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Liz Moore discusses her new crime novel, "Long Bright River" about two sisters, one a police officer and the other a drug-addict, caught up in Philadelphia's opioid crisis.

The U.S. and Iran have had fraught relations since the 1950s. Today we'll talk about the decades of conflict, including the recent killing of Qassem Soleimani.

This hour, Mayor Kenney sits down with Marty to reflect on his last term and to discuss his plans for his second.

This week: legal hemp in New Jersey, Pennsylvania's plan to serve the mentally ill, and seals are washing ashore (but stay away!)

In the first edition of our series, Battleground 2020, we take a look back at the last presidential election and the factors that led to Trump's victory in the commonwealth.

Kiley Reid discusses her debut novel, "Such a Fun Age," about a black 25-year old babysitter and her wealthy white employer. Then, Philly drag queen Martha Graham Cracker.

We explore the history and future of reproductive technologies and the thorny questions that arise around women’s bodies, fertility, and having children.  

This week: the ongoing battle over Neshaminy High School's team name, the Redskins, Philadelphia City Councilmember-elect Kendra Brooks, and the Eagles' big game.

Thomas Devaney's new book of poems charts his complicated relationship with his home city of Philadelphia. Then, 1812 Productions, a local political satire group.

Guests: Joe Hernandez, Kristen Graham

On this week’s Regional Roundup; WHYY’s JOE HERNANDEZ will give us a brief overview of some of the goings on in New Jersey government including the fight over religious exemptions for vaccination requirements, voting rights being extended to parolees, and a congressman who has switched from Democrat to Republican. Then, we’ll talk about the continuing problem of asbestos in Philadelphia schools, the health problems it can cause, and the school closures that have resulted. Joining us is Philadelphia Inquirer reporter KRISTEN GRAHAM and public school parent ANTOINE LITTLE.