Episodes
Public transit connects neighborhoods and cities, it gets you to work or to your loved ones. But what happens if funding runs low? Or services are cut?
Published 11/20/24
Why has Trump’s presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?
Published 11/19/24
The documentary “Trash & Burn” alleges that America’s largest trash incinerator is causing Chester’s childhood asthma rates to be four times the national average.
Published 11/18/24
What’s it like to run an actual ground game in a battleground state like Pennsylvania? Thousands of door-knocking volunteers turned out for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, but voter turnout in Philly was lower than Democrats would have liked. A top Democrat says it’s too soon to diagnose what’s next for the Democratic Party, but more grassroots organizing will be part of the solution.
Avi talks with Brendan McPhillips, a veteran of five Democratic presidential campaigns, most...
Published 11/15/24
President-elect Trump has called climate change a hoax, led his supporters in chants of “drill baby drill” and said he’d pull out of the Paris climate agreement. What should we expect from the Trump administration on climate and the environment? Coral Davenport and Michael Mann join us.
Published 11/14/24
We are joined by former Republican Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker and Democratic Montco Commissioner Neil Makhija for this live event at the Indian Valley Public Library.
Published 11/13/24
A trend has emerged over the past elections: Young voters are getting more conservative. We’ll ask Gen Z voters from Delaware County, Pennsylvania and Burlington County, N.J.
Published 11/12/24
Franklin & Marshall College called this election almost perfectly. Their final Pennsylvania survey had Trump at 50 percent and Harris at 49. How'd they do it?
Published 11/08/24
Democrats suffered major losses in 2024, including key states and local races. Did their messaging on democracy and abortion fail to resonate?
Published 11/07/24
Donald J. Trump will be the 47th president of the United States, winning decisively against Vice President Harris and appearing poised to sweep the battleground states.
Published 11/06/24
November 5th is Election Day and millions of Americans will cast their vote for our next president along with Congressional seats and state-wide offices.
Published 11/05/24
Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fight to shape the course of a nation. It's back on stage at the Academy of Music.
Published 11/01/24
We talk about the best shows on TV right now, from comedy to drama and everything in between. Melanie McFarland, Salon's award-winning senior culture critic joins us.
Published 10/31/24
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt talks election security and misinformation. And, the key down-ballot races in Pennsylvania that could reshape Harrisburg or Congress.
Published 10/30/24
We’ve been inundated with political ads ... enough to make you yearn for a fast-food jingle or two. Which ads work and which ones are just annoying?
Published 10/29/24
The Philly food scene is bursting with flavor and creativity, so we’re going through the list of best restaurants in our region, from West Chester to Camden and more.
Published 10/24/24
We left the comfort of our radio booth and went on the road to the Upper Dublin Public Library for a discussion about the Philadelphia suburbs in the upcoming election.
Published 10/23/24
While friendships are crucial to our well-being, maintaining them can be challenging, especially as we move, change jobs, or start families.
Published 10/22/24
Our guest this episode is a social media sensation…kind of. Mark Zandi is the chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, and his recent post on X was liked and retweeted by thousands of users. It reached over 3 million people so far. His controversial statement? The economy is actually really, really good. The avalanche that ensued was so crazy, we just had to sit down with him to get an explanation.
Published 10/18/24
The FDA is proposing warning labels on packaged food to highlight nutritional content. Would a warning label make you think twice about eating ultra-processed food?
Published 10/17/24
While data from the 2020 and 2022 elections suggest that Black voters tend to vote Democratic, the Trump campaign is trying to gain momentum, especially among Black men.
Published 10/16/24
DA Krasner won two elections running as a progressive criminal justice reformer. His critics say he’s been too soft on crime.
Published 10/15/24
Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Tierra Whack as she shares her journey as an artist and the importance of authenticity in her music. From her nerve-wracking Tiny Desk performance to her unique upbringing in North Philadelphia, Whack discusses how her individuality shapes her artistry.
Published 10/11/24
Whether it’s fact-checking a debate or a tech company tamping down on misinformation, we live in an era when truth itself is a contested concept. What should we do about it?
Published 10/10/24