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Sex & Relationships

What drives up 'gray divorce' among people 65 and up?
Studio 2
Money

Retirement, independence, divorce: The surprising trend after 60

Gray divorce - the only demographic group with a rising divorce rate is people 65 and up. What’s behind this trend? And what are the consequences?

Air Date: September 25, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2

Why are Americans having less sex?

Americans are having less sex than decades past. And this sex recession cuts across all demographics--age, gender, race, married and single. What's going on?

Air Date: September 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
Community

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he’s engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis

Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram. Booker, 56, has never been married.

4 weeks 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

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LOVE Park statue in Philadelphia
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

‘Love Is Blind’ is casting in Philly! Bring on the pods

The show is looking for singles in Philadelphia who are “ready for a committed relationship.”

2 months ago

Studio 2
Lifestyle

Infidelity in modern relationships

A Coldplay concert kiss-cam caught an alleged affair between Astronomer’s now-former CEO and the head of HR. Why does cheating hit a deep emotional nerve for millions?

Air Date: July 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Secrets to a loving, lasting relationship

Couples therapist Terry Real explains how to resolve conflict and maintain intimacy for lasting relationships.

Air Date: May 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

The rise of the spicy book club

Spicy romance novel sales have jumped in the last few years. What's behind the all the buzz? Author Betty Corrello and Philly's Cupid's Bookshop owner Tina Long join us.

Air Date: May 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

A new history of sex and sexuality in America

Rebecca Davis explores the 400-year tension between sex, sexual identity and prudery in America and how it explains some of today’s political conflicts.

Air Date: April 25, 2025 12:00 pm

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(photo credit, Melissa Milgrom)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

When family estrangement sets you free

Eamon Dolan severed his relationship with his abus ...

Air Date: March 28, 2025 12:00 pm

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

The art and science of good conversation

A new book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, reveals the hidden architecture of good conversation and how we can become better communicators.

Air Date: March 21, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 50:22
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Sex, love and relationships after 40

From platonic marriages, polyamory, to post-menopausal hookups, relationships are radically changing. Gen X women Glynnis MacNicol and Sheri Cole inspire our Valentine's Day.

Air Date: February 13, 2025 12:00 pm

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Young couple enjoying an online romance. (Bigstock/Rumka_vodki)
The Pulse
Science

Destiny or delusion? How two strangers handled their instant spark

Two strangers connect on a video chat website and instantly feel an undeniable bond, but there is one huge problem: Neither of them is single.

8 months ago

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A man is looking at photo of a woman on dating app. (Bigstock/TeroVesalainen)
The Pulse
Science

Dating apps collect a lot of data, but it’s hard for researchers to access. So two scientists made their own app

Experts say the app could lead to new insights on relationships, as well as help students cope with the anxiety of dating.

8 months ago

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The Pulse
Science

Is it possible to find love using dating apps? 5 tips from dating coach Logan Ury

Logan Ury discusses the science behind dating, how to make meaningful connections online, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

8 months ago

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