KYW Newsradio In Depth

Texas's new abortion law: Why the Supreme Court didn't do anything, and the future of Roe vs Wade Sep 02, 2021

A strict new abortion law has gone into effect in Texas. Opponents of the law say it could spell the beginning of the end for abortion access in the US. So what does the law mean? How will it be enforced? And why did the Supreme Court choose not to act at the last moment? Dr. Michael Moreland, Professor of Law at Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law is back on KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the new law in Texas and what it means for the future of abortion access both in Texas and the rest of the country.

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Need help with student loans? Take advantage of the last payment pause and other tips to stay afloat Sep 01, 2021

People who owe money on their student loans are getting another reprieve -- the Department of Education extended the freeze in loan payments and interest until January 31st. But the department called this a final extension and the Secretary of Education says these extra four months are here to give borrowers the time they need to prepare for the resumption of payments. US News surveyed about 1100 people and asked if they'd be able to resume their payments -- about 64% said they'd have trouble doing so. About 72% said they'd make different student loan decisions if they had to do it all over again. Beverly Harzog is a personal finance expert for US News & World Report, she joins In Depth to break down the survey and offer tips for anyone who is staring down a student loan.

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"Why not just quit your job?" This woman made a significant career change, from retail to engineering -- and you can too Aug 31, 2021

We have heard an awful lot about people quitting their job in the midst of the pandemic and pivoting towards a new career. Maybe people are taking stock of things and just deciding it's time for something new. But for the most part, we’ve heard about this idea in the abstract and in statistics and discussions -- we wanted to talk to someone who has done it and find out the why, the how and how it is going. Jessica Talotta lives in Delaware County, PA, she joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about her decision to make a significant career change, how she did it, and advice for people who think making a career change might be the right move for them.

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Back to school economy update, childcare questions, and eviction concerns Aug 27, 2021

A lot happened in the economy this past week -- jobless claims actually went up just a bit. We're getting ready for fall and back to school, but not enough people are talking about the role of childcare in the economic recovery. Fed chair Jerome Powell is cautioning against squeezing the economy. And what is the Supreme Court's eviction moratorium decision going to mean for the economic recovery as the delta variant continues spreading? David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Sick and tired of 'the customer is always right:' the worker shortage and American service culture Aug 26, 2021

The food service and hospitality industry continue to be seriously affected by the worker shortage. The reasons behind this shortage are complex, but we were curious about how much the concept and the idea of the customer always being right could be working against the industries in this moment. Is it possible that some people who would usually make up part of this work force are tired of catering to customers' demands -- especially the unreasonable demands from disagreeable customers in the midst of a global pandemic? Dr. Ceridwyn King, Associate Professor and the Paul Anderson Research Fellow at the School of Sport Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University is on the podcast to talk about being fed up with 'the customer is always right' and how that plays into America's current workforce dynamic.

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The Philadelphia flower show moved to FDR Park, and both got a lot greener Aug 25, 2021

One of the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was that the Philadelphia Flower Show this year was held in June. And it was outside at FDR Park, instead of its usual home in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. When the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society moved the flowers, they built sustainability into the framework of the new flower show. Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows and Events for the Horticultural Society is on the podcast to break down what it took to move the flower show outdoors and how both the park and the show got greener because of the partnership.

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Forensic pathologist on the rise of fentanyl and the opioid crisis Aug 24, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has been the focus for just about everyone over the past year and a half. But the opioid epidemic hasn't gone anywhere. In fact, it's gotten worse. Dr. Priya Banerjee is a forensic pathologist and medical examiner who has a unique perspective on the opioid epidemic and how the devastating consequences have spread during COVID-19.

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Full FDA approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: What it means, and when booster shots may be necessary Aug 23, 2021

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID19 vaccine has been given full approval by the FDA. What went into the decision? What kind of impact will this have on vaccination efforts? What does it mean for the approval process for other vaccines like Moderna or Johnson & Johnson? And when do people need to start thinking about booster shots? Dr. Neal Goldstein, Assistant Research Professor at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health is back on the podcast to break down what full FDA approval means for the vaccination effort and how much it moves the needle.

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Pandemic economy: Good jobs news, Delta variant concerns, and 'this worker shortage is real' Aug 20, 2021

There's a lot to talk about in the economy this week. Jobless claims were even better than estimates and continuing claims hit a pandemic-era low -- pretty good news even as things feel a little uncertain during the Delta variant's rise in the United States. But even as jobless claims improve, this worker shortage is real and you can see the evidence in restaurant windows everywhere. One other big thing to note, consumer confidence took a dramatic hit -- what's behind the sudden dip? David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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The Taliban takeover and sudden collapse of Afghanistan 'didn't have to end this way'. Aug 20, 2021

The collapse of Afghanistan and its takeover by the Taliban was sudden. It happened much faster than most people expected. But was it inevitable? Were there warning signs along the way? Is this the same Taliban of 20 years ago, or are there differences? And what is going to happen next? Dr. Dominic Tierney, Professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College joins KYW Newsradio in Depth for a fascinating breakdown of what is happening right now in Afghanistan, how we got here, and why it seems like 20 years of blood and money disintegrated in a long weekend.

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How to ask if someone is vaccinated - and what to do if you don't like their answer Aug 18, 2021

When is it okay to actually ask someone if they have gotten the COVID vaccine? How should you handle it if the answer makes you uncomfortable? Does the appropriateness of the question depend on the situation and the person? Dr. Deborah Cai, Senior Associate Dean of the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University is on the podcast to unpack what's going on behind the scenes of these tough conversations, why it's so hard to have conversations like this, and what to do the next time you're in that situation.

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Basic policy ideas to get people healthier for less money Aug 17, 2021

What kind of things can America do to help people get healthier, for less money, with better access for everyone? It's a massive question that Trust for America's Health wanted to tackle. TFAH is a non-profit public health policy, research and advocacy organization that recently released a report that focused on role of social determinants in Americans’ health. Adam Lustig, Senior Policy Development Manager at TFAH joins the podcast to break down what the report says and some basic ideas on a policy level to boost health levels across the country without breaking the bank.

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'The drop-off was severe.' Cancer screenings declined sharply during the pandemic Aug 16, 2021

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people getting screened for cancer fell off a cliff. Even as things have opened up those numbers have not returned to close to the levels they had been at. As a result, a collaboration between the non-profits CancerCare and the Community Oncology Alliance is pushing people to make sure they go and get screened. We wanted to talk about the Time to Screen initiative, so we caught up with Dr. James Perry, Chief Medical Officer for Alliance Cancer Specialists in Pennsylvania.

Find out more information at: https://timetoscreen.org/

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'Dream big': Upper Providence team is going to the Little League World Series Aug 14, 2021

When the Upper Providence Little League team was just a group of seven-year-olds, they made a pact that five years later they were going to do something special. And in 2021, they've punched their ticket to Williamsport and the Little League World Series. On this episode of KYW Newsradio In Depth we get to catch up with the coach of the team and four parents of the players. Ben Ludwig coaches the team, and he's also the father of Aiden. Jenn McVey is Ryan's mom. Ricky Fanaro and Casey Noonan are Cooper's parents. And Drew Rambo's son is Jack.

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The most trusted retail brands / top mistakes brands make to lose trust Aug 12, 2021

What retail brands do you trust the most? Have any brands lost your trust over the past year and a half? The data intelligence company Morning Consult has released a new report about trust in retail brands and how people’s shopping habits have changed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joanna Piacenza, Head of Industry Intelligence at Morning Consult and the author of this report joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down which brands Americans trust the most and how the pandemic changed the playing field for consumers and retailers alike.

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This Philly nonprofit deconstructs blighted homes, saving valuable materials from the trash Aug 11, 2021

The Philadelphia Community Corps deconstructs abandoned homes, blighted buildings, and other properties, saving valuable and sometimes irreplaceable building materials from the landfill. The property owner gets a tax deduction, and the PCC resells the salvaged materials to fund its other core mission -- a job training and career development program. It's an ambitious and innovative nonprofit working in Philadelphia and we wanted to know more about it. Executive Director Greg Trainor is on the podcast to talk about PCC's mission, it's salvage program called Philly Reclaim, the hurdles the nonprofit has to navigate to be successful in Philadelphia, and how you can help out.

Find out more about the Philadelphia Community Corps and Philly Reclaim at https://philadelphiacommunitycorps.org/

Reach out or get volunteer info at their email address: info@phillyreclaim.org

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The mysterious illness killing thousands of songbirds Aug 10, 2021

There is a mysterious illness that's caused the deaths of thousands of songbirds in several states including Pennsylvania. And so far, biologists haven't been able to figure out why they're dying. So what do we know so far? And what should you do if you find one of the dead songbirds in your yard? Dr. Gregory George, Professor of Biology and Department Chair at Delaware Valley University is on the podcast to break down everything we know about the illness and why the birds are dying and what you can do to help researchers figure out what's going on.

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When can kids get vaccinated? Questions and answers about the delta variant and going back to school Aug 09, 2021

We are just a few weeks away from school starting. For a while, there was a lot of optimism that the school year would be relatively close to what had been considered normal prior to the pandemic. But with the delta variant running wild, the picture is not nearly as clear. So what should parents expect, what can they do, and what can schools do to continue to keep kids safe? Dr. Lee Beers, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics is on the podcast to answer some questions about kids, the vaccine, the delta variant, and returning to school.

More information and resources here: GetVaccineAnswers.org | Spanish: DeTiDepende.org | HealthyChildren.org

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The CDC's new eviction moratorium: Who is protected, and how do you apply? Aug 09, 2021

A new federal eviction moratorium was put in place by the CDC, and people have a lot of questions about it. Is this the same as the previous moratorium that expired at the end of July? Is money that has been allocated by the federal government to help renters and landlords getting where it needs to go? If not, why? Holly Beck is an attorney in the Housing Unit with Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Beck joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the eviction moratorium, who can apply for assistance, and how to get the ball rolling.

Tenants can find more information here: Phillytenant.org

The rental declaration can be found here: PHLrentassist.org

Tenant hotline: 267-443-2500

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Temple professor studying how legal marijuana affects workers' comp Aug 09, 2021

A Temple professor has worked on some fascinating research about the impact of legalization of marijuana on workers' compensation claims. Dr. Catherine Maclean, Associate Professor of Economics at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the study and what it reveals about legal marijuana and worker health.

Check out the research here: https://www.nber.org/papers/w28471

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If you've never looked at a jobs report, look at this one Aug 06, 2021

We just saw a fantastic jobs report that pushed unemployment down half a percentage point. Despite all the uncertainty with the virus, the economy is showing its resilience. Almost one million jobs added, especially in the summer, is truly excellent news. The numbers say leisure and hospitality are finally starting to rebound, and governments started hiring again as well. And another week means another inflation conversation -- what's the big picture look like and what's the Fed looking to do to bring inflation in check? David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Need help caring for a loved one with dementia or memory problems? My Brain Guide is a useful tool to monitor brain health. Aug 05, 2021

If you've ever loved someone with dementia, you know what a scary and heartbreaking journey that can be. To make it even scarier, 60% of Alzheimer's cases in adults 65 or older go undiagnosed. Adriana Perez, Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about some resources that can make that journey just a little bit easier. My Brain Guide is a one stop shop for testing brain health with resources for yourself, your friends, and your family.

Check out My Brain Guide here: https://mybrainguide.org/

Us Against Alzheimers: https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/

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Harriet Tubman, freedom fighting in Cape May Aug 04, 2021

This year for the first time ever, Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the US, was recognized as a federal holiday. Juneteenth this year also marked the opening of the much anticipated Harriet Tubman Museum down in Cape May, New Jersey. We all know who Harriet Tubman was, and the work she did helping enslaved African Americans find freedom in the mid-1800’s, but did you know she had a connection to Cape May, or that Cape May was a hotbed of anti-slavery activity? Cynthia Mullock, executive director of the Harriet Tubman Museum is on the podcast to talk about Harriet Tubman's life and legacy and the role Cape May played in her mission.

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Common misconceptions about breakthrough COVID infections Aug 03, 2021

Talk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections dominates the news these days. But there are a lot of misconceptions and myths about breakthrough infections, when vaccinated people test positive for COVID-19, so we wanted to ask an expert to break down what they actually are, how common they are, and what people should know about them. Dr. Abby Rudolph, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University's College of Public Health joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about breakthrough infections and the most common misconceptions about them.

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Is this what justice looks like? The opioid epidemic settlement money and why no one is going to jail. Aug 02, 2021

We are seeing a lot of news about drug companies and manufacturers agreeing to settlements that would see them pay out billions of dollars as a result of the opioid epidemic and their role in it. But is the money enough? These companies in most cases don’t even admit wrongdoing. And how is it that, when these things happen, no one goes to jail? Scott Burris, Professor of Law at Temple Law School and Director of the Center for Public Health Law Research breaks down what the money means and if anyone gets to leave happy with the details of the settlements.

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The Negro Leagues are Major Leagues: The Baseball Reference project Jul 30, 2021

The great baseball statistics website Baseball Reference has been a go to resource for fans for years. Recently, the site expanded its coverage of the Negro Leagues, putting the leagues from the 20s, 30s and 40s on equal footing as the National and American leagues as major leagues. Sean Forman, President of Sports Reference, LLC is on the podcast to talk about the work that went into tracking down the statistics, the stories he discovered, and the response to the project since it launched.

Check out the site and read more about the project here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/negro-leagues-are-major-leagues.shtml

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Pandemic economy update: A GDP to brag about, rising Delta uncertainty, and when will the Fed raise interest rates? Jul 30, 2021

Good GDP numbers and other economic indicators are painting a pretty good picture for the health of the economy, but the Delta variant and uncertainty with the virus are keeping economists on their toes. People are still concerned about going back to work, jobless claims are going down, and job openings are still sky high -- it's an interesting puzzle worth taking a look at. And consumer confidence keeps rising even as prices rise too. David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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What the Jan. 6 investigation wants to uncover from 'some high profile people in uncomfortable situations' Jul 29, 2021

We heard some powerful testimony earlier this week in front of the House select committee investigating the insurrection on January 6th at the US Capitol. The committee held its first hearing this week, but there will be many more. We wanted to dig in on what we should expect from this committee and what the committee is hoping to find out. Dr. Joshua Weikert, Associate Professor of Politics at Immaculata University & Chair of the Department of Civic Engagement joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the scope of the committee's mission, the major players, who could be compelled to testify over the course of the investigation, and what kind of new information the committee is hoping to discover.

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Behind the scenes: the people connecting Pennsylvanians with needed benefits Jul 29, 2021

Benefits Data Trust is an organization headquartered in Philadelphia that helps connect people in Pennsylvania to benefits they may not have known they were qualified to receive. It also helps them navigate the process to get them. We wanted to talk about the work Benefits Data Trust is doing and also talk about some key initiaves they have going on -- one important one being working with Community Legal Services to provide help for people facing eviction. Another initiative is a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan that aims to improve the well-being of UPMC Health Plan members by helping them access critical public benefit programs. For this conversation we caught up with Trooper Sanders, the CEO of Benefits Data Trust, Rachel Garland of Community Legal Services, and Ray Prushnok, Executive Director of UPMC's Center for Social Impact.

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The hottest places around Philly to buy and sell a house right now Jul 28, 2021

The housing market is hot right now, and that includes Philadelphia and the suburbs. We wanted to find out where there's high demand and low demand, where the hottest places to buy and sell a house are right now, and even if there are any bubble concerns in the market - so we called Maria Quattrone, CEO and founder of Maria Quattrone & Associates at RE/MAX @ Home in Center City. Quattrone joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the Home Demand Index is and why some of the craziness in the housing market can be traced back to the Great Recession more than a decade ago.

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COVID-19 vaccines are still emergency use. Why hasn’t the FDA given full approval yet? Jul 27, 2021

There has been a lot of talk lately about when we will see the FDA give full approval to some of the COVID-19 vaccines. Which begs the question, what exactly is the difference between the emergency use authorization that the vaccines have been distributed under and full approval? How does the process work, and is not having full approval hurting vaccination efforts? Dr. Charles B. Cairns, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean and senior vice president of medical affairs at Drexel University's College of Medicine joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the difference between emergency use and full approval, how the FDA views the COVID-19 vaccines, and what mRNA technology means for science and public health moving forward.

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Ask a South Philly pharmacist: real life questions about getting vaccinated Jul 27, 2021

Truong Vu is a pharmacist at the Walmart in South Philadelphia. He has spent the last several months vaccinating people, actually getting needles in arms. We called him up to ask what he's been seeing, how vaccinations are going at this stage in the pandemic, how many people are coming in, and what the most common questions are that he's been getting from patients about the vaccines and why they should get vaccinated.

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COVID economy update: Rising cases test Wall Street, and making sense of a jobless claims surprise Jul 23, 2021

We got a bit of a surprise in the jobless claims numbers for the week as the numbers ticked up, but wages are on the rise as well. What do these indicators mean for the health of the economy? Wall Street got a little weirded out earlier this week over Delta variant concerns, and supply chain shortages keep presenting an issue, but how will the positive retail numbers show themselves in the GDP? David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Record numbers of people are quitting their jobs, and not for just one reason Jul 22, 2021

We've spent a lot of time on the podcast talking about the unemployment numbers and the layoffs that sadly became a dominant economic theme in this pandemic. But there's another aspect of the jobs world that we need to talk about too -- record numbers of people are quitting their jobs. In April the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 4 million people quit -- the highest quit rate since they started tracking it. We wanted to dig into this so we caught up with Jennifer Rossi Long, Director of the Career Development Center at West Chester University to talk about the reasons why people are quitting their jobs and what the labor force looks like to the generation entering it now.

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How do you feel about your financial situation? Fascinating insights from the McKinsey opportunity survey Jul 22, 2021

Some really thought provoking survey results were released recently by the management consultant firm McKinsey & Company that looked at how Americans view economic opportunity in the US these days, what they think about their economic standing, how COVID affected their financial situation and much, much more. We wanted to learn more about what was in the inaugural McKinsey American Opportunity Survey so we spoke with one of the authors of the article put together based on the survey. Kweilin Ellingrud, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company is here on KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the survey found and how Philadelphians and Americans feel about their financial health and their economic opportunity. Check out the survey here: https://www.mckinsey.com/about-us/covid-response-center/inclusive-economy/unequal-america-ten-insights-on-the-state-of-economic-opportunity

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'Death by a hundred cuts:' The state of voting rights in America Jul 20, 2021

Voting rights have been in the headlines for months. Many states are passing new laws around the right to vote, and there is a recent Supreme Court ruling that we found interesting out of Arizona for the effect it could have on people being able to cast ballots. Dr. Susan Liebell, Professor of Political Science at Saint Joseph's University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down Brnovich vs. the DNC and the state of voting rights in America right now.

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Anti-government protests in Cuba: Why now and what it all means Jul 20, 2021

The recent anti-government protests in Cuba led to a lot of headlines, because we don’t see demonstrations against the communist regime on the island nation very often at all. So what drove Cubans to take to the streets? Was it more than just anger at the government’s COVID response? Could change be coming to Cuba? And what role does the ongoing US embargo play in all of this? Dr. Lowell Gustafson, Professor of Political Science at Villanova University is on the podcast to talk about why the protests in Cuba are important and what it means for the future of the Cuban people and the nation's relationship with the rest of the world.

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Big questions about living in condos after the Surfside disaster Jul 19, 2021

After the tragic condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida, condo owners and associations across the country are asking hard questions about the condition of their buildings, and a lot of people are taking a second look at inspections and maintenance reports and worrying 'could that happen here?' We wanted to talk about the future of condominiums and what we could see after Surfside. David Wilk, Director of the Real Estate Program at Temple University's Fox School of Business is on the podcast to talk about the future of condos and what people living in condos right now need to know and need to be thinking about.

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Yes, that unemployment report looks like pre-pandemic numbers Jul 16, 2021

Don't blink, but the jobless claims report reminds us of a very different time in history when pandemics were just things we read about and didn't consume every part of American life. Child tax credits are going out and we'll be able to see the impact on real families in the data very shortly. Other parts of the economy are on a steady uptick, consumer sentiment appears to be rising, and tourism is finally recovering. David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Workers have strong feelings about returning to the office Jul 15, 2021

As more and more people get vaccinated, a lot workers are being asked to return to the office. Others are being given the option to come back. So how are Americans feeling about returning to the office to work? And how much of the population is hoping remote works stays around forever? Morning Consult, a global data intelligence company, recently released the findings of a survey focused on this and some other fascinating related concepts. Alyssa Meyers, Brands Reporter at Morning Consult is on the podcast to break down what they found and where Americans want to work in a post-COVID world. Check out the survey here - https://morningconsult.com/2021/07/07/office-worker-survey/

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'There's no vaccine against hunger' but the child tax credit will help feed hurting families Jul 14, 2021

Food insecurity continues to be a serious problem even as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. But could the expanded child tax credit set to kick in this month with money being sent directly to families be a game changer in addressing that food insecurity? Loree Jones, CEO of Philabundance, a non-profit working to end hunger in the Philadelphia area joins the podcast to talk about the need for food and how the child tax credit could have a big impact on hungry families.

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Parts of the American economy won't go back to 'normal' after COVID Jul 14, 2021

It's been a very long pandemic and we're still emerging from COVID-19, but the economy is working its way back and it will eventually get back to the level of strength it was before all of this. But it's not going to look the same. Some aspects of the economy have changed for good since march of 2020. David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the ways the economy has recovered to where it was before the pandemic and how it's changed permanently.

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The consequences of the declining birth rate in the US Jul 08, 2021

The birth rate in the US has been in decline for several years now. How big of a deal is that? Should we be alarmed? What are some problems this could cause down the road if the trend continues? Dr. Hans-Peter Kohler, Professor of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania is on the podcast to talk about what happens when a country's birth rate declines and the situation the United States is facing now.

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'The problem is much bigger' than the wealthiest 25 Americans avoiding taxes Jul 07, 2021

The nonprofit investigative journalism outlet ProPublica released a series of articles based on a treasure trove of tax records they obtained. The tax records focus on the wealthiest people in American society and reveal how little they pay in personal taxes. Dr. Steven Balsam, Professor of Accounting at Temple University's Fox School of Business is on the KYW Newsradio In Depth podcast to talk about how it's possible to pay so little in taxes when you make so much, what it reveals about our tax system, and how to fix the problem.

Read the ProPublica investigation here:

https://www.propublica.org/article/the-secret-irs-files-trove-of-never-before-seen-records-reveal-how-the-wealthiest-avoid-income-tax

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What do people mean when they talk about 'critical race theory'? Jul 06, 2021

We have heard an awful lot about critical race theory in the news lately, it has become the new flashpoint for debate, but... what do people mean when they talk about critical race theory? Contrary to what it may feel like, this is not a new concept at all. We wanted to learn about critical race theory, why it’s important, and why those words might not mean what you're reading, so we reached out to Dr. Jennifer Rich, Associate Professor of Sociology at Rowan University to break down what critical race theory actually is and how it's being used in politics today.

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43 years of saving lives: Gift of Life CEO on a lifetime as an organ donation trailblazer Jul 05, 2021

You might not know Howard Nathan’s name, but chances are you know his work. He's been in charge of the Gift of Life donor program for decades, he's been working at Gift of Life for 43 years, and now he's retiring. He is incredibly important to the transplant community in Philadelphia, the United States, and around the world -- he's traveled pretty much everywhere to talk about transplantation and how to increase organ donation. Not only did Nathan help make Gift of Life a household name, but he also brought the organ donation conversation to the dinner table, where family members could tell their loved ones their wishes. One of those conversations led to a change in medical policy that has saved thousands of lives. Howard Nathan joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about his life and career at Gift of Life.

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The worker shortage did what Congress couldn't: raise the minimum wage Jul 02, 2021

Several months ago there was a strong push to raise the minimum wage at the federal level to $15 an hour. That effort failed -- but in the meantime, wages at many businesses and companies have been going up, to $15 an hour or even beyond, because of the worker shortage we are seeing all over the country. Dr. Nancy Fox, Associate Professor of Economics at Saint Joseph's University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth for a fascinating conversation about the market forces at work here putting pressure on low wages, why people are taking a hard look at what they choose to do for a living after the pandemic, and what happens next for workers and employers alike.

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Great news for the economy: 'We haven't seen this is over ten months' Jul 02, 2021

Jobless claims fell to a pandemic low, and a lot of jobs were added in the month of June. So why did the unemployment rate actually tick up a bit? David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Biden's vaccine deadline will likely fall a bit short as the Delta variant keeps spreading Jul 01, 2021

President Joe Biden set a goal of having 70% of adults get at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot by July 4th. Are we going to hit that goal? What is keeping the unvaccinated from getting shots? Dr. Donald Schwarz, Senior Vice President for Program at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was also a former health commissioner in Philadelphia during the Nutter administration, he joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about vaccine resistance in the United States and why people are underestimating the Delta variant.

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Pride is worldwide and growing. Some companies are cashing in. Jul 01, 2021

June is Pride Month and you are hard pressed to find a corporation in America that hasn’t shown support for the cause. Many are selling merchandise so you can support it too. But is all the corporate support for the right reasons? What should you look for to see if a company is truly an ally to the LGBTQ community and not just trying to cynically cash in? And could we see Juneteenth, just made a federal holiday, get the same sort of corporate attention? Dr. Jeffrey Boles, Associate Professor and Chair of the Legal Studies Department at Temple University’s Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about Pride around the world and the companies that are on board, for the right reasons, or for their own reasons.

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Drexel structural engineer on the Florida condo collapse investigation Jul 01, 2021

The collapse of that condo building near Miami, Florida has led to a heart wrenching search for survivors. It's also has led to an investigation into how such a terrifying thing could happen. We wanted to learn about what investigators are looking for and how long could it take before we get any answers. Dr. Abieyuwa Aghayere, Professor of Structural Engineering at Drexel University is on the podcast to break down the next phase of the investigation into why the building collapsed, and what we can do everywhere around the country to make sure it doesn't happen again.

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American opinions on travel brands, after a year without travel Jun 29, 2021

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic more and more people are starting to travel and stay in hotels. Global data intelligence company Morning Consult has recently released a report of a survey they conducted, testing consumers' levels of trust within the world of travel and hospitality. We wanted to dig into the survey results, so we caught up with Joanna Piacenza, Morning Consult’s Head of Industry Intelligence. Check out the report here: https://mtb.morningconsult.com/travel-hospitality-2021/key-takeaways/

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How to fight offshore tax shelters? One way: 15% minimum tax across the globe Jun 29, 2021

The G-7 countries have endorsed the concept of a global minimum corporate tax of at least 15%. So what does this mean? How hard will it be to make this happen everywhere? Is that realistic, or will companies just find other ways to avoid paying taxes? We wanted to explore what might happen so we reached out to Dr. Miguel Glatzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at La Salle University.

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Ransomware has evolved: "There are more bad guys, and they're getting better" Jun 29, 2021

We are constantly hearing stories about major cyber attacks and ransom ware hitting more and more companies and important public services. At times it can almost feel overwhelming -- how concerned should you be? How much worse could it get? What can be done to address it? Dr. Pablo Molina, Chief Information Security Officer for Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the big business of ransomware and what the cyber battlefield looks like in 2021.

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"I'm just glad I never gave up." The 32 year old rookie with a baseball dream Jun 25, 2021

Kevin McGovern is a baseball player. He's a left-handed pitcher and a Philly guy, he went to high school at Archbishop Ryan and college at Thomas Jefferson University in East Falls. And for the last decade he has been moving all over the country and beyond, playing ball in independent minor leagues, with teams not affiliated with any Major League squad. That is a long time to be chasing your dream. But things changed earlier this month for the 32-year-old McGovern, when he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals organization. He's spent the last couple weeks with their Double A team in Springfield, Missouri, the Springfield Cardinals. Matt Leon talked with Kevin about his remarkable journey and what the last couple weeks have been like.

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Lumber prices, jobless claims, and inflation: Pandemic economy update Jun 25, 2021

Every week we take a look at the economy, how it's doing coming out of the pandemic, and answer some of the biggest questions of the week.

Jobless claims were a little worse than estimates but pretty much par for the course we've been sailing for a few weeks now -- is this the new normal?

Why are we still focused on the first quarter GDP, and what's the second quarter going to look like?

Inflation is still making headlines -- do we still have it under control?

And lumber prices are coming back down to earth a bit, how does that change the landscape for homebuilders?

David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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The Road Past the Pandemic Jun 25, 2021

The Road Past the Pandemic is a KYW Newsradio in Depth special presented by Independence Blue Cross. We are finally making our way out -- after 15 long months of masks and sickness, of staying away from loved ones, the country is getting vaccinated and cases are falling. So what is keeping us from breaking free for good?

Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia explains the delta variant and why it’s concerning doctors, and he says we'll know by winter if we've made enough progress fighting this virus.

KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough sees patients who have recovered from the virus, and are now dealing with the long term effects, and frustrations.

Looking back, what did we as a country get right fighting this virus, and where did we go wrong? Dr. Perry Halkitis, Dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health breaks down what we learned from COVID-19, and if we’re any more prepared for the next health emergency.

And Dr. Jaime Zuckerman tries to prepare us for the mental health fallout that's coming after the pandemic and gives tips on what you can do to make the coming months a little easier for yourself and your loved ones.

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Congress is studying UFOs. Is there intelligent life out there? Jun 24, 2021

There's a ton of attention on space right now, with a continuing focus on the idea of... are we alone? Congress is getting a report on UFOs and the military has released videos that they can't explain. Could there be life out there, intelligent life, and will we ever come across it? Could we have come across life already? Dr. Paul Halpern, Professor of Physics at the University of the Sciences joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the odds that we are alone in the universe, what it would take for there to be life on other planets, and what might happen if we find it.

