On this edition of Radio Times Rewind, we showcase Marty Moss Coane’s interview with LaBelle shortly after her book came out, as she talks about her Philly upbringing and the power of the writing process as therapy.

Later in the episode, we also feature a conversation Marty had with former Tonight Show bandleader and Philly-native Kevin Eubanks.

NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg reflects on lessons learned and not learned from the COVID pandemic and the ways it changed our lives, culture and politics.

Americans are having less sex than decades past. And this sex recession cuts across all demographics–age, gender, race, married and single. What’s going on?

Supporters of President Trump point to the fact that crime in D.C. has decreased since troops arrived in August compared to the same period in ’24, according to data from MPD.

On Labor Day, the Phillies won a thriller over the Brewers for what was easily their best win of the season. On Episode 1007 of Hittin’ Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR’s Baseball Research Journal, and Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus discuss Monday’s dramatic win, the impact of players like Garrett Stubbs and Harrison Bader, and the performance of the bullpen.

Colleges and universities are facing declines in funding, enrollment and foreign students, as well as people questioning the value of college as tuitions rise.

There are songs that can transport us to memorable moments from our past, especially from our adolescence. Those memories are often vivid, conjuring up intense feelings about a first love, a broken heart, a shared experience with friends. Music, even just a few notes, has a way of unlocking forgotten events and relationships, creating a soundtrack for our lives.

Our guest this week is Elizabeth Margulis, director of The Music Cognition Lab at Princeton University. She joins us to discuss why music can transport us and connect us to others, how different cultures shape our taste in music, and how melodies affect our mood. We’ll also talk about why some tunes can get stuck in our head, why repetition is central to music, where music is stored in the brain, and how music can unlock language for people with aphasia.

George Carlin has been ranked among the greatest stand-up comedians of all time.

He started with a clean-cut, suit-and-tie act in the 1960s, but then morphed into a symbol of the counter-culture known for scathing commentary on language and politics.

On this edition of Radio Times Rewind, we go back to Marty Moss Coane’s 1997 interview with Carlin, where he discusses his evolution as a comic, his blunt desire for fame, and his take on the famed “seven dirty words.”

Ben Franklin used to swim in the Schuylkill. It’s true. But Philly residents looking for water recreation today usually travel outside the city. Some advocates say our rivers and waterways are safer than they appear, and more usable than the city may be letting on.

On this Studio 2 Extra, Avi Wolfman-Arent sits down with journalist Kyle Bagenstose, who wrote Grid Magazine’s latest cover story, Back to the Water,  in collaboration with The Chestnut Hill Local and Delaware Currents.

From loud ringtones to crop tops and reply-all emails. What pet peeves get you all riled up? Ahead of Labor Day, we ask what to do and what to avoid when at the office.