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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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Solar installers set up an array on the roof of One Hope Community Church in Hunting Park.
Science

‘Innovative’ solar project on Hunting Park church will help nearby households pay their electricity bills

The arrangement is a way to sidestep Pennsylvania regulations that do not allow community solar in the state.

3 days ago

Head Priest Giani Gurjit Singh recites hymns from the Sikh Holy Scripture as members of sangat (community) listen.
Education

Sikhs hope inclusion of their history in New Jersey’s social studies classes will combat bullying, discrimination

The state Department of Education has made resources available to schools on Sikh American History.

2 weeks ago

FILE - Charlie Kirk speaks during a town hall meeting (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Politics & Policy

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university

No one was currently in custody late Wednesday, though authorities were searching for a new person of interest, according to law enforcement.

3 weeks ago

Two people praying at a memorial for slain kids in a Minneapolis school shooting
Education

Philadelphia Catholic schools review safety protocols after Minneapolis shooting

“Providing safe environments for everyone … is always a top priority,” said Ken Gavin, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief communications officer.

1 month ago

The ethics of genetic screening and ‘designer babies’
Studio 2
Community

Designer babies and genetic screening; Gen Z and religion

Should we try to make better babies? Plus, the Gen Z gender divide in the pews. While young Christian men are sticking with religion, young women are leaving the church.

Air Date: August 11, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:02
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Politics & Policy

Spellbound: the power and paradox of charisma

In her new book "Spellbound," historian Molly Worthen explains how charisma is more about storytelling than charm.

Air Date: August 1, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 50:48
After decades of declining religious affiliation, now the number of people who identify as “nones” - or religiously unaffiliated - has finally plateaued. Are Zoomer men starting a religious revival?
Studio 2
Community

Why are Gen Z men sticking with religion and young women leaving it?

For the first time, men appear to be more religious than women, with higher church attendance. These trends come at a time when religiosity in America is finally stabilizing.

Air Date: June 18, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 46:06
U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center

First Choice Women’s Resource Centers is challenging a state investigation into whether it misled people into thinking its services included referrals for abortion.

4 months ago

The exterior of a church in South Jersey
Courts & Law

New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules

In early May, the Diocese of Camden said it would no longer oppose a state grand jury investigation of clergy sexual abuse.

4 months ago

The Rev. Zachary Swantek, Princeton University’s Catholic chaplain
Education

Being a devout Catholic at a secular college like Princeton University can be challenging. Some call it a blessing

News that the global Catholic Church would get its first U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholic students at Princeton and other U.S. universities.

4 months ago

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd
Education
Billy Penn

Pope Leo as Villanova’s next commencement speaker? Don’t count on it

The president of Villanova University shared that he had asked the new pope, a '77 Villanova grad, if he'd come back to speak at commencement.

5 months ago

Robert Francis Prevost
Community

Villanova students take break from finals to celebrate the selection of Pope Leo XIV, class of ‘77

Students were surprised an American — especially a Villanova grad — was chosen as the next pope. Some hope he’ll be their next commencement speaker.

5 months ago

Listen 4:21
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd
Community

Villanova grad Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.

5 months ago

The exterior of the church is seen
Courts & Law

Bishop says Diocese of Camden will no longer oppose investigation into abuse allegations

The Catholic church had been opposing the investigation into abuse for years, but will now allow it to move forward.

5 months ago

The exterior of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Camden
Courts & Law

N.J. Supreme Court questions Diocese of Camden’s bid to block seating of grand jury on clergy sex abuse

The court is considering the state AG's appeal of lower court rulings siding with the diocese, finding the state can't seat a grand jury to examine church officials' behavior.

5 months ago

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