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Every week listeners hear stories about race and identity that expand their minds, and learn practical ways to make their lives better. It's lifelong learning that ranges from the big picture to tiny details and everything in between.

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Gig Workers Rule, Car Culture from Driverless to Hot Rods, Is Measles Back?

Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.

Air Date: January 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:30
Studio 2

Declutter for Good, Gov. Murphy’s State of the State, What’s Face Blindness?

Keeping a tidier house is one of the most popular resolutions. We'll talk about how to kick clutter to the curb with Lois Volta. Plus, Sharrona Pearl talks facial recognition.

Air Date: January 10, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:34
A student practices writing in cursive at St. Mark’s Lutheran School in Hacienda Heights, Calif., bucking a growing trend of eliminating cursive from elementary school curriculums or making it optional, California is among the states keeping longhand as a third-grade staple.
Studio 2

Weather and El Nino, Radon Protection, Cursive Comeback

Cursive is disappearing from schools nationwide, and with an increased demand for digital literacy and keyboard skills, is it time to say farewell?

Air Date: January 9, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:30
Dannagal G. Young is the author of 'Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation'
Studio 2

The Psychology of Political Misinformation, Using Poison to Dye Clothes

Professor Dannagal G. Young on why we're so likely to believe misinformation online, and how that weakness gets exploited. Plus, the impact and unique history of clothing dye.

Air Date: January 4, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:47
Studio 2

How to Keep a 2024 Resolution, Healthier Winter Skin, Dignity for Incarcerated Women

From working out, to finding a new hobby, to saving money, and cutting back on screen time, we'll talk about forming new habits and setting practical goals for 2024.

Air Date: January 3, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:32
Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium.
Studio 2

Inauguration Edition: Mayor Cherelle Parker is Sworn In

WHYY will carry LIVE coverage of Mayor Cherelle Parker's inaugural address, her leadership choices, and what her first 100 days in office could look like.

Air Date: January 2, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 45:54
Studio 2
Lifestyle

2023 In Review: Behind the Scenes of Our Favorite Episodes

Cherri and Avi revisit their most memorable segments, from famous authors, to cocktail mixologists, to live music and the host of Jeopardy.

Air Date: December 28, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 10:55
The image shows the covers of the two books American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 by Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson, plus Differ We Must by Steve Inskeep
Studio 2

The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln

The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.

Air Date: December 27, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese
How to Explore It, Pair It, and Love It, from the Creamiest Bries to the Funkiest Blues (Hachette Books)
Studio 2

Cheese Adventures with Madame Fromage, Climate Scientist Michael Mann

Penn climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Plus, how to taste, pair and love cheese from around the world with Tenaya Darlington.

Air Date: December 26, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:22
Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Studio 2

Pope Francis and the Changing Church, Probation Reform, Teens Review 2023

Pope Francis recently approved the blessing of same-sex couples by priests, one of many changes that makes his papacy stand out from his predecessors in the Catholic Church.

Air Date: December 21, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
Credit Clockwise from Top Left: Beef (Netflix/2023); Jury Duty (Amazon Freevee/2023); The Last of Us (HBO/2023); The Bear (Hulu/2022); Succession (HBO/2023); I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (Netflix/2019); Abbott Elementary (ABC/2021)
Studio 2

The Best TV of 2023, Checking in on the Economy

We'll talk with Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Patrick Harker about inflation, interest rates and more. And, 2023 TV shows- we'll share our favorites and yours, too.

Air Date: December 20, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:00
Two photos, left side it the book titled
Studio 2

Miracle on South 13th Street, Holiday Package Delivery, ‘Bake Your Heart Out’

Do you have a family recipe you make every year? Baker and blogger Dan Langan discusses his favorite cookie recipes and answers your baking questions.

Air Date: December 19, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
Studio 2

Our Obsession with Our Roots, A Breakthrough in Gene Therapy

Americans love mail-in test kits that promise to track down relatives and pin our family origins around the globe. But, what about data privacy and dark generational secrets?

Air Date: December 14, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:42
A parking violation in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2

Philadelphia Parking Authority – Friend or Foe? Plus, Paying College Athletes

Parking in the city is tough. We'll check in with the executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority about contesting tickets, bike lane enforcement and more.

Air Date: December 13, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
(6abc)
Studio 2

University of Pennsylvania and Free Speech, The Dictionary People

UPenn's President Magill resigned after intense criticism over her comments before Congress on combating antisemitism on college campuses. We'll debate about free speech.

Air Date: December 12, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:02
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