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Yesterday · 46 min
The DOJ investigation into Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
A look at the controversy surrounding the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office.
Wednesday · 44 min
Trump, Putin, Ukraine and fuel prices
Why has Trump repeatedly sided with Putin? What does it mean for America’s security, economy and the war in Ukraine?
Tuesday · 45 min
Should you outsource your to-do list to an AI agent?
We’re looking at a new wave of consumer products: personalized AI assistants. What can they do for you? And at what cost?
Monday · 51 min
Should we ban frats?
In 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?
October 15 · 45 min
The case for hosting more
Americans 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?
October 14 · 44 min
College or trade school? How the calculus is changing
With the costs of education continuing to rise, some young people are swapping college degrees for tool belts and apprenticeships.
October 13 · 45 min
‘American Pope’: a biography of Pope Leo
NPR’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.
October 12 · 51 min
How is technology changing talk therapy?
Online telehealth platforms took off during the pandemic. And now AI has entered the chat. Is in-person counseling a thing of the past?
October 8 · 51 min
Midterms 2026: Bob Harvie vs. Brian Fitzpatrick in PA-01
Democratic candidate Bob Harvie on his bid to unseat incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Plus, a breakdown of Pennsylvania’s most contentious congressional races.
October 7 · 51 min
What lessons should we learn from the Cornell 7 case?
After years of campus reforms and #MeToo, why does it feel like nothing has
October 6 · 50 min
The state of capital punishment in the US
Public support for the death penalty has steadily declined in the modern era. But in recent years, executions surged. What’s behind the rise?
October 5 · 51 min
Will Latino voters swing back to Democrats?
Latino voters helped carry President Donald Trump back to the White House in 2024. Now they seem poised to swing hard the other way.
October 1 · 50 min
The best TV shows of the 21st century
Seasoned TV critics join us to weigh in on the sleeper hits, the overhyped, and which shows are just incomparable.
September 30 · 51 min
BIG FIX: How to ensure AI benefits humanity
How can we ensure AI works for us, not against us. We debate ideas for averting doomsday, holding tech companies accountable, and protecting kids in the classrooms.
September 29 · 51 min
Nikole Hannah-Jones on her school choice
New York Times Magazine writer Nikole Hannah-Jones joins us to talk about her viral essay, “In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?”
September 28 · 51 min
Why a supplement called kratom is sparking debate
The surging popularity of a supplement called kratom is shedding light on the murky regulatory landscape occupied by so-called ‘gas station drugs.’
September 24 · 51 min
What’s lost in the era of streaming and subscriptions?
There’s a subscription service for everything these days. But we get to own less of the stuff we pay for.
September 23 · 51 min
The US-China summit: what’s at stake
President Trump welcomes China’s President Xi Jinping this week. We talk about the two leaders and the issues on the agenda — the AI race, tariffs, the Iran war and more.
September 22 · 51 min
White House vs. Free Press
President Trump banned certain news outlets from the White House this weekend. What does it mean for press freedom and American democratic institutions?
September 21 · 51 min
The bizarre case of the Olney house
A dilapidated property in the Olney section of Philadelphia is at the center of a sprawling criminal investigation. Reporters walk us through the case.

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