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The eviction tidal wave and how to solve an affordable housing crisis Jun 24, 2021

The federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire on June 30th. The protections were put in place at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but now they are set to go away and that could mean millions of people nationwide who are behind on rent could find themselves out of their homes. Dr. Avenel Joseph is the Vice President for Policy of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s largest health philanthropy. Dr. Joseph breaks down why we have such an affordable housing problem in this country, what we could do to fix it, and why the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is urging that the moratorium be extended.

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Compensating college athletes: The Supreme Court's decision explained Jun 22, 2021

It is Supreme Court opinion season and on Monday we got one that could lead to massive changes in college athletics. The case was NCAA. Vs. Alston, and the Supreme Court weighed in on the question of whether the NCAA could limit education-related benefits or compensation colleges want to offer student athletes. It's a hugely significant case for college athletics, but there's a lot to unpack. We asked Dr. Karen Weaver, an expert on college sports and Adjunct Assistant Professor and Academic Director at the University of Pennsylvania to come on the podcast to break down what the Supreme Court said and how it changes the landscape for compensating student athletes.

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Inflation: Is it a serious problem like the 70's, or not that big of a deal? Jun 21, 2021

There is a ton of talk and concern about inflation right now. It's almost a dirty word if you watch the news. We wanted to dig into inflation a bit deeper -- what exactly are people talking about when they talk about inflation? How much of a concern is it right now? What is causing the inflation we are experiencing? Is inflation always a bad thing, and how does this compare to the terrible inflation we experienced in the 70’s? Dr. David Doorn, Professor of Economics & Finance at West Chester University breaks down everything you need to know about inflation in 2021 as we continue to emerge from the pandemic.

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What is scaring Wall Street this week? Pandemic economy check in Jun 18, 2021

The economy keeps ramping up entering the summer, eager to leave the pandemic behind, but there are still a couple things to keep an eye on this week -- the jobless claims numbers for one, and whatever is bothering Wall Street. David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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'Man, you're awesome.' Celebrate and elevate fatherhood Jun 18, 2021

This pandemic has been hard for everyone, and dads are struggling too. The good news is there are tools for dads who are feeling overwhelmed or just need some support. There's a new PSA campaign working to showcase the importance of fatherhood -- Patrick J. Patterson, the Manager of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse and Joseph Stillner, one of the dads featured in the PSA talk to KYW Newsradio In Depth about the struggles and great joys of fatherhood and tips for dads to be their best. Find out more at Fatherhood.gov

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Could mRNA hold the key for an HIV vaccine? Jun 17, 2021

The success of the COVID-19 vaccines utilizing mRNA technology has raised hopes that mRNA could hold the key to figuring out vaccines for other diseases, like HIV. Dr. Abby Rudolph, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University's College of Public Health joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down why the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are drawing the attention of researchers of other diseases and how HIV research could benefit from the coronavirus pandemic.

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The history of Juneteenth and the long road to make it a national holiday Jun 16, 2021

Juneteenth is Saturday. And depending where you are and what your life experience has been, it's either a day you've always celebrated, or you might not even know what it is and why it's important. It's an incredibly important date in United States history and African American history, and it's celebrated annually on June 19th. Dr. Nafeesa Muhammad, Professor of History at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania tells the story of Juneteenth, why it's celebrated in the United States and why it's taken so long to be recognized as a national holiday.

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How the Supreme Court could decide to chip away at abortion access Jun 16, 2021

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could fundamentally change access to abortion in the United States. Professor Rachel Rebouché, Associate Dean for Research and the James E. Beasley Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the origin story of the case, what could happen, and how this current court could approach it.

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Israel's new government agreed on one thing: 'How can we get rid of Netanyahu?' Jun 15, 2021

A new government has taken power in Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu is no longer the prime minister. So what will this new government focus on? What does this mean for the Palestinians, and what does it mean for the relationship between the United States and Israel? Dr. Ian Lustick, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania and the Bess W. Heyman Chair in the Political Science Department joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down how Netanyahu lost power and what the shift in government means for the future of Israel and Middle Eastern politics. Dr. Lustick is the author of several books including his latest, 'Paradigm Lost: From Two-State Solution to One-State Reality.' Find out more about the book here: https://paradigmlostbook.com/

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COVID economy update: Watching jobless claims creep back towards pre-pandemic numbers Jun 11, 2021

Jobless claims for last week were 376,000, which is still a lot of new claims but we are slowly trending back toward numbers we haven't seen since the pandemic started. Inflation is getting a lot of headlines, but is it actually all it's cracked up to be? When are we going to see movement on interest rates? And some good news on the horizon, some substantial help is headed for families and municipalities. David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Pandemic weight loss questions and answers with specialist Dr. Winifred Constable Jun 10, 2021

A few weeks ago we put out an episode on COVID weight gain and how to lose those unwanted pandemic pounds. And a lot of you had questions after the episode went out -- like what are some tactical tips to help you stay motivated? How does intermittent fasting work? How much of a role does water play in weight loss? And wait until you hear about what sugar does to your weight loss goals. Dr. Winifred Constable is a weight loss specialist who runs Diata Medical Weight Loss in Bryn Mawr, PA, and she returns to the podcast to answer listener questions about losing weight after a long year in a pandemic.

Check out our first conversation with Dr. Constable here: https://megaphone.link/ENTDM9128648203

And find out more about Dr. Constable at Diata Health's website: https://www.diatahealth.com/

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Did the American Rescue Plan stimulus work? Look at the numbers Jun 10, 2021

There's been a lot of stimulus in the last 15 months, most notably the American Rescue Plan. So are we seeing results? Has it worked? Is it too early to tell? Are there downsides we eventually could see? Dr. Steven Balsam, Professor of Accounting at the Temple University Fox School of Business breaks down what the American Rescue Plan did, how the data tells us it worked, and what he would have done differently.

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What NASA wants to find on Venus Jun 09, 2021

With intense heat and a crushing atmosphere, Venus is really hard to study. So NASA is getting creative. The space agency announced two missions, DAVINCI and VERITAS, will explore and learn about the planet hopefully by the end of the decade. We wanted to learn all about DAVINCI and VERITAS so we reached out to Dr. Eric Jensen, Professor of Astronomy at Swarthmore College to talk about what the hopes are for these missions, what could be learned and why Venus seems to be having a moment when it comes to attention from scientists.

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How the AHEAD study is fighting Alzheimer's Disease Jun 08, 2021

A new NIH-funded study is being put together focusing on Alzheimer’s Disease, a disease that affects millions of Americans and is projected to affect millions and millions more in the coming decades. We wanted to learn about the AHEAD study, who they are looking for to take part, how to reach out if you are interested, and where we are in the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease, so we caught up with Dr. Hyun-Sik Yang, Neurologist and Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School.

Find out more about the study at AHEADstudy.org

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John Chaney, Stan Pawlak, and the wild stories of the Eastern Professional Basketball League Jun 08, 2021

Before the NBA G League, there was the Eastern Professional Basketball League. It was a northeast league stocked to the brim with great players like John Chaney, Stan Pawlak, Jim Boeheim, and Hal Lear, with many of the teams calling Eastern Pennsylvania home. The league featured larger than life characters on and off the court, and the stories from the Eastern League are absolutely wild. Syl Sobel and Jay Rosenstein interviewed players, coaches, and personalities from the Eastern League to write "Boxed Out of the NBA: Remembering the Eastern Professional Basketball League."

Check out the book here: https://www.easternleaguebook.com/

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Signs the economy is strengthening, just in time for summer Jun 04, 2021

Over 550-thousand jobs were added last month as the US continues to emerge from the pandemic, and April's numbers were revised up as well. Average hourly earnings are up a couple percent, are we seeing the market compensate for the worker shortage? We're seeing some inflation now, but what's the difference between what's happening in 2021 and what happened in the 1970s? And we're finally seeing the numbers to show the economic impact of the stimulus packages -- how much did they help the average American? David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Behind the rise of 'deaths of despair,' up 52% in a decade Jun 03, 2021

A record number of people died of 'deaths of despair' in 2019 -- deaths due to alcohol, suicide, or drugs. And there's a lot of concern that 2020's numbers won't be an improvement. Trust for America’s Health and Well Being Trust released a new report on the numbers, and TFAH's Government Relations Manager Jonah Cunningham breaks down the Pain in the Nation Report, what the trends mean, and what we can expect going forward as data from the pandemic starts to really be examined.

Read the report here: https://www.tfah.org/article/pain-in-the-nation-2021/

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The questions parents ask about teens and the COVID-19 vaccines Jun 02, 2021

A lot of teens have been vaccinated, including kids in the 12 to 15 year old range, but some parents still have questions about their kids and the COVID-19 vaccines. We asked Dr. Lee Beers, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics to come on the podcast and talk about the most common questions parents are asking, the messaging around kids and the vaccines, booster shots, and the effort to convince both kids and adults to get vaccinated in the months ahead.

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Tracing COVID-19's origin: Did the virus escape from a lab? Jun 01, 2021

There has been a lot of talk lately about the origin of COVID-19, and more and more attention is being given to the theory that the virus could have emerged from a lab leak from a lab in Wuhan, China. So what's the evidence of the lab leak origination theory, and how does it stack up with the other theory of record, that the virus jumped from animals to humans? Dr. Joseph Amon, Director of the Office of Global Health at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health is on the podcast to talk about lab leaks and how often they occur, and what's behind the different theories of how this pandemic started.

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Do you need a vacation too? Airlines are looking for a bright future May 31, 2021

The travel and tourism industry was hit very hard by travel restrictions and stay at home orders, and airlines were a big part of that. So how have the airlines held up over the pandemic? What should we expect as life continues to return to normal, and how are the airlines positioned if we see a spike in demand in the summer as vaccine numbers continue to rise? Dr. Benjamin Altschuler, Assistant Professor at the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what the pandemic did to airlines and what's next.

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Pandemic economy update: How much inflation is too much inflation? May 28, 2021

The economy is roaring heading into the summer months and shore towns are trying have a year that makes up for the last one and then some. There are a lot of good signs for the economy including jobs numbers -- but we're also seeing inflation as well. There are a couple of reasons for this, including the stimulus checks, but how do we know how much inflation is too much inflation? David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Jersey Shore businesses say they're desperate for summer employees May 27, 2021

2020 at the Jersey Shore was complicated. Coronavirus and restrictions to hold the virus at bay hung over the summer season, and a lot of businesses weren't sure if they would make it. 2021 is a totally different story, with a different set of challenges. Beach towns are welcoming back visitors without capacity limits and other restrictions. And in Wildwood, there's both surging optimism for a massive summer season, and a lot of worry that the ongoing worker shortage will rain on the parade.

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How a Pennsylvania cheerleader's free speech case made it to the Supreme Court May 27, 2021

You wouldn’t think a cheerleader not making varsity squad would end up being the origin of a case being argued before the Supreme Court, but here we are. It’s actually a very fascinating case out of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It involves big issues like free speech and how much influence and power school districts have on what students can say. Dr. Michael Moreland, Professor of Law at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law breaks down the origins of the case, how it made it to the Supreme Court, and why you should care about it.

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How the pandemic made us appreciate local food, and local farmers May 25, 2021

From worker shortages at meat packing plants to supply chain failures that left crops to go bad in fields, agriculture has taken a shock to the system over the past year. Farmers needed to learn to adapt very quickly. The good news is that in a lot of cases, they did. And once some local farmers figured out to survive, they also figured out how to thrive. Dr. Jacqueline Ricotta, Professor of Horticulture, chair of the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what farmers learned from pandemic, how people learned to love local food, and what trends could stick around even after all of this is finally over.

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Free classes, rent assistance, 'We made some quick decisions.' How West Chester University made it through the pandemic May 24, 2021

It's been an incredibly challenging last 15 months or so in higher education. Colleges and universities had to keep their students and employees safe and figure out how to function during a pandemic that caused campus shutdowns and necessitated remote learning on the fly. So how did students, faculty, and administrators make it through? West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino says he and his team made some really hard decisions really quickly. Fiorentino joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about his experiences navigating the University through the pandemic and how they made the decisions to go in person in the fall.

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Pandemic economy: It looks like a beach season for the record books May 21, 2021

Can you imagine pre-pandemic unemployment levels? Don't blink, but we're almost there. And even though the jobless claims are coming down, the help wanted signs are not. Affordable housing feels like a pipe dream as home prices keep going up. And then let's talk about the shore. Rentals are booked through the season, which started early, and all signs are pointing to a record breaking beach season. David Fiorenza, economist at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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What Biden’s plan to tax the rich will actually do May 21, 2021

President Joe Biden has put forth a couple of pretty bold pieces of legislation over the last several weeks – an infrastructure bill, the American Jobs Act, and then the American Families Act. There's been a lot of talk about what the bills would do, but not as much as how they would be paid for. These bills would change the tax system a lot -- much more than just making rates higher for the wealthy and for corporations. Andy Weiner, Director of the Graduate Tax Program and a Practice Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the proposed tax changes could do, and why wealthy people and corporations pay so little tax in the first place.

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Religious affiliation is falling in America May 20, 2021

According to a Gallup poll, 47% of Americans say they don’t belong to a church, synagogue or mosque. That's down from 50% just two years ago. And it's down from 70% in 1999. So what's behind this seemingly dramatic shift in religious affiliation? What does it mean for the next generation of Americans? And did the pandemic play a role? Dr. Melissa Wilde is a professor of sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, she joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the trend and the reasons behind why Americans seem to be losing their religion.

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What about Mike Pence? The former Vice President's political future May 19, 2021

Virtually all of the conversation with regards to the future of the Republican party centers around former President Donald Trump. But what about his Vice President, Mike Pence? What should we expect out of him going forward? Dr. Courtney Smith, Professor of History and Political Science at Cabrini University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about Pence's political future in the GOP and what the ripple effects of the last days of Trump's presidency mean for Pence and the party in the years ahead.

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Free college doesn't solve the biggest problem May 18, 2021

When we talk about college these days, the discussion centers around cost. But you don’t hear a lot about the number of people who start college, but for all kinds of reasons can’t finish and get a degree. What can be done to help them and how much a game changer would it be? Is it time to reimagine our approach to college overall? And how do proposals made by President Biden in his American Families Plan help get us to where we need to be? Dr. Eileen Strempel joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about it. She's the Inaugural Dean of the Herb Alpert School of Music at UCLA and she has co-authored the book “Beyond Free College: Making Higher Education Work for 21st-Century Students.”

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Amid violence against Asian Americans, there is hope about hate crime bill May 18, 2021

The US Senate recently overwhelming passed a bill designed to help address what has been an alarming spike in violence against members of the Asian American community in the US. Assuming it will become law, it would do many things including creating a new position at the Justice Department focusing on the issue and also provides guidance to help increase the reporting of hate crimes on the state and local level. We asked Dr. HaiLin Zhou, Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies at Villanova University to come on the podcast and talk about both the bill and her thoughts on what the Asian American Community is going through and her emotions during these difficult times.

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The most common misconceptions about the COVID-19 vaccines May 17, 2021

Some people still have questions or hesitancy about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And since vaccinations are our end game here - the safest way for everyone to move on with life is if everyone gets vaccinated - we wanted to ask some of those questions to someone who could give some good answers. Dr. Ross McKinney, Chief Scientific Officer for the Association of American Medical Colleges joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the most common questions and misconceptions about the vaccines, side effects, how real world data is matching up with trial data, and what to expect from booster shots in the months and years ahead.

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Pandemic economy check in: signs of a summer boom are here May 14, 2021

New unemployment claims keep trending down, and low wage employers are trying signing bonuses to get employees in the door. The price of lumber is going bonkers. There was a pretty big increase in the Consumer Price Index, what does that mean for you and me? Retail sales stalled a bit, how much can we read into that? What kind of impact is the pipeline hack having on the economy? And should you be worried about inflation? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Banning Menthol: The twisted history of menthol cigarettes and the targeting of African-Americans May 14, 2021

The FDA recently proposed a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes. Advocates for the ban say this is a big and long-needed public health move, especially for African-American communities, because for years they have been targeted by tobacco companies. We wanted to dig into this topic so we spoke Portia Reddick White, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director at the Center for Black Health and Equity. They join KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the history of menthol cigarettes, how much damage has been done, and what no menthol Sunday is all about.

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"This attack, whoever did it knew what they were doing." The pipeline hack exposed America's infrastructure security vulnerabilities May 13, 2021

The hacking of that Colonial Pipeline has caused problems with gasoline supply along the East Coast. How could this happen? What vulnerabilities does this point out in the system? And while we are on the subject of gasoline, how are oil and gas industries positioned as we emerge from the pandemic and head into a summer of what looks to be really high demand? Dr. Scott Jackson, Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Villanova University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the ripple effects of the pipeline hack and how the pandemic has made its mark on energy.

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How the 2020 Census will reshape the House of Representatives May 13, 2021

The makeup of the House of Representatives will be shifting a bit in the wake of the 2020 Census. Some states will gain a seat or two, and some will lose a seat with new maps drawn for the 2022 midterms. Dr. Fred Foley, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down how reapportionment works, what these results mean, and how the ripple effects are going to shake out in congressional districts across the United States of America.

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Why you should care about the semiconductor shortage May 12, 2021

You've probably heard people talk about a semiconductor or chip shortage recently. It's a big deal, and it probably affects a lot more things than you might realize. Dr. David Kurz, Associate Clinical Professor of Management at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why there's a chip shortage in the first place, where the scarcity is being felt most, and what it means for you and me.

Dr. Kurz also has a new book out -- Digital Supply Chain Leadership; Reshaping Talent and Organizations, published by Routledge. Check out the book here: https://bit.ly/3aX7z64

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Did we learn our lesson about funding public health? 'We're hopeful, but we're not sure' May 11, 2021

Public Health Funding is an ongoing concern in this country, and we've seen the effects of that first hand during this COVID-19 pandemic. So have we learned our lesson about the importance of funding public health? And will funding public health at proper levels be a priority going forward in this country? John Auerbach is the President and CEO of Trust For America’s Health, a non profit that focuses on public health policy and research. They have a new report out on public health funding, you can read the report here: https://www.tfah.org/report-details/pandemic-proved-underinvesting-in-public-health-lives-livelihoods-risk/

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"Coordinated and targeted efforts." Voting restriction bills surge in statehouses May 10, 2021

Ever since the 2020 election, laws have been introduced in states across the country that seem to be designed to make it harder for people to vote. So is that observation actually true? And what's behind the push for these new laws? Dr. Benjamin Dworkin, Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC) at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ joins the podcast to explain what's happening and how it fits in the timeline of American democracy.

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Still digging out: An incredibly disappointing jobs report and why lower wage jobs still can't hire May 07, 2021

Some economics predicted the biggest jobs month in memory, and boy were they off target. So what happened? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Did you gain unwanted pandemic pounds? Tips for shedding the weight the right way May 06, 2021

It's been a rough year, and a lot of that COVID stress has found a new home around our waistlines. Americans have gained on average 1.5 pounds per month that we've been in this pandemic. So now what? How do you get the scale moving in the right direction again? Dr. Winifred Constable is a weight loss specialist who runs Diata Medical Weight Loss in Bryn Mawr, PA. She joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to explain what is happening in our bodies that causes us to gain weight during stressful times, and to talk about the top four things people need to do to start losing that weight.

Find out more about Dr. Constable here: https://www.diatahealth.com/

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The Philadelphia District Attorney Debate: Larry Krasner faces off with Carlos Vega May 06, 2021

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and challenger Carlos Vega met in an intense, contentious debate on Wednesday, May 5th. The candidates tackled Philadelphia's gun violence crisis, victims' rights, systemic racism in the justice system, and a host of other questions posed by KYW Newsradio's community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg, crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson, and NBC 10's political reporter Lauren Mayk. The debate aired on KYW Newsradio and NBC10, and we're putting out the full hour here on KYW Newsradio in Depth.

Read more about the debate and aftermath here: https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/contentious-arguments-during-after-krasner-vega-debate

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The great minimum wage worker shortage May 05, 2021

One of the surprising things we're seeing in this pandemic economy -- the labor market is tight these days when it comes to the fast food industry. You might have seen the help wanted signs near you, a ton of places have signs out that they're hiring and offering interviews on the spot. So what's going on? Dr. Lu Lu, Assistant Professor at the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why there's a labor shortage and what it could mean going forward as we slowly emerge from the pandemic.

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'This year is looking a lot different.' Americans are ready to resume 'normal' life May 05, 2021

It sure feels like we are getting closer and closer to what we call normal as the number of COVID-19 vaccinations continues to rise. Morning Consult, a global data intelligence company, has been tracking people's comfort level with doing different things for more than a year now, things like going to the mall or eating indoors in a restaurant. Alyssa Meyers is a brands reporter at Morning Consult who has been leading their Return to Normal research since the onset of the pandemic. She joins the podcast to talk about what the data says about how comfortable American are right now with everything from dining to travel and from shopping to school.

Check out the data from Morning Consult here: https://morningconsult.com/return-to-normal/

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The endemic pandemic May 04, 2021

One day the pandemic will be over, but a pair of Drexel epidemiologists say the virus responsible for COVID-19 will likely become endemic, something we have to learn to live with. So what's that going to look like? Dr. Neal Goldstein, assistant research professor at Drexel University and one of the authors of the post that caught our eye joins the podcast to talk about what it means for a pandemic to become endemic, and how we as people are going to change and adapt.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3b0b4bC

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Explaining the Supreme Court's decision on juvenile life sentences May 03, 2021

A recent Supreme Court decision dealing with juveniles being sentenced to life without parole really took the court in a completely different direction than it had been tracking. So what happened, and why did the court change course? Dr. Jill McCorkel, Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Villanova University and the founding director of the Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the case, the court's decision, and the ripple effects the decision will have on cases down the line.

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"The 70 year old patient was dancing down the parking lot." For healthcare workers, giving vaccinations is rewarding work Apr 30, 2021

We've talked a lot about the COVID-19 vaccine on this podcast. How it was developed, how it's been rolled out, how effective it is. The one angle we haven't really talked about though: hearing from the people actually doing the vaccinating, putting needles into arms. Today, four vaccinators from Inspira Health in South Jersey join the podcast for a really touching and meaningful about how they got involved in vaccinating people and what it's meant for them to be a part of this.

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All signs point to an extraordinary post-pandemic economic recovery, and it's starting now Apr 30, 2021

Unemployment keeps heading in the right direction. The GDP numbers show a consumer fueled economy going gangbusters. Spending and savings are both up. The economy is opening up in a big way and all signs are pointing to an absolutely extraordinary post-pandemic economic recovery. 13 months of weekly economic updates, and I don't think the show notes have ever been this positive LET'S GO! David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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100 days to judge a President Apr 29, 2021

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? Where did this sort of arbitrary benchmark come from? And as long as we're here, what have we learned 100 days into the Presidency of Joe Biden? Dr. Ben Berger, Associate Professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College and Executive Director of the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why the first 100 days matter so much and how Biden's stack up to the rest.

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Inside America's fascination with celebrity politicians Apr 28, 2021

Americans enjoy celebrity politicians. You can look at several examples from history -- Ronald Reagan went from Hollywood to the Governor's Mansion, to the White House. Donald Trump became a household name with a reality TV show before he moved to Washington DC. And now, polls suggest we could see a President The Rock inauguration sometime in the not so distant future. So why are Americans drawn to celebrity politicians? And what makes celebrities want to have a career in politics? Dr. Hilde Van den Bulck, Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about celebrities, politics, and what happens when they meet.

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The cicadas are coming, 17 years in the making Apr 27, 2021

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. Dr. Christopher Tipping, Professor of Biology at Delaware Valley University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what it's going to look like and what people should know before they emerge.

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Bracing for the next public health emergency (because there will be one) Apr 26, 2021

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 short memories," cautions Dr. Stephanie Zaza, President of the American College of Preventive Medicine, so we need to start the hard work now while the experience of the last year is fresh in our minds. Dr. Zaza joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the US response to the pandemic, the biggest opportunities to make improvements in our public health infrastructure, and how we can prepare for the next pandemic on the macro and micro level alike.

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Pandemic economy check in: Help wanted! Apr 23, 2021

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 everywhere, especially at minimum wage jobs. What's goin on?

A huge amount of people say they're concerned about inflation, so why aren't economists all that worried?

The US has a real chance to invest in its infrastructure, and it looks like a capital gains tax increase is part of the way we'll pay for it. So what does that mean for you?

David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Mutter Museum manager on how history will remember the COVID-19 pandemic Apr 23, 2021

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 look back on this pandemic and this mass trauma event that the whole world just went through together? There's no way to tell with 100% accuracy. But maybe we can learn something by going back in history to the global flu pandemic of 1918. How familiar was the average person with that pandemic before COVID-19? Why didn’t the 1918 pandemic get more room in our history books? And could COVID-19 be remembered - or not remembered - in the same way? Nancy Hill, Museum Manager of the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the 1918 pandemic's impact on Philadelphia, the US, the world, and why despite its devastation, history seems to have forgotten to record a lot of the details of what everyday people were going through -- and whether there are any similarities or differences to what we're going through now, more than a hundred years later.

Check out the Mütter Museum's exhibit about the 1918 flu pandemic "Spit Spreads Death:" https://bit.ly/3gzH5uT

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The pervasive greenness of the infrastructure plan Apr 22, 2021

The Biden Administration is throwing its weight behind getting an infrastructure bill through Congress. The president has put forth a more than $2 trillion proposal, the American Jobs Plan. It's ambitious in many ways -- and one of the really interesting core tenets of the bill is the way it addresses environmental issues and climate change on macro and micro levels alike. Dr. Samantha Chapman, Professor of Biology at Villanova University and Co-Director of the Center for Bio-Diversity and Ecosystem Stewardship joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down why environmental stewardship is key to the bill and what it will mean for the United States.

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The perfect storm housing boom: 'We have never seen demand anywhere near this level.' Apr 22, 2021

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. 'For sale' signs are turning to 'sold' signs in record timing, houses are being sold way above listing prices, and all this is going on in the middle of the pandemic. So what's going on? How long will this last? And should we be concerned about what happens after the boom? Ira Brownstein, founder and president of MortgageCountry joins the podcast to talk about some of the wildest things he's seen in the market in the last year, why it's behaving the way it is, and tips for people who want to buy or want to sell in 2021.

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How genetic surveillance can fight COVID-19 variants Apr 20, 2021

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 you talk about variants there's another phrase that gets thrown around too, 'genetic surveillance.' It's a critical tool for tracking and responding to virus variants, so we wanted to learn more about it and how it works. Dr. Zachary Klase, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology at the Drexel College of Medicine joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down what genetic surveillance is and how the US can start doing it better.

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Pandemic grocery shopping trends Apr 20, 2021

From curbside pickup to home delivery to wiping down your shopping cart handle with hand sanitizer, grocery shopping habits were turned on their head over the last year. Laurentia Romaniuk is an Instacart Trends Expert and senior product manager, she joins the podcast to break down a new report from Instacart about how the pandemic dramatically shifted how we shop, where we shop, and what those changing dynamics will mean even after the pandemic is over.

Check out the report here: https://news.instacart.com/beyond-the-cart-a-year-of-essential-insights-b6ac201228e6

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Is another Bernie Madoff possible? The king of the Ponzi scheme and how the US prosecutes fraud Apr 16, 2021

Bernie Madoff died in prison this week at the age of 82. He was the mastermind of a ridiculously large ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of people to the tune of billions of dollars. It was a fraud uncovered in the midst of the financial crisis back in 2008. We wanted to look back on the Madoff scandal in the wake of his death, and talk about if something like this could happen again. Rafael Porrata-Doria, Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about where Madoff stand in the lineup of American financial criminals and how his legacy of fraud influenced securities regulation and how the US treats and prosecutes financial crimes today.

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When you give people money they spend it: Season 2 Apr 16, 2021

Retail sales went through the roof after the most recent round of stimulus from the federal government. Turns out when you give people money, they will spend it at businesses. Regardless, stay tuned for arguments in Congress about whether direct payments actually work. We've been waiting for months for a significantly better unemployment report and we might have gotten it -- jobless claims fell by 200 thousand last week. And barring something unexpectedly catastrophic, it looks like signs are pointing to a real economic boom in the not so distant future. David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Yes, you're probably experiencing burnout. But here's what that actually means Apr 15, 2021

We've been living and working in a pandemic for more than a year. And a lot of people are feeling burnout creeping up on them. Whether it's anxiety, depression, motivation or focus problems -- most people have probably experienced these things to one extent or another, but after a year of separation, and work/life balance being messed up and dealing with incredible loss the whole time... this feels different. So is this burnout right now any more alarming than the normal kind? What kind of things can we do to work through it? And, are our brains resilient enough to recover after all this is over? Dr. Jacqueline Barker, assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at Drexel University College of Medicine joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what burnout is actually doing to our brains and what you can do about it.

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Parents are optimistic about the future for their kids, with some big asterisks Apr 15, 2021

There was some fascinating research recently released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation about how parents feel about the future for their kids. And overall, they're pretty optimistic -- but they have some big and important concerns about barriers long in place in American society, things like systematic racism that could hinder the opportunities children will have. Jennifer Ng'andu, Managing Director of Program at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the survey and what they found out about parents and how they feel about the state of the world their kids are entering.

