The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been trading barbs through the media and an onslaught of campaign ads. What will happen when they stand side-by-side on the same stage in Philadelphia? A political expert weighs in on the stakes of the September 10th presidential debate. We’ll also dive into the latest developments surrounding the 76ers’ new arena plan, and get the scoop on SEPTA’s proposed fare changes. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down these stories and more of the top news of the week in the Philadelphia region. 00:00 Intro 02:02 Philly takes center stage for presidential debate 08:45 Local teachers to use debate as special teaching opportunity 14:51 Why SEPTA plans to change fares 20:22 New Jersey steps up efforts to lure 76ers’ new arena 26:34 Eagles find themselves in crosshairs of fake campaign ads 31:00 Good Samaritans come to dog’s rescue Listen to The Week In Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report details the impact that the proposed 76ers arena on Market East could have on the neighborhood. Fishtown’s beloved Harriett’s Bookshop enters a new era. And, it’s Black Breastfeeding Week. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down these stories and more of the top news of the week in the Philadelphia region. 00:00 Intro 02:07 How a new 76ers arena would impact the city 07:55 Increased service for SEPTA Regional Rail, increased tolls on DRPA bridges 12:55 A landmark success for Harriett’s Bookshop is a win for Black women-owned businesses 18:25 Black Breastfeeding Week aims to close gaps in maternal health 24:18 Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band gets a slot in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 28:50 The Eagles prepare to kick off the season in Brazil To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a whirlwind month or so, Democrats were united and ready to celebrate at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago - including Pennsylvania politicians, who got some significant stage time. It’s back-to-school time again! We check in on what’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District and how University of the Arts students who transferred to Temple are settling in. And a historic ocean liner has to leave Philadelphia’s pier - so where will it go? Matt Leon talks with KYW Newsradio’s reporters about the biggest stories in our region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Democrats show unity at the 2024 DNC (hear the full conversation here) 07:38 What’s ahead for the Philadelphia School District this year 13:38 Former UArts students settle into a new home at Temple 18:39 Deptford Township, NJ parents speak out after some almost lost free busing 24:25 The SS United States has to move by September 12 30:26 Stuck bridge in Cape May County briefly messes with Jersey Shore travel To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KYW Newsradio’s City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb spent the week in Chicago, seeing the big speeches and big energy at the Democratic National Convention first-hand. In this extended segment, she sits down with Matt Leon to talk about the highlights - from Vice President Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech to Pennsylvania’s moments in the spotlight. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Representatives from the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania head to the Democratic National Convention next week. We find out what they’re expecting and what the DNC could tell us about the future of Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign. Philadelphia has been a cultural hub for break dancing, but what do local breakers think of the sport’s Olympic premiere? We have all that and more as Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down what the Philadelphia region is buzzing about this week. 00:00 Intro 02:05 What to watch at the DNC 07:55 Saying goodbye to Gillian’s Wonderland Pier 13:36 Everything you need to know about Philly’s new school lottery system 18:37 Council Rock Newtown plays in the Little League World Series 23:39 Montgomery County makes push to end period poverty 29:39 Philly breakers react to the Olympic premiere To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a big week in the presidential race, with both campaigns kicking off tours of battleground states - starting here in Philadelphia. We hear how those rallies went and learn more about Vice President Kamala Harris’s new running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. As the region recovers from Tropical Storm Debby, FEMA is preparing for a rough hurricane season. And a new K-9 at a New Jersey prosecutor’s office is pulling double duty as a search and therapy dog. Sabrina Boyd-Surka and Brian Seltzer fill in for Matt Leon, talking with KYW Newsradio reporters about the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:05 Harris, Walz, and Vance kick of campaign tours in Philadelphia 08:27 FEMA prepares for hurricane season 14:30 Dr. Ala Stanford’s new book on how she guided Philadelphia through COVID (hear the full conversation on Bridging Philly) 20:00 Philadelphians compete at the World Dodgeball Championships 26:32 Costs in flux for real estate taxes, parking permits, and bike-share programs 31:32 K-9 Walt starts work at the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than