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Money

Is the hiring process broken?

Jobseekers are now screened with artificial intelligence, juggle dozens of job boards and avoid ghost job postings. Thousands of applications later, they're still unemployed.

Air Date: September 3, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:50
Studio 2
Health

Dr. Ala Stanford’s memoir, actor Ed Helms on 1970s FBI scandal

We talk about Dr. Stanford’s North Philly childhood, the barriers she broke to become a pediatric surgeon and her new memoir. Plus, Helms talks talks about a 1971FBI heist.

Air Date: August 29, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 53:11
Students returning to school
Studio 2
Education

Will new money for schools lead to better outcomes for students?

A historic lawsuit over equity in school funding has lead to over $1 billion in state money. How will the new influx of effect K-12 education?

Air Date: August 28, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:10
Pedestrians cross 10th Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, July 22, 2022.
Studio 2
Community

Analyzing the Sixers arena impact studies

Independent reports find a new Sixers arena would provide hundreds of millions in tax revenue. It also says the project may put stress on Chinatown. Is that tradeoff worth it?

Air Date: August 27, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
A man uses the dating app Tinder in New Delhi. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal, File)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Philly, what’s it like to date in 2024? Where do you find love?

What's it like to look for love these days? From awkward dinners to blind dates and endless Tinder swiping, folks on the dating scene have it rough.

Air Date: August 22, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:41
Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
Studio 2
Money

The challenges of buying a home in 2024

What’s it like to buy a house these days? Interest rates are slowly coming down, but inventory is low, and with sky-high prices, first time buyers have it tough.

Air Date: August 21, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:44
Kamala Harris
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Will Kamala Harris’ momentum last?

With the Democratic National Convention underway and a debate on the horizon, we’ll look at what it might take for Harris to sustain voters’ enthusiasm.

Air Date: August 20, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:42
We talk about the cultural, economic, and environmental impact of tourism.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Philly travelers debate the pros and cons of international travel

WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”

Air Date: August 15, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 40:16
A ninth grader places her cellphone in to a phone holder as she enters class at Delta High School, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Delta, Utah. At the rural Utah school, there is a strict policy requiring students to check their phones at the door when entering every class. Each classroom has a cellphone storage unit that looks like an over-the-door shoe bag with three dozen smartphone-sized slots. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Studio 2
Education

Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban

Pennsylvania passed a bill this year to pilot cell phone bans in schools. Will this actually improve learning, attention and mental health?

Air Date: August 14, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:41
Corey Lewandowski is seen on the screen of a cellphone during a walkthrough at the 2024 Republican National Convention, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Philly-based influencers weigh in on their rise in political clout

Political campaigns hope to parlay an influencer’s authentic relationship with their audience into votes for their candidate.

Air Date: August 13, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:42
Charlie XCX's
Studio 2
Lifestyle

New Music Friday on a Thursday – from “brat summer” to Sabrina Carpenter

Charlie XCX's "brat" album cover, with its bright green background and simple font, is a visual hit. On the show, we discuss new music and revisiting some oldies.

Air Date: August 8, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:08
SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards standing on the street
Studio 2
Urban Planning

SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards on budget, crime and more

SEPTA's CEO and General Manager Leslie Richards joins us to talk about the transit agency and the state of public transportation - particularly after a state budget shortfall.

Air Date: August 7, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:37
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

What will Harris’s pick Tim Walz mean for the Democratic ticket and the race?

Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Will that be a winning ticket for battleground states like Pennsylvania? We'll discuss.

Air Date: August 6, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:02
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Studio 2

Amy Tan sketches backyard birds, the secret life of food critic Craig LaBan, and ‘The Dictionary People’

Amy Tan discovers the joys backyard birding, Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan, and the surprising history behind the Oxford English Dictionary.

Air Date: August 1, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:10
There Was Nothing You Could Do: Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The U.S.A.” and the End of the Heartland by Steven Hyden
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Music never dies: Bruce Springsteen, Terell Stafford, and the industry’s future

We discuss how AI is transforming music, while artists struggle with streaming payouts. Plus, we explore the Boss's influence on our region, and lasting commentary on the US.

Air Date: July 31, 2024 12:00 pm

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