Read the survey here: https://rwjf.ws/3dkyslQ

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What happened to the COVID app? 'They did a lot of things right... but there are questions I can't figure out.' Apr 13, 2021

Since the early days of this pandemic, health officials have said that one of the keys of containing this virus would be contact tracing. If you test positive, someone calls you and asks who you've been around. Then they reach out to those people and ask them to quarantine and get tested. And for the people you've been around who you don't know -- there's an app for that. Pennsylvania's app has been out for about six months, but if you didn't know that, you're not alone. About 93% of the state hasn't downloaded it. Dr. Jason Thatcher is the Milton F. Stauffer Professor at Temple University, he joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the app, why it seems like no one wants to use it, and how officials could have done it differently to get more people to buy in.

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Dr. Paul Offit: J&J vaccine, blood clots, what you need to know Apr 13, 2021

The U.S. is recommending a pause for distribution of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots in 6 patients. Dr. Paul Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and a member of the FDA vaccine advisory committee, he joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down what they think happened, why they're pressing pause on the vaccine, and what's going to happen next.

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The mental health consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, one year later Apr 12, 2021

We have spent more than a year now in a pandemic. It's been a challenge for everyone’s mental health, regardless of how much COVID has affected you directly. But now that it seems like brighter days are ahead, we wanted to stop and try to take inventory of the effect the last year has had on everybody. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the toll the last year has had on our mental health and how to deal with some of the emotions that people are going to feel as we as a society emerge from the pandemic.

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Bad jobs news, why billionaires got richer, and fingers crossed for infrastructure Apr 09, 2021

A year plus into the pandemic and some cold unemployment water got thrown on the jobs party last week. What's behind the unemployment ups and downs? Economic indicators get thrown around a lot, which ones should you care about? Billionaires got a lot richer over the past year, what does that mean for the overall economy? And the US is desperately overdue for an infrastructure update. What are the odds of making something happen? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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What happened when colleges changed how they look at standardized testing Apr 09, 2021

The majority of colleges and universities have temporarily eliminated the standardized testing requirement for admission because of the pandemic. This might look like a small move, but it's having big ripple effects for students. Application Nation founder Sara Harberson joins KYW Newsradio In Depth's Suzanne Monaghan to talk about what it means for students and colleges alike, and if the changes could be here to stay after the pandemic is over.

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Lockdown love stories: 'It's been really discouraging online,' so some singles are turning to matchmakers Apr 08, 2021

With bars and restaurants in a weird place, society basically turned on its head and most people social distancing for the past year, the dating scene has been kind of depressing for a lot of people. Kristi Price is a matchmaker and dating coach, she joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about some really interesting shifts in the people who have reached out to her, why they took the plunge, and why more young people are turning away from online dating during the pandemic.

Check out Kristi Price's website here: https://kristidprice.com/

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The father & son team that tested if groceries can spread COVID-19 Apr 07, 2021

Early in the pandemic there were a lot of stories and anecdotes about people wiping down all their groceries before putting them away, because no one really knew how much risk they posed for spreading COVID-19. This has led to some interesting research and not just for what it proved about the threat some groceries like fruits and vegetables found in open-air bins of area grocery stores posed for spreading the virus. Equally fascinating is who did the research! Dr. Vishal Shah is a microbiologist and Associate Dean of the College of the Sciences and Mathematics at West Chester University, and he teamed up with his son Anand Shah, a student at Charles F. Patton Middle School in Kennett Square to put together some impressive research that showed it was highly unlikely for the virus to spread from the surface of these fruits and vegetables. Dr. Shah joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down how this project came together and what it was like to see his son take the reins and do some science.

Check out their research here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.1c00064

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The 'spirit' of our social media posts changed in the pandemic Apr 07, 2021

The pandemic changed how we live, where we go, what we do, and it even changed what we post on social media. That's according to some really interesting research on how what people are sharing on social media now compared with a year ago in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Jason Thatcher is one of the co-authors of the study, he's the Milton F. Stauffer Professor in Information Systems at Temple University's Fox School of Business, and he joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the study, how the research started and what the team found about how COVID-19 changed what people share on social media.

Link to the research: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0268401220310331?via%3Dihub

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Learning loss, desocialization, and getting back to school Apr 07, 2021

We are seeing more and more children return to in person learning across the country, and pretty much everyone agrees it is really important that that trend continues. So what's it going to take to keep kids safe in school? What are some of the problems that public schools specifically are facing as a result of the pandemic? What problems that were around even before COVID-19 still need to be addressed? Avenel Joseph, Vice President of Policy at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the progress we've made getting kids back in school, and the ripple effects that are yet to come after one of the hardest years we've ever been through.

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Lots of us are asking the internet how to sleep better, and other search trends from Google Apr 05, 2021

How much would a person know about you just by looking at your search history? The answer is probably a lot -- so we wanted to check in with Molly VandenBerg, a Google technology expert to ask about what people have been Googling now that we're a year into the pandemic, and what people are doing to spring clean their routines.

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How will we know when the pandemic's beaten back? Apr 05, 2021

Vaccination levels are rising across the country, and hopefully some of the hesitancy that we've been hearing about is being beaten back. We wanted to check in with Dr. Atul Grover, Executive Director of the Association of American Medical Colleges Research and Action Institute to ask about the questions he's getting about the vaccine, how we're doing at getting shots in arms, and a new question that we get to start spending some energy on now: how will we know when we've won?

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The pandemic changed what we want from cars, and how we buy them Apr 02, 2021

Are the days of browsing the lots and test driving cars in the rearview mirror? The car buying experience has gone through some major changes during the coronavirus pandemic, and that's not the only thing that changed. What we want from our vehicles has shifted, too. Geoff Cudd, founder of findthebestcarprice.com joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the trends he's watching in car buying and how the relationship between Americans and their cars has shifted over the past year.

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All the vaccine news: Q&A with Dr. Paul Offit, Dir. of the CHOP Vaccine Education Center Apr 01, 2021

There's been so much breaking news about vaccines in the last week -- most of it good but not all. Pfizer says its vaccine is highly effective six months after the second shot. The Pfizer and Moderna shots have been proven safe for adolescents. J&J tossed millions of doses because of a manufacturing error. And the CDC says that Pfizer and Moderna's vaccines work just as well in real life as the trials, and that they are 80% effective after just the first dose. These headlines raise a lot of questions, like, if Pfizer's first dose is so effective, do we need both doses? Could kids be vaccinated before school starts in the fall? We brought these questions and more to Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn's Medical School.

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Vaccination equity: "We're doing a better job. I don't think we're doing a perfect job." Mar 31, 2021

A year into this pandemic, shots are going into arms and more than a hundred million Americans have gotten at least one dose of a vaccine. That's incredibly positive news, but it doesn't tell the whole story -- while equitable distribution is improving, we still have a long way to go. Dr. Cedric “Jamie” Rutland, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician with the American Lung Association joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about where we are right now in the effort to get vaccines to the people who need them, and his ideas about how to improve equitable distribution of vaccines in communities of color.

Episode subtitle: Dr. Cedric “Jamie” Rutland, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician with the American Lung Association joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about where we are right now in the effort to get vaccines to the people who need them, and his ideas about how to improve equitable distribution of vaccines in communities of color.

Episode Summary:

A year into this pandemic, shots are going into arms and more than a hundred million Americans have gotten at least one dose of a vaccine. That's incredibly positive news, but it doesn't tell the whole story -- while equitable distribution is improving, we still have a long way to go. Dr. Cedric “Jamie” Rutland, Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician with the American Lung Association joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about where we are right now in the effort to get vaccines to the people who need them, and his ideas about how to improve equitable distribution of vaccines in communities of color.

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Why deepfake videos keep criminologists up at night Mar 31, 2021

Deepfakes are videos that are created to look real, but aren't. Some of them are really convincing, and they're a big concern for criminologists, who worry about everything from what could happen on a grand scale if a damaging fake video of a president or head of state goes mainstream, to how a deepfake could destroy reputations and lives on a personal level. Dr. Robert D'Ovidio, Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the tools people use to make deepfakes, how experts figure out what's real and what isn't, and which ways deepfakes are being used are most alarming for people who study criminology.

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Grading the Philadelphia area's public health emergency preparedness Mar 30, 2021

We have all learned about the incredible importance of public health preparedness over the past year. Since 2003, Trust for America’s Health, a non-profit public health policy, research and advocacy organization has released a yearly report tracking the country’s level of public health emergency preparedness. This year’s report is out and it finds the Delaware Valley at different levels of preparedness. Rhea Farberman, Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research at Trust for America’s Health joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what's in the report, what going into preparing it, and the biggest takeaways about the Philly area's emergency readiness.

Check out the report here: https://www.tfah.org/report-details/ready-or-not-2021/

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Universal basic income in the United States: 'The devil is in the details' Mar 29, 2021

Universal basic income is an idea that made some headlines during the race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination as Andrew Yang made it a signature policy idea of his campaign, but most people probably aren’t familiar with what it means and what would be involved. Before the pandemic, UBI in any form was probably a long shot at best to take hold in the US, but after three rounds of government stimulus checks and now soon a monthly stipend as part of expanded child tax credits that are part of the American Rescue Plan, it feels like a good time to continue the conversation. Dr. Steve Balsam, Professor of Accounting at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what universal basic income is and what it might look like in America.

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Some really positive signs for the economy except for the big boat stuck in the Suez Canal Mar 26, 2021

New unemployment claims dipped below 700k for the first time in a year. GDP for the fourth quarter was stronger than expected, and Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he's happy with the economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic. And then a boat got stuck in the Suez Canal and messed with global supply chains. What a week!

David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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How do stores unwind mandatory masking? And other questions about retail life after COVID Mar 25, 2021

The shopping experience has changed for everyone and every store in the midst of the pandemic. So which changes will stick around once the pandemic is over? Are stores and companies starting to market and position themselves for a world where COVID-19 is in the rear view mirror? Will readily available hand sanitizer be a selling point for your shopping experience down the road? Sheri Lambert, Assistant Professor of Marketing at Temple University’s Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the big shifts and little details in retail that changed because of the coronavirus pandemic and what the retail industry is going to look like when we're finally free of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Race to Vaccinate Mar 25, 2021

The Race to Vaccinate is a KYW Newsradio in Depth special presented by Independence Blue Cross. We've been through a year unlike any other in memory, and there's finally light at the end of the tunnel. At the one year mark of this pandemic, Carol MacKenzie sat down with KYW Newsradio Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough to ask him some of the questions we've been getting from listeners about the vaccines and what you need to do before and after you get vaccinated, to talk about when life is getting back to normal, and take a look back at what it's cost to get to where we are now in March of 2021.

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The US House of Representatives could be a lot bigger Mar 24, 2021

There's been a lot of talk recently about whether America's elected leaders are doing the best job representing the American people. And since the number of Representatives in the US House was set at 435 a century ago, the average House member now represents more than 700,000 people. That's just a massive number. So what would happen if we increased the number of people in the House of Representatives? How would that be done? Would the quality of representation get better? Dr. Fred Foley Jr., Adjunct Instructor of Political Science at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the US House of Representatives, why it's stayed the same size for nearly a hundred years, and what would happen if it grew.

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One of these NCAA Tournaments is not like the other Mar 23, 2021

We are waist deep in the best time of year for college basketball fans: the NCAA Tournament. But this year, along with the games, the headlines have been focused on some pretty big disparities when it comes to what is available for the players taking part in the men’s tournament and the players in the women’s tournament -- things like the size and quality of the weight room. Dr. Karen Weaver, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, college athletics expert and friend of the podcast joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the inequities that have been called out during the NCAA Tournament and how this stuff keeps happening even in 2021.

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Popular financial questions people asked during COVID Mar 22, 2021

For the most part there are two types of financial situations people are in a year after the pandemic started. Some people worked from home and cut expenses and were able to save a lot of money. Other people had to spend their savings and visit food banks and take out loans. Both groups are now in this situation where it's not crazy to think about life after the pandemic and what that means for their finances. So what questions should people be asking moving forward? What questions were people in both groups asking about their finances during the pandemic? And how should you view your money in a world where COVID is no longer the driving force behind big decisions? Andrew Rosen, President of Diversified Lifelong Advisors joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what he saw during the last 12 months and how to think about financial planning after the most disruptive year in most of our lifetimes.

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The Conversation Between Us, About Us: 'Too many of us are saying black folks are vaccine hesitant' Mar 19, 2021

As we continue to make more and more progress getting COVID-19 vaccines into people’s arms, Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), in conjunction with the Black Coalition Against COVID (BCAC) has released a new video series called "The Conversation: Between Us, About Us.” The videos feature black doctors, nurses and researchers answering questions and providing information with the goal of getting more and more members of the black community vaccinated. Dr. Rhea Boyd, pediatrician, public health advocate, and co-developer of the video series joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the series, its goals, and how the group hopes to spread credible vaccine information online to battle fake news. Find out more about the series at: betweenusaboutus.org

https://www.greaterthancovid.org/theconversation/?utm_source=betweenusaboutus.com&utm_medium=vanity%20url

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The stimulus is hitting bank accounts, but when is unemployment coming back down to earth? Mar 19, 2021

Stimulus checks are hitting bank accounts, and if history is any indication the next 30 days or so are gearing up to be a great month for retail sales. But why does it feel like, a year out, we've just hit stasis on unemployment numbers? Plus, what's going on with our trade with China? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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The pandemic put small private colleges under intense financial pressure Mar 18, 2021

Many private liberal arts colleges are struggling to survive amid the coronavirus pandemic. Enrollment is down, and small colleges rely on room and board revenue more than large universities. So what does this mean for the future of these schools? Application Nation founder Sara Harberson joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why small schools are having trouble, what colleges are doing to try to survive, and what it means for students looking for scholarships.

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A year of extreme need: Food Bank of South Jersey 'still seeing people who never thought they'd be in line' Mar 18, 2021

One of the things the coronavirus pandemic has done is turbo charge the problem of food insecurity here in the US. Food banks saw unprecedented demand for months on months, and the last time we checked in with the Food Bank of South Jersey, the demand was as strong as ever. We asked Fred Wasiak, President and CEO of the Food Bank to come back to the podcast to talk about what the situation is like a year later, how they have addressed the needs in their community, and where they're going from here with brighter days hopefully ahead.

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Basketball analytics for your NCAA bracket Mar 17, 2021

Analytics have become a huge part of the landscape of sports. They've changed the way many people look at and talk about teams and games, they've even changed how many teams approach building their rosters and the types of players they target. It is always fascinating to dig into data and Villanova University Business student Ethan Carpenter has done some impressive work with basketball, specifically looking at recent NCAA Tournaments and breaking down what players have the most impact. Carpenter joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down how he analyzed the tournament, what he found out about the type of player that typically excels, and what to look for when you're filling out your bracket.

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The vaccine matchmaker: Dr. Christine Meyer has helped thousands find vaccines Mar 17, 2021

It started on a snow day. Dr. Christine Meyer pays her staff even when the office is closed, so she was trying to find something for them to do, and she figured -- why not just help people find vaccines. So she posted on Facebook for people to email her office if they needed help finding a vaccine. She got 1200 emails in 2 hours and the email server crashed. Fast forward a bit, and the PA CoVID Vaccine Match Maker Facebook group has more than 55 thousand members and has helped thousands of people get vaccines. Dr. Christine Meyer joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the story behind the Facebook group and what's gone right (and wrong) with getting vaccines into arms.

Find the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pacovidvaxhelp

Dr. Meyer's website: https://www.christinemeyermd.com/

Need more help than that? Dr. Meyer says people can email her (christine@christinemeyermd.com) or call her office in Exton (610-363-0100) to be paired up with a "finder," a volunteer on her Facebook page who can help people locate appointments.

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Name, image, likeness: the best way to pay student athletes? Mar 16, 2021

College athletes generate a tremendous amount of value for their schools. And for many years now there's been a ton of talk about whether they should be getting paid for their services in a sanctioned way that doesn't break any NCAA rules or hurt their future prospects. For many people that discussion involves the athletes getting paid by the school they play for. But there is also another way for them to get compensated -- athletes being allowed to monetize their name, image and likeness. Dr. Thilo Kunkel, Director of the Sport Industry Research Center and Associate Professor at Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what name, image, and likeness compensation would mean for athletes of different sports and the ripple effects it might have across collegiate athletics.

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Teachers and students are working through a 'mass trauma' together Mar 16, 2021

More and more students and teachers are returning to the classroom for in person learning across the country. Teachers have always had the challenge of dealing with a classroom of students who are all in different places when it comes to emotional and intellectual development -- but now after a year where the country has been rocked by a pandemic that has been felt by everyone, but not equally by everyone, the emotional needs for students will be all over the map. Dr. Colleen Lelli, Professor of Education at Cabrini University and the Director of The Barbara and John Jordan Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education at Cabrini joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the hard road ahead for teachers and students after the mass trauma event that was the last 12 months.

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The American Rescue Plan explained Mar 15, 2021

The $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill called the American Rescue Plan is now law, and there is a lot inside it -- including anti poverty initiatives that have some serious teeth. Dr. Scott Deacle, Associate Professor and Chair of the Business and Economics Department at Ursinus College joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what's in the bill and how it impacts individual households and the economy as a whole.

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The real household economy just got a massive booster shot Mar 12, 2021

The American Rescue Plan is now law and just like that a lot of help is headed to some very desperate people. So what are the big headlines in the new stimulus plan, and how is the money going to make its presence known in the economy? What are local governments getting out of the bill? And how does this change the outlook of the broader economic recovery? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson on moon rockets, why COVID was 'like a Mars invasion' Mar 12, 2021

Neil deGrasse Tyson is the Director of the Hayden Planetarium and the author of the new book Cosmic Queries: StarTalk’s guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going. He joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about extraterrestrial life, space travel, what he told Elon Musk about traveling to Mars, and what he thinks humanity should learn from the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Drexel Dragons are going to the NCAA tournament for the first time in 25 years Mar 11, 2021

There is nothing like the pure joy and excitement for a college basketball team that gets into the NCAA Tournament. It’s why they play. It is especially special when a team that hasn’t gotten there in a while gets to punch a ticket -- and that is where the Drexel Dragons come in. The Drexel men's basketball team won the Colonial Athletic Association title on Tuesday night, beating Elon in the conference final 63-56 and that earned the Dragons an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. This will be their first appearance in the tourney since 1996 when the Dragons advanced into the second round after upsetting Memphis in the opening round. Drexel head coach Zack Spiker joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the challenges of getting through this season that was changed by the coronavirus pandemic, what this moment has been like, and what it means for the program.

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Doctors worried about a flu and COVID 'twindemic.' Then everyone put on a mask and washed their hands. Mar 10, 2021

Before we got to flu season, there was a lot of concern in the medical community about the repercussions of combining a roaring pandemic with even a normal flu season. Fast forward to March, and flu cases are down dramatically across the board. This is incredibly good news for everyone, but especially the elderly. So what does it mean that we basically skipped a flu season? Dr. Maryann Lauletta, Medical Director of Inspira LIFE (Living Independently for Elders) in South Jersey joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what doctors have observed about flu season so far, why flu cases have been so low, and what it could mean moving forward.

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A powerful military prevents war. 'Public health should be seen the same way.' Mar 09, 2021

The last 12 months have been as hard as you can imagine for people who work in public health around the country and the world. And of course while there's light at the end of the tunnel as vaccines continue to get distributed, there's still a lot more to do to fight this pandemic. But what happens after that? What lessons have we learned, and is our public health infrastructure in a better state than it was a year ago? Dr. Laura Siminoff, Dean of the College of Public Health at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about the curse of public health and why it's only really talked about during health emergencies, the things we got right fighting this pandemic, what the things we did less than perfectly can teach us for the next one, and what needs to happen to bolster public health in the United States and the world.

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The Doomsday Clock is inching closer to midnight. What exactly does that mean? Mar 08, 2021

You've probably heard that the Doomsday Clock is inching closer to midnight. We wanted to find out what exactly that means and if it's actually as terrifying as it sounds. Dr. Rachel Bronson, president and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the Doomsday Clock means, who determines what time it is, and how to measure the existential threats facing humanity.

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Vaccines are just part of the battle. Good therapeutics are needed to fight COVID-19 as well Mar 06, 2021

Most of the attention right now is on vaccines, and the best hope of ending this pandemic happens when a critical mass of people get vaccinated. But vaccines are only part of the battle against the virus. Good therapeutics are needed as well to keep people from dying from COVID-19, and to help treat people who suffer with effects of the virus weeks and months after their infection. Dr. Mark DiNubile is the Chief Medical Officer at BioAegis Therapeutics. He joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what's out there right now, the science behind coronavirus treatments, and why he believes so strongly that gelsolin therapy can be a game changer for people who are critically ill with pneumonia and diseases like COVID-19.

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The calm before the stimulus and a jobs report for sore eyes Mar 05, 2021

A good jobs report just came out, and we're all waiting to see if $2 trillion in stimulus money is actually going to make it into the economy. What a week! David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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The fine line between caution and vaccine alarmism: 'I think we scared the crap out of people' Mar 05, 2021

Slowly but surely the number of people getting vaccines is going up. That's a great thing. But we're also constantly seeing these stories about variants and mutations of the virus, and anecdotes of someone who tested positive even after getting a vaccine shot, and recently there's been talk about the idea that it might be safer to wear two masks. It can all be kind of overwhelming and discouraging and even lead some people to ask questions like 'why do I need two masks if the vaccine is so effective?' Are we in danger of pushing people away from getting vaccinated because some may feel like... what’s the point? Dr. Neal Goldstein, Assistant Research Professor of Epidemiology at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about vaccine alarmism, what causes it, and what we can do better.

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Smartmatic, Dominion, and the lawsuits taking aim at a media empire Mar 04, 2021

You've probably hear about these mammoth lawsuits filed by voting technology companies Smartmatic and Dominion against multiple media personalities, networks and lawyers in connection with the ongoing falsehood that the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump in favor of Joe Biden. We wanted to dig into these lawsuits, what they are alleging, their odds of succeeding in a court of law... and, if they did succeed, what would victory look like? Barry Furrow, Professor of Law at the Kline School of Law at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the lawsuits are arguing, the strength of the cases, and who has the most to lose moving forward.

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How vaccines are made and why we can’t just make them faster Mar 04, 2021

The two first coronavirus vaccines, the ones made by Pfizer and Moderna have been out for months now. But the process of making them, shipping them, and getting them to people has been much choppier than most of us hoped. So how exactly are these vaccines made? We definitely need more vaccine than is out there right now, so why we can't just make them faster? Dr. Jason Diaz, Assistant Professor in the Integrated Science, Business, and Technology program at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what goes into making a vaccine and why it seems like there's never enough.

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Sustainability is 'a long term play' Mar 03, 2021

When we think about the concept of sustainability we often think about the government setting rules and regulations, but the private sector can and often does play a dominant role. And there's a lot more to sustainability than the buzz words -- there's a whole host of environmental and social issues that all surround working towards having a future world for the next generation that is adequate and suitable to live in. Karl Schmidt, Professor of Practice at Villanova College of Engineering joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about how the balance between government and the private sector helps move sustainability goals forward, the areas we've made progress in the past few decades in the US, and the areas where we're falling short.

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How big tobacco targeted Black communities Mar 02, 2021

For decades, tobacco companies targeted Black communities and young people with menthol cigarettes. That's the headline of a new report from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, who are trying to document the destructive impact cigarettes have and call for the banning of flavored tobacco products. Portia Reddick White, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids and Tammy Boyd, Black Women’s Health Imperative Chief Policy Officer & Counsel join KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the report and what it says about the tobacco industry's tactics to get people addicted to cigarettes.

Read the report here: https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/what-we-do/industry-watch/menthol-report

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How to make a third political party work in America Mar 02, 2021

What would it take to have a real, functional, impactful third political party in America that actually has a meaningful chance of being competitive in elections? It's something we talk about just about every national election cycle -- but is it something that could actually happen in American politics? Dr. Joshua Weikert, Assistant Professor at Immaculata University in the Department of Civil Engagement joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about if it could happen, what party organizers would need to do to be competitive, and if we could see something like a Patriot Party or Trump Party split off from the GOP.

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“You approach people where they are.” Using knowledge and compassion to overcome vaccine hesitancy Feb 26, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccines are here and becoming more accessible every day. And while much of the population would do just about anything to get vaccinated, there are a significant number of people who are hesitant, if not outright hostile, about the vaccine. So the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative are launching a new COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative to try and meet people where they are to try and answer the questions people have and get them to a point where vaccine hesitancy turns into confidence. Dr. Georges Benjamin, American Public Health Association Executive Director, and Michelle Hillman, Ad Council Chief Campaign Development Officer joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about how they're trying to get answers to people who have questions about vaccines.

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Is that a sign of economic recovery or are you just happy to see me? Feb 26, 2021

The stock market has had a couple rough days in a row. What’s up with Wall Street, and the dip be a sign of better days ahead in real life? A significant drop in unemployment as jobless claims dropped by a hundred thousand. Is that statistically significant enough to point to a recovery? And as vaccinations keep ramping up and coronavirus cases keep dropping, what’s a realistic timeline for our economy to finally start building momentum again? Time for our weekly look at the American economy with David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business who joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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FDR's radio and Trump's Tweets: Presidents and the media they mastered Feb 26, 2021

It's hard to imagine Donald Trump the President, or even Donald Trump the candidate, without Twitter. And after four years of being able to count on the former President to tell you exactly what he was thinking about and who he was angry with and which show he was watching on television as it was happening, the internet feels downright quiet after Twitter deplatformed Trump. Have we ever seen anything like President Trump's use of Twitter before? Plenty of presidents were good at communicating through one medium or another, so how does Trump's mastery of Twitter and use of the platform compare? Will we see politicians in the future strike communications lightning the way 45 did? Dr. Matthew Kerbel, Professor of Political Science at Villanova University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down how former President Trump became so effective at messaging to his base in 280 characters or less and what it means that he can't do it anymore.

Read more from Dr. Kerbel here: www.wolvesandsheep.com

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The 51st state of the United States of America Feb 25, 2021

There's been momentum building behind the idea of adding states to the USA, with most of the buzz around Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. It's an interesting idea, but could it ever happen? What would have to happen if America wanted a 51st or 52nd state? How would it change the political landscape? And what are DC and PR missing right now by not being states? Dr. Miguel Glatzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to explain how to add states to the US and the most realistic way it could happen.

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Does Joe Biden's presidency change the future of the Affordable Care Act? Feb 24, 2021

In an early move on the healthcare front, the Biden administration recently opened a special enrollment period for people to sign up for the Affordable Care Act. So what does that mean, and how big of a deal is it? The Affordable Care Act was stress tested by a pandemic and a presidential administration that actively worked to dismantle it -- so what is the current state of the healthcare law? What could we see from the Biden administration to strengthen it? Dr. Katherine Hempstead, Senior Policy Adviser at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about how the ACA has weathered the last four years and what's next for healthcare in America.

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Police departments are using the BolaWrap to take down suspects without inflicting pain Feb 22, 2021

The city of Philadelphia is looking at getting police officers a new tool for taking down suspects. It's called the BolaWrap, it's nonlethal, and it's a device a little bigger than a smartphone that shoots a Kevlar cord with weighted hooks on both ends. So how does it work exactly? And why have police departments started looking at distributing the device to police officers? Tom Smith, President and Interim CEO of Wrap Technologies joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the BolaWrap does and how it's different from other nonlethal tools cops have right now, like Tasers.

You can find more information about the BolaWrap from KYW's Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson here: https://www.radio.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-police-consider-new-device-to-subdue-people-safely

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You are always being watched: "Most people, if you asked them, would have no idea." Feb 22, 2021

The world of forensics is very different than it was 50 years or even a decade ago. To say the field has changed would be a complete understatement -- the tools of surveillance in place today would look like farfetched science fiction to all but the most inventive mystery writers of the previous generations. Most people today have probably accepted that we're being watched whenever we go somewhere, but do people really understand the extent of the surveillance? Samuel Hodge Jr., Professor of Legal Studies at Temple University’s Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the staggering amount of time all of us spend on video, how law enforcement and private business alike have embraced surveillance, and how facial recognition and other forms of surveillance are being used to track down and prosecute the insurrectionists who stormed the US Capitol on January 6.

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How the Perseverance rover will look for extinct life on Mars Feb 20, 2021

Big space news this week, as NASA landed the rover Perseverance on Mars. It was an incredible achievement to just get the rover on the planet, and now Perseverance has an important mission: to seek out signs of what used to be life. We had tons of questions about the mission and the technical achievement that was just landing on Mars, so we called a friend of the podcast to explain what happened and why it matters. Dr. Eric Jensen, Professor of Astronomy at Swarthmore College joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what exactly goes into building a robot and flying it to Mars, and what the team behind Perseverance hopes to find.

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Trickle-up economics: When you send people money, they spend it Feb 19, 2021

The bad news: jobless claims were astronomically high this week, coming up on the anniversary of even astronomically higher unemployment. The good news: it’s looking like whatever the opposite of trickle down economics is might be the greatest economic policy ever, after emergency stimulus checks caused retail sales to go bonkers. Time for our weekly look at the American economy with David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business who joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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The pandemic habits Americans say they're keeping after COVID Feb 18, 2021

As vaccines get into more arms, it's not crazy to fantasize about returning to some sort of normalcy sometime soon. And as the pandemic winds down, it will be interesting to see what safety protocols will continue being a part of our everyday lives once we are back to normal. Researchers at Ohio State University wanted to take a look at how people feel about keeping some pandemic habits around even after COVID-19 is a bad memory, so they conducted a nationwide study. Dr. Iahn Gonsenhauser, Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the survey found, what the evidence suggests we've learned from the past year, and which pandemic habits Americans thought were actually pretty good ideas after all.

