
Social Justice
Could Future & Juice WRLD be trap’s Trojan-horse advocates for drug policy reform?
If it's hard to separate the celebration from the social critique, that's exactly the point.
7 years ago
How one woman's experience with her county public defender's office resulted in 12 years in prison for a crime she didn't commit.
Air Date: October 25, 2018
Listen 13:424 members of violent white supremacist group face riot charges, federal authorities say
The charges are against members of the Rise Above Movement.
7 years ago
Philly hackathon part of ADL study on how digital games could help fight hate
Thirty-one local game developers spent part of the weekend at Drexel University in Philadelphia making digital games that promote empathy and reduce bias.
7 years ago
Police Commissioner rejects key Starbucks arrest report recommendation
The PPD agrees that anti-racist training could help officers de-escalate conflicts but can’t commit to providing that training.
7 years ago
Guests: Marla Gold, Astra Czerny, Jim Hopper Feeling exhausted and upset after the Kavanaugh/Ford testimony? Many ...
Air Date: October 15, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:57‘Visionary, not reactionary’: Artists take political commentary to streets and skies
A public art project called "The 50 State Initiative" features more than 100 billboards that touch on a variety of social issues and topics, from immigration to guns.
7 years ago
#MeToo inspires wave of old misconduct reports to colleges
Reports from deep in the past have also raised big questions about how to investigate such cases.
7 years ago
Casey Gerald’s “There Will Be No Miracles”
Guest: Casey Gerald ...
Air Date: October 8, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56After one year of headlines, #MeToo is everywhere
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the reporting, in The New York Times and The New Yorker, that led to the fall of movie producer Harvey Weinstein.
7 years ago
Women’s rage and political change
Guest: Rebecca Traister Brett Kavanaugh’s anger seen next to Christine Blasey Ford’s composure and the public ...
Air Date: October 4, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Kavanaugh’s fate rests with small number of undecided senators
Only one copy of the report is being made available.
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Kavanaugh nomination battle is fought with millions in secret cash
Advocacy organizations on both sides are able to keep donors' contributions secret. But spending on TV ads must be disclosed to the FCC.
7 years ago
In Philadelphia, 200 voice fury at Kavanaugh vote
200 protesters gathered at Sen. Pat Toomey's office to express their anger about Republican's conduct in the Kavanaugh case
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For teens, a real-life study in staying power of mistakes
A big difference today — it's unlikely to take 30 years for misconduct to cause problems.
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