a week after a drunk driver killed Dr. Barbara Friedes while she was biking in Philadelphia, local officials, community activists, and Friedes’ family continue to sort through the aftermath of the accident. Will the tragic incident lead to change? We also break down a new study released by the University of Pennsylvania that digs deep into the state of public trust in the Supreme Court, and look at the landmark decision that caused a tipping point. And if you’re wondering just how uncomfortable those infamous cardboard beds at the Olympic Village in Paris really are, a local member of the Team USA delegation gives us a first-hand account. Join Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters as they dig into all of those stories and more of what happened in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:08 Bike safety in spotlight after CHOP doctor’s death 07:07 Penn authors SCOTUS study, and Josh Shapiro’s odds for VP 13:36 Local archer relishes trip to Olympics with Team USA 19:19 Camden cracks down on illegal dumping 24:04 The latest on the Colored Girls Museum 30:05 Mary Mason: a radio legend remembered To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest news of the past week, of course, was that President Biden is stepping out of the presidential race, and he’s endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nominee. We spoke about this historic decision with Dr. John Kennedy, a political science professor at West Chester University, and wanted to share the full conversation, which gets deeper into the impacts on the Pennsylvania Senate race between Democrat Bob Casey, Jr. and Republican David McCormick, how voter registration has shifted in Bucks County, and what would happen if Governor Josh Shapiro is named Harris’s running mate. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5 a.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the ripple effects of Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election are only beginning to play out, which way Pennsylvania ultimately swings - Democrat or Republican - will be one of the biggest dominoes to drop. How will Vice President Kamala Harris being thrust into the race impact voting in the state, and what could her nomination mean for turnout in Philadelphia? A political science expert and local politicians weigh in. We’ll also head to Delaware County to learn more about a historic swim club - the first in the country owned by African Americans - and how its past guides its mission in the present. Plus, if you’ve ever lost a treasured possession or heirloom in the sprawling sands of the Jersey Shore, we’ve got a guy who might be able to help you find it. Join Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters as they dig into all of those stories and more of what happened in the Philadelphia region this week, including the start of Philadelphia Eagles training camp! 00:00 Intro 02:08 Dr. John Kennedy weighs in on the impact of Joe Biden's decision on Pennsylvania 07:08 What does Kamala Harris entering the presidential race mean for Philadelphia? 13:45 The Eagles are back! Early impressions from training camp 18:47 The Nile Swim Club, past and present 24:07 Commuter woes hit NJ Transit River Line 30:19 How to find lost items at the Jersey Shore To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming out of the Republican National Convention, what can we expect for Donald Trump’s campaign and big races in Pennsylvania? We recap the week in Milwaukee and find out how important the commonwealth is to national politics in 2024. Here in Philadelphia, all city workers officially returned to the office full-time, a Malvern school district is facing outrage over TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, and it’s Shark Summer at Camden’s Adventure Aquarium. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters dig into all of that and more of what happened in the Philadelphia region this week. 00:00 Intro 02:07 A focus on undecided PA voters at the RNC 07:07 NJ Senator Bob Menendez convicted on 16 counts of corruption 13:09 City workers return to the office amid union pushback 18:39 The Federal Transit Administration calls on SEPTA to improve safety 24:01 Great Valley students impersonated teachers on lewd TikTok accounts. 30:00 Sharks get a tooth cleaning and more fun at Adventure Aquarium. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5:00 am and 3:00 pm, and Sunday at 3:00 pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former labor union leader John Dougherty wielded immense power in Philadelphia, but, in the end, he flexed his capital with too much force. We put his federal prison sentence in perspective. Speaking of a flex, the Phillies put together a memorable first half of the season before the break. What else do they need for the stretch run? We also ask key questions about the role that Pennsylvania and, more specifically, the Philadelphia suburbs, could play in the agenda the GOP promotes at the upcoming Republican National Convention. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters break down the biggest news in Philadelphia this week. 00:00 Intro 02:01 After prison sentence, what's next for Johnny Doc? 08:08 Previewing the Republican National Convention with a Pennsylvania twist 14:20 Avenue of the Arts ready for major makeover project 18:33 Philadelphians share takes on new state license plates 23:40 How did the Phillies weather adversity and become a World Series favorite? 