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Who won the US-China trade war? Feb 18, 2021

One of the most visible and contentious footprints left by the Trump presidency was the trade war with China. So now that the Trump presidency is over and with the benefit of hindsight, what did the trade war accomplish? Did someone win? Is the trade relationship better than it was four years ago? Were any of the Trump administration's particular grievances with China resolved by the dispute? What exactly has the Biden administration inherited, and what are they going to do with it? Dr. Kevin Fandl, Associate Professor of Business Law at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what exactly the trade war accomplished, how both China and the US were affected by it, and how US trade policy post-Trump is likely to adjust moving forward.

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The rise of clean energy is all about the money Feb 17, 2021

One of the more fascinating storylines of the coronavirus pandemic surrounds energy and power. Like, electrical grid energy, fuel, that kind of thing. We saw some crazy things happen last year, like oil going negative back in early quarantine. Then demand fell off a cliff and oil cartel shenanigans brought the price back up, and throughout it all one of the constants in the energy industry has been continued investment and buzz and market demand for cleaner and greener power. It's become pretty clear that the clean energy 'revolution' is not only here, it has eclipsed its activist roots and is now firmly being propelled by economics. So what happened to get us to the point where clean energy just makes more economic sense, even for companies who have historically trafficked in oil and petroleum and other traditional sources of energy? And what does the playing field actually look like right now for clean and renewable energy at scale? Dr. Scott Jackson, Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering at Villanova University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about how renewable energy defied the odds and a pretty substantial amount of political pressure to take on a life of its own, and why in the end it's really just all about the money.

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57 senators vs. ‘a very high bar’: Breaking down the second trial of President Donald Trump Feb 16, 2021

The second impeachment trial of President Donald Trump is in the books. He was not convicted of inciting the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol, which wasn't a surprise to anyone who's been paying attention to the state of American politics recently. But it was perhaps a little surprising that 57 senators, including 7 Republicans, thought he should be held responsible by the Senate. So what did we learn? Why did Minority Leader Mitch McConnell play his hand the way he did? Why did the Republican parties in individual states censure their Republican Senators who said the former President was guilty -- is there anything else to read into that? And where do the parties go from here? Dr. William Rosenberg, Professor of Political Science at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what happened at the second impeachment trial of President Trump and the ripple effects worth watching in the years to come.

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What good is a vaccination program without a disadvantage index? Feb 16, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has been this massive, terrible, exhausting part of our lives for about a year now. And when the vaccines were first announced and started to get distributed -- it felt like the end was finally in sight. But it hasn't really gone the way we thought, just like everything else in this pandemic. So, is there a right way to put together some kind of coherent, effective plan to get everyone vaccinated? And at the core of the issue, what are the biggest roadblocks here that are keeping us from just getting it done? Dr. Harald Schmidt, assistant professor of medical ethics and health policy at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what we need to do to vaccinate more effectively in the United States.

Schmidt and some of his colleagues studied initial vaccine distribution plans by states, you can look at the research here: https://scholarship.law.georgetown.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3351&context=facpub

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Have you been cheated on financially? You're not alone. Feb 15, 2021

According to a new survey from US News & World Report, there's a whole lot of people who say they've either been a victim of financial infidelity or committed it. This could be something like finding a credit card or bank account you didn't know about, lying about a debt or a source of income, or making an expensive purchase without telling your partner. The majority of people who were surveyed say that financial infidelity is as bad as physical or sexual infidelity. Today on KYW Newsradio In Depth, Beverly Harzog, credit card expert at US News & World Report joins the podcast to talk about what the survey found out about the ways we cheat, financially. Then Dr. Lucy Parker, a counselor and educator and Assistant Professor at LaSalle University joins the show to break down what we know about why people commit financial infidelity and the next steps to recover and heal when it happens in your relationship.

Check out the survey here: https://creditcards.usnews.com/articles/financial-infidelity

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Student loan debt: a big problem and an American opportunity Feb 15, 2021

Young adults are leaving college with staggering amounts of debt in student loans. And it seems like that college degree means a lot less today than it meant a few decades ago when it comes to job prospects and projected income. It's not a great spiral for students, and it looks like real momentum is building at the federal level to take a look at student loan debt see if helping to alleviate some of it makes sense -- for the student and for the country. So how bad is the debt situation for students in the United States right now? What does student debt actually do for our economy -- is it a good thing to keep the wheels turning, or does is hold back production? And what could realistically happen in DC to address the situation given the current political reality in America? Dr. Tunde Odusami, Associate Professor of Finance at Widener University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the state of student loan debt in the country right now, the stimulus effects of debt alleviation, and the downstream effects of making college more affordable.

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The first computer is turning 75 in Philadelphia. "ENIAC set the stage for everything." Feb 12, 2021

Philadelphia is filled to the brim with history but if you live or work here it's pretty easy to forget just how much has happened in this city. Just think of how many people walk by the Liberty Bell every day and don’t stop to think, "Oh yeah, America started here." We know about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, but Philadelphia is also the birthplace of probably the most important thing in all of our lives today: the computer. The first computer was built at the University of Pennsylvania. It's called the ENIAC. And it's about to celebrate its 75th birthday. Dr. Brian Stuart, Professor of Computer Science at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the history of the ENIAC, how far we've come in only 75 years, and the birthday party he's helping throw for the world's first computer.

Find out more about how to participate in the celebrations here: https://venturecafephiladelphia.org/event/75th-anniversary-of-the-eniac-qa-with-the-people-behind-the-computer/

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Is this COVID-19 stimulus package too big or not big enough? Feb 12, 2021

We're still looking at spectacularly high unemployment numbers, especially considering we've been dealing with this pandemic for almost a year. Is it time to talk about inflation, or is that something to worry about after we stop the economic downward spiral for average Americans? Should the budget deficit mean anything to regular people? Consumer confidence vs consumer sentiment -- what's the difference and why should you care? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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The Pennsylvania vaccine deep dive episode Feb 12, 2021

In Pennsylvania, frustrations are mounting at just about every level over the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations, from individuals and families to communities and politicians. So why can't we seem to get this right? We wanted to try to figure out what is happening in Pennsylvania in places outside of Philadelphia, how the distribution plan was designed, and the biggest problems that are getting in the way of a smooth vaccine rollout. A day after Pennsylvania state senators grilled acting Pennsylvania Health Secretary Alison Beam, KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert talked with Democratic Senator Maria Collett, a lawmaker with a background in healthcare, about the hearing and Pennsylvania's vaccine rollout. Jim joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down his interview with Senator Collett and talk about what's keeping PA from doing a better job at vaccinating people.

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The inequality virus: "Half of humanity was right on the edge, and then the pandemic hit." Feb 12, 2021

It's becoming more and more apparent that inequality is the challenge of our time, made even more visible by a global virus pandemic that has been unsparingly unequal in its impact. We broke the wrong kind of record in 2020 -- a new report from the group Oxfam shows that for the first time, inequality has grown everywhere during the pandemic. The report is called "The Inequality Virus," and Paul O'Brien, Vice President at Oxfam America on Policy and Advocacy Work joins KYW In Depth to talk about the report, how the wealthy got even wealthier during the pandemic, how dire the situation is for the bottom fifty percent and what needs to happen to bring us back from the edge.

Look at the report here: https://bit.ly/3pepnxy

Paul O'Brien is the author of a book about inequality called “Power Switch: How we can Reverse Extreme Inequality." "Find out more here: https://bit.ly/2Zap2Sc

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The deepening housing crisis: "$60 billion in back rent, and no real path forward" Feb 10, 2021

Ever since the start of the pandemic, the people on the wrong side of the K-shaped recovery have taken it on the chin. So many people have lost income and savings, and the number of people falling behind on the rent or the mortgage is truly hard to fathom. So what's a concrete, actually helpful thing that people can do to try and keep from losing their home? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation published what they call a roadmap to help prevent people from losing housing during the pandemic. Avenel Joseph, Vice President of Policy at the RWJF joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the roadmap and break down some changes at the local and national level that need to happen to advance equity in housing. Take a look at the report here: https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/collections/housing-and-health.html

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Kill the filibuster: the shaky future of "The Soul of the Senate" Feb 09, 2021

The filibuster hasn't been a part of the US Senate forever but you'd be excused for thinking it was. For the last 180 odd years, the ability of the minority party to grind Senate proceedings to a halt with a speech has been an important and ever-present component in the recipe for American law. And now, as is often the case in the short windows of time in American politics when one party controls all the levers of power, there's a lot of talk among Democrats about eliminating or reforming the filibuster to make it easier to legislate. So how did we get here? How did the filibuster evolve to become the weapon of obstruction that it's so often used as today? What are the consequences of getting rid of it all together? And what would that even look like? Dr. Ben Dworkin, Director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what the filibuster started as, what it is today, and what happens if it goes away forever.

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The case for $15 an hour and why it's not about the money Feb 08, 2021

Calling for a hike to the federal minimum wage is nothing new, but right now there's a pretty significant amount of support behind establishing a benchmark of $15 an hour. It's a big jump from $7.25, the minimum wage since 2009. There's already a lot of people talking about the minimum wage and arguing whether we should or shouldn't bump it up -- so we wanted to sort of bypass the "should we or shouldn't we" of it all and talk about the issue from the math side. What do we know about what $15 an hour would mean for the economy? How would it affect small businesses? And what kind of tangible effect would this have on the individual household level? Dr. Nancy Fox, Associate Professor of Economics at Saint Joseph’s University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down what a minimum wage raise to $15 an hour looks like to a market economist.

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"As many people incarcerated as possible." How the government got in the private prison business, and why it's getting out Feb 05, 2021

Under a new executive order from President Joe Biden, the federal government will not renew its contracts with private prisons. We had a lot of questions about what this means and the bigger picture -- like why did the federal government start using privately run prisons in the first place? What actually changes for guards and inmates when a prison turns private? And what are the larger societal ramifications going to look like after the government exits the for-profit prison business? Dr. Caitlin Taylor, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about why we use prisons to turn profits in the United States and what it says that the government wants out.

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Big hopes for big stimulus, and why you should know about the treasury yield curve Feb 05, 2021

It's been a busy week -- jobs numbers, new unemployment figures, stimulus development, questions about student debt forgiveness, and why you should care about the treasury yield curve. Time for our weekly look at the American economy with David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at Villanova School of Business who joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this week in the economy and what it means for all of us in our daily lives.

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Super Bowl advertising, pandemic style Feb 04, 2021

For some people Super Bowl commercials are about as highly anticipated as the game itself. But it's safe to say the vibe's going to be a bit different this year, with a country and a TV audience that has been through a lot in the last 12 months and is still in the midst of a pandemic. So how are advertisers thinking differently this year, and how have the messages they're sending changed? Sean Grevy, CEO of 43 Oak, a Media Buying and Planning Advertising Agency based in New York City joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what to expect on advertising's biggest night and how the pandemic has changed the playing field.

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Was the 9-to-5 work day even a good idea? Feb 04, 2021

If you've been working from home at all for the past year you've probably benefited from having a little more flexibility in your schedule. It's really nice to stop competing with everyone else for the Friday 7pm doctors appointment, or not having to take an extra train ride home and then back to the office at lunch just to take the dog out. But with vaccines being distributed and the expiration date of the pandemic at the end of the tunnel -- what's the future of our new work/life balance going to look like? Are we at the beginning of a revolution in how we work, or will workers largely return to office culture as we knew it? Jennifer Rossi Long, Senior Director of West Chester University’s Twardowski Career Development Center joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about how COVID-19 changed the 9-to-5 for good and ill alike.

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Amazon after Bezos, and Bezos after Amazon. "What took him so long?" Feb 04, 2021

Jeff Bezos announced he will be stepping down as the CEO of Amazon, the company he founded, later this year. He'll transition to the role of executive chairman of Amazon’s board. He will be replaced as CEO by Andy Jassy, who has been leading the Amazon Web Services cloud team. Amazon of course is a massive, hugely powerful and influential company which has made itself a daily part of life for millions of Americans. So what does this change mean for the company and Bezos going forward? Dr. Stephen Andriole, the Thomas G. Labrecque Professor of Business Technology at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the impact of the CEO change at one of the most important companies ever, and what's in store for Bezos after he exits the trenches.

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Former Montco DA Bruce Castor: "I'm a lawyer, and President Trump needs help." Feb 03, 2021

For anyone who follows politics in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, the news over the weekend that former Montco District Attorney Bruce Castor will be heading up former President Donald Trump's impeachment defense was a bombshell. So how did Castor get the biggest job of his life? Jim Melwert, Suburban Bureau Chief for KYW Newsradio interviewed Castor and asked about the historic nature of the task ahead of him, his legal strategy, and why he thinks that President Trump shouldn't be held responsible for the riot at the Capitol on January 6.

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Serious questions about the long-term health consequences of COVID-19 Feb 02, 2021

More and more people are dealing with long term symptoms and problems as a result of COVID-19. You've heard this group of people referred to as long haulers. We still know very little about these people and the health consequences they're dealing with, but we are learning more every day -- so we wanted to find out what doctors have learned about what these long haulers are going through. Dr. Annette C. Reboli, Professor of Medicine and Dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the most common symptoms long haulers are facing, what we know about the severity of damage COVID-19 can cause to long-term health outcomes, and the types of treatments available for these patients.

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Immigration reform: Joe Biden's top priorities vs. what he can actually get done Feb 01, 2021

Whether it's DACA and the Dreamers, the Trump-era travel bans, visa reform, or paths to citizenship, immigration policy in the United States is a massively contentious political flashpoint facing the Joe Biden administration. So what are the new President's biggest immigration priorities, and which issues is he willing to compromise on? How much different is the Biden White House's immigration agenda from that of former President Trump? And in one of the most polarized political environments in American history, what are the odds of getting Congress to agree on any kind of serious legislation addressing America's immigration system? Jennifer Lee, Associate Clinical Professor of Law at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down the challenges ahead for lawmakers and how the actions they take will affect the real actual people navigating the system.

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Pandemic GDP and the wildest week on stonks internet ever Jan 29, 2021

If this week was any indication, 2021 is going head to head with 2020 for how wild a single year can get. Retail investors took on hedge funds, crypto went to the moon and back. IRL, we got some 2020 GDP numbers that help us see the pandemic economy in the big picture. David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about how the news about the economy is affecting people in their everyday lives.

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Why the bleep haven't we solved robocalls yet? Jan 28, 2021

Robocalls are a massive annoyance. Every day, unsolicited calls and voice mails and text messages for fake car warranties and lawsuits and spam links get delivered to people everywhere, and it feels like there's basically nothing we can do about it. What's actually happening here? Why did robocalling start in the first place? And is anyone working on the problem? Dr. Brian Stuart, Associate Teaching Professor of Computer Science at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why robocalls are so pervasive and why they're probably not going anywhere anytime soon.

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Eat the rich: How Redditors squeezed hedge funds on GameStop stock Jan 27, 2021

The video game and electronics retail company GameStop has been going bonkers on the stock market after a group of Redditors decided to declare war on hedge funds and other institutional investors who were betting that the stock was overvalued. Was it overvalued? Probably, and that's not the point. Today on KYW Newsradio In Depth we're breaking down what happened when r/wallstreetbets took on the hedge funds, and Keith Wright, Professor of MIS and IT Strategy at Villanova University joins the podcast to explain the ripple effects and what it all means.

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Can your employer make you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Jan 27, 2021

As more and more people are starting to get access to the COVID-19 vaccine, there are some conversations happening about employment law in the middle of a pandemic. Some frontline workers have been told by their employer that they have to get the vaccine. But what happens if they can't get it, because of a health concern? Or what happens if they won't get it, because of a Facebook meme? Kent Petry is an attorney working out of Bucks County and Philadelphia who focuses on employment law -- he joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the coronavirus vaccine and what the law says about it.

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Fighting the next pandemic: Tom Ridge, Joe Lieberman, and the Apollo Program for Biodefense Jan 26, 2021

We've spend the better part of a year trying to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of people have died in the United States, more than two million worldwide. It's been expensive, traumatic, and scary. And it's going to happen again. Are we ready for the next pandemic? What lessons have we learned? And what can we do better? The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense has issued a report of recommendations – The Apollo Program for Biodefense - to make sure we are ready the next time. Former Pennsylvania Governor and US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman are co-chairs of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense, and they join KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the steps we need to take if we want to have a shot at handling the next pandemic better than this one.

Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3t0qEvu

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The NRA, bankruptcy, and the future of the most powerful gun rights group ever Jan 26, 2021

The National Rifle Association filed for bankruptcy protection after New York Attorney General Letitia James filed suit against the organization, spotlighting allegations of fraud and rampant financial misconduct by executives of the non-profit organization. The powerful gun rights group also announced plans to reincorporate in Texas. So how did they get here? What does bankruptcy do for them, and why are they relocating? Jonathan Lipson, the Harold E. Kohn Chair and Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why the NRA filed for bankruptcy and what comes next.

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How the SolarWinds breach became "one of the worst hacks ever to hit government agencies." Jan 25, 2021

When the IT software company SolarWinds was breached in a cyber hack, cybersecurity firewalls across the United States were effectively slashed open. The widespread damage affected companies of every size and many U.S. government agencies. Since then, more information has bubbled up about the hack, its size, and the ramifications for information security. So what have we learned since we first discovered what happened and the astounding number of companies and agencies affected? What can we do to keep something like the SolarWinds hack from happening ever again? And on a national level, how is the U.S. responding? Dr. Pablo Molina, Chief Information Security Officer at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about how the SolarWinds breach became "one of the worst hacks ever to hit government agencies," why the damage was so extensive, and what needs to happen next.

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Why impeach a former President? Jan 22, 2021

Former President Donald Trump was impeached for a second time just before leaving office. Congress charged him with inciting insurrection related to the storming of the US Capitol on January 6th by Trump supporters who had just left a rally where the President spoke. A President being impeached twice is unprecedented, and advancing impeachment proceedings against a former public official is uncommon to say the least. So what kind of precedent is there for impeaching a public official who is no longer in office? What would conviction mean for the former president? And is there concern that the Senate trial will unduly interfere with doing the people's work? Dr. Carol Nackenoff, Richter Professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College joins KYW Newsradio In Depth for a fascinating breakdown of the impeachment power and the days ahead for the Senate and former President Donald Trump.

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So how do you convince Congress to send help to America? Jan 22, 2021

The Joe Biden administration is unpacking boxes at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and several ambitious policy course changes have already been unveiled, but at the end of the day the American people need help kind of desperately to make it through this pandemic and the responsibility falls to Congress to act on pandemic relief. What's it going to take the get Republicans and Democrats in Congress to act, together, in the interest of the American people? The unemployment numbers are showing shades of late summer -- not a great sign. What's that development mean, and how do we reverse it? And let's talk about the push for a $15 minimum wage. All this and more on the podcast today when David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about how the news about the economy is affecting people in their everyday lives.

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Presents: The parks and rec NBA 2K21 tournament and a PA vaccine predicament - The Rundown from KYW Newsradio Jan 22, 2021

Today, KYW Newsradio in Depth presents The Rundown from KYW Newsradio -- a round table discussion with a group of KYW Newsradio reporters. The Philadelphia parks and recreation department puts on a basketball tournament, kind of, and the suburbs around Philadelphia wrestle with a long vaccination timetable.

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Who did Trump pardon and why? Jan 22, 2021

Right before he left office, President Trump issued a list of pardons and commutations. This is standard for outgoing presidents. So who did President Trump pardon? Were there any surprises, or was his list pretty consistent with previous administrations? And what does a pardon actually mean under the law? Dr. Michael Moreland, Professor of Law at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about how President Trump used the pardon power, who benefited, and why.

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The year of At Home was complicated for real estate. What did we learn for 2021? Jan 20, 2021

2020 was the year of at home, and while the real estate market really kind of overperformed in a lot of ways despite the COVID-19 shutdowns, different areas and parts of the country all had very different stories. So what did we learn from 2020, and what does it mean for 2021? How is the Philadelphia housing market doing, compared to other cities? And how many of the massive changes in how we live and work brought on by the coronavirus pandemic are here to stay? Maria Quattrone, CEO and founder of Maria Quattrone and Associates at RE/MAX @ Home in Center City, Philadelphia joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened in 2020 and what's happening right now in Philadelphia housing and real estate.

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A historically unique transfer of power Jan 19, 2021

Joe Biden will be inaugurated as President of the United States on Wednesday. He will take power in the midst of a pandemic, and two weeks after a mob stormed the US Capitol. Have we ever seen an inauguration under circumstances like this? How will all this change the ceremony we see? Dr. Bill Rosenberg, Professor of Political Science at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about where the inauguration of Joe Biden fits in history and how the transfer of power has held up during an extremely difficult time in American politics.

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A lot of Americans have trouble believing race plays a role in health disparities Jan 19, 2021

COVID-19 has affected the lives of people living in the United States, but the data show the most dire repercussions of the pandemic have not been distributed evenly. So what's going on here? What's behind the inequality, and who's getting hit the hardest? And how does a country that has trouble getting on the same page about anything work together to level the playing field? The nonprofit RAND Corporation teamed up with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to conduct a survey of people from lower and middle incomes, with a focus on communities of color to look at how COVID-19 is affecting the physical and mental health of people most affected by this pandemic, along with their views, values, and experiences. Dr. Anita Chandra, Vice President and Director of RAND Social and Economic Well-Being joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the results of the poll and what to do with that information.

Take a look at the study results here: https://rwjf.ws/3qguiis

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Past the pandemic, how will Biden change healthcare? Jan 18, 2021

Obviously the first, second, and third priorities of the Joe Biden administration will be the coronavirus pandemic response -- but beyond that, how will the next White House tackle the complex issue of healthcare policy in the United States? The opioid epidemic got pushed off the front page by COVID-19, but it's still ravaging communities around the country. What kind of federal response should people expect from new leadership in DC? What will the new administration mean for the stability of the Affordable Care Act? And why exactly is the healthcare system in the United States so expensive and convoluted, and legislation so fraught, compared with similar countries? Dr. Adam Pellillo, Assistant Professor of Economics at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about healthcare policy in the United States from Trump to Biden and beyond.

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The future of health services in the workplace after COVID-19 Jan 18, 2021

There's light at the end of the tunnel, finally, as COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed. And as more and more people get vaccinated, employers will have to start making decisions about bringing their employees back to the physical office space -- the first of an almost endless list of health related workplace decisions that are going to be front of mind after the coronavirus pandemic. Justin Thomas, COO of Wellness Coaches based in Blue Bell, PA joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the health service tools available for employers and workplaces, the future of the workplace, and the big questions employers are going to be asking after the pandemic about how to keep their employees safe.

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Why we believe conspiracy theories Jan 15, 2021

It's hard to remember a time when conspiracy theories and the people who believe them have been more public or numerous than they are now. A growing number of Americans believe some pretty wild things, and it’s nearly impossible for a conspiracy theorist to change their mind about their beliefs. So why do we believe conspiracy theories? Dr. John Grohol, psychologist and found of Psych Central joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the science behind why we put so much stock in out-there theories, how 'belief perseverance' allows people to ignore evidence, and the role the pandemic has played in strengthening belief in conspiracy theories.

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What's in Biden's $2 trillion COVID-19 recovery plan? Jan 15, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden released a pandemic recovery plan with a nearly $2 trillion price tag and a lot inside. What's inside the plan and where's the money going? How critical is funding for state and local governments? What do direct payments do for the economy? And in non stimulus news, the jobs numbers are trending in a bad direction right now. How does that particular piece fit into the puzzle? What are housing starts telling us about the economy? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about how the news about the economy will affect people in their everyday lives.

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Vaccine rollouts and the bones under the playground: The Rundown from KYW Newsradio Jan 14, 2021

Today on KYW Newsradio in Depth we asked a few of our colleagues to sit around a (virtual) table and talk about a few stories they're following during one of the most whirlwind periods of news in memory. We're calling it 'The Rundown from KYW Newsradio.' And today, KYW Newsradio reporters are discussing the newest updates to vaccine rollout plans in the Philadelphia area, along with actions that city is taking to commemorate the people buried in an old, nearly forgotten cemetery under a playground.

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What do the signs of a stock market bubble look like? Jan 14, 2021

The stock market continues to hit high numbers despite the overall economy being uneven, to say the least. And recently there's been a lot of people talking about whether or not we're seeing a bubble in the markets. So what is a bubble? What are the signs that one is developing? And is the market doing anything out of the ordinary right now? Cindy Axelrod, Associate Professor at the Fox School of Business and Deputy Finance Department Chair joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what's happening on Wall Street, why people are concerned, and to explain the wild ride the stock market has taken over the past year.

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100 years later: What people in 1921 predicted would happen in 2021 Jan 13, 2021

What did people 100 years ago expect would happen in 2021? What did they imagine today's world would look like? It's a really interesting question that Jason Feifer, Editor In Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine wanted to answer, so he did some research and put together a fascinating article about what folks in 1921 thought our current moment would look like. Jason Feifer joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about thermostats, the Wizard of Schenectady, 1921's idea of Netflix and Alexa, and bold predictions for 2121.

Read the article from Entrepreneur Magazine here: http://entm.ag/jUKCrR

And check out Jason's fantastic podcast "Pessimists Archive" here: https://link.chtbl.com/pessarc

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Corporations are shutting off the political donation faucet, but it's not actually a big deal Jan 13, 2021

We're still taking stock of the fallout from the violence at the US Capitol last week. One ripple effect has been that many corporations have announced that they're now suspending financial donations to politicians who objected to the counting of the Electoral College votes that day. That seems like a big deal. Is it? Dr. Robin Kolodny, Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why corporations are turning off the donations, what it means, and where PAC money from companies fits in the bigger political picture in the United States right now.

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What's different now that Brexit is official? Jan 12, 2021

After years of political turmoil, the United Kingdom has finally left the European Union. So now that Brexit is official, what exactly has changed? What happens when a country goes through a massive divorce like this? And what does it mean for the UK, for the EU, and the rest of the world? Dr. R. Daniel Kelemen, Professor of Political Science and Law and Chair in European Union Politics at Rutgers University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about what Brexit means and why it matters.

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2020 is finally over, but the top risks of 2021 are their own fresh hell Jan 12, 2021

2020 is done, over with, kaput, and good riddance to bad rubbish. Time to tackle 2021's unique challenges, which unfortunately look no less dystopian than last year's. The coronavirus pandemic, American political unrest, inequality and the K-shaped recovery, cyber warfare behind the scenes, and the ever present risks associated with climate change. So, are we equipped to meet the challenges we're going to face in 2021? David Livingston, Senior Analyst at the Eurasia Group joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the biggest threats ahead of us this year and how they analyzed the threat level.

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Life after COVID: it's going to be harder for some people to adjust than others Jan 11, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic upended our lives in just about every way -- including socially. A lot of people have been basically stuck in their homes for the better part of a year, and it's going to be a bit of a culture shock when this is over and people are vaccinated and it's time to get back to life as we knew it. So how do you prepare yourself to do that? Extroverts might be raring to go, but what about for people on the other side of social anxiety -- what kind of effect did a year of isolation have on them? And what's the long term collateral damage going to be once we can take a step back and check in on our collective mental health? Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, a clinical psychologist based in Ardmore, PA joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to help unpack the challenges of getting back to normal after the massive societal trauma of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The star of the 2020 economy was widening inequality. Will 2021 close that gap or make it worse? Jan 09, 2021

2020 was horrible for a lot of people in a lot of ways, and one of the main themes in the economy was the massive chasm between the haves and have nots that got wider and wider during the coronavirus pandemic "recovery." Call it a K-shape, or maybe it's more of a straight line -- the wealthy did very well in 2020 and everyone else did not. So what's in store for 2021? Now that Democrats have been voted into power in the Senate, will more relief efforts be headed to Americans? Are we seeing the beginning of a bad trend line for jobs and employment numbers? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about what's in store for the economy in 2021.

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The fallout after the US Capitol was overrun Jan 09, 2021

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 was a day we will truly never forget, when the US Capitol was overrun by a violent mob that had just left a rally where President Trump spoke. We’re still learning about the extent of what happened, and how it was able to happen, but we wanted to talk about putting this moment in context and where we go from here. Dr. John Kennedy, Professor in the Department of Political Science at West Chester University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about how the Capitol was overrun so fast, what happens next, and what this means for America.

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"Sending a strong signal." Merrick Garland and the Justice Department's new priorities Jan 08, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Attorney General is Judge Merrick Garland. He's widely known as the Supreme Court pick of President Obama who never got a vote before Congress. But what else should you know about Merrick Garland? What does his nomination mean for the Department of Justice's priorities during the Biden Administration? And is it strange to nominate a judge for the job? Dr. Michael Moreland, Professor of Law at Villanova University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about Merrick Garland's career and what his selection means for the Department of Justice.

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Mutant coronavirus strains are emerging around the world. How serious are they? Jan 07, 2021

There are a lot of reasons to be positive about the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic as vaccines start to be rolled out around the world. In the meantime though, the virus is still spreading and there's news about a few notable mutations in different countries. One mutation was found in South Africa, while another highly contagious strain of the virus emerged in the UK and now is being found all over. So what does this mean? How concerned should we be? And are the vaccines we have now still effective against these mutations? Dr. Zachary Klase, PhD, Associate Professor in Pharmacology and Physiology at Drexel University’s College of Medicine joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to answer all our questions about the different strains of coronavirus popping up all over the globe.

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The attack on the US Capitol: news coverage from KYW Newsradio Jan 07, 2021

On January 6, as Congress met on Capitol Hill to formalize President-elect Joe Biden's election win, a crowd of Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol, overwhelming police and pushing past barriers to breach the building itself. As the mob made its way through the Capitol building, members of Congress were told to hide in the building with gas masks at the ready or whisked away to safety elsewhere. In the chaos, one of the people who stormed the building was shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer.

