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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.
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Fresh Air Weekend

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Archbishop Nelson Pérez speaks during his installation Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Pérez, who was most recently the bishop of Cleveland, succeeds Charles Chaput as the archbishop of Philadelphia. (Pool photo/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Studio 2
Community

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez

There are more than a million and a half Catholics in our region, but only a small fraction show up for Mass. What is the Church doing to bring them back?

Air Date: January 8, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., second from right, is joined by from left: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., during a news conference at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The political fight for 2026

While Venezuela dominates the agenda on Capitol Hill this week, the midterms are fast approaching – key primaries are just months away. This and more in our roundtable.

Air Date: January 7, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
New year, new you? How can you stick to your goals.
Studio 2
Health

How to stick to your personal goals

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

Air Date: January 6, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:09
People protest outside Manhattan Federal Court before the arraignment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

US attack on Venezuela

The United States’ military attack on Venezuela set shockwaves around the world and raises big questions about U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.

Air Date: January 5, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:02
Maiken Scott, host of The Pulse, and arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins are facing off at the Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown. (Photo: Andreas Copes/WHYY)
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

The Great Philly Pop Culture Challenge

Think you know Philly pop culture? Test your wits against the voices of WHYY as they battle over all things Philly music, movies, history, and culture.

Air Date: December 31, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 53:11
Where does art end and AI start? The lines can be blurry sometimes.
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?

Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astoun ...

Air Date: December 30, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Romance trends of 2025: Less sex, more divorce?

Americans are having less sex. We’ll talk about the sex recession, then look at another romance trend of 2025. It’s “gray divorce”, the rise in divorces for adults over 65.

Air Date: December 29, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
Credit: 20th Century Studios
Studio 2
Lifestyle

The all-time great holiday movie debate … again

Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!

Air Date: December 24, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:47
Philly's biggest news stories; from the pope to the Delco pooper.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025

From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.

Air Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:45
Senior couple organizing items in the home attic
Studio 2
Lifestyle

How to declutter your home

What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?

Air Date: December 22, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:17
Cherri Gregg and Avi Wolfman-Arent
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Holiday Party

We invited some of our favorite people to join us for an hour of fun, holiday season tips and live music.

Air Date: December 18, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:56
FILE - Beyonce, left, and Jay Z perform
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Best music of the 21st century

Which artist has had the biggest impact of the 21st century so far? Which songs will transcend time? And what great music flew under the radar?

Air Date: December 17, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
FILE - FanDuel, DraftKings and other online gambling apps are displayed on a phone in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2022.   (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Studio 2
Health

How the Philly region became an online gambling epicenter

The Philadelphia region is now the marketing epicenter for the online gambling boom. With that, comes more problem gambling.

Air Date: December 16, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:09
President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Trump’s popularity heading into 2026

President Trump’s approval ratings on key issues, such as immigration and healthcare, have dipped lately. Is the famously “Teflon” president showing a real erosion in support?

Air Date: December 15, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
Studio 2
Lifestyle

How the beauty industry is changing society

The global beauty industry is worth $450 billion dollars and it's growing year after year. What's driving the beauty boom?

Air Date: December 11, 2025

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