About this podcast
Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the Delaware Valley – from news and politics to science and the arts– delivered with a fresh perspective, all in an hour.
Episodes
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- The making of Rocky · 51 minRocky turns 50 this year, and we’re celebrating the film and its imprint on Philadelphia’s identity and culture.
- A look at the Philadelphia foster care system · 51 minThe tragic death of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford is raising questions about Philadelphia’s foster care system.
- Dems won big. Now what? · 51 minThe Democrats will control both chambers of congress come January. But what can they actually do with that power?
- Live from the Fitler Club: Processing the 2026 midterm results · 51 minDemocrats had a huge election night. We break down the results.
- Election Day special 2026 · 51 minWe talk with reporters in Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, Scranton, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia about early turnout and what voters are telling them.
- Why are so many men opting out of the workforce? · 51 minOver the last several decades, the number of men in the U.S. who aren’t participating in the workforce has risen steadily.
- Consumer rage: Is the customer always right? · 51 minPolls show an increasing number of American consumers are frustrated with their shopping experiences.
- Live from Newtown: Pa’s role in the midterms · 51 minOn this live Studio 2 On the Road special, we’re at the Newtown Theatre in Bucks County to talk about the races that could determine control of Congress.
- Big Fix: Money in Politics · 51 minWe discuss how dark money shapes policy, how to curb pay-to-play corruption, and how to limit the influence of billionaire donors.
- Can Democrats win control in Pa.? · 46 minWe dig into the key races that could decide who controls Harrisburg.
- The DOJ investigation into Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner · 46 minA look at the controversy surrounding the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office.
- Trump, Putin, Ukraine and fuel prices · 45 minWhy has Trump repeatedly sided with Putin? What does it mean for America’s security, economy and the war in Ukraine?
- Should you outsource your to-do list to an AI agent? · 46 minWe’re looking at a new wave of consumer products: personalized AI assistants. What can they do for you? And at what cost?
- Should we ban frats? · 51 minIn the wake of the alleged gang rape at a fraternity at Cornell University, many are asking: can fraternities be fixed or is frat culture beyond repair?
- The case for hosting more · 45 minAmericans are having friends and family over less and less often. What’s holding people back? And with isolation on rise, how can we get back into the habit?
- College or trade school? How the calculus is changing · 44 minWith the costs of education continuing to rise, some young people are swapping college degrees for tool belts and apprenticeships.
- ‘American Pope’: a biography of Pope Leo · 45 minNPR’s Scott Detrow and Daniel Burke interviewed hundreds of Pope Leo’s family, friends, teachers, and fellow friars to understand the man behind the robes.
- How is technology changing talk therapy? · 51 minOnline telehealth platforms took off during the pandemic. And now AI has entered the chat. Is in-person counseling a thing of the past?
- Midterms 2026: Bob Harvie vs. Brian Fitzpatrick in PA-01 · 51 minDemocratic candidate Bob Harvie on his bid to unseat incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Plus, a breakdown of Pennsylvania’s most contentious congressional races.
- What lessons should we learn from the Cornell 7 case? · 51 minAfter years of campus reforms and #MeToo, why does it feel like nothing has
