio, in front of cubes of compressed plastic bottles
Studio 2

When Recyclables End Up in the Landfill, Teenage Flutist, Avenue of the Arts Turns 30

We all feel good tossing our soup cans, milk jugs and shampoo bottles into the recycling bin, but how much of it really gets reused, and how efficient is the process?

Air Date: November 16, 2023 12:00 pm

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Pink performs on NBC's ''Today'' show on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in New York.
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts

The pop music icon is taking a stand against the libraries and classrooms around the U.S. that have removed books due to claims of inappropriate content.

3 years ago

File photo: Runners weave their way through historic Philadelphia at the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 19th, 2017. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, The National Dog Show, Chicago & Friends, and holiday light shows in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 16 - 19: Marathon weekend in Philly, Chicago and Friends in N.J., and First State Ballet in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A student plays the trombone
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts receives $250,000 towards repairs and capital improvement campaign

Funds will go towards its $1.2 million capital improvement campaign, as well as replacing the roof and HVAC systems.

3 years ago

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Studio 2

Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Chef Lidia Bastianich, Earworms

Chef Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, why songs get stuck in our heads. And a new book from Jeopardy host Ken Jennings.

Air Date: November 2, 2023 12:00 pm

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Taylor Swift on stage
Politics & Policy

New Jersey governor spent $12K on stadium events, including a Taylor Swift concert

A Murphy spokesperson said the Democratic State Committee was expected to cover the stadium costs.

3 years ago

Abdul Matin Malikzadah throws bowls on his potters wheel at the Contemporary Craft Show
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

‘Macbeth’ remixed, Oysterfest, ‘Wicked,’ and Tailsgate at the Linc in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 2 - 5: Anthony Hamilton & Friends at the Met Philadelphia, “Curious Incident of the Dog in Nighttime’’ in N.J., and “The Moth” in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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(Buena Vista Pictures Distribution/Tak Fujimoto/The Sixth Sense)
Studio 2

Haunted Local History, Composer James Newton Howard, New Tubman Statue

It's Studio 2 spooky season. Author Jennifer Green talks about 'Dark History of Penn's Woods II' and music and film composer James Newton Howard spills his creative guts.

Air Date: October 31, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:16
Eagles teammates Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce, and Lane Johnson are back for an all-new holiday album, this time dubbed
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

A track-by-track review of the new Eagles Christmas album, which should have enough vinyl for everyone

We took an early listen through Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata, and Lane Johnson’s 11-song sequel to “A Philly Special Christmas.”

3 years ago

The Día de los Muertos procession in 2019. (Photo by Justin Mayer/Fleisher Art Memorial)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Halloween fun, The Kims of Comedy, Día de los Muertos, Beer at the Pier, and Head of the Schuylkill in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 26 - 29: Halloween celebrations in Philly and N.J., The Kims of Comedy, and “Rigoletto” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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A combo Taylor Swift-Halloween dance party at Underground Arts on Oct. 20 was just one of several Swift-themed events this month in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Taylor Swift dance parties are super popular, and Philly event promoters are leaning in

Promoters and DJs are increasingly hosting themed events, and attendees are enjoying spaces that “embrace and empower women.”

3 years ago

Sister duo WeRRedemption performed at the finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise gospel competition on Saturday. (Zane Irwin/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition celebrates the legacy of gospel music in Philadelphia

The grand finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition showcased gospel’s rich history, thriving present, and bright future in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Listen 2:04
A plant that burns hydrogen is visible
Studio 2

Biden’s Hydrogen Hubs, Celebrating Gospel Music, Door-to-Door Against Overdoses

Hydrogen hubs are coming to our region....but how clean is this clean energy? Plus, a celebration of gospel music through the Lifting Voices in Praise Grand Finale.

Air Date: October 24, 2023 12:00 pm

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