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Sex & Relationships

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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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

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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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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.

2 years 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.

2 years 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.

2 years ago

Listen 21:15
Studio 2
Health

Online pornography: Do we need an age limit?

The Supreme Court heard arguments about a Texas law that would block kids from viewing pornography online through age verification systems. Is it time to teach about porn?

Air Date: January 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:28
Studio 2
Lifestyle

What we’re grateful for, and the weirdest stories of 2024

Cherri and Avi say goodbye to 2024 by revisiting the wacky, wild local headlines that made us laugh this year. And, happy tears as listeners share what they're thankful for.

Air Date: December 31, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:56
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

The 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: December 6, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:15
With people on the move, How do you stay connected? Or get past political differences?
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Pennsylvanians reveal their friendship secrets

While friendships are crucial to our well-being, maintaining them can be challenging, especially as we mo ...

Air Date: October 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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Britain's Prince William, second right, Kate, Princess of Wales, right, Prince Harry, left, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, second left, leave after they paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall, in London, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Family estrangement and reconciliation

What drives parents and children apart? What does it take to make amends and rebuild the relationship?

Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm

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6abc

Vehicle that went into Schuylkill River was accidentally shifted into gear, police say

Police say the couple was making out at the time.

2 years ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Philly, what’s it like to date in 2024? Where do you find love?

What's it like to look for love these days? From awkward dinners to blind dates and endless Tinder swiping, folks on the dating scene have it rough.

Air Date: August 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community
Billy Penn

Meet the West Philly man who rented a billboard to find a date

Sick of swiping on the apps, Dave has put himself out there, near 34th and Wharton Street.

2 years ago

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