KYW Newsradio covered the storming of the Capitol, as it happened. Here's how it sounded.

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America's roads, rails, and bridges are in bad shape for bad reasons. Can the US finally fix its infrastructure? Jan 05, 2021

For a long time in the United States it seemed like the one issue that could reliably get bipartisan support was infrastructure. Republicans and Democrats alike agreed that bridges should get fixed, potholes should get filled, water should flow through pipes with above average structural integrity. Unfortunately, a whole lot of talk turned into virtually no action, and right now America's roads and rails and bridges are in rough shape, patched and mended with stuttering stopgap funding but no real vision or meaningful generational investment. So why can't we agree to fix the one thing we agree needs fixing? After so much time, how would we even start? And what are the real odds of making meaningful infrastructure improvements in this decade? Harris Steinberg, Executive Director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down the challenges behind fixing and enhancing America's infrastructure and what needs to happen before one of the wealthiest nations in the world decides to invest in itself.

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The good, the bad, and the surprising: What's inside the new COVID-19 relief bill? Jan 04, 2021

Congress finally passed another COVID-19 relief bill. We wanted to find out what's inside the bill, who it's going to help, and if it's going to be enough to get the country through this crisis -- or if the bill contains just a portion of the help America needs. Scott Deacle, Associate Professor and Chair of the Business and Economics Department at Ursinus College joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down what the bill does and where it fits in the bigger picture as America tries to recover from the coronavirus crisis.

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What we know about lung disease, COVID-19, and smoking: "It can be just devastating." Jan 01, 2021

What can COVID-19 mean for you if you smoke or vape? And if you're looking to quit, what steps should you take? Dr. Susan Bailey, President of the American Medical Association and Matthew Myers, President of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids join KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the connection between smoking and bad outcomes from COVID-19 and what to do if you decide it's time to quit.

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"Not survived- withstood." Zooming Out on 2020 with Commissioner Outlaw Dec 31, 2020

KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice Reporter Kristen Johanson sits down with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw to recap her first tumultuous year on the job - from a soaring murder rate, to the civil unrest that gripped the city, to grappling with the pandemic.

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The cannabis industry is booming, and universities are training the workforce Dec 31, 2020

Marijuana is legal in more places than ever, business is booming, and there's a huge market demand for bright young minds to advance the industry. We wanted to find out how colleges and trade schools are responding to that demand, so we reached out to a university right here in Philadelphia. Saint Joseph's University is rolling out four different certificate programs focusing on the cannabis industry -- in business, law and policy, healthcare, and agriculture and horticulture. Dr. Joshua Power, Executive Director of Graduate and Extended Studies at Saint Joseph's University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what's involved in getting each of these certificates, what they're hoping students will get out of the programs, and what he thinks the broader push to legalize cannabis in more states across the country could mean for education, business, and the economy.

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"What do I want to be popular for?" Zooming Out on 2020 with Mayor Kenney Dec 30, 2020

KYW Newsradio City Hall Bureau Chief Pat Loeb sits down with Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney for a wide-ranging, honest take on an unimaginable year. Kenney reflects on the response to the pandemic and the criticism of his decisions, what he learned about leadership from civil unrest, and whether he felt equipped for the chaos that marked 2020.

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Some states are 'woefully unprepared' for climate change health impacts. Here's how PA, NJ, and DE stack up Dec 30, 2020

A new report developed by the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and the non-profit Trust for America’s Health looks at the health impacts of climate change, including which states are at the highest risk and which states are the most prepared. Dr. Megan Latshaw from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about what they found overall and what the report says about the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Check out the interactive report here: https://climateandhealthreport.org/

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What did we Google the most in 2020? Dec 29, 2020

Toilet paper near me. Election results. Why were chainsaws invented? It's the end of the year and time for that age old tradition of revealing all of our browser histories to the world. Google Search Trends Expert Marley McAliley joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what you Googled this year. You're all weird.

Check out the breakdown online at: google.com/2020

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Our phones are doing bad things to us, and the problem's worse than you think Dec 28, 2020

Our phone is our constant companion. It's a lifeline, a communication device, an internet machine, a workplace and an entertainment box. But, is it possible that phones and all the other technology we've invited into our lives are becoming too big a part of our existence? What happens when instead of aiding day to day life, they start to interfere with it? Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, a clinical psychologist based in Ardmore, PA joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what our phones are doing to us, what happens when we get too reliant on our devices, and why all of this is completely intentional.

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How important will the next treasury secretary be in reviving the economy? Dec 25, 2020

President elect Joe Biden's cabinet is coming together, and one of the higher profile names is former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen, who's been asked to head up the Treasury Department. If confirmed, she would be the first woman to ever serve in that role. So what does it look like to take over the United States Department of the Treasury in the middle of an economic crisis? What kind of leverage does the Treasury Secretary have to influence the gears and wheels of the economy? And what skills and experience will Janet Yellen bring to the job? Dr. Sam Rosen, Assistant Professor of Finance at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what the job of Treasury Secretary entails, and the role Janet Yellen will be playing to try and bring the country back from an economic nightmare.

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What to do when politics interferes with relationships Dec 24, 2020

Election 2020 is finally, mercifully, over. But on social media, on the news, in conversations with loved ones -- it doesn't really feel like we've reached the understanding and reconciliation phase after the ugly and bitter political battles of the summer. And with the holidays coming up and families getting together, there are going to be conversations around the dinner table or through the Zoom that a lot of people are dreading. So, how do you find common ground with someone you've recently discovered has the exact opposite political views? How do you preserve relationships that feel fractured by all this political hostility? And would all of this be a lot better if social media just stopped being a thing? Dr. Nina Mendez, Assistant Professor of Psychology at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to give some great advice about connecting with loved ones and resolving tension in relationships despite the political battles all around us that seem like they just don't want to end.

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The Lazaretto: America's last surviving quarantine hospital "hiding in plain sight for decades." Dec 23, 2020

The Lazaretto is a beautiful, stately building in Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It's also the last surviving quarantine hospital in the United States. It has an incredible history, and it's been hiding in plain sight for decades. David Barnes, Associate Professor of History and Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about the history of the Lazaretto and its role in keeping infectious disease from entering Philadelphia and the United States.

Check out the Lazaretto online at http://lazaretto.site/

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Are the kids gonna make it out of 2020 okay? Dec 22, 2020

All through the pandemic, parents have been worried about their children. Months of uncertainty and instability are weighing on families, and now they're forced to alter holiday plans and traditions this year. Nationwide Children's Hospital recently conducted a survey that found two thirds of parents are concerned about their children's mental health and their ability to recover the longer this continues. Of the 650 parents surveyed, more than half say they're running out of ways to keep their kids occupied, especially in the cold winter months. Dr. Parker Huston, clinical psychologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Clinical Director of the On Our Sleeves Program joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about advice for parents.

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Across the country, Americans voted to change drug laws. What's next? Dec 21, 2020

Election day in America turned into election month, and obviously everyone was focused on the presidential race, the senate… but there was something else on the ballot in a number of states that turned out to be really significant. From New Jersey to Arizona to Oregon, voters pretty uniformly voted to loosen drug laws. So what happened, what does that mean for the country, and what does it mean for the war on drugs? Scott Burris, Professor of Law and Public Health at Temple University and Director of the Center for Public Health Law Research joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what voters said on election day in multiple states across the country and what it means for public health and criminal justice in America.

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The biggest lessons we learned in 2020 about the economy Dec 18, 2020

2020 is drawing to a close. Just about every aspect of life changed quickly and dramatically this year, but for this episode we're zeroing in on the economy with the guy who's been with us every week all year, helping make sense of what's happening all around us -- David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business. Today on the podcast: what are the biggest lessons 2020 taught us about the economy? Thinking back to March, what was a big deal back then that we barely think about now? And what can we take from 2020 to learn from and apply to next year and the years to follow?

From us at the podcast, a big thank you to David Fiorenza for being here the whole year to answer our questions, explain the concepts we need help with, and help a whole lot of people understand some tough topics a little bit better.

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The massive SolarWinds hack: What happened, and what it means for U.S. cyber security Dec 17, 2020

We still don't know the full scale of the damage of that massive SolarWinds hack that breached thousands of systems, including U.S. government agencies and Fortune 500 companies. So what do we know? Dr. Jason Thatcher, Milton F. Stauffer Professor of Management Information Systems at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down what we know right now, how such a huge hack even happened in the first place, and what it means for the very real cyber battlefield that's all around us and only ramping up in scale and intensity.

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What kind of lasting mental health effects is 2020 leaving behind? Dec 16, 2020

The holidays can be a tough time emotionally and mentally for people. Add that to a raging pandemic, and there are a lot of land mines we have to be aware of right now when it comes to our mental health. How will the last several months of 2020 leave a lasting impact on all of us? Dr. Rachel Daltry, Director of the Counseling Center at West Chester University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about staying positive through some rough times during the holidays while knowing there are better days ahead, and taking stock of the lasting effects that 2020 is leaving behind.

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Are Santa and the elves safe from coronavirus? Conversations with kids during the holidays Dec 15, 2020

The holiday season is special for children. It's a time of year when memories are made for them. But just about everything is different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So how do you handle that with kids? What questions should you be asking them? How do you approach discussions about what to expect? Dr. Jennifer Rich, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Rowan University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about how to make the holidays special during the most disruptive year in most people's lifetimes.

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For the first time in 400 years, you can watch Saturn and Jupiter 'touch' in the sky Dec 14, 2020

If you enjoy sky watching, something very cool is on the horizon involving Saturn and Jupiter that you won't want to miss. The two planets are getting close enough to each other in the sky that they look like a single point of light. Dr. Eric Jensen, Professor of Astronomy at Swarthmore College joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about why it's happening and the best days for you to watch a pretty cool and very rare celestial dance.

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Do we still need to check everyone's temperature? The COVID safety measures that work, and need a second look Dec 14, 2020

Many people are still working from home as the pandemic continues, but there are still a good number of workers that are still reporting to their workplace or job site or office. We've seen workplace COVID-19 rules and guidelines put in place everywhere, but how effective are they? Are things like temperature checks and deep cleaning as effective as we once thought? Dr. Thersa Sweet, PhD, MPH, Associate Teaching Professor at Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down how jobs and workplaces have handled the pandemic, what we've learned since March, and what we should be focusing on now.

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Worrying signs for holiday hiring, and the consequences of federal inaction Dec 11, 2020

New unemployment claims hit the largest number since mid-September. Forget about a holiday hiring boom this year? Just a few more weeks until many programs that have helped Americans through the pandemic expire. If congress doesn't act, this could get ugly. And to top it all off, the virus is completely out of control and new restrictions are being implemented in places around the country. When you put all these things together, what does it mean for the economy? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down the biggest economic questions of the week and talk about what the week's news means for our economy.

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Save Our Stages: World Cafe Live founder Hal Real fights to keep music venues on the map Dec 11, 2020

Since the start of the pandemic we've seen a lot of businesses close and reopen and close again. Some industries are doing really well, but others have just been decimated. And the live music scene has taken it on the chin. For the most part, concert halls and music venues closed their doors in March and never really had a chance to open them back up. Philadelphia has a lot of great venues, but none more iconic than World Cafe Live. Hal Real, World Cafe Live's founder and CEO joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to catch everyone up on how venues and artists are trying to survive the pandemic and what you can do to help make sure there are venues to go back to when the pandemic is behind us.

Find out more about Save Our Stages at https://www.saveourstages.com/

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How does an entire city get vaccinated? Rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia Dec 11, 2020

Shipments of Pfizer's COVID vaccine are expected to start arriving in American cities early next week. It marks the beginning of a massive effort to vaccinate as many people as possible to help bring the coronavirus pandemic to an end. So what does that process look like? How do you manage the logistics of a massive operation like making sure an entire city gets access to the vaccine? Philadelphia was one of the cities that helped the CDC come up with a distribution plan, and Philadelphia Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Caroline Johnson joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about how the COVID-19 vaccine is going to be distributed, who's getting it first, and what needs to happen to put all of the incredibly important pieces of this logistical puzzle together.

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Thursday's Earth forecast: A geomagnetic storm from the Sun Dec 09, 2020

A geomagnetic storm is coming to the Earth, from the Sun, as soon as Thursday, December 10. It could affect everything from appliances to satellites to making the northern lights visible in places that would normally never see them. We first got interested because KYW Newsradio is a radio station and we were curious about if space weather is going to affect anything we do here at work. So we called Dr. Eric Jensen, Professor of Astronomy at Swarthmore College and friend of the podcast, and he broke down exactly what the storm is, why it's happening now, and where you can see its effects.

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An important vaccine caution for people who carry EpiPens Dec 09, 2020

The UK has started administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and regulators there have issued a warning because two healthcare workers had allergic reactions to it. Now, officials are telling people with a history of serious allergic reactions not to get the vaccine. Dr. Annette Reboli, Dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and a physician and infectious disease expert joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to explain what this means and who should be paying attention.

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What the safe harbor deadline means for President Trump's election lawsuits Dec 09, 2020

December 8th is safe harbor day. It's a key date for presidential elections and the Electoral College, dating back to the election of 1876, when the country was still scarred by the aftermath of the Civil War. So what does the safe harbor deadline mean for the 2020 election? What is the status of President Trump's remaining lawsuits challenging the results of the election? And... why is Texas suing Pennsylvania? Dr. Claire Finkelstein, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down what safe harbor day means for the increasingly strange situation happening in Washington DC and what to expect from the court challenges that haven't been settled yet.

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"We don't just distribute food, we bring a box of hope to people." Delivering hope with the Food Bank of South Jersey Dec 07, 2020

Food insecurity has been a constant problem in the US, and the COVID-19 pandemic has really put that problem on steroids. As the pandemic worsens and we see some really challenging days ahead during the holiday season, places like the Food Bank of South Jersey are working hard to help as many people as they can. Fred C. Wasiak, President & CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about the need that's out there and share some incredible stories about how the food bank has both touched lives and been touched this year.

Find out more about the Food Bank of South Jersey and help with their mission at: FoodBankSJ.org

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Is it too late for a relief bill that actually helps Americans? Dec 04, 2020

The economy is still plugging along, slowly, but the unemployment numbers are unsettling. There's a lot of nervousness over the lack of a stimulus bill, with many programs ending at the end of the month. State and local governments are in big trouble, is there light at the end of the tunnel? And now there are rumblings about inflation -- so is there actually anything to worry about? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down the biggest economic questions of the week and talk about what the week's news means for our economy.

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People are asking about plastic surgery because of Zoom Dysmorphia Dec 04, 2020

So many of us are spending the work day on Zoom calls right now that it's easy for people to start fixating on their appearance. When you spend too much time looking at yourself, especially in the absolutely brutal mirror called video chat, it's all too common to start picking out things you don't like. And some people decide to go a step further and do something about it. We wanted to learn more about what is being called Zoom Dysmorphia, so we called Dr. Steven L. Davis, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon based in South Jersey who runs Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery. Dr. Davis joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about Zoom Dysmorphia, how he's seeing its effects in people who call him for consults, and how the coronavirus pandemic has changed his interactions with his clients.

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Philadelphia scientists are making a COVID-19 vaccine for INOVIO. We checked in to see how it's going. Dec 03, 2020

Scientists in Philadelphia have been working hard on a COVID-19 vaccine at the Wistar Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, in partnership with INOVIO Pharmaceutical. Dr. David Weiner is the Director of the Wistar Institute's Vaccine Center and co-founder of INOVIO. We wanted to check in with him to see what they've learned about the virus, how their vaccine development is going, and to get his take on the vaccines we've heard about in the news that are pretty close to the finish line.

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Election 2020 was wild. What is it about American politics that makes people so polarized? Dec 02, 2020

Election years are usually a little wild in America, but 2020 seemed like it was a different animal entirely. There are a lot of things that Republicans and Democrats don’t agree about but for some reason this year it felt like the parties had absolutely nothing in common. Not even a massive public health crisis like the coronavirus pandemic could bring people from both sides together. So what is it that prevents people from different political parties from finding common ground? What’s the math behind why America is so polarized? And, in other places around the world that don’t have two party systems, does the same kind of polarization happen? Dr. Roblin Kolodny, Professor and Chair of the Political Science department at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happened this year and what it all means.

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The challenge of battling HIV/AIDS while the world focuses on COVID Dec 02, 2020

We are in the midst of a pandemic, but that doesn’t mean the fight against the scourges of other diseases and viruses takes a break. HIV and AIDS may not grab the headlines like we saw 30 or 40 years ago, and a lot of progress has been made since then, but it is still a significant concern in the US and across the globe. Chip Lyons, President and CEO of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation joins KYW Newsradio In Depth on World AIDS Day to talk about the challenge of battling AIDS while the world is focusing on COVID-19.

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What's going to change at a Department of Justice under new management? Dec 02, 2020

The Department of Justice is a critical institution in any presidential administration -- so how are the priorities of the DOJ going to change in the Joe Biden and Kamala Harris administration? What will the biggest differences be from the last four years? And who could we see as Attorney General? Michael Moreland, Professor of Law at Villanova University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the Department of Justice and what to expect as the country changes management.

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Dark days for travel and hospitality, but there are reasons to be hopeful Nov 30, 2020

These are incredibly difficult times for the hospitality and tourism industry as the coronavirus pandemic continues wreaking havoc on travel and social activities. And now that it's getting colder in much of the country, many of the small gains we made with outdoor dining and things like that are becoming less and less practical. That means a lot more uncertainty for a hospitality industry that can't take much more of it. But a research team at Temple University's school of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality Management took a look at people's experiences, attitudes, and future intentions regarding traveling and visiting businesses in the hospitality industry -- and they found that there are reasons to be hopeful looking forward. Dr. Lu Lu, Assistant Professor at the School of Sport, Tourism & Hospitality at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the survey and what they discovered.

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Ask an economist: What would you include in the next stimulus bill? Nov 27, 2020

Janet Yellen is back. What will the Federal Reserve veteran bring to the Treasury Department? We're heading toward the end of the year and there's still no stimulus. How much longer can small businesses hang on? Which economic indicators are the most troubling? And if you could design your own stimulus bill, what should it contain? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down the biggest economic questions of the week and talk about what the week's news means for our economy.

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America's relationships shifted dramatically under Trump. What's on Biden's foreign policy checklist? Nov 27, 2020

There are obviously situations and relationships across the globe that need immediate attention once Joe Biden takes office, so how will the incoming administration address foreign policy? Dr. Richard Gioioso, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Saint Joseph's University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to help break down the biggest issues and relationships the Biden team will need to address from the get go and the less obvious situations that are still under the surface, for now.

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Timing, side effects, multiple doses: Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines Nov 26, 2020

What's the difference between the handful of vaccines that look like they're going to be ready soon?

What are the side effects?

When are you going to be able to get vaccinated?

Why do you need multiple doses for some of them?

What's up with the super cold freezer thing?

How long does the vaccine last?

What happens if a statistically significant number of people just don't participate?

Dr. Annette Reboli, Dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to answer these questions and a lot more about the vaccines that are coming down the pipeline.

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America's agriculture challenge: Can we both invest in farms and protect the environment? Nov 26, 2020

As we move toward a new presidential administration in January, we're taking a look at how the incoming Joe Biden / Kamala Harris administration is expected to approach many different areas of American life. Dr. Christopher Gambino, Assistant Professor in Animal Science at Delaware Valley University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the world of agriculture -- what's developed in the last four years, the biggest challenges facing the industry, and the choices a new administration will have to make to meet those challenges.

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Both Biden and Harris come from the Senate. Will that help them govern? Nov 25, 2020

How will a Joe Biden administration work with Congress? Of course, a lot depends on the makeup of the Senate, which we won't know until Georgia's elections in January. But assuming there's a divided government with Republicans in control of the Senate, could a Biden White House have a productive legislative relationship with Congress? Do the Senate backgrounds of the President-elect and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris help them or hurt them? How do the relationships they've forged in Congress play into the equation? Dr. Bill Rosenberg, Professor of Political Science at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about how the next administration can govern and what they can realistically expect to achieve.

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Are lame duck presidents actually that lame? Nov 25, 2020

It's certainly a strange presidential transition period, but it is one nonetheless and on January 20th we will have a new Commander in Chief in the White House. So what can we expect from the "lame duck" period in the next couple months? What's been accomplished in the past by lame duck presidents? And who were the most effective and least effective lame duck presidents in history? Rogers Smith, Professor of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the lame duck period of the presidency, what's normal, what's unusual, and what to expect from now until January 20th.

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"It's unconscionable" Congress hasn't passed a second CARES Act. So why hasn't it happened? Nov 24, 2020

It's a stressful time right now. COVID-19 cases are surging just about everywhere. There's a lot of concern about what the fallout is going to look like in a couple of weeks after people travel all over the country for Thanksgiving. And there's also a ton of concern about the economic situation and the fact that Congress still hasn't passed another stimulus bill. Dr. Avenel Joseph, Vice President of Policy at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why there hasn't been another CARES Act yet and what kind of help is needed most.

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From Trump to Biden, an abrupt shift in America's climate priorities Nov 23, 2020

One of the most important issues of our time is climate change, and it's an issue that the Trump and Biden administrations view very differently. So what can we expect the Biden White House to do to address the environment? Dr. Samantha Chapman, Professor at Villanova University and Co-Director of the Center for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stewardship joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about where we are right now on the local and federal level, the climate policies the Biden Administration is expected to pursue, and things you can do at home to help address climate change.

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It's a terrible time to pull the plug on pandemic assistance. What's happening in Washington? Nov 20, 2020

A lot of coronavirus programs end at the end of the year. What happens when this wave crashes? Why can't the federal government get another CARES act done? Why is the treasury secretary pulling the plug on business assistance? And it feels like restaurants are getting close to the end of their rope. Is any help coming? The housing market is carrying the economy -- so is that a good thing, or is a bubble going to burst down the line? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down the biggest questions about the economy as we approach Thanksgiving in the United States.

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This holiday shopping season could be make or break for businesses on the edge Nov 20, 2020

The next few weeks are normally crucial for retail businesses that rely on Black Friday and holiday shopping. But 2020 is anything but an ordinary year -- so what should shoppers and store owners expect this season? Is Black Friday even going to be a thing? How is the sales strategy changing? And how pivotal is this holiday shopping season for small businesses who have just been annihilated by the coronavirus pandemic? Sheri Lambert, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at Temple University’s Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the ways holiday shopping is changing this year, and what businesses have to do to pivot and keep up.

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The pandemic was politicized in America. Our healthcare workers are paying the price. Nov 19, 2020

COVID-19 is spiking everywhere. This is putting an incredible strain on our healthcare system as a whole, but also on healthcare workers as individuals and human beings. They are dealing with a lot of illness and death and heartbreak, while also seeing a portion of the population not wanting to adhere to rules that would help make their job a bit easier. Dr. Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH, Dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about the impact the pandemic is having on the mental and emotional health of healthcare worker in the United States.

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You can use Google Maps to see where COVID-19 cases are high Nov 18, 2020

There's a feature on Google Maps called the COVID Layer that lets you check out how many COVID-19 cases are in a certain area. It's like a heat map, on top of Google Maps, but for coronavirus cases. It's a pretty cool feature and we wanted to learn a little more about it, so we asked Google technology expert Justin Burr to come on KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what it can do and how to get the most out of it.

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The COVID-19 pandemic is worse than ever. How did we get here, and what's next? Nov 17, 2020

The fall surge is here, infection rates are through the roof, and we are setting some pretty terrifying records in the United States for COVID-19 infections. Health experts are using words like catastrophic and horrifying -- but is anyone listening? If you look at AAA's travel stats, it looks like millions of us plan on ignoring pleas from health experts to stay home on Thanksgiving. So where are we? What's available in terms of treatments? How did we get here, and what do we need to do to put the virus in check? Some answers and explanations today on KYW Newsradio in Depth from Dr. Frederic Bushman, Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of Penn's Center for Research on Coronaviruses and Other Emerging Pathogens.

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The staggering sum of money in American elections Nov 17, 2020

The amount of money throughout the American political landscape is a really staggering thing. Unbelievable sums are donated every election cycle to political campaigns. But how effective is it? Is it a positive force or is it corrosive? And what can we do about it? Dr. Jonny Thakkar, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the money in US politics.

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Can our local economies survive another round of coronavirus shutdowns? Nov 13, 2020

The virus is worse than ever in the United States, just in time for the holidays. Are we going to see another round of shutdowns? Can our local economies even survive something like that? New unemployment claims are slowly - very slowly - ticking down. But is the spike in cases going to change that? What's behind the reports of hospitals struggling during the pandemic? And if the GOP holds on to the Senate, what does a divided government come January mean for the economy? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down the biggest questions about the economy as we approach the holidays and the coronavirus pandemic breaks records.

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COVID-19's body blow to college sports ripples all the way to the Olympics Nov 12, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has devastated college sports. Most of the focus has been on the team sports like football and basketball, but smaller sports like fencing, volleyball, swimming, and field hockey have borne the brunt of the pandemic in many ways, and that has ripple effects all the way up to the highest level of competition -- the US National teams that go to the Olympics. So how exactly has the pandemic affected the pipeline the US uses to send our best athletes to the Olympics? Dr. Karen Weaver, college athletics expert and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down how we'll see the repercussions of the pandemic in the Olympic teams of the future.

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What makes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine stand out from the others? Nov 11, 2020

Pfizer announced big developments this week about their COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer and BioNTech say early trial data show their vaccine is more than 90% effective. The news sent a shock through the stock market, and it gave a lot of people a glimmer of hope. So what’s next for Pfizer and this vaccine, and what makes it different from the dozens of other vaccines in the pipeline? Dr. Susan Ellenberg, professor of biostatistics and epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what we know so far.

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What does the Supreme Court's conservative overhaul mean for the Affordable Care Act? Nov 11, 2020

The Affordable Care Act is in the spotlight at the Supreme Court again. Justices heard arguments this week in a case that has healthcare implications for millions of Americans. So now that three justices nominated by President Trump are on the court, is the end in sight for the Affordable Care Act? And what's really at stake here? Craig Green, Professor of Law at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down how we got here and what it means for Americans.

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Job hunting? "When you say it online, it never goes away," and that includes your political posts on social media Nov 10, 2020

Your social media posts about politics could be playing a role in whether or not you get hired. That's based on a study from Temple University which focuses on how social media plays into the job seeking process. Dr. Jason Thatcher, Milton F. Stauffer Professor of Management Information Systems at the Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to talk about what he found when he started studying how people hire, how polarization extends into the job search, and what you should think about before you Tweet.

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Office real estate is getting hammered by working from home. Here's why it matters. Nov 09, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has left a lot of questions about the effects on office and commercial real estate because of the shift to working from home. If companies realize they don't need the big office anymore, what kind of ripple effects does that decision mean for businesses, cities, and workers? David Wilk, Professor of Finance and Director of the Real Estate Center at Temple’s Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about it.

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New Jersey voters passed legal weed. Here's what happens next. Nov 06, 2020

New Jersey voters said yes to legalized adult use recreational marijuana, by a 2 to 1 margin. So now that the vote is over, what happens next? How long until the pot gets to the store shelves? Where will it be sold? What are the new laws going to look like? Bill Caruso, co-chair of the Cannabis Practice at Archer Law and one of the founding members of New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down what legal weed will look like in the Garden State.

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Dreaming of a stimulus Christmas, why Wall Street likes gridlock, and how the markets view Election 2020 Nov 06, 2020

Have the markets priced in the election? What does Wall Street think about the next four years? Is the unemployment number all that accurate, or is true unemployment a lot higher right now? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth's Matt Leon to break down the biggest questions about the economy as the U.S. election concludes and the coronavirus pandemic ramps up across the world.

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The pros and cons of never going into the office again Nov 05, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, a lot of the American workforce is working from home and will continue to work from home for the foreseeable future. It's quite possible that we could see working from home become the norm for a good percentage of the workforce, even when the pandemic is over. So how is that going to change our lives, in both good and bad ways? Dr. Nina Mendez, Assistant Professor of Psychology at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the pros and cons of making working from home permanent.

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Election 2020: Why is Pennsylvania taking so long to count the votes? Nov 04, 2020

It looks like Election 2020 could come down to Pennsylvania. And Pennsylvania says it's going to be a little while before the votes are all counted. KYW Newsradio Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert joins the podcast to break down what’s happening in the Keystone State, why it's taking so long, and when we could actually know something.

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Did anyone really get it right? Takeaways from coronavirus responses around the globe Nov 03, 2020

Coronavirus is everywhere. It's a global pandemic, it's affecting countries all over the world. And since it started spreading, we've seen countries take a lot of different approaches to fight the virus. Some countries have been really aggressive with lockdowns and curfews. Others, not so much. So, with the benefit of hindsight, let's zoom out a bit out and take a look at all the ways that different countries tackled this pandemic. Did any one country have the best response to the virus? And how does the US compare? Dr. Aimee Palumbo, assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to break down how countries have tried to fight this virus and a few things we can take away from the different responses.

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How the 2016 polling kerfuffle inspired the West Chester University Ram Poll Nov 02, 2020

We've been besieged by polls in the days leading up to the presidential election, but we thought one poll in particular was really interesting. It's called the 2020 Ram Poll, and it was conducted by West Chester University statistics professor Laura Pyott and her students. Today on KYW Newsradio In Depth Professor Pyott joins the podcast to talk about why they decided to set up a survey and what they found out by polling college students across Pennsylvania.

