Radio Times

By WHYY

What's Radio Times about?

Radio Times is an intelligent talk show dealing with issues of the Delaware Valley, as well as issues of national and global concern. Radio Times is produced by WHYY in Philadelphia.

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Radio Times episodes:

01.26.2023
New Show: The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. My new show, The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane, features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us...
11.18.2022
The Radio Times finale: Marty Moss-Coane reflects on 35 years
On "Radio Times" final hour, WHYY's Dave Davies talks with Marty about her start in radio, her 35 years hosting, and her new show, "The Connection."
11.17.2022
Should we ban gas-powered leaf blowers?
Gas-powered leaf blowers are noisy, polluting and harmful to habitat. We'll discuss efforts to ban them in our region and why leaf litter is so important for the ecosystem.
11.16.2022
Facing climate change: action and optimism
A look at the negotiations and possible global action coming out of the UN climate summit and a leading climatologist on tackling climate change with optimism and agency.
11.15.2022
What Russia’s retreat means for the war in Ukraine
Russian troops withdrew from Kherson last week, a major victory for Ukraine. We'll talk about what it signals about Russia's military and strategy and where the war is headed.
11.14.2022
Regional Roundup: November 14, 2022
Action News' Jim Gardner joins us to talk about his decades on the air. Also, the CDC has updated guidelines for opioid prescription. And, innovation at the Philadelphia Zoo.
11.12.2022
Bonus Interview: Heather Havrilesky on the ‘Divine Tedium of Marriage’
Ask Polly advice columnist Heather Havrilesky's book 'Foreverland,' an honest and savagely funny examination of modern marriage.
11.11.2022
Lessons from the midterms and the Republican Party’s transformation
Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank discusses the election results and his new book, "The Destructionists," about how the Republican Party set the stage for Trump's rise.
11.10.2022
A guide to moving through grief
Rebecca Soffer wished she had a handbook on how to grieve after losing her parents, so she wrote one. She joins us to share insights, exercises and tools for surviving loss.
11.09.2022
Midterm election analysis
We'll talk about the election results and the races still being tallied and what they tell us about the voters, the issues and where the country is headed.
11.08.2022
William Still: Father of the Underground Railroad
Historian Andrew Diemer on William Still, a Philadelphia abolitionist who led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom. His new biography is "Vigilance."
11.07.2022
Regional Roundup: November 7, 2022
Former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman talks about the moderate Forward Party. We say goodbye to the Phillies and Union this year. And, we rounded up the best of arts and culture.
11.05.2022
Bonus Interview: Imani Perry Travels ‘South to America’
In her book, Imani Perry journeys south, below the Mason-Dixon, to explain the painful history of what she calls "the soul of a nation."
11.04.2022
What will Musk’s Twitter look like?
A week into Musk's Twitter takeover and things are looking pretty chaotic. Musk assured people that it wouldn't become a "hellscape" but is that where it's headed?
11.03.2022
Election security and the threats to it
Tensions are high as we near election day with dangerous political rhetoric and conspiracy theories swirling. Can our election system withstand the pressure?
11.01.2022
Screenagers: the digital lives of young people
Some teens admit to being addicted to their screens...but for this generation, phones and tablets are critical to daily life. The authors of a new book, Behind Their Screens.
10.31.2022
Regional Roundup: October 31, 2022
Sports superstitions...do you have one? We also talk about restaurant reviews with Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan. And, has the pandemic changed our hand washing habits?
10.29.2022
Bonus Episode: Finding the Mother Tree
In this bonus episode, we talk about the social lives of old trees in the forest and research that has changed our understanding of trees and forest ecology.
10.28.2022
Vampire panic and the undying legacy of ‘Dracula’
Bram Stoker's tale of Count Dracula turns 125 this year. A look at the famous literature, its author, and the vampire panic in the 19th century spurred by deadly Tuberculosis.
10.27.2022
The Phillies in the World Series
We talk about the Phillies -- their National League championship, their path to the World Series, and their upcoming fight against the Astros.
10.26.2022
The Fetterman-Oz debate
We dissect Tuesday night's debate between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz for the hotly contested Pennsylvania U.S. Senate seat.
10.25.2022
‘The Gospel of Wellness’
Investigative journalist Rina Raphael on her new book, "The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care."
10.24.2022
Regional Roundup: October 24, 2022
Proud Boys founder will visit Penn State. It's the last day to register to vote in PA's upcoming crucial midterms. And, artist Tanda Francis will sculpt Marian Anderson.
10.22.2022
Bonus Interview: Plastic surgery, war survivors and a visionary doctor
From the archives, our interview with Lindsey Fitzharris, author of 'The Facemaker: A Visionary Surgeon's Battle to Mend the Disfigured Soldiers of World War I.'
10.21.2022
How to get a good night’s sleep
Almost half of Americans struggle with sleep. We'll talk about the importance of sleep, why so many struggle with insomnia, and how to ensure you get a restful night.
10.20.2022
Philly controller audit finds widespread problems in the police department
An audit of the Philadelphia Police Department by the city controller details staffing shortages, slow 911 response times, outdated practices and benefit abuse.
10.19.2022
Jake Tapper and his dad on injustice and C.J. Rice’s conviction
Jake Tapper and his dad, pediatrician Dr. Theodore Tapper, question the conviction of C.J. Rice, a Philadelphia teen who went to prison in 2013 for attempted murder.
10.18.2022
The Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries
Greg Melville talks about his new book, "Over My Dead Body" on America's cemeteries, our changing burial practices and what they reveal about our history and who we are.
10.17.2022
Regional Roundup: October 17, 2022
PMA organizers ratify a contract after three years of bargaining. Plus, Philly sports fanatics are amped up. And, Philadelphia Bee Company's Don Shump on lanternfly honey.
10.15.2022
Bonus Episode: The plant-based revolution
From the archives, Marty's interview with Frances Moore Lappe, author of Diet for a Small Planet, for the 50th anniversary of her groundbreaking book.
10.14.2022
The Jan. 6 committee makes its case and subpoenas Trump
The Jan. 6 committee voted to subpoena former President Trump. We'll discuss what we've learned from yesterday's hearing and the case against Donald Trump.
10.13.2022
How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and the Conspiracy Theory of Everything
Journalist Mike Rothschild on his book, "How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and the Conspiracy Theory of Everything" and how QAnon has moved into the Republican mainstream.
10.12.2022
Biden’s pardon for marijuana convictions and the future of decriminalization
Thousands of people with possession convictions will be pardoned, Biden announced Thursday. Some states push back, others have already made progress with decriminalization.
10.11.2022
The scientific race to defeat a deadly virus
'Breathless' tells the story of the worldwide scientific quest to understand and trace the origins of Covid-19 and develop treatments to fight the deadly virus.
10.10.2022
The Regional Roundup – October 10, 2022
The city's ban on gun at rec centers and playgrounds is blocked by a judge. Also, the apology for the Holmesburg Prison experiments. And, time management guru Laura Vanderkam.
10.08.2022
Bonus Interview: Gloria Steinem on feminism, abortion and her memoir
In this week's bonus hour of Radio Times, Marty speaks feminist activist, speaker and writer Gloria Steinem about her life, history, feminism and abortion access in the U.S.
10.07.2022
‘The Year of the Puppy’
In her new book, dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz 'keeps a lens on the puppy’s point of view, how they see and smell the world, make meaning of it, and become independent.'
10.06.2022
Pa.’s closely watched midterm elections
With just a month away from the midterms, we discuss Pennsylvania's consequential U.S. Senate and Governor races -- the campaigns, polls, money, ads, and issues.
10.05.2022
The protests in Iran
We discuss the women-led protests in Iran following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini while detained by the "morality police" and the violent crackdown.
10.03.2022
The Regional Roundup – October 3, 2022
A treatment for Alzheimer’s may be on the horizon. And, the monarch butterfly's migration through South Jersey. Chief Kevin Bethel discusses the Roxborough HS shooting.
10.01.2022
Bonus Interview: Sally Field
From the archive, Marty’s conversation with Sally Field where she discussed her life, career, memoirs and why acting was such a successful tool for overcoming trauma.
09.30.2022
The war in Ukraine and Putin’s fading victory
The tide appears to be turning against Putin in the war as Russian forces retreat. What will he do next?
09.29.2022
Hunger and the politics of food
We'll talk about President Biden's plan to end hunger by 2030 and discuss the high rates food insecurity in Philadelphia,
09.28.2022
Dahlia Lithwick on “Lady Justice” and Supreme Court’s legitimacy
Slate's Dahlia Lithwick on "Lady Justice," about the heroic women lawyers who fought for the rule of law during the Trump era and on the new Supreme Court term.
09.27.2022
Teens and screens
Harvard researchers Emily Weinstein and Carrie James on their new book, "Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing)."
09.26.2022
The Regional Roundup: September 26, 2022
The latest on your gut microbiome and how to keep it healthy. Plus, climate change efforts underway in New Jersey with the DEP commissioner, and ROCKY: The Musical is here!
09.24.2022
Bonus Interview: Philadelphia’s polo stars
From the Radio Times archive, our interview with polo star Kareem Rosser. He's hosting the first polo tournament in Fairmount Park today, the Philadelphia Polo Classic.
09.23.2022
The politics of immigration reform
Record numbers of migrants are arriving at the southern border. Republican lawmakers are relocating some to Democratic states. Today - the politics of immigration.
09.22.2022
Parenting children – when they become adults
Parenting changes once kids reach adulthood, but it's hard to figure out what a parent's role should be. Today, raising resilient adults and the risks of overparenting.
09.21.2022
Psychedelics and mental health: the potential, risks and hype
There's a lot of excitement around using psychedelic drugs for mental health treatment. This hour, the potential, risks and hype around psychedelics and mental health care.

What's Radio Times about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Radio Times episodes:

New Show: The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

The Radio Times finale: Marty Moss-Coane reflects on 35 years

Should we ban gas-powered leaf blowers?

Facing climate change: action and optimism

What Russia’s retreat means for the war in Ukraine

Regional Roundup: November 14, 2022

Bonus Interview: Heather Havrilesky on the ‘Divine Tedium of Marriage’

Lessons from the midterms and the Republican Party’s transformation

A guide to moving through grief

Midterm election analysis

William Still: Father of the Underground Railroad

Regional Roundup: November 7, 2022

Bonus Interview: Imani Perry Travels ‘South to America’

What will Musk’s Twitter look like?

Election security and the threats to it

Screenagers: the digital lives of young people

Regional Roundup: October 31, 2022

Bonus Episode: Finding the Mother Tree

Vampire panic and the undying legacy of ‘Dracula’

The Phillies in the World Series

The Fetterman-Oz debate

‘The Gospel of Wellness’

Regional Roundup: October 24, 2022

Bonus Interview: Plastic surgery, war survivors and a visionary doctor

How to get a good night’s sleep

Philly controller audit finds widespread problems in the police department

Jake Tapper and his dad on injustice and C.J. Rice’s conviction

The Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries

Regional Roundup: October 17, 2022

Bonus Episode: The plant-based revolution

The Jan. 6 committee makes its case and subpoenas Trump

How QAnon Became a Movement, Cult, and the Conspiracy Theory of Everything

Biden’s pardon for marijuana convictions and the future of decriminalization

The scientific race to defeat a deadly virus

The Regional Roundup – October 10, 2022

Bonus Interview: Gloria Steinem on feminism, abortion and her memoir

‘The Year of the Puppy’

Pa.’s closely watched midterm elections

The protests in Iran

The Regional Roundup – October 3, 2022

Bonus Interview: Sally Field

The war in Ukraine and Putin’s fading victory

Hunger and the politics of food

Dahlia Lithwick on “Lady Justice” and Supreme Court’s legitimacy

Teens and screens

The Regional Roundup: September 26, 2022

Bonus Interview: Philadelphia’s polo stars

The politics of immigration reform

Parenting children – when they become adults

Psychedelics and mental health: the potential, risks and hype