30:15 The story behind Phoenixville's annual Blobfest Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5:00 am and 3:00 pm, and Sunday at 3:00 pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia mayor Charelle Parker vowed change for the city's downtrodden Kensington neighborhood. Find out why, so far, the cleanup results have been mixed. Wonder what Philly has in store for America's birthday two years from now, when the country turns 250? And how does signing NBA free agent Paul George change the 76ers' title fortunes? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters break down the biggest news in Philadelphia this week. 00:00 Intro 02:00 Philly puts plans in place for America's 250th birthday festivities in 2026 07:41 Kensington cleanup brings progress, questions 13:40 Netflix unveils experiential project for King of Prussia 18:25 Local field hockey star Ashley Sessa prepares for Olympics 23:56 The Philadelphia Zoo celebrates 150th anniversary 29:27 Philadelphia 76ers land Paul George in NBA free agency Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A police officer who was shot at a traffic stop is on life support - what happened? Why was there a raucous crowd at a City Council hearing? And why is everyone so worked up over a highway sign? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters break down the biggest news in Philadelphia this week. 0:00 Intro 2:07 Police officer shot in Kensington 7:39 Philadelphia marks National HIV Testing Day 13:10 Hearing on Mayor Parker’s return-to-office policy for city workers erupts in cheers and boos 19:10 City Hall gets a glow-up 25:08 Elmwood Park Zoo expands with a new veterinary center 30:43 Where is “Cenrtal PA”? I-95 typo goes viral. Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm and Sunday mornings at 5am. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is longtime Democratic Party mover and shaker George Norcross so confident the racketeering charges brought against him won’t hold up in court? What should we make of new gun violence data released by the FBI and what the numbers say about Philadelphia? How can you beat the intense heat? Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters get you caught up on all the week’s big headlines. 0:00 Intro 2:08 George Norcross sits front row for racketeering charges 7:48 New data says Philly gun violence is down, but what do the numbers really mean? 14:17 OG SEPTA trolley fleet returns 19:22 Recapping Philadelphia Juneteenth celebrations 24:38 What to expect on heels of week with intense heat 31:08 City offers perks for pool lifeguards Listen to The Week In Philly live on KYW Newsradio every Saturday and Sunday from 3-4 p.m. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How are recent FBI arrests in Philadelphia possibly connected to ISIS? What’s behind the abrupt closure of OCF Coffee House? Could rowdy teens ruin your summer on the Jersey Shore? Matt Leon and KYW reporters catch you up on all that and more of what happened in Philly this week. 2:07 Alleged terrorists arrested in Philadelphia 7:17 OCF Coffee House closes after workers begin efforts to unionize 12:20 Sports complex workers protest at Aramark headquarters 18:19 Teen lawlessness prompts action down the Shore 23:41 One year since the I-95 collapse, new information and how local businesses are recovering 30:21 Giant spiders are flying into South Jersey To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rage, confusion, grief - saddled with heavy emotions, where do University of the Arts students and staff go now? What steps are being taken to ensure the stories of local Holocaust survivors get passed down to future generations? Why did the Free Library of Philadelphia send out an email saying their beloved Author Events series was cancelled...and then another saying it's still on? Why did North Philly-born hoops hero Dawn Staley break down in tears when she returned to her alma mater? And what were the results of a New Jersey primary election that dealt with an indicted senator and a re-shaping of the Democratic ballot? Matt Leon talks with KYW reporters Tim Jimenez, Shara Dae Howard, John McDevitt, Pat Loeb, and Mike Dougherty to catch you up on what happened this week in Philly. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We live in an age where polarization and extremism are two significant qualities of our politics. It isn’t healthy, so how can it be addressed? Ranked choice voting is one potential tool that's already being used in some places. We caught up with Dr. Ben Berger, associate professor of political science at Swarthmore College and Executive Director of the college's Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility, to find out how ranked choice voting works and what the arguments are for and against it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Standardized tests have played a key role in our educational system for a long time. But over the years, it seems that role has only grown, and now they are used to judge a lot about how a school and its students are performing. Is this a good thing? We spoke with Dr. Mary Williams, Professor of Education at La Salle University, to find out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a perfect world, every school would have all the money it needs, but that is clearly not the case now. In her new book, "Designed to Fail: Why Racial Equity in School Funding Is So Hard to Achieve", Dr. Roseann Liu, visiting assistant professor at Swarthmore College, digs into school funding and why it is almost always children of color that get shortchanged. We talked with Dr. Liu about the book, which focuses on Pennsylvania, and why it seems like we just can’t get this right. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may have heard that the bee population is under threat in recent years. Bees are critical for our environment and food production - a dwindling population could affect our ability to grow fruits and vegetables. But The Washington Post recently reported that America’s honeybee population is at an all-time high. So, what’s going on with the bees? Should we be worried? Vincent Aloyo is the master beekeeper and an adjunct professor at Delaware Valley University, where he teaches beekeeping. He joins us to talk about why we need bees, why their numbers did decrease, and what we can do to keep the bee population on track. Resources mentioned in the episode: The Xerces Society Homegrown National Park, founded by University of Delaware Professor Doug Tallamy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of women are the victims of violence every year. This includes random attacks out in public, but also violence instigated by someone a woman knows or even an intimate partner. Barbara Jordan is a personal safety expert and the founder of the organization Always BEV. We spoke with Jordan about her organization and the tragedy that led to its founding. We also discuss how women can stay vigilant and safe in public and recognize red flags in relationships. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking about one’s mental health has become much more common, as has seeking treatment for mental health issues. A lot of progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go, and allowing mental health issues to go untreated can lead to a lot of problems. We caught up with Dr. Christopher Pagnani, the founder and medical director of Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates in Philadelphia, to talk about the progress society has made in addressing mental health and the problems that can arise from not addressing mental health issues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In certain situations, plaintiffs in federal court are able to basically pick which judge hears their case by choosing which district and division they file in. Critics of this “judge shopping” say it has led to cases that overturned government policies, like the Texas case that suspended FDA approval of the abortion drug mifepristone before it was advanced to the Supreme Court. In March, a federal judicial panel issued a policy to try to stop judge shopping in cases like this, but it’s not a hard and fast rule. Paul R. Gugliuzza, a professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law, joins us to explain exactly how judge shopping is possible, what this policy aimed to do and why it might not work, and how this all adds to Americans’ lack of faith in our justice system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There has been a lot of attention on the 2024 New Jersey Senate race. But past the candidates, an important aspect of this race was a lawsuit that was filed by Democratic Congressman and Senate candidate Andy Kim, along with two other candidates. It could end up having a lasting impact on New Jersey politics, as it could change the way primary ballots are designed in the state forever - it already has for the Democratic primary in June. We talk with Dr. Benjamin Dworkin, Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship in Glassboro, New Jersey, about what is known as “the county line”, why it has mattered, and what the impact could be if it does indeed go away for good. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lawsuit filed in March is trying to change the way Pennsylvania handles solitary confinement. There’s a lot of evidence showing the negative mental health effects of isolation, especially on people who already had mental health diagnoses - so why are people put into solitary confinement? Are there limits, and what would this lawsuit change? Dr. Jill McCorkel is a professor of sociology and criminology at Villanova University, and she’s seen the conditions of solitary confinement in many prisons. She joins us to explain this lawsuit, the current rules in various facilities, and the impacts both on individuals and public safety. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Association of Realtors settled a class-action lawsuit in an agreement that will change how realtors’ fees work. Where home sellers typically used to cover a standard fee for the buyer’s agent, now many buyers will likely have to cover that fee, but they’ll be able to negotiate the percentage. Dr. Carter W. Murdoch, Executive Director of the Henderson Real Estate Institute at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, joins us to explain what this means for sellers, buyers, and realtors. Who will get more money, who might have to spend more, and how this could impact the real estate market. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For stargazers, April 8th is going to be about as big as it gets. No matter where you are in North America, everyone will experience an eclipse of the sun in some kind of way. How does this eclipse differ from others? Deborah Skapik, an adjunct professor of astronomy at Saint Joseph’s University, is fascinated by all facets of the April 8th eclipse. She shares information about the once-in-a-generation event, from how it could affect other living species beyond humans to ways to view it safely. Hosted by KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal government doled out a lot of money during the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant amount of that money went to schools across the country in the form of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds. Tens of billions of dollars from these funds have been spent, but there are still billions unspent with a deadline approaching by which to utilize the funds. Lindsay Dworkin is Senior Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs for NWEA, a K-12 assessment and research organization. She looks at how this money has been spent and how much of an impact it has had. Hosted by KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We survived a global pandemic, but did we take away the lessons we needed about emergency preparedness? Trust for America’s Health recently released their annual report called “Ready or Not: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism”, which measures emergency preparedness by state. Pennsylvania and New Jersey are categorized as high performing, but the report says many other states are not ready to face things like extreme weather, wildfires, or a new disease. We talk with Rhea Farberman, director of strategic communications and policy research at Trust for America’s Health, about the report, what kinds of emergencies we need to think about, and what states need in order to be prepared. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve seen a huge drop in people pursuing teaching careers in the last decade or so. It seems even more exacerbated in the past few years, with the pandemic and political debates making the role of a teacher even harder. That has led to some teachers being hired with lower levels of training. How can we address this shortage and get people who are passionate about education properly trained? Dr. Gary Henry is the dean of the University of Delaware’s College of Education and Human Development. He tells us what the University of Delaware is doing to encourage more people to pursue teaching and how we can improve teacher training overall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a presidential election year, the political news coverage can be overwhelming. It seems like there’s a new poll every week, watching the stats like the score of a football game. But is the media actually getting the most important information out to voters? We're looking at a Biden vs. Trump rematch - what should we expect of the press in such a contentious and high stakes election? Dr. Geoffrey Baym is a professor in the Department of Media Studies and Production at Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication. He helps us take a look at how the media at large has been covering elections in recent years and what they could do better. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a pair of cases about state laws that regulate how social media companies control content on their platforms. The laws were enacted by Republican state governments to prevent conservative voices from being silenced on social media - but do the laws violate the First Amendment by saying private companies can’t choose how to moderate their content? Dr. Michael Moreland, professor at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law, explains the arguments the Supreme Court heard in these cases, what a ruling in either direction could mean, and what other questions this case brings up about the power of social media. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweden has been a historically neutral country, but when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Sweden and their neighbor, Finland, began the process of joining NATO. Finland became part of the alliance in April 2023, but Sweden just officially joined this month. What was the delay? And how could this change global politics going forward? Dr. Johannes Karreth, associate professor of politics and international relations at Ursinus College, joins us to discuss the implications of this move, for Sweden, Finland, Russia, and other countries. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recent medical discoveries have made Alzheimer’s disease and dementia easier to identify and manage, but these conditions still have a disproportionate impact on Black communities. Research shows that African Americans are more at risk for developing Alzheimer’s and are less likely to be screened for it. Dr. Doris Molina-Henry works with the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute at the University of Southern California. She’s trying to bridge that gap with a new set of clinical trials called the AHEAD study. We talk with her about the study, why Black communities are more at risk for Alzheimer’s, and how diverse participation in clinical trials can help. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the face of trauma, just how resilient are kids? Conventional wisdom says they bounce back quickly, but that's not always the case. Dr. Marc Hauser is a evolutionary biologist and researcher. He wrote a book called Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Childhood Trauma and the Hope of Resilience. He explains how trauma can affect early childhood development, and what's at stake if the ripple effects go untreated. Hosted by Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos being held for IVF are children according to the state’s laws. While the state government has now introduced bills to protect IVF, the decision has opened a can of worms - what would it mean for an embryo to have the same rights as a child? Can you claim a frozen embryo on your taxes? How would that conflict with the rights of a person carrying an embryo? Dr. Susan Liebell, professor of political science at Saint Joseph's University, explains the case and the political climate that led to this decision, and what the implications could be nationwide. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary music artists The Supremes and Harry Belafonte passed through there. It was a place of prestige and pride for Philadelphia's Black population. Such was the early legacy of the Nile Swim Club, which, in the late 1950s, opened in response to racial segregation in the borough of Yeadon. But with the passing of time, the club’s allure began to change. Declines in enrollment became so sharp that Nile was ultimately forced to declare bankruptcy. In recent years, benefactors have emerged to save the club, and reset its role in the community it serves. West Chester University Professor of History Dr. Bob Kodosky, author of The Nile Swim Club of Yeadon: A History, shares stories about the club’s past, and looks ahead to its future. Hosted by Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heart disease was thought to be a men’s health problem for decades, but now we’ve learned that women die of heart attacks at twice the rate of men and women of color are nearly 50% more likely to die from heart disease. Part of the problem is that women and their doctors often don’t consider heart disease as a factor in their medical care. Dr. Stacey Rosen is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Women's Heart Alliance, a non-profit co-founded by Barbra Streisand. Dr. Rosen joins us to explain the risks and signs of heart disease that are different in women, and how to make sure both you and your doctors are keeping a lookout at every stage in your life. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week marks two years since Russia first invaded Ukraine. As the war continues, there is concern about what the stalling of the latest U.S. financial aid package in a GOP-led House of Representatives could mean for Ukraine’s cause. This week, the conflict was pushed back into the headlines after the death of Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin's opposition leader, in a harsh Russian penal colony. To talk about all this and see what it means in the big picture of the war, Dr. Lisa Baglione and Dr. Melissa Chakars of Saint Joseph’s University return to the studio. Hosted by Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel was sworn into duty in January 2024, and has been tasked by new mayor Cherelle Parker with dramatically reducing crime in the city. Gun violence, retail theft, ATV riding, and strengthening community relations are all on Bethel's mind, as is growing his own department. In an exclusive interview with KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson, Bethel acknowledges the road ahead won't be easy, but refuses to let the challenge dim his hope. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The cost of college is no joke, and for more than half a century, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has served as a tool to ease the financial burden of tuition. This year, despite efforts to improve the system, changes to FAFSA have triggered a stressful chain reaction. Families are limbo, schools are lost, and there doesn’t seem to be a clear sense of how to move forward. How did FAFSA end up in this mess? What are the implications for families seeking make-or-break financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year? Is there anything individual schools can do to help? Drexel University’s Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Dawn Medley sizes up the situation. Hosted by Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re looking to get hooked up with a job these days, LinkedIn is one of the first places to go, right? Well...what if you're just looking for a hook up in general? According to a recent article in Business Insider, some people are taking to LinkedIn for romance. What factors are fueling this trend? Could LinkedIn really become an effective platform for dating? Dr. Dustin Kidd is an associate professor of sociology at Temple University's College of Liberal Arts, and has studied social media behavior extensively. He shares his perspective on why LinkedIn could be the best match making tool you've never used...Hosted by Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In recent years, loneliness has been called an epidemic. The U.S. Surgeon General even said loneliness poses as much of a health threat as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. And it can be especially hard on seniors, who might have a harder time going out or might not have as many friends or family around. So what can we do to combat loneliness as we get older? Marypat Tracy is the Executive Director of Connectedly, an organization that helps seniors in Philadelphia stay socially active through both in-person and virtual meetups. She explains why loneliness and isolation are a bigger problem for elders these days, and gives tips on how you or your loved ones can stay connected. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing a new project from another KYW Newsradio Original Podcast - "Ricochet" is a mini-series from Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders that examines the gun violence crisis in our country through stories of unsolved shootings in Philadelphia. In the first episode, we talk with Joan Ortiz, whose 2-year-old daughter Nikolette was shot and killed in her arms. It was at the hands of a man named Tayvon Thomas, who grew up abused and neglected, and turned to drugs. We dig into both sides of this tragedy, examine the systemic failures that contributed, and ask why the most vulnerable feel the least protected. To hear more of "Ricochet", follow Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mickey Mouse in a slasher film? A horror flick with Winnie the Pooh? This is what happens when iconic characters previously protected by copyright laws enter the public domain. The countdown is on for famed comic book stars Batman and Superman, too. But just because copyright protections have their limits doesn’t mean creators can do whatever they please. There’s still nuance to the process. Drexel University Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Faculty Research, and Director of the Kline School of Law Intellectual Property Law program Amy Landers looks at the difference between copyrights and trademarks, and projects how expiring copyright protections could reshape the content industry. Hosted by Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Green thinks the Supreme Court, specifically its conservative justices, has been waiting to pounce, eager to topple a decades-old doctrine that essentially gives federal agencies the authority to independently interpret statutes surrounding how they operate. Now, thanks to two cases on the docket, this contingent might finally get its chance to wipe out the precedent that’s become known as Chevron deference. According to Green, the Charles Klein Professor of Law and Government at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, this reversal could dramatically change the way generations of Americans have come to expect the government to work on their behalf. Listen to learn more about the serious stakes. Hosted by Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this year, Google began removing third-party cookies from its signature Internet browser, Chrome. But there’s a catch. First-party cookies - the cookies Google has direct access to and ownership of when people use Chrome - aren’t going anywhere. So what’s really happening here? Is Google trying to do you, the consumer, a solid? Or, is the tech giant simply implementing a change that will ultimately give it more control over coveted targeting data? Dr. Elea Feit, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Professor of Marketing at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business explains the potential motives behind Google's moves, and who it will affect the most. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reading fluency helps students unlock the world, whether they’re in kindergarten or a senior in high school. But for far too long, children from specific demographics have struggled to keep pace after moving on from elementary school. To get a handle on how to better address this systemic issue, NWEA conducted a study targeting middle schoolers from historically marginalized or impoverished populations. The findings, according to NWEA Director of Academic Services Laura Hansen, shed light on how certain intervention methods can help students and educators alike close some alarming gaps. Hosted by Matt Leon. Read the report referenced in the interview: https://www.nwea.org/news-center/press-releases/new-intervention-shows-signs-of-improving-reading-fluency-in-middle-schoolers-says-latest-nwea-study/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Were you strong in math? How about English? Were there subjects in school you dreaded, and others you loved? According to Fenesha Hubbard, the way we view ourselves as learners shapes our academic identity, a concept the former teacher considers critical to getting all cogs in the educational ecosystem moving in the same direction to maximize performance for students and educators alike. Hubbard is now the lead professional learning designer for NWEA, and explains why academic identities are important to be in touch with. Hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eat well? Of course we should! But actually following through on doing it is a completely different story. Guilty pleasures, genetics, and access to quality food are just some of the factors that make maintaining a healthful diet so challenging. Two nutrition experts - Rebecca Shenkman and Tracy Oliver, both from Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing - share insights on how to combat and contextualize diet and nutrition-related issues like obesity, while offering strategies about how to improve your lifestyle. Hosted by KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices