Podcast Episodes
Back to Search100 days to judge a President
We have hit the 100th day of Joe Biden’s presidency. It has become part of the political fabric to examine a presidency after 100 days -- but why? Wh…
4 years, 10 months ago
Inside America's fascination with celebrity politicians
Americans enjoy celebrity politicians. You can look at several examples from history -- Ronald Reagan went from Hollywood to the Governor's Mansion, …
4 years, 10 months ago
The cicadas are coming, 17 years in the making
An enormous number of cicadas are waking up very soon after spending the last 17 years developing. It's going to be awesome, and probably very noisy.…
4 years, 10 months ago
Bracing for the next public health emergency (because there will be one)
So what have we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how can these lessons be put to good use to prevent the next public health crisis? "We have sh…
4 years, 10 months ago
Pandemic economy check in: Help wanted!
It finally looks like we're making solid strides in the right direction on the unemployment from. And on top of that, the help wanted signs are every…
4 years, 10 months ago
Mutter Museum manager on how history will remember the COVID-19 pandemic
We will one day, hopefully sooner rather than later, be in a place where COVID-19 is in the rearview mirror. When we get there, how are we going to l…
4 years, 10 months ago
The pervasive greenness of the infrastructure plan
The Biden Administration is throwing its weight behind getting an infrastructure bill through Congress. The president has put forth a more than $2 tr…
4 years, 10 months ago
The perfect storm housing boom: 'We have never seen demand anywhere near this level.'
If you're in the market for a house, get ready to enjoy the ride! The housing market has been on fire and it seems like it's just getting crazier. 'F…
4 years, 10 months ago
How genetic surveillance can fight COVID-19 variants
Right now the main focus in our fight against COVID-19 are the variants that are popping up around the United States and around the world. And when y…
4 years, 10 months ago
Pandemic grocery shopping trends
From curbside pickup to home delivery to wiping down your shopping cart handle with hand sanitizer, grocery shopping habits were turned on their head…
4 years, 10 months ago