
Books
Poet Ross Gay and ‘The Book of (More) Delights’
Poet and writer Ross Gay explains ways to find delight in everyday life, even when we are feeling grief or sorrow.
Air Date: December 29, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:522023 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 10:55Cheese 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 50:22Forget 'fail fast, fail often.' Business professor Amy Edmondson explains not all failures are equal. This hour, how we can learn and grow from failing well.
Air Date: December 22, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:31University 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 50:02Adam Grant on Tapping Into Our Hidden Potential
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains how we can find success and growth by trying new things, making mistakes, and asking for advice.
Air Date: December 1, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:30A conflict management expert on navigating unwanted comments and conversations at the dinner table. Plus, award-winning author Ayana Mathis talks about her latest novel.
Air Date: November 22, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:27Pink gives away 2,000 banned books at Florida concerts
The pop music icon is taking a stand against the libraries and classrooms around the U.S. that have removed books due to claims of inappropriate content.
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The expanded schedule starts at nine locations, and more are projected to follow — depending on hiring, officials said.
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NPR’s Steve Inskeep on Abraham Lincoln, New SCOTUS Code of Conduct
We'll talk about how President Lincoln succeeded in a very divided America, and how it's relevant today. Plus, new formal ethics for the Supreme Court...does it go far enough?
Air Date: November 15, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:54Free Library Foundation hires first executive director
Monique Moore Pryor brings necessary leadership and strategic skills as Free Library plans extended hours and more with Pew Grant.
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Listen 0:58Writing my way back home: Why Eric Smith’s YA novels are nearly all set in Philadelphia | Opinion
"Writing my way back home": Eric Smith talks about why his novels are nearly all set in Philly, the place that calls him back.
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David Brooks on ‘How to Know a Person’
Columnist David Brooks believes we've lost the ability to connect with one another. His new book, "How to Know a Person" is a guide to seeing others more deeply.
Air Date: November 3, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:25Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Chef Lidia Bastianich, Earworms
Chef Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, why songs get stuck in our heads. And a new book from Jeopardy host Ken Jennings.
Air Date: November 2, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09Haunted Local History, Composer James Newton Howard, New Tubman Statue
It's Studio 2 spooky season. Author Jennifer Green talks about 'Dark History of Penn's Woods II' and music and film composer James Newton Howard spills his creative guts.
Air Date: October 31, 2023 12:00 pm
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