Check out the poll here: https://www.wcupa.edu/sciences-mathematics/mathematics/documents/Ram%20Poll%20Report%202020b.pdf

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Constitutional quirks, election oddities, and the presidential line of succession Nov 02, 2020

So as we all know, President Trump recently recovered from COVID-19, and part of his treatment included a stay in the hospital. Fortunately, he got excellent medical care and recovered quickly, but the whole situation did get a lot of people thinking about the presidential line of succession. Dr. John Kennedy, Professor in the Department of Political Science at West Chester University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about what happens if POTUS can't do the job, the people in line to take over, and how the United States has dealt with election oddities in the past.

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It's the witching hour on Wall Street Oct 30, 2020

Something weird is happening on Wall Street -- we could've sworn stocks only go up? We expected a big jump in GDP for the quarter, so what did the result actually end up looking like? And public health experts are warning life might not get back to normal for another year or so. Are we really appreciating the extent of what this scenario means for the economy? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down the news of the week and explain what it means for the health of our economy.

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Trump, Biden, and the paths to 270: the election day preview episode Oct 30, 2020

We're nearing the end of the 2020 presidential election. What does the path to 270 electoral college votes look like for President Trump or Vice President Biden? When will we know the final results? We know Florida matters, but where does Pennsylvania fit into the puzzle? What are the key indicators you should be looking for on November 3rd to get an idea of how the election is turning out? And what happens if there's not a clear winner a few days after election day? Gerard Fitzpatrick, professor of politics at Ursinus College joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down the final days of campaigning in America.

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Important lessons about medical debt learned from battling breast cancer Oct 29, 2020

Americans have put off health screenings during the coronavirus pandemic, and doctors are worried that the consequences will include a dramatic rise in deaths from cancers that were undetected or detected too late. There's also another consequence of putting off health screenings -- the financial side. The cost of medical care is already a big reason why some people don't go to the doctor. Medical debt is scary, and it can become overwhelming very quickly, with financial repercussions that can last for years. But for some people, it's a reality they can't ignore -- and there are things you can do to keep medical debt from ruining your life. In this episode of KYW Newsradio In Depth, US News & World Report Beverly Harzog joins the podcast to talk about her journey through a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and complications, and what she learned about how to deal with medical bills and what to focus on to manage medical debt and come out on the other side.

Find out if you qualify for free or low cost mammograms or pap tests, and find out where you can get screened:

In Pennsylvania -- Call the PA Healthy Woman program at 800-215-7497

In New Jersey -- Call the Cancer Education and Early Detection program at 800-328-3838

In Delaware -- Call Screening for Life by dialing 211

These programs are all run out of each state's health department, and you can also find more information at CDC.gov .

You can read Beverly Harzog's article about her breast cancer journey here:

https://creditcards.usnews.com/articles/what-beast-cancer-taught-me-about-medical-debt

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With the holidays and flu season around the corner, what's the state of COVID testing? Oct 28, 2020

With flu season and the holidays right around the corner, there's going to be a lot of extra symptoms floating around and more people are probably going to want coronavirus tests, even if just for peace of mind before making the decision to spend time with loved ones. So where are we right now with testing? What's available, how reliable are they, and how much faith should you put in a positive or negative result? Dr. Abby Rudolph, Infectious Disease and Social Epidemiologist and Associate Professor in the College of Public Health at Temple University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth for a Q&A about testing, how rapid tests are used for other viruses, the complications that will arrive with the flu season, and how to stay safe during the holidays.

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The economic inequality crisis: how the pandemic widened the chasm between the haves and have nots Oct 28, 2020

Economic inequality has been a stark issue in the United States for a long time, and it has just gotten worse and worse during the coronavirus pandemic. So why is it such a problem, and what can we do to address it? Dr. Wayne Williams, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about why the rich are getting richer when millions of Americans are struggling with basic employment, the leading causes of inequality and how the pandemic is making it worse, and how Philadelphia stacks up with the rest of the country.

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The police shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr: What we know so far Oct 28, 2020

On Monday afternoon, October 26th, Walter Wallace, Jr. was shot and killed by Philadelphia Police officers who responded to a call about a domestic disturbance and a man with a knife. The unrest, violence, and vandalism that followed on the first night after his death resulted in more than 90 arrests, 30 police officers hurt, and several stores trashed and looted. KYW Newsradio Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson joins the podcast to talk about what we know so far about the killing of Walter Wallace, Jr -- what happened, why it happened, and what's next.

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There's more water on the moon than we thought Oct 27, 2020

Pack your swimmies and flippers 'cause there's big news from the moon. Two different studies have provided some good evidence that the moon may have more water than we thought. So what did they see, and why is it important? Dr. Eric Jensen, Professor of Astronomy at Swarthmore College joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the moon and what these new findings mean for possible future space missions.

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Term limits, adding justices, and other plausible ways the Supreme Court could change Oct 26, 2020

For the third time in the Trump presidency, a U.S. Supreme Court Justice is being replaced. If you're on the outside looking in, the whole process can look pretty ugly and vicious. It's a lot of political fights, and long hearings that seem like they all have foregone conclusions. So was it always like this? Or is the process especially contentious today, just like everything else in our politics? Kermit Roosevelt, legal scholar and law professor at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW In Depth to break down the history of the Supreme Court and talk about its future, including some not so far-fetched ways that the court could change in our lifetimes.

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What's going on with the Philly area real estate market? Oct 26, 2020

There's been sort of a perfect storm in real estate during the coronavirus pandemic -- the housing market has been on fire, lending rates are historically low, and people want more space for working from home. So after more than seven months into the pandemic, how's the market holding up and what's happening in the Philly area specifically?

Maria Quattrone, CEO and founder of Maria Quattrone & Associates at RE/MAX @ Home in Center City, Philadelphia checks back in with KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the trends in home sales and how the pandemic is changing what people are looking for in Philly metro real estate.

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Liability shields, housing bubbles, and how the markets price the election Oct 23, 2020

Seven plus months into the pandemic and first time unemployment claims are looking really rosy in COVID adjusted terms, under 800,000. Or is that number just hiding a bigger problem? One of the sticking points holding up a new stimulus package is coronavirus liability shielding for businesses. What's that all about? And we've been watching a housing market that's been absolutely on fire for months now -- is it time to start talking about a housing bubble? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the news of the week and explain what it means for the health of our economy.

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The Supreme Court's decision on Pennsylvania mail-in ballots, explained Oct 23, 2020

Pennsylvania will be allowed to count mail-in ballots for this year's election that are received up to three days after November 3rd, after legal challenges made it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Michael Moreland, Professor of Law at Villanova University joins KYW Newsradio in Depth to break down what the outcome means for both political parties, for voters, and the ripple effects it could have outside of election 2020.

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COVID testing in the US right now is 'somewhere around a C-minus,' but some problems can be fixed Oct 22, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affects towns and households across the United States with no signs of slowing down, the Association of American Medical Colleges is calling for a coordinated national testing strategy to try and help get us out of this mess. Dr. Atul Grover, AAMC Research and Action Institute Executive Director joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the state of testing right now and what the AAMC wants to see going forward.

The AAMC COVID Roadmap: https://www.aamc.org/covidroadmap

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Do presidential debates change minds anymore? Oct 21, 2020

Do presidential debates even matter in 2020? Do they change anyone's mind about who they're voting for? If you showed the debate between Biden and Trump to someone 50 years ago, what would they think? Dr. Ben Berger, Associate Professor of Political Science at Swarthmore College & Executive Director of the Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility joins KYW Newsradio In Depth for a fascinating look at presidential debates of the past and how both the debates and the response they've elicited have changed.

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What an asteroid 200 million miles away can tell us about life, space, and the early solar system Oct 21, 2020

NASA's OSIRIS-REx has touched down on the asteroid Bennu and successfully grabbed a sample for scientists to study back on earth. So why are they interested in this particular asteroid, and what are they hoping to learn? Dr. Harold Connolly, Jr., Founding Chair and Professor in the Department of Geology at Rowan University and Co-Investigator and Mission Sample Scientist on the OSIRIS-REx mission team joined KYW Newsradio In Depth just a few hours before the spacecraft made contact with the asteroid to talk about the mission and the secrets the team hopes Bennu wants to tell.

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After the explosion, what's the future of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery site? Oct 21, 2020

It's been well over a year since the explosion at the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia. Since then, the original owner declared bankruptcy and the site changed hands. So what's going to happen to it? Harris Steinberg, Executive Director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the site and a really interesting vision for its reuse recently put out by the Lindy Institute.

Check out the Vision for the Lower Schuylkill here: https://drexel.edu/lindyinstitute/initiatives/a-vision-for-the-lower-schuylkill/

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How close are we to COVID-19 herd immunity? Oct 20, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues around the world, we're hearing more about the concept of herd immunity. We wanted to dig into herd immunity and find out exactly what it is, how it works, and what happened in other places around the world that have tried to use herd immunity as a strategy without having a vaccine. Dr. Jason Diaz, Assistant Professor in the Integrated Science, Business and Technology Program at La Salle University joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to explain everything you need to know about herd immunity.

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Long term unemployment is helping to turbocharge America's inequality crisis Oct 19, 2020

Hiding in the unemployment statistics is the rising number of people who are experiencing long-term unemployment -- they've been out of work for 27 weeks or more. Scott Deacle, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at Ursinus College joins KYW In Depth to talk about long-term unemployment, who it's affecting, and what it means on a macro level to an economy and on a personal level to a worker or a family.

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How long until election results are final? When is too late to mail your ballot? Voting Q&A with Montgomery County election officials Oct 16, 2020

Election 2020 is already way different than what Americans are used to -- there's a pandemic, incredible political division, and for the first time a really big chunk of the electorate is going to be skipping the lines at the middle school gymnasium and putting their ballot in the mailbox instead. A ton of information has been sent out about voting by mail, along with a lot of disinformation. So what's true, what's not, and what do you need to know? Ken Lawrence, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair of the Board of elections, and Lee Soltysiak, Montgomery County Chief Operating Officer and Election Board Chief Clerk join KYW In Depth for a Q&A about election 2020, mail in voting, and what's happening behind the scenes to make sure that every vote gets counted.

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If Washington doesn't finish a relief bill, 2021 will be a scary year for small town USA Oct 16, 2020

Unemployment is headed in the wrong direction... again. College enrollment is down and the ripple effects are spreading. And towns and municipalities are grappling with some extremely hard decisions if Washington doesn't send relief soon. David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the news of the week and explain what it means for the health of our economy.

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Political campaigns are microtargeting you with online ads Oct 16, 2020

Ever feel like ads you see online are almost designed specifically for you? Spoiler alert: they are. It's called microtargeting, and it's become a critical tool for political campaigns. Andrew Arenge, Director of Operations for Penn's Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies and the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program joins KYW In Depth to explain how political campaigns know so much about you and what they're trying to do with that information.

Interactive maps showing how the 2020 political campaigns are targeting PA voters: https://twitter.com/MrArenge/status/1315497173052796928?s=20

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For firefighters, the pandemic has changed the job Oct 15, 2020

A lot has changed for firefighters and EMS responders since the coronavirus pandemic hit the US, from the big picture need to source a consistent supply of protective equipment to adding virus preventative measures to day-to-day emergency response planning. Tom Kane, Trustee of the Local 22 Philadelphia Firefighters and Paramedics Union joins KYW In Depth to talk about how fire companies have had to adjust during the coronavirus pandemic, and to give tips for keeping your family and possessions safe during fire prevention month.

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Childhood obesity was already a crisis in America, and then the pandemic hit. Oct 14, 2020

Before the coronavirus pandemic, childhood obesity was one of the most complicated health challenges of our time. Now, public health researchers are worried the crisis has only become more severe. Jamie Bussel, Senior Program Officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation says the pandemic has deepened already severe health inequities in America, including for children who were already at high risk for obesity and other health problems.

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"A huge shift in how we care for patients." Home monitoring lets patients leave the hospital sooner Oct 13, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated healthcare innovation, from things like telemedicine letting patients see doctors without leaving the house, to home monitoring -- which doctors say enables them to discharge patients from the hospital faster, while still allowing medical workers to monitor their vitals. Dr. Gregory Breen, Inspira Medical Group Pulmonologist joins KYW In Depth to talk about how home monitoring has led to a huge shift in how he's able to care for his patients.

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Why did more than 1,000 birds fly into buildings and die in one night? Oct 12, 2020

In one night in Philadelphia, more than a thousand birds flew into skyscrapers and died. It was super weird and more than a little eerie. So we asked Dr. Gregory A. George, Associate Professor of Biology at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown to come on KYW In Depth to talk about why it happened.

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(Rebroadcast) If you think coronavirus social distancing is dumb, let's talk about the 1918 Flu Pandemic Oct 09, 2020

We're taking a long weekend here at KYW In Depth, but we wanted to rebroadcast one of our favorite episodes from the month everything sort of changed for here in the US. We released this episode towards the end of March, 2020, and it's about another pandemic in Philadelphia's history -- the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic. George Wohlreich, President and Chief Executive Officer of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Wohlreich joined KYW In Depth to tell us what happened back then and what we've learned from it.

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A century ago, open air schools fought disease Oct 08, 2020

In the early 1900s, tuberculosis was a huge public health crisis. It was widespread and it was deadly. And one of the ways people tried to keep children from getting TB back then was open air schools. Fast forward a hundred years to the coronavirus pandemic, and there are some interesting parallels between the public health response back then, and what we're all trying to do now to stay safe and stay healthy. Dr. Cindy Connolly is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, an associate director at the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the history of Nursing, and the author of a book about tuberculosis in the early 1900s in America and the effort to save sick kids. She joins the podcast to talk about the history open air schools and the similarities and differences in how we fight disease both now and a hundred years ago.

Find out more about Dr. Connolly's book about TB here:

https://amzn.to/3itZQxb

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How is the pandemic making its mark on the 2020 holiday shopping season? Oct 07, 2020

The holiday shopping season is going to be here before we know it, but what is that going to look like in the midst of a pandemic? Dr. Meghan Pierce, Associate Professor of Marketing at La Salle University joins KYW In Depth to talk about how the pandemic is changing how people shop, what shoppers are looking to buy, how trends are shifting and what millions of people still dealing with unemployment is going to mean for the holidays.

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Battleground states decide elections, and the landscape is shifting Oct 06, 2020

Battleground states get all the attention when it's time to vote in a presidential election. So why does it seem like the same few states are always in play, while others vote pretty reliably for one party or the other? What has to happen to turn a tried and true Republican or Democratic state into a battleground state? How often do these kind of shifts in how states vote take place? And how is that list of swing states going to change by the time the next presidential election comes around four years from now? Dr. Robin Kolodny, Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Temple University joins KYW In Depth for a really interesting conversation about what makes states politically competitive and how the landscape is changing in the United States.

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Coronavirus stole the spotlight, but the opioid crisis is still ravaging America Oct 05, 2020

2020 is the year the coronavirus pandemic spread around the world and steamrolled everything else we were trying to do. Before coronavirus in the US, one of the biggest health emergencies was the opioid epidemic. And while COVID-19 became the number one priority, the opioid crisis continues to have a devastating impact.

Dr. Anand Parekh, Chief Medical Adviser at the Bipartisan Policy Center joins KYW In Depth to talk about a report from the center tracking how the country is funding the fight against the opioid epidemic, where it's hitting the hardest, and if at-risk populations are getting the help they need.

Read the report here: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/report/combating-the-opioid-crisis-2020/

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It looks really bad for the airline industry. Has flying been changed forever? Oct 03, 2020

This feels like a pivotal moment for the airline industry. Several major airlines are warning of massive layoffs unless help arrives from Congress. But even if it does, can the industry really escape without lasting damage? Will we ever really fly the same way again? Dr. Benjamin Altschuler, Assistant Professor of Travel and Tourism in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the future of flying during a pretty heavy week for airlines.

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Will the promise of massive layoffs convince Washington to send help? Oct 02, 2020

We're still dealing with big unemployment numbers, and now more companies have announced intentions to lay off thousands of workers. Will job eliminations by Disney and several major airlines finally be enough to convince congress to pass a relief bill? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the news of the week and explain what it means for the health of our economy.

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COVID, Politics, and the CDC Oct 01, 2020

While you'd hope that public health decisions made during a pandemic are a hundred percent based on science, there's some concern in America right now that politics have played an outsized role in the pandemic response and guidance from places like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How does the world of public health feel about this?

Dr. Resa Jones, associate professor and department chair of epidemiology and biostatistics in the College of Public Health at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the coronavirus response, the roles health agencies play during the pandemic, the challenges for a nation dealing with COVID-fatigue, and if there's a silver lining for the future of public health during a year totally dominated by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trade wars, tech fights, and coronavirus: How the US/China battlefield is shifting Sep 29, 2020

The trade relationship between the U.S. and China has gotten its fair share of headlines during the Trump presidency, but lately the trade war has been overshadowed by a different fight entirely -- over tech companies, apps, and data collection. Dr. Kevin Fandl, Associate Professor of Legal Studies at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about the status of the trade war between the two countries, why the fight over tech has moved to the forefront, and how the field is shifting because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Can we anticipate the next crisis? How using holistic forecasting can help us see what's to come Sep 28, 2020

Holistic forecasting isn't something that a lot of people are familiar with, but it could be extremely helpful in identifying and reacting to big events or disasters like the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Guntram Werther, Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW In Depth to break down what it is, how it's used in real life practical scenarios, and why it's becoming more mainstream.

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Why no one was charged for killing Breonna Taylor Sep 26, 2020

The Breonna Taylor case down in Kentucky has been in the news for months. Breonna Taylor was an African American woman who was shot and killed by police in her apartment. We just had a grand jury charge one of the three officers involved in this case, but none of the charges actually are connected to Taylor's killing. So what happened? Why wasn't anyone charged for killing Breonna Taylor? And what does justice look like here? Dr. Jill McCorkel, Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminology at Villanova University and Founding Director of the Philadelphia Justice Project for Women and Girls joins KYW In Depth to explain why no one was charged for killing Breonna Taylor and what's next in the case.

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The K-shaped recovery: How to supercharge inequality in America Sep 25, 2020

America looks like it's in the middle of a K-shaped recovery right now. The people who weren't really affected all that much by the pandemic are doing much better. The people who were hit the hardest are doing worse. David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the consequences of a K-shaped recovery, as well as the new unemployment status quo in America, what's happening with the durable goods numbers, and everything you need to know about the new millionaires tax in New Jersey.

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DNA testing is adding a twist to diversity training. "People thought it was a party trick. Then they started finding relatives." Sep 24, 2020

We all have a story we grew up with about our background, ancestry, or ethnicity. But how true is that story? Dr. Anita Foeman, Department of Communication and Media at West Chester University had a hunch that a lot of people would be surprised if they took an ancestry DNA test -- and she was right. Dr. Foeman joins KYW In Depth to break down how she started the DNA Discussion Project at West Chester University, the most astonishing things people have found out about themselves, and how the DNA tests are helping make conversations about diversity hit a lot closer to home.The DNA Discussion Project is hosting a virtual conference on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 11am to 2pm. Find out more by going to www.wcupa.edu/courage

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"This is how you keep doctors from going bankrupt." Surgeons use 'Lenox Hill' Netflix spotlight to speak out against proposed Medicare changes Sep 24, 2020

Healthcare is a constant concern in America and even more so during the coronavirus pandemic. There's a lot of uncertainty around healthcare right now -- it's a pivotal election year, the fate of the Affordable Care Act is not clear, and now, doctors are speaking out against some changes proposed for Medicare in 2021 that deal with how doctors are compensated. Two of the doctors in the effort were spotlighted in the Netflix documentary "Lenox Hill." Dr. David Langer, Chair of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Dr. John Boockvar, Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and Director of the Lenox Hill Brain Tumor Center joins KYW In Depth to break down what changes to the Medicare system are being proposed, why they matter to doctors, and how the changes could impact patients.

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Struggling with pandemic productivity guilt? Here are some tips for dealing with it Sep 24, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is causing many of us to slow down and take a harder look at what we do day to day. And the results? They're not always good. A lot of people feel like they can’t get a handle on their to-do lists, and there's that nagging feeling that you should be getting more done. Dr. Kelly McClure, Associate Professor and the Chair of Undergraduate Psychology at La Salle University joins KYW In Depth to break down what productivity guilt is, what causes it, and tips for dealing with it in a healthy way.

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Harvard epidemiologist: U.S. needs to produce COVID-19 tests "the way we build jets and bombs" Sep 23, 2020

Dr. Michael Mina is an epidemiologist at Harvard University. And he says we need to build a new way of testing if we want to get a handle on the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. His plan? Use the mighty power of the federal government and the wallet of the Department of Defense to produce virus tests on a macro scale. Dr. Michael Mina joins KYW In Depth to break down what's wrong with how we're using the current COVID-19 test, what the better option is, and how fast we could get a handle on the spread of the disease if we used the full power of the United States to act decisively against the virus.

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Do high schools teach financial literacy adequately? Most parents say no. Sep 23, 2020

A vast majority of parents surveyed by U.S. News & World Report say that high schools in America need to do a lot more to teach essential financial literacy skills to students. Why are we bad at teaching financial literacy in this country, and what can we do to reverse course? Beverly Harzog, personal finance and credit card expert for U.S. News & World Report joins KYW In Depth to talk about why financial literacy is so important and what the survey revealed about how we educate students and how we can do better.

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Scientists in Philly were studying human resilience. Then came the coronavirus pandemic Sep 22, 2020

Before the coronavirus pandemic, a group of scientists in Philadelphia were studying human resilience in the face of stress. Then March 2020 and COVID came, and with it came opportunities to collect field data and try to help people deal with their lives turning upside down. Dr. Ran Barzilay, M.D., Ph.D. is a physician scientist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and the lead author of the resiliency report. Dr. Barzilay joins KYW In Depth to break down what he and his colleagues found by studying stress and resiliency during a global pandemic.

You can participate in the survey at https://covid19resilience.org/ .

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What if every car in the U.S. was electric? Sep 21, 2020

How would the US change if every car on the road was electric? What would the country look like? It sounds like wishful thinking, but the American Lung Association wanted to play it out. So they put out the Road to Clean Air report. It focuses on a nationwide shift to electric cars, looking into the future a few decades -- and they found some really interesting benefits. Paul Billings, National Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the American Lung Association joins KYW In Depth to break down what they found, how realistic a future is where we've all traded in pumping fuel for plugging in, and what that transition might look like.

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"Nearly half of America" is in serious financial pain from coronavirus, but it's much worse in minority communities Sep 21, 2020

One of the common refrains of the coronavirus pandemic is that "we're all in this together." But new information is making it clear that we're not all being affected by the pandemic in the same ways. Minority communities are being hit much harder.

Dr. Robert J. Blendon is the Richard L. Menschel Professor Emeritus of Public Health and Professor of Health Policy and Political Analysis at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He's also the co-director of a survey by NPR, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that looked at how coronavirus is affecting people financially. Dr. Blendon joins KYW In Depth to break down what they found out, and how bad the financial situation is for people who are most vulnerable right now in America.

Find out more about the study here: https://rwjf.ws/2FNFj9w

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After decades of declines, do labor unions have the political power to influence the 2020 election? Sep 18, 2020

Labor unions and politics have gone hand in hand in America for decades. But after decades of declining union power in the country, how is organized labor fitting into the 2020 election? Which side will unions take? And, is modern day organized labor powerful enough to even make a difference ? Dr. Laura Bucci, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Saint Joseph’s University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the history of unions and politics and what they mean in America today. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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A housing market that looked untouchable is showing some cracks Sep 18, 2020

US housing starts took a tumble in August. 860,000 people filed for first time unemployment benefits last week. It's looking like there might not be another coronavirus relief bill before the election. David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the news of the week and explain what it means for the health of our economy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why finding phosphine on Venus has astronomers so excited Sep 17, 2020

Most of the popular talk about life in outer space has centered on Mars. That is, until a few days ago, when astronomers reported an exciting discover on Venus. So, what did they find? Why is it a sign of life? What could life on Venus even look like? And why haven't we checked there until now? Dr. Eric Jensen, Professor of Astronomy at Swarthmore College joins KYW In Depth for a fascinating conversation about aliens, outer space, and why Venus is suddenly the hottest planet in the solar system. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Could the dollar be dethroned as the world's reserve currency? Sep 17, 2020

The US Dollar is the world's reserve currency. We've been hearing a lot in financial reports about the dollar being weak or strong day to day or month to month, but what does that actually mean? How important is it? And could the idea of the dollar being the world's reserve currency change? Dr. Amir Shoham, Associate Professor of Finance and International Business at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW In Depth to break down what's going on with the our currency, who its biggest competitors are, and what needs to happen to keep the dollar on its throne. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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School, coronavirus, changing routines: How to help kids cope with anxiety Sep 17, 2020

Many families are spending a lot more time together this year than ever before because of the coronavirus pandemic. But now that parts of the country are open again and people are trying to get out of the house -- what does that mean for kids who have gotten used to spending all this time at home with their families? Dr. Yesenia Marroquin, clinical psychologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia joins KYW In Depth to talk about what families can do to help kids manage the anxiety that comes with changing routines. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Ventilators aren't enough for some very sick COVID-19 patients. The Bradykinin Storm could explain why. Sep 16, 2020

Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory had a eureka moment. They discovered something that helps explain the varied symptoms of COVID-19, and why ventilators don't always help the sickest patients. And it may send the search for treatments in a whole new direction. Dr. Dan Jacobson, Chief Scientist for Computational Systems Biology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory joins KYW In Depth to break down what they found and what it means. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Could legalizing recreational marijuana help Pennsylvania's economy recover from coronavirus? Sep 16, 2020

There's a lot of talk in Pennsylvania politics about legalizing recreational marijuana as a way to help close the budget gap. In an earlier podcast, we talked about what that could mean for criminal justice reform in the commonwealth. Today, we're tackling what it would mean for Pennsylvania's pocketbook. How would it work? How much money would legal weed bring in? What would stores look like? What can PA learn from other states that have been down this road before? Dr. Kevin Fandl, Associate Professor of Legal Studies at the Fox School of Business at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the economic impact of legalizing of recreational marijuana in Pennsylvania. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The coronavirus childcare crisis is having a devastating impact on working moms Sep 15, 2020

Kids are going back to school, but for most students that includes at least some amount of at-home or virtual learning as the pandemic continues. And if a young child is learning from home, that means a parent or somebody has to be home to help them. In a lot of families, this puts a tremendous amount of strain on the status quo, and sometimes one of the parents even has to quit their job to take care of the kids at home. In most cases, it's the mother who ends up dropping out of the workforce. Dr. Karen Aronian, principal of Aronian Education Design LLC and education policy fellow with Columbia University joins KYW In Depth to break down the ripple effects the coronavirus pandemic is having on working families and the effects a workforce exodus like this will generate long after 2020 is over. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Election polling stumbled in 2016. Should Americans believe the polls in 2020? Sep 14, 2020

We are less than 2 months away from the Presidential Election and that means we are getting a constant stream of polls. National, state, likely voters vs registered voters -- the amount of information is pretty staggering. But, the polls and pollsters got criticized pretty soundly after the 2016 election when Donald Trump surprised many people to win the presidency. Can we trust the 2020 polls after what happened in 2016? What actually did happen with the polls, and how do we know it won't happen again? And how does the pandemic change what polls can tell us about the race? Dr. Paul Brewer, Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Delaware and Research Director for the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication joins KYW In Depth to answer our questions about what the polls are saying about election 2020. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Memories from Ground Zero, 19 years after 9/11: "If they asked me to go again, I would do it immediately." Sep 12, 2020

19 years ago, Philadelphia Police Sergeant Greg Masi was sent to New York City. America had been attacked, two planes had just flown into the Twin Towers, and Philadelphia wanted to help New York. At Ground Zero, Sgt. Masi found thousands of people working together to rescue survivors, and to recover victims. He experienced sights and smells he'll never be able to forget. And he says that even though many of the 9/11 first responders who are still with us are fighting illnesses and cancers from the work they did 19 years ago, if he was asked to do it all over again, he'd go immediately. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Is Wall Street's tech party wearing out its welcome? And there's a new COVID-19 store in the King of Prussia Mall Sep 11, 2020

Another week of wild headlines in the economy to talk about. Tech stocks are on fire, until they aren't. Are massive unemployment numbers the new normal in America? And proof that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the US, there's a new COVID-19 store in the King of Prussia Mall. David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the news of the week and explain what it means for the health of our economy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Life hacks to ease work-from-home back and neck pain Sep 10, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, people with office jobs started working from home, trading their desk for the couch or the kitchen table. Then, a lot of workers in their new DIY offices started noticing back and neck problems that weren't there before. So what can you do? Dr. Rahul Shah, board certified Orthopedic Spine & Neck Surgeon with Premier Orthopaedic Associates in South Jersey joins KYW In Depth to break down why our posture is all messed up, what we're doing wrong, and the key things we need to be doing to relieve back and neck pain and keep it from getting worse. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Key takeaways from the college sports coronavirus experiment Sep 10, 2020

So how is the world of college athletics dealing with the realities of the coronavirus pandemic? Schools have started classes across the country with mixed success, how has that affected the landscape? Dr. Karen Weaver, Member of the Graduate Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW In Depth to talk about the challenges athletic departments are facing right now, how the experiment of bringing back sports during the pandemic is going, and what could be in store for college sports in the winter. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The questions Americans are asking about early retirement during coronavirus Sep 09, 2020

We all dream of retirement, but for most people that dream doesn't become a reality until their mid-60s or so. But with the pandemic and everything else that's happening right now, a lot of people are thinking about what they need to do to achieve financial independence sooner rather than later. Jeff Bush, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Informed Family Financial Services joins KYW In Depth to talk about what he's seeing, the questions he's getting about early retirement, and the questions you should ask if you want financial independence early. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Despite the "mask wars" you see online, Americans agree about local public health departments Sep 08, 2020

Public health has moved to the forefront of public consciousness since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. It's probably safe to say that public health isn't something too many of us thought about on a daily basis before mid-March, but a new poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies for the de Beaumont Foundation shows that the American public is now recognizing the importance of strong public health departments. Dr. Brian Castrucci, President & CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the poll revealed and what it means. Read about the poll's findings here: https://www.debeaumont.org/news/2020/poll-more-voters-recognize-value-of-local-health-departments/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Behind the calls to regulate big tech, a debate about power and who wields it Sep 07, 2020

Technology companies have gotten big. Facebook, Twitter -- some of the most recognizable names in corporate America. But they've also been surrounded by their share of controversy, and there have been many calls for government regulation for places like Facebook and Twitter. So what does that mean? Is it realistic? And, to what extent are these companies already regulated? Brett Frischmann, The Charles Widger Endowed University Professor in Law, Business and Economics at Villanova University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the arguments surrounding regulation of this enormous section of American enterprise, what could be coming as the discussions heat up, and what the term 'big tech' even means. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Potholes on Wall Street, how $500 billion evaporates, and why the dollar is dropping Sep 04, 2020

Last week's new unemployment hit a pandemic-adjusted low, but the formula used to measure it changed too. After months of big tech powering stock gains, why the sputter on Wall Street? And why do you keep seeing headlines about the all-powerful American Dollar not being as big as it used to be? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the news of the week and explain what it means for the health of our economy. Clip 1 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Legalizing marijuana could help broke states. It would have profound criminal justice reform implications too Sep 04, 2020

There seems to be momentum building for legalizing recreational marijuana right now in several states, including Pennsylvania. Most of the arguments are economic: states are broke and allowing people to legally buy and sell cannabis products would be a new source of tax revenue. But if we go down that road, there are going to be significant implications for criminal justice reform flashpoints as well -- like the over-policing of minority communities and the statistical overrepresentation of people of color involved in marijuana arrests. Jules Epstein, Professor of Law and Director of Advocacy Programs at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW In Depth to break down the criminal justice side of the marijuana legalization debate. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why are some American farmers leaving their cornfields unplanted? Sep 03, 2020

Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, how have agriculture and farming and the essential supply chains we rely on for food held up? John M. Urbanchuk, Assistant Professor and Chairman of the Agribusiness Department at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA joins KYW In Depth to talk about how food production was hit by the pandemic, how the recovery process is going, the biggest challenges to the industry right now, and why some farmers opted to leave some of their fields unplanted this year instead of putting down corn or soybeans. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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From "the golden era of travel" to an industry in peril: Flying and the coronavirus pandemic Sep 02, 2020

Tourism has taken a massive hit during the coronavirus pandemic, and that means tough times for airlines. Just how bad is it right now, and how bad can it get? Dr. Benjamin Altschuler, Assistant Professor of Travel and Tourism at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about how coronavirus has steamrolled the airline industry, the massive job losses that have happened already and what's on the horizon for an industry that's really kind of teetering on the brink right now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why is the stock market bad at showing how the economy is doing? Sep 01, 2020

The economy is difficult to read these days. Millions of people are out of work and there is economic uncertainty everywhere, but the stock market keep rolling right along, setting highs and making big gains. So, how good of an indicator is the stock market actually? Does it really paint a good picture of how the economy is doing? And how can it be doing so well when so many Americans are struggling? Scott Deacle, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at Ursinus College joins KYW In Depth to break down why the stock market can do well when unemployment is so high, how we should be viewing the market as an economic indicator, and why the Dow Jones is not a very useful index. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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"If people are in need, there's no shame in this." More people are asking if they qualify for benefits during COVID-19 Sep 01, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of people to deal with economic pain and uncertainty like they never have before. We've heard a lot of talk about unemployment benefits, but there are other kinds of benefits that are available for people who just need a little help during tough times. And there are people who can help you navigate the process of finding out what benefits you might qualify for, and what you need to do to apply. That's what Benefits Data Trust does for people in Pennsylvania. Trooper Sanders, CEO of Benefits Data Trust joins KYW In Depth to talk about the need right now in the Philadelphia area and the things you can do right now if you need some help. Learn more about Benefits Data Trust at their website: https://bdtrust.org/ The BenePhilly Hotline: 833-373-5868 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Finding poll workers was hard before coronavirus. Now, America has a huge challenge. Aug 31, 2020

Staffing polling places on election day has always been a challenge, but right now during the coronavirus pandemic, people are even more leery of spending an entire day volunteering to be around a line of people coming and going to the polls. On top of that, a lot of the volunteers that work the polls in the US are older, which means they're at higher risk for severe illness from the virus. So what is it going to look like for people who go to vote in person in November? And with so many people voting with absentee ballots, could we see a shift in how we vote all together? Dr. Stephen Pettigrew is the Director of Data Sciences for the Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a senior analyst for the NBC News Decision Desk and Analytics Lab. He joins KYW In Depth to talk about the future of voting in the United States and what's in store for us come November. Read Dr. Pettigrew's research here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3630334 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Give them a dedicated space, even if it's the kitchen table: Tips to help kids excel this school year Aug 28, 2020

This is going to be a school year like we've never seen before. Just about all students will be learning at home at least part of the time, which means technology will be more important than ever. But having that technology available is easier said than done. Larry Lieberman, CEO of Mouse.org joins KYW In Depth to talk about digital divides in American homes, and tips for parents, teachers, and students to excel during a very strange and trying school year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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New jobless claims top a million again, but are we growing numb to the numbers? Aug 28, 2020

Another week of new jobless numbers over a million. It seems like that used to be a big number, but now it's the new normal. The Dow Jones announced a shakeup this week -- what does that mean for the storied index? And is there a light at the end of the tunnel, in the form of existing home sales? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the news of the week and explain what it means for the health of our economy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Jobs are disappearing rapidly. What options do displaced workers have? Aug 27, 2020

Shifts in the labor force are painful during normal times. Right now, the workforce is changing rapidly without the kind of heads up that we normally get. This pandemic happened very quickly, and half the economy essentially shut off to try to contain it. For workers in some industries, it seems like there's not a lot of hope on the horizon. So, how exactly has COVID-19 accelerated changes in the workforce? Where are we heading? And for people watching their jobs disappear, is there a solution out there? Dr. Doug Webber, Associate Professor in the Economics Department at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the rapid changes in the labor market and what's happened in the past during similar circumstances. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What is consumer sentiment, and what can it tell us about the economy right now? Aug 27, 2020

When you're tracking the health of an economy, there are a lot of indicators to look at. One of the key ones is consumer sentiment. But what exactly does that mean? How is it tracked? Why is it important, and what is it telling us about the economy? Dr. Benjamin Liebman, professor of economics at Saint Joseph's University joins KYW In Depth to talk about what you should know about consumer sentiment and consumer confidence, and how they impact the world around you. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Former CDC director: this pandemic has laid bare "a healthcare system that is in tatters" Aug 26, 2020

At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, 28 million Americans didn't have health insurance -- but it's a lot more than that now. A former acting CDC director is warning that this is just one of the problems the coronavirus pandemic has revealed about American healthcare, and the longer COVID-19 spreads, the worse those problems will get. Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC joins KYW IN Depth to talk about the country's response to COVID-19, where we're heading, and the state of health insurance in the United States during the coronavirus pandemic. >>> See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Students with special needs face enormous difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic Aug 26, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging for all students, but especially for students with special educational needs. We wanted to find out the extent of what families are going through right now, and what parents need to know to help make the upcoming school year just a little bit easier. Margie Wakelin, Staff Attorney in the Education Law Center's Philadelphia office joins KYW In Depth to break down the hurdles that have emerged in the spring, what we've learned from them for the upcoming school year, and what families can do to help their children stay on track. The Education Law Center: https://www.elc-pa.org/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Millions of Americans can't pay their rent or mortgage. These are some of their stories. Aug 25, 2020

We're almost six months in to this pandemic and there are still tens of millions of people unemployed. Many people have been able to scrape by with unemployment assistance, but a big chunk of that, the extra $600 from the federal government, is gone now. And still others weren't able to get any assistance at all. As moratoriums on evictions around the country are expiring, KYW In Depth's Paul Kurtz talked with a few people who are having trouble making their rent or their mortgage to find out how bad the situation is, and if they have hope for the future. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Adjusting to the new reality on campus during COVID-19 Aug 25, 2020

Last spring the coronavirus pandemic shut down in-person learning at colleges and universities across the United States. Now classes are resuming for the fall, both online and in person. We wanted to know how students and faculty feel about being back on campus, and if college still feels the same this year as it did last year. KYW In Depth's Andrew Kramer went to Temple University to talk with students about what's different in 2020, and he also caught up with a faculty member who argues that now is the wrong time for in-person classes to resume. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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America relies on immigrant doctors, but there's a stalemate over getting them visas Aug 24, 2020

The US was already facing a shortage of doctors before the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the medical community is being stressed to its breaking point. There's a bipartisan bill aimed at getting them some reinforcements -- it's called the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, and it would make 40,000 unused immigrant visas available for doctors and nurses who want to come here to work. To put that number in perspective, nearly 30% of doctors and nurses in the US are from other countries. That's more than 37,000 doctors and 600,000 nurses. Today on KYW IN Depth, we're joined by two special guests to talk about the shortage of doctors and nurses and what's being done about it. Senator Chris Coons of Delaware is one of the original sponsors of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act, and Dr. William Pinsky is President and CEO of the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), the commission that vets doctors who are trying to get visas to come to the US for clinical training. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why is the stock market going gangbusters while millions of people are unemployed? Aug 21, 2020

Millions of people are relying on unemployment benefits in the United States, at the same time Apple became America's first $2 Trillion company. The stock market is doing very well, even as unemployment numbers reversed a trend and went back up last week. What's going on? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to talk about the divide in the American economy during the coronavirus pandemic, how the labor force is shifting amid continued record unemployment, and how economists are viewing the debacle over the post office. >>> See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Get ready for ugly mask parties: How coronavirus is upending the fashion industry Aug 20, 2020

A handful of months into the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, and a whole lot of people have traded in business casual for leggings, sweatpants, and t-shirts. So how's the fashion industry doing now that we all wear sweatpants to work at home? Jefferson University Fashion Design Program Director Farai Simoyi joins KYW In Depth to talk about how coronavirus has changed the fashion industry, the changing face of fashions weeks around the world, and how the future looks for the young stars of fashion design. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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More people are getting backyard chickens. And also getting salmonella. Aug 20, 2020

One of the ways some people are staving off pandemic boredom is by raising chickens in the back yard. Seriously, it's a thing that's happening in 2020 more than in previous years. Something else that's happening more now: the CDC says rates of infection are 22% higher than this time last year. So, how do you take care of a backyard flock the right way? Dr. Sherrill Davison, lead avian health expert at Penn Vet joins KYW In Depth to break down what you need to know about your chickens, how to tell if they're sick, and the best things you can do to avoid salmonella and other diseases. Penn Vet website: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/ The CDC on salmonella: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/index.html See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Grading the Federal Reserve's response to the COVID-19 crisis Aug 19, 2020

The Federal Reserve continues to play a critical role in the American economy, and even more so during the coronavirus economic crisis. But there's been some criticism of the work the Fed has been doing. So what has worked, and what hasn't? Dr. Jonathan Scott, Professor of Finance and Department Chair at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the Fed has been doing to help mitigate some of the economic damage, how history will look back on the response to this crisis, and why some Federal Reserve programs have been wildly successful, and others just haven't even seemed to get off the ground. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Political conventions have changed so much, do we even need them anymore? Aug 19, 2020

COVID-19 has forced 2020's political conventions to go online. So will this concept stick around? Are the days of thousands of supporters crowding into crowded arenas over, even after this pandemic? Dr. Benjamin Berger, Associate Professor of Political Science and the executive director of Swarthmore College's Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility joins KYW In Depth to break down how political conventions have changed over the years, the purpose they surve in modern day America, and why they have more in common with college or reality TV than sports. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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New Philly area homebuyers are looking for these pandemic-inspired features Aug 18, 2020

What make a house more desirable right now during the coronavirus pandemic? Are people still moving, despite the virus? How has the process of buying and selling a house changed? Maria Quattrone, CEO and founder of Maria Quattrone & Associates at RE/MAX @ Home in Center City, Philadelphia joins KYW In Depth to talk about the challenges in real estate and the most important features new homebuyers are looking for during COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How do you keep a school bus safe from COVID-19? Aug 17, 2020

A new school year is approaching and districts are putting forth plans on how to safely educate students during the coronavirus pandemic. And for those schools that are going to welcome students back in person in some way, there's the added question of transportation. How do you get kids to school and keep them safe? Can you even do that on a school bus? Tim Ammon and Jim Regan, co-managers of the Student Transportation Aligned for Return To School (STARTS) Task Force join KYW in Depth to talk about keeping students and drivers safe on the school bus during COVID-19 and the challenges facing school transportation right now. Check out the STARTS guidelines here: https://www.napt.org/files/STARTS%20Report%20-%20FINAL%207_30_2020.pdf See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Meet PPE for PA: the volunteers 3D printing safety equipment for front line workers Aug 14, 2020

As long as we're in this pandemic, there's going to be a great need for PPE -- personal protective equipment. These are things like masks and face shields that have been in short supply since COVID-19 first spread in America. Getting it remains a challenge for the doctors, nurses, and first responders who are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus. This is where the nonprofit PPE for PA comes in, a coalition of volunteer makers, craftspeople, and coordinators who crank out face shields and face masks by the thousands with 3D printers and sewing machines. Shai Perednik is one of the leaders behind PPE for PA and the PA COVID-19 Makers Group. He joins KYW In Depth to talk about their mission, the demand for PPE, and what it takes to get PPE made and delivered. Learn more about PPE for PA here: https://www.ppeforpa.com/ The Perednik Foundation's Givebutter page: https://givebutter.com/ppeforpa/shaiperednik1 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why has COVID-19 hurt small businesses so much more than large ones? Aug 14, 2020

New unemployment claims for last week dropped under a million for the first time since March. Congress left DC without passing another relief bill. Small businesses have gotten hammered by the pandemic, more than their bigger counterparts. Have the Federal Reserve's lending practices been fair or effective? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW in Depth to break down the good news and the news that isn't so good about the American economy right now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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TikTok, Microsoft, and President Trump: What's really happening and why you should care Aug 13, 2020

The massively popular app TikTok has been in the news a lot lately for what might seem like an unlikely reason -- it's found itself firmly in the crosshairs of the US government. Why is that, what does it mean, and what could happen as a result? Salil Mehra, Charles Klein Professor of Law and Government at Temple University's Beasley School of Law joins KYW In Depth to talk about why TikTok became a national security concern and what happens next. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How does Kamala Harris change the Democrats' odds in Election 2020? Aug 12, 2020

California Senator Kamala Harris will be Joe Biden's running mate on the Democratic ticket in November. So what does Harris bring to the table, and what does her selection mean for the presidential race? Dr. John Kennedy, Political Science Professor at West Chester University joins KYW In Depth to break down Kamala Harris's impact on the ticket, how the Republican party is likely to target her selection, and what her addition means for the election in November. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Does your mask need to cover your nose to be effective against coronavirus? Aug 12, 2020

Masks have become a key weapon in the fight against the coronavirus, but they've also been a source of controversy in the US, even becoming a political issue. The Association of American Medical Colleges has come out with consensus guidance on facemasks, the "Do’s and Don’ts for Face Coverings," so we asked Dr. Atul Grover, Executive Director of AAMC Research and Action Institute to join KYW In Depth to break down how and when they should be worn, what you should look for in an effective mask, and most importantly, just how important your mask is in the fight against COVID-19. You can check out the consensus guidance and download a PDF here: https://www.aamc.org/covidroadmap/masks See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The Big Ten cancels fall football: What Penn State's lost season means for State College Aug 11, 2020

The Big Ten has decided to postpone fall sports as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. That means no college football in the fall in State College, Pennsylvania. Football isn't just fun in Nittany Lion territory, it really helps power the economic engine there -- hotels, restaurants, and shops lean heavily on the home fall weekends for revenue. Fritz Smith, President and CEO of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau joins KYW In Depth to talk about what an autumn without football means for State College and the people who live and work around Penn State. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Harvard epidemiologist says we're looking at coronavirus testing all wrong Aug 11, 2020

What is we're looking at COVID-19 testing the wrong way? That's what Harvard epidemiologist Dr. Michael Mina suggests. Instead of treating testing as a diagnostic tool alone, what if there was a way to use it for public health purposes -- and what if making that change could reduce transmission of the disease by 95% in just a few weeks, prevent a huge number of deaths, and save billions to maybe even trillions of dollars? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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This is "the single most important thing" students can do during remote learning Aug 10, 2020

A lot of parents are totally overwhelmed just trying to keep their kids on track academically. With distance learning and the cancelation of sports, it can be easy to deprioritize physical education for kids. But that's a mistake. Matthew Flesock, Executive Director of the UCLA Health Sound Body Sound Mind program joins KYW In Depth to talk about what kids are missing when they miss phys ed, and what parents can do to make sure kids get the activity they need even without gym class or sports. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How far will airlines go to get you to fly during the coronavirus pandemic? Aug 07, 2020

Coronavirus has both wrecked tourism and supercharged innovation for the industry. From head-turning marketing campaigns to rapid digital innovation, the parts of the tourism industry and its marketing machine that emerge from the coronavirus pandemic probably won't resemble what they looked like a year ago. Dr. Laurie Wu, Assistant Professor at Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management joins KYW In Depth to talk about creative marketing strategies the tourism industry is hoping will convince you to travel and the innovation that's emerging from the pandemic induced travel emergency. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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If want to expand your COVID-19 bubble, first decide how much risk you can tolerate Aug 06, 2020

Your COVID-19 bubble is the people you are hanging around with during the coronavirus pandemic. And several months into the pandemic, a lot of people are getting pretty starved for human interaction closer to how it was before the virus took hold. So, can you safely expand your bubble? And what can we learn from professional sports about how to do it with as little risk as possible? Dr. Thersa Sweet, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Drexel University joins KYW In Depth to talk about COVID-19 bubbles and the best practices for getting more social time without risking your health. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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During the coronavirus pandemic, the opioid epidemic has changed in several key ways Aug 05, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic hit the US, Philadelphia and a lot of other places around the country were already neck deep in another a public health crisis -- the opioid epidemic. Fast forward a few months, and it seems like COVID-19 kind of pushed the public spotlight away from the addiction emergency. So right here in Philly, how did the city keep up with one health crisis... while another took hold? Dr. Kendra Vine, Director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Harm Reduction for the city of Philadelphia joins KYW In Depth to talk about how addiction has changed since coronavirus took over our lives. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The pandemic created a hunger crisis like the Philly area hasn't seen before Aug 05, 2020

Food insecurity is a big problem in the US during normal times. Several months into the coronavirus pandemic, it's reached a level that is pretty hard to fathom. Tens of millions of people have lost their jobs, the future is unsure, and all of this has made the work of hunger relief organizations like Philabundance even more critical than usual. We wanted to know how Philabundance is dealing with an unprecedented crisis like this pandemic, so we asked Sara Hertz, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Philabundance to join the podcast to talk about what the last few months have been like, how bad the problem of food insecurity is right now, and the options people have if they need help, or if they want to help. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What you need to know about flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic Aug 04, 2020

Flu season is going to sneak up on us before we know it, and we're still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. Will addressing both the flu and COVID-19 at the same time pose a challenge for healthcare workers? What should people be concerned about, and which concerns are overblown? Dr. Evelyn Balogun, Medical Director for Inspira Urgent Care and Occupational Health joins KYW In Depth to answer our questions about flu season and what it's going to look like this year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How politics, trade, and coronavirus are shaping and complicating U.S. - China relations Aug 03, 2020

The US - China relationship is critical for many different reasons, and it's a relationship that's been tested significantly recently between consulate closings and the continuation of a trade war during the coronavirus pandemic. We wanted to take a deeper look at the relationship between the two countries, so we asked Dr. Miguel Glatzer, Associate Professor of Political Science at La Salle University to join KYW In Depth to talk about why the relationship is strained, what both sides want right now, and why the frostiness between countries might compare better to the pre-WWI era than another Cold War. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The new volleyball coach can't step foot on campus yet: College sports during COVID-19 Aug 03, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has brought college athletics to a standstill, and in the process it's created some odd situations, like what Meredith Schamun is dealing with right now at the University of Pennsylvania. Schamun was hired as the new head women's volleyball coach for the Quakers right as the pandemic was taking hold in the US. Since getting the job, she hasn't yet been able to step foot on campus. We caught up with Schamun to find out what the last few months have been like and see how she's adjusting to a new coaching job during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Doctors worry the coronavirus pandemic could lead to worse cancer outcomes Jul 31, 2020

People have spent a lot more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic. That's a good thing when we're talking about controlling the spread of the virus -- but we didn't just stop going to the gym, or going out to dinner. A lot of people were too nervous to go to the doctor's office as well. Studies are showing that the number of screenings for cervical, colon and breast cancers in the first few months of 2020 are a lot lower than they have been in previous years. So what could that end up meaning for our health, and for the cancer rate in the country? Dr. Angela Nicholas, Chief Medical Officer at Einstein Medical Center in Montgomery County joins KYW In Depth to talk about at home cancer screenings and who should make it a priority to drop what they're doing and get screened, pandemic or no pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How the record breaking GDP plunge fits into the coronavirus economic nightmare Jul 31, 2020

The US GDP plunged by 32.9% in the 2nd quarter. That's a massive number, and a good indication of the damage coronavirus has done to the economy. David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the GDP plunge means, why unemployment is ticking up again, and how coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the economy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How a fire and a fever forged the Philadelphia we know today Jul 30, 2020

The history of Philadelphia is filled with causes and effects that have slowly and surely built the city into the Philadelphia we know and love today. And as we live through the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, it's maybe even more interesting that so much of the innovation in Philadelphia's history was brought about by public health crises, both directly and indirectly. We wanted to find out more about the events that built this city, so we asked Harris Steinberg, Executive Director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University to come back to KYW In Depth and talk about how a fire and a fever forged Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Spending too much time Doomscrolling is hurting your mental health Jul 30, 2020

Are you spending a lot of time scrolling through social media, looking at bad news, and then feeling stressed out about it? It's called 'doomscrolling,' a lot of people are doing it right now, and it could be really hurting your mental health. Dr. Melissa Hunt, clinical psychologist and the Associate Director of Clinical Training at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW In Depth for a fascinating conversation about why doomscrolling can corrode your mental health, tips to slow down the amount of time you spend doomscrolling on social media, and the state of our mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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CityHealth scores Philadelphia's street safety, as pedestrian deaths keep rising nationwide Jul 29, 2020

There's a report out from CityHealth that looks at streets policies in cities -- what's on the books, how are policies and laws enforced, and how are cities keeping everyone who uses the streets safe. CityHealth President Dr. Shelley Hearne joins KYW In Depth to talk about how Philadelphia scored and to take a look at how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting transportation. CityHealth is an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. Check out the report here: http://cityhealthdata.org/download/CH_COMPLETE%20STREETS_2019_D.pdf See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What the canceled minor league season means for the future of baseball Jul 29, 2020

Most of the baseball world right now is focused on the major league season, trying to keep teams safe during the coronavirus pandemic, the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak. But coronavirus has made its mark on baseball in more ways than this MLB season. One of the most damaging effects of the pandemic on baseball is in the minors -- the cancellation of the entire Minor League Baseball season. Gene Schall is a former major leaguer who spent a couple years playing for the Phillies and then worked for the team as a regional amateur scouting supervisor. Now he's a recruiting specialist at Next College Student Athlete. Schall joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the empty minor league season will mean for baseball, for the young players in the league, and for young fans. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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"People call and say, I saw myself on a Zoom call." Plastic surgery during the coronavirus pandemic Jul 28, 2020

For a long time, elective surgical procedures were put on hold as part of coronavirus restrictions. And that mean that a lot of plastic surgery was put on hold. But that option has been back on the table for a while now, and we wanted to know what kind of demand there's been for plastic surgery since elective procedures were allowed to continue. Dr. Steven Davis, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon at Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Cherry Hill, New Jersey joins KYW In Depth to talk about how plastic surgery has changed during the coronavirus pandemic and the most common questions he's getting from patients. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Warning signs for the economy as coronavirus unemployment claims creep higher Jul 24, 2020

Time to take a look at the American economy at the end of another week during the coronavirus pandemic. Unemployment claims are creeping higher, we're expecting a new stimulus bill, and a lot of uncertainty is ahead for millions of American workers in essentially every sector of the economy. David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to break down his biggest concerns for the economy and what he hopes could come in the new coronavirus relief bill. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can tipped workers still scratch out a living with coronavirus capacity limits? Jul 24, 2020

One of the groups of people who have been hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic are people who make a living by earning tips. In some places across the country, restaurants, hotels, and bars are opening again -- but in most cases they're restricted to 25% or 50% capacity. Can a tipped worker even scratch out a living at a place with coronavirus capacity restrictions? Jennifer Lee, Law Professor at Temple University and Director of the Social Justice Lawyering Clinic joins KYW In Depth to talk about the minimum wage and the crisis facing workers who make their living earning tips. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What's going to be in the next coronavirus relief bill, and who will it actually help? Jul 24, 2020

What's going to be in the next coronavirus relief bill from congress? When will it be done? What can the two parties agree on and where are they going to have to compromise? And when all is said and done, who's actually going to be helped out the most? Scott Deacle, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at Ursinus College joins KYW In Depth to break down how the package is being crafted and what it might look like. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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College sports in crisis during COVID-19: "The summer melt could turn into the summer avalanche" Jul 23, 2020

The world of college athletics has been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. We've seen seasons shortened, conferences decide not to participate in fall sports, and even whole programs cut or suspended. So what's the state of college sports right now, and what's next? Dr. Karen Weaver, Associate Clinical Professor of Sport Management at the LeBow College of Business at Drexel University joins KYW In Depth to talk about how the COVID-19 crisis has hit college athletics. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Finding lost pets with facial recognition tech at the Brandywine Valley SPCA Jul 23, 2020

Only 17 percent of lost pets get reunited with their owners nationwide. The Brandywine Valley SPCA is the first animal shelter in the Philadelphia area to use facial recognition software to help reunite more lost pets with their owners. Linda Torelli, Marketing Director of the Brandywine Valley SPCA joins KYW In Depth to talk about how it works and how the technology can help boost that percentage, why the national reunite rate is so low, and whether all the fireworks that have been going off lately have contributed to the lost pet rate. Find out more here: https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/philly-shelter-uses-facial-recognition-app-to-find-lost-pets See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Governor Murphy on NJ school plans and that quarantine dispute with Delaware Jul 23, 2020

What's going to happen when school starts back up, and how can we keep kids safe while they get an education? Those are still the biggest questions parents have right now across the country. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called in to KYW Newsradio to talk with Ian Bush about the state's plans for getting back to school. Ian also asked Governor Murphy about the future of bars and restaurants in the Garden State, when gyms might reopen, progress in Congress on a bill and what it would mean if there's no help for states, and why there's a disagreement over quarantine policy between New Jersey and Delaware. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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227 years before COVID-19 in Philly, Dr. Benjamin Rush took on the Yellow Fever epidemic Jul 22, 2020

Philadelphia has seen its share of health emergencies. Obviously, 2020 is the year of the coronavirus pandemic. There was the Spanish Flu in 1918. And in 1793, the city was devastated by a Yellow Fever outbreak. And in the center of that storm was Dr. Benjamin Rush, a physician, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a founding father that you should know more about. Stephen Fried is the author of a great book about Rush, it's called "Rush: Revolution, Madness, and Benjamin Rush, the Visionary Doctor Who Became a Founding Father." Fried joins KYW In Depth to talk about Dr. Rush and Philadelphia's history of dealing with health emergencies. Check out the book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/235996/rush-by-stephen-fried/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Are drive-in concerts the future of live music after coronavirus? Jul 21, 2020

Live music and shows are coming back to Philly next month with a drive-in concert series at Citizens Bank Park. Live Nation Regional President Geoff Gordon joins KYW In Depth to break down how it will work. Check out the Live-In Drive-In lineup here: https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/live-shows-follow-drive-in-model-for-philly-summer-series See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How coronavirus has transformed movie sets and TV production Jul 21, 2020

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, production on TV shows and movies stopped abruptly. It became pretty clear that essentially every part of filming would have to change in significant ways while COVID-19 remains a threat. So, what's happening right now in the movie and TV production industry? What will the future of a set look like? For the projects that were able to return to production, what kind of safety measures had to be put in place first? Lauren Wolkstein, filmmaker, television director, and Assistant Professor in the Temple University School of Theater, Film, and Media Arts joins KYW In Depth to talk about how coronavirus has transformed TV and movie production. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How "Floor Is Lava" became a hit Netflix show, with creator Megan McGrath Jul 20, 2020

If you haven't seen it, "Floor is Lava" is a delightfully silly gameshow on Netflix where teams of people try to make their way across a room covered in 'lava' without falling in. It's sort of a perfect distraction from how real life is nowadays. Megan McGrath, creator of "Floor is Lava" joins KYW In Depth to talk about her path from Boyertown, PA to Temple University to Los Angeles, where the idea for the show came from, and what's next in the "Floor is Lava" media empire. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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FICO's new index helps lenders measure your pandemic creditworthiness Jul 20, 2020

A lot of people have taken a big hit to their personal finances -- and getting credit right now has become more difficult. So FICO made a new tool lenders can use to help determine who is credit worthy during difficult times, like right now in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Beverly Harzog, credit card expert and consumer finance analyst for US News and World Report joins KYW In Depth to explain what the FICO Resilience Index is and what it means for people who are trying to get credit. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How to help your dog avoid separation anxiety when the world opens back up Jul 17, 2020

We've been spending a lot more time with our dogs since coronavirus restrictions went into place. But as more and more things start opening back up, will they be able to handle the separation without too much anxiety? Leigh Siegfried, owner of Opportunity Barks Behavior and Training in Philadelphia joins KYW In Depth to talk about helpful tips for keeping your best friend healthy and happy. Check out Opportunity Barks at: https://opbarks.com/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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More bad news for a devastated economy, but there's a silver lining for homeowners Jul 17, 2020

Coronavirus cases are rising across the country and sectors of state economies are being closed down -- again. The enhanced federal unemployment assistance is ending at the end of the month, and we don't have a clear roadmap for what's next. And why are some politicians pushing for a payroll tax cut instead of direct cash assistance? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about the economy this week during the coronavirus pandemic, the concerns over unemployment, and the silver lining for homeowners. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Hard conversations in the Philly suburbs: how do you keep COVID-19 out of schools? Jul 17, 2020

Right now some of the hardest conversations happening around the country are about finding the safest ways for kids to attend school in the fall. Is it safe to reopen the building for a traditional school experience? Is it possible to get young kids to wear masks and social distance? The debates are happening everywhere, but we wanted to zero in on one county and one school district for this episode. Perkiomen Valley School District, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, Dr. Valerie Arkoosh and Perkiomen Valley School District Superintendent Dr. Barbara Russell join KYW In Depth to talk about how their community is tackling one of the hardest questions in memory: can you safely open schools during a pandemic? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Risk-taking expert warns college campus rules won't stop COVID-19 from spreading Jul 16, 2020

Many colleges and universities have announced plans to bring students back on campus in the fall. Plans like reducing the number of students on campus, having only one person per dorm room, banning parties, requiring masks, eliminating dine-in cafeteria service. And the stakes are high: If cases rise on campus, they may once again be forced to close. But are these plans realistic? Temple University Psychology Professor Dr. Laurence Steinberg has been studying risk taking for more than 20 years, and he says expecting students to comply long-term with the guidelines is a fantasy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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So, is Oklahoma half as big now? The Supreme Court decision on Native American rights, explained Jul 16, 2020

The Supreme Court has been busy over the past few weeks handing down a number of rulings on everything from the electoral college to the president's financial records. But there was another really interesting decision that we want to talk about -- a ruling that provided a big victory for Native American rights. Ann Juliano, Professor of Law at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law joins KYW In Depth to explain the criminal case behind the ruling, what the decision means, and why it's significant that Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Unpacking the mental health crisis in the coronavirus pandemic's wake Jul 15, 2020

There's a lot of focus on physical health during the coronavirus pandemic. And rightfully so. But there's also a big mental health burden that people will have to deal with for a long time. What are the mental heatlh effects of long stretches of lockdown or quarantine? How is life during COVID-19 affecting people who already struggle with mental health day to day? Dr. Rachel Daltry, Psychologist and Director of the Counseling Center at West Chester University joins KYW In Depth to talk about what 2020 is doing to our mental health and tips for checking in the people we care about. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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AG Josh Shapiro breaks down Pennsylvania's new police reform laws Jul 14, 2020

Pennsylvania has become one of the first states to pass police reform in response to the death of George Floyd under the knee of an officer in Minneapolis and the protests against racial injustice that followed. Governor Wolf this signed two bills that passed unanimously in both the state House and Senate. The top law enforcer in Pennsylvania, Attorney General Josh Shapiro was at the signing ceremony and joins KYW In Depth to talk about what's in the new laws. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How Americans voted during times of crisis in the past Jul 14, 2020

The presidential election in November is going test America in more way than one. But, it's not necessarily unique in history. Yes, there's an ongoing pandemic and civil unrest in the forefront of the 2020 election -- but Americans have gone to the polls before during a crisis. In fact, one of the most consistent institutions in American history is Election Day. Americans voted during the Civil War. Both World Wars. The Great Depression. And even recent events like Hurricane Sandy. Dr. Richard Dilworth, Head of the Drexel University Department of Politics and Director of the Center for Public Policy joins KYW In Depth to talk more about how elections have happened in times of turmoil, and how Americans have responded to crises at the ballot box. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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94 year old Rosie the Riveter makes masks to fight coronavirus Jul 14, 2020

Mae Krier is a real-life Rosie the Riveter. She built bombers for Boeing during World War II, and now she's serving her country in a different way -- trading in her rivet gun for a sewing machine and making masks during the coronavirus pandemic. She's made more than 200, and she's not stopping. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Q&A with an epidemiologist about the newest coronavirus discoveries Jul 13, 2020

What is the evidence that the coronavirus can linger in the air? Does the ventilation in a room affect transmission? What are the safest and least safe ways to reopen schools? If you could do one thing to make the country safer, what would that be? We took these questions and many more to Dr. Krys Johnson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University, for an in depth conversation about COVID-19, what scientists have learned recently, and how we're doing at fighting the virus. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Bracing for another round of layoffs as coronavirus cases keep rising Jul 10, 2020

We're in the fourth month of new weekly unemployment claims topping 1 million. How is that number going to change as coronavirus cases keep rising in the US? Why are unemployment claims trending down, but pandemic assistance claims rising? Could we be in store for another big round of layoffs across the country? David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to check in on how the economy is doing as the pandemic keeps wreaking havoc on the US. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How do you talk to kids who are struggling to deal with 2020? Jul 10, 2020

There's a lot going on right now. The pandemic is ramping up across the country. Protests are still ongoing nationwide against racism and police brutality. A lot of 2020 has been just plain overwhelming, even if you're an adult. But what about for kids? How much are they processing, and how are they doing it? How do you know if they need more help then they're letting on? Dr. Jennifer Rich, Executive Director of the Rowan Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and Assistant Professor in the Rowan University Department of Sociology and Anthropology joins KYW in Depth to talk about how kids are processing everything that's happening around us, what questions you should ask, and how to check in to see if they're doing okay. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What the Supreme Court's Electoral College decision means for the 2020 election Jul 10, 2020

The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled on a case about the electoral college, just four months ahead of a presidential election. The decision affects something that's come up a couple times in recent elections, including in 2016: faithless electors. So why is this issue being addressed now? What’s the significance of the ruling? And why do we have an electoral college in the first place? Tuan Samahon, Law Professor at Villanova University joins KYW In Depth to break down the history of the Electoral College and what the Supreme Court's decision means for the future. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How are schools going to solve COVID-19 learning loss? Jul 09, 2020

School districts across the country are not only trying to figure out how to safely send kids back to school in the fall, they're also trying to manage getting students caught up with everything they missed during remote classes amid the coronavirus shutdowns. Jim Cowen, Executive Director of the Collaborative for Student Success joins KYW In Depth to talk about how teachers and schools are going to tackle the monumental task of overcoming learning loss. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The serious, long-term health problems emerging in COVID-19 survivors Jul 09, 2020

"I've been in nursing for 30 years now, and I can say that this was not at all what I initially expected. I really did not think it was going to be as severe as it did become. And even clinicians, physicians who've been practicing for 40 years have never seen anything like this." A lot of the focus during the coronavirus pandemic has been on the number of hospitalizations, the number of people who have died from COVID-19, and trying to prevent asymptomatic carriers from spreading the disease. But something that doesn't seem like it's talked about a lot are the people who get COVID-19 and end up suffering long-term health problems. They survive, but they're not quite the same. Christa Schorr, Clinical Nurse Scientist at Cooper Medical Center in Camden, New Jersey and Associate Professor of Medicine at CMSRU joins KYW In Depth to talk about what she sees every day on the front lines of fighting this disease, and the long term health problems that some of her patients who survive COVID-19 are dealing with. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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If you're feeling hopeless during the COVID-19 crisis, you can retrain your brain Jul 09, 2020

We're dealing with some really tough challenges right now. You might have gotten sick or lost a loved one, or maybe you lost your job and you're having trouble making ends meet. Pretty much everything has changed in the last few months and much of the world has kind of turned upside down. So, what can you do about it? Stanley H. Greene is the President of PowerThinking Corp, and he's built a career helping people develop resiliency and positive thinking skills. He joins KYW In Depth to break down ways you can retrain your brain to make healthy and proactive decisions during times of intense stress and discomfort, like right now -- several months into a devastating pandemic. Learn more about Stanley Greene's work and PowerThinking Corp here: https://www.powerthinkingcorp.com/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What would happen to places like State College without live sports? Jul 09, 2020

There are still a lot of questions about the return of live sports while the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing, but we are seeing some progress. Baseball is starting training with the goal of getting games in at the end of July, the NBA and NHL are hoping to resume their seasons not long after that. But even if we see sports come back, there won't be fans in the stands. That means people won't be buying food or drinks, paying for parking, buying jerseys, going out to dinner after the game. There will be a lot of ripple effects. We wanted to talk to an economist about it, so we asked David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business and friend of the podcast to join KYW In Depth to talk about what sports without fans will mean to local economies, and what it could mean for places that have built up an identity and a way of life around sports, like State College for example. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Larry Krasner: Philly's District Attorney on how to fight the gun violence crisis Jul 08, 2020

This is the second part of a series here on KYW In Depth taking a look at gun violence in Philadelphia during the coronavirus pandemic. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced a new initiative last month that involved assistant district attorneys being placed in individual police districts or stations. It's based off of a model used in Chicago that resulted in a decrease in shootings and homicides. For this episode, District Attorney Krasner joins KYW In Depth to talk about the plan, how it should work, and why he thinks a community based approach is the answer to the gun violence crisis. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Danielle Outlaw: Philly's Police Commissioner on crime, morale, 'defund' movement, and the path forward Jul 08, 2020

Danielle Outlaw has been Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department since February. And in those five months, she's overseen the department through the coronavirus pandemic, the protests and unrest in Philadelphia after the death of George Floyd, and a recent spike in crime, including shootings and homicides. Commissioner Outlaw recently announced her plan to decrease violent crimes in Philadelphia, and she sat down with KYW's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson for a conversation on KYW In Depth about the details of the crime action plan, what she thinks about the 'defund the police' movement, the spiking crime rate in Philly and around the country, police morale, and the path forward as a police department and a city. Read more about the crime action plan on kywnewsradio.com: https://bit.ly/321NeIO See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The coronavirus bankruptcy wave: How big is it, and who's hurting the most? Jul 07, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is still raging, and as a result, a lot of stores are closing and a lot of corporations are declaring bankruptcy. Bruce Grohsgal, the Helen S. Balick Professor in Business Bankruptcy Law at Widener University Delaware Law School joins KYW In Depth to break down the size of this wave of companies that are resorting to bankruptcy, how long it'll likely be before some of them recover, which companies and industries are hurting the most, and practical sense solutions to help ease some of the economic pain. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Coronavirus shopping trends that are here to stay Jul 07, 2020

The shopping experience for everyone is much different than it was just a few months ago, but have things been changed forever as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? Barbara Kahn, the Patty and Jay H. Baker Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW In Depth to talk about the shopping trends we're seeing a couple months into the pandemic and which ones are here to stay. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Senator Cory Booker on police reform: 'Time to find common ground that can actually save lives' Jul 06, 2020

The day before New Jersey's primary election, Senator Cory Booker called in to KYW Newsradio to talk about a couple of things Congress is working on right now, police reform legislation and another stimulus bill to help out Americans while coronavirus cases keep setting records in the US. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The big ways COVID-19 is changing the American job market Jul 06, 2020

Are we watching the makeup of the American job market and the job force change before our eyes? Dr. Eric Patton, Associate Professor of Management and Chair of the Management Department at Saint Joseph's University joins KYW In Depth's Matt Leon to talk about how America's job market has been disrupted so far, the biggest changes on the horizon, and even broader questions like if the coronavirus pandemic could have an impact on the income gap and systemic issues in the United States. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What's going to happen to movie theaters after COVID-19? Jun 29, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has hit just about every type of business you can think of -- but one industry in particular that's having a lot of trouble right now is movie theaters. It seems like it's going to be really hard for theaters to convince people to keep coming out, especially right now at the height of the streaming revolution, and after studios have seen a lot of success beaming new movies right to your living room. Dr. Subodha Kumar, Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at the Fox School of Business at Temple University and the Founding Director of the Center for Data Analytics joins KYW In Depth to talk about about how the industry is doing right now, what changes they're making, and what kind of shape movie theaters are going to be in after COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What would happen if we slowed down COVID-19 testing? Jun 26, 2020

Why is the virus spiking around the United States right now? What would happen if we slowed down COVID-19 testing? Are we ready for a second wave? Dr. Esther Chernak, infectious disease physician and Associate Clinical Professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the College of Medicine at Drexel University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the state of COVID-19 testing nationwide, where we are and where we need to be. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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COVID-19 cases are spiking, and that may change the shape of America's economic recovery Jun 25, 2020

Coronavirus cases are spiking in other parts of the country. What's that going to mean for us here? What's the difference between a V-shaped recovery and a W-shaped recovery? What would another round of stay at home orders mean for the economy? Are states going to be able to balance their budgets without help from the federal government? David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to break down these questions and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Be careful when using your COVID-19 debit card or you could get hit with fees Jun 25, 2020

Millions of Americans got their stimulus money on a prepaid debit card: the Economic Impact Payment Card, or EIP. If you're one of them, there are things you need to know about using it, and you want to make sure you don't get dinged with fees. Susannah Snider, Senior Editor for Personal Finance at U.S. News & World Report joins KYW In Depth to talk about why some people got debit cards instead of direct deposit, what you can do to get the most out of that money, and personal finance tips for surviving the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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A history of building statues and tearing them down: Ancient Rome to America 2020 Jun 25, 2020

Around the world, controversial statues are being talked about, debated, and in some cases being moved or torn down. In America, a lot of the focus has been on confederate statues. But it's not limited to the civil war -- here in Philadelphia the spotlight has been on statues of people like Frank Rizzo and Christopher Columbus. Dr. Sarah Beetham, Chair of Liberal Arts and Assistant Professor of Art History at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts joins KYW In Depth to talk about the history of America's statues and monuments, why the statues that are most controversial right now, like Confederate Army generals, were put up in the first place, and what's been done in the past when people and societies have faced the same issues that we're dealing with right now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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A lot of people can't pay the mortgage because of coronavirus. What's next? Jun 24, 2020

A lot of people are having trouble paying their mortgages because they're out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. More than 4 million people missed a mortgage payment in May. So what does that mean for individual Americans and the economy as a whole? How worried should we be? David Wilk, Assistant Professor of Finance and Director of the Real Estate Program at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW In Depth to break down what's happening in the housing market and mortgages, and what he thinks about the future of commercial real estate amid the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What is community policing, and what happens when it works? Jun 23, 2020

What is the future of policing in the United States going to look like? America is sort of having an intense conversation about it right now. And one of the things that keeps getting brought up in community policing. We wanted to know more about community policing, so we asked Dr. Brian Wyant, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at La Salle University to join KYW In Depth. He helps us break down what community policing is, where it's being used to good effect or bad, and where it could fit in the future of the American city. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Poll: where and when are people going on vacation after COVID-19 restrictions ease? Jun 23, 2020

The Philadelphia area is slowly and steadily easing coronavirus restrictions, just in time for vacation season. So are people thinking about traveling again? Dr. Laurie Wu, assistant professor in the school of Sport, Hospitality and Tourism Management at Temple University joins KYW in Depth to talk about a poll the school conducted to find out when people would be willing to travel, and where they want to go. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The Supreme Court's DACA decision, explained Jun 22, 2020

The Supreme Court recently blocked the Trump Administration from ending DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. But the court ruling was anything but an end to the high stakes battle over the future of hundreds of thousands of people who were brought to the United States as children, and could be vulnerable to deportation as adults. There's a lot more to the story. Jennifer Lee, Professor of Law at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law joins KYW In Depth to help make sense of the Supreme Court decision, what the justices actually ruled and what that ruling means, the story of how we got here, and what's next for the Dreamers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Creativity, patience, and Detroit pizza: How the Collegeville Italian Bakery is weathering coronavirus Jun 22, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has done serious damage to the restaurant industry. It's taken a lot of patience and grit and hustle just for businesses to stay afloat. So we're checking in with businesses in our communities to see how they're doing and what they've done to outlast the coronavirus pandemic. Steve and Patrizia Carcarey, owners of the Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana join KYW In Depth to talk about running the business during the pandemic, the highs and lows of the past few months, what kind of changes they've had to make and what they've learned along the way. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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NJ hair salons get the green light to open, but what comes after COVID-19? Jun 22, 2020

Salons and barbershops are set to reopen in New Jersey. So how will the haircut experience be changing after the COVID-19 shutdown? Frank Rizzieri, President of Rizzieri joins KYW in Depth to talk about what it takes to reopen after months of COVID-19 restrictions and how it feels to start up a business again after months of uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Presents: Witness to Change Jun 21, 2020

This episode of KYW In Depth is a special edition of the KYW Original Podcast "Flashpoint," hosted by friend of the podcast and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. It's been a wild few weeks in the United States, and in Philadelphia, since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody. We all work at KYW Newsradio at In Depth, and we've been covering the protests and unrest along with all the other journalists at the station. The past few weeks have affected all of us in really intense ways. So we wanted to make a podcast about it. This episode is called Witness to Change: A Flashpoint Special. It's an hour(ish) long episode that features the diverse voices of KYW Newsradio who have covered the unrest and protests and riots and looting and pain and grief and rebuilding since the George Floyd video went viral. We specifically give space for the Black journalists of KYW to share their experiences and perspectives -- with the goal of understanding issues of systemic racism and how this event and this movement will shape the future of Philadelphia, and beyond. You can listen to the KYW Original Podcast "Flashpoint" on the radio.com app, wherever you get your podcasts, or follow the link here: https://omny.fm/shows/flashpoint See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The Philly area is opening back up, but that doesn't mean every job is coming back Jun 20, 2020

Now that New Jersey is easing business restrictions and most of Pennsylvania is going green, which jobs are going to return, and which ones won't? Congress has to do something to extend unemployment benefits, right? Could the coronavirus pandemic lead to a bigger mortgage problem? Have the unemployment numbers plateaued? Target raised its minimum wage, will other corporations follow? David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to break down these questions and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Has fighting coronavirus helped us gain ground on other diseases? Jun 19, 2020

Pretty much everything in our lives has revolved around the coronavirus this year. But what have other diseases been up to while we've been concentrating on COVID-19? And what about all those missed doctors appointments while we were sheltering in place? Dr. Valerianna Amorosa, infectious disease physician at Penn Medicine and Medical Director for Penn Home Infusion Therapy joins KYW In Depth to talk about if our single-minded focus on COVID-19 has changed anything about our relationship to other diseases. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Philadelphia's Medical Reserve Corps - the volunteers who respond to health emergencies Jun 19, 2020

A lot of people are working incredibly hard helping others in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. That includes the thousands of volunteers who make up the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps, an organization that more people need to know about. Katie Fries, Assistant Program Manager in the Bio-Terrorism and Public Health Preparedness Program at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the PMRC is and the important job they do. To volunteer for the PMRC: https://www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/volunteer-for-the-philadelphia-medical-reserve-corps-pmrc/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How COVID-19 wreaked havoc on our supply chains Jun 18, 2020

Supply chains are how products and services get developed, made, delivered, sent from the place where they're manufactured to the place someone needs them. When the coronavirus pandemic hit and businesses everywhere shut down, basically all of our supply chains were disrupted. That's part of the reason why stores were out of chicken or toilet paper, or why people couldn't get through to call centers, or why hospitals couldn't find enough surgical gowns. Months later, we've had time to innovate and adapt and some of our supply chains are back to normal, while others have changed permanently. Dave Kurz, Associate Clinical Professor at Drexel's LeBow College of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about how COVID-19 has changed how we make and deliver and consume things, in some cases for good. For more info about supply chains: https://www.scmr.com/article/after_covid_developing_the_right_digital_supply_chain_talent_will_be_harder See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What would Muhammad Ali have to say, today? His family talks legacy, protests, Kaepernick, and fighting racism Jun 17, 2020

What would Muhammad Ali have to say about the protests for social justice happening everywhere right now? KYW sports reporter Ed Benkin got the chance to ask his daughter and grandson that question. Khaliah Ali Wertheimer and Jacob Ali-Wertheimer join KYW In Depth to talk about their memories of Ali, how he would have felt about the protests around the country, how the sports world is tackling racial injustice and what needs to be improved, and what they are doing to further his legacy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What does "defund the police" actually mean? Jun 17, 2020

"Defund the police" is a phrase you've probably heard more than a few times after weeks of protests in America over the killing of George Floyd. But what does it actually mean? You're going to hear very different explanations depending on where you get your news. Cherri Gregg, KYW Community Affairs reporter and the host of the KYW Original Podcast 'Flashpoint' interviewed criminal justice experts, community leaders, and activists to try and get an answer to that question -- and she takes over KYW In Depth today to break down what she found out. Check out Flashpoint wherever you get your podcasts, or listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/flashpoint See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What grocery store prices tell us about the coronavirus pandemic Jun 17, 2020

We've been keeping an eye on the world of agriculture and farming throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of John M. Urbanchuk, Assistant Professor and Chairman of the Agribusiness Department at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. Urbanchuk joins KYW In Depth to talk about how the ways we get food have been holding up over the past few months, the food prices we're seeing at the store, and how farmers are doing during this pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What have we learned after fighting COVID-19 for months? Jun 16, 2020

We've been fighting COVID-19 for months now, social distancing, wearing masks, washing our hands, staying at home. So, is it working? Are we winning? Why are cases in some states going up? Have we learned anything new since the coronavirus pandemic came to America? We wanted to take a step back and check in with Dr. Krys Johnson, Assistant Professor of epidemiology at Temple University to ask these questions and more -- like has protesting has contributed to the coronavirus spikes, what's going on with the national stockpile, and how concerned should we be about a second wave when we're still in the middle of the first? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Are open container laws the answer for struggling Jersey Shore businesses? Jun 16, 2020

You can now drink alcohol on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. It's a temporary measure meant to help small businesses that have suffered from COVID-19 restrictions. And it's not just Atlantic City -- North Wildwood and other Jersey shore towns are running their own open container experiments. At the end of last week, Cape May's city council also voted to let people legally drink outdoors in public. But it wasn't that easy for a town that really hasn't changed all that much in the last 100 years. We reached out to Cape May Councilman Zack Mullock before an emergency meeting on the open container resolution to ask him how the town felt about it, and what he was thinking about before the vote. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What could real police reform look like in America? Jun 15, 2020

Nationwide protests have called for police reform in the United States in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. But how would that happen? What would police reform look like in the United States of America? And are we truly in a moment of change in regards to policing? Teri Ravenell, Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development at Villanova University joins KYW In Depth to break down some of the issues surrounding policing in America and what reform could look like. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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After primary election problems during COVID-19, are we ready for November? Jun 12, 2020

We're starting to get a handle on the size of the challenge presented by voting during the coronavirus pandemic. Slower final results are just the tip of the iceberg -- states across the country reported problems and growing pains during their primaries. So what can we learn from these primaries? Will we be prepared for the general election in November? Dr. Jack Santucci, teaching professor of politics at Drexel University joins KYW In Depth to talk about public health, voting, and the challenges of our time. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The extra $600 per week for COVID-19 unemployment ends soon. What's next? Jun 12, 2020

Unemployment continues to be front and center, Wall Street fell off a cliff on Thursday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell turned some heads, and unemployed workers are nervously looking ahead to when the extra $600 per week in unemployment benefits run out. A lot can happen in a week, so we're checking in with David Fiorenza, Villanova School of Business Economics Professor to get a handle on the economy and the news of the last seven days or so. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The return of outdoor dining is more than just business. "It's not just a place to eat, it's about family." Jun 12, 2020

It has been an incredibly difficult few months for the restaurant industry. Many places had to shut their doors completely, others have had to innovate and adapt to stay afloat. Now, society is slowly opening up -- but we're still far from anything resembling what we're used to prior to COVID-19. So how have restaurants been coping? We took a ride out to the Monarch Diner in Glassboro, New Jersey to talk to the owner, Paul Tsiknakis about what his business looks like right now, the biggest challenges he's facing, and what excites him about the future. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Big questions about COVID-19 and athletics before college sports come back Jun 11, 2020

We're getting closer to the return of professional sports as we continue to work our way through the coronavirus pandemic. Major League Soccer and the NBA are both set to return to action next month. But what about college athletics? We asked Dr. Karen Weaver, Associate Clinical Professor of Sport Management at the LeBow College of Business at Drexel University to come back to KYW In Depth to break down what the college sports landscape looks like and the big questions that universities and athletics programs need to answer before we can watch collegiate sports again. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How much power do local governments have when it comes to curfews? Jun 10, 2020

For the first week of June, Philadelphia was under a city-wide curfew. And that's a big deal, it's been decades at least since the last time a curfew like that was put in place in Philly. So we wanted to learn more about curfews -- what kind of power local governments have, what the courts have said, how long a city could keep a curfew in place. Dr. Michael Moreland, Professor of Law and the Director of the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy at Villanova University joins KYW In Depth to break down what a city can and can't do when it comes to enacting and enforcing a curfew. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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That great unemployment report wasn't as great as we thought Jun 10, 2020

Trying to make sense of economic data during the coronavirus pandemic is sort of like trying to look through a pair of cracked binoculars. Millions of people around the US are out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, and then all of a sudden we also got a jobs report last week that seemed incredibly positive. But, in hindsight, was it actually? And what happens at the end of next month when the federal unemployment benefits enhancement runs out? The systems for accessing unemployment benefits around the country have clearly been tested and found wanting -- so is there an appetite for making changes? Scott Deacle, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at Ursinus College joins KYW In Depth to bring some clarity to the coronavirus unemployment waters. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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NJ Governor Murphy talks about the calls to 'defund the police' Jun 09, 2020

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy came on KYW Newsradio to talk about the protests over the killing of George Floyd that have swept over the nation. The Governor actually participated in a couple over the weekend. Murphy spoke with KYW's Ian Bush about the crowds of people protesting during the coronavirus pandemic, and the movement that's gained a lot of traction lately calling to defund the police. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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From the burning of Black Wall Street to the Wilmington coup d'état: A long and disturbing history of racial violence Jun 09, 2020

The US has a long and disturbing history of racism and racial violence. How did we get here? It's not just one thing, it never is -- but maybe one part of the equation is not learning from history. Too often, that history hasn't even really been told. We asked Dr. Nafeesa Muhammad, Assistant Professor of History at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania to join KYW In Depth to talk about some moments in US history that saw racial violence leave African American communities devastated -- and in many cases these were communities that were punished, when it comes down to it, simply for having thrived. These are important stories that deserve more attention, and maybe learning about them will paint a more complete picture of how we got to now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Social movements like the George Floyd protests can produce significant change Jun 09, 2020

Crowds of people have showed up in cities and towns in every state to protest the killing of George Floyd by a police officer. Sadly, the George Floyd protests are not the first demonstrations in response to the killing of an unarmed African American. They’re at the front of a long line of fights for justice and human rights in history. Dr. Michael Hanchard studies social movements through history. He’s the department chair of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. And he says change has happened before when people organize to achieve a goal -- and it can happen again. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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As America protests, doctors warn coronavirus could spread Jun 08, 2020

What happens when mass protests occur in the midst of a global pandemic? Dr. Annette Reboli, an epidemiologist and the Dean of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey joins KYW In Depth to talk about the concerns epidemiologists have right now and how to reduce risk of spreading or contracting the virus in a protest setting. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How COVID-19 changed healthcare costs and employee benefits Jun 08, 2020

Tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. That doesn't just mean no paycheck, it also means the loss of employee benefits, things like health and dental insurance. Joe DiBella, Managing Director and head of the Employee Benefits Practice at Conner Strong & Buckelew joins KYW In Depth to talk about some really hard decisions employers have had to make during the coronavirus pandemic and the lasting effects of COVID-19 on healthcare costs and employee benefits. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why the NIH is studying a New Jersey lab's COVID-19 treatment Jun 05, 2020

We've been keeping tabs on a New Jersey lab called BioAegis because of their work with the protein Gelsolin, which they say has potential to be an effective therapy for very ill COVID-19 patients. When we found out that Dr. John Gallin, Chief Scientific Officer of the NIH Clinical Center and the NIH Associate Director for Clinical Research was also studying the protein, we asked him to join KYW In Depth to talk about what he thinks the possibilities are and why he wanted to take a closer look. We're also joined by Dr. Susan Levinson, co-founder and CEO of BioAegis Therapeutics to break down where their treatment stands in the regulatory approval process and how they see Gelsolin being used if it's approved by the FDA. More information about the NIH Clinical Center: https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/ And about BioAegis: https://www.bioaegistherapeutics.com/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can tweaking your office's HVAC system reduce the spread of coronavirus? Jun 05, 2020

Can you test the air in your workplace for coronavirus? Can tweaking your office's HVAC system reduce transmission of the virus? Are certain types of buildings more at risk for spreading the virus than others based solely on their HVAC system? Michael Calabrese, Senior Project Mechanical Engineer at Burns Engineering in Philadelphia and the President of the American Society of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineers joins KYW In Depth to break down everything you need to know about how the HVAC industry is tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Burns Engineering: https://www.burns-group.com/ American Society of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineers: https://www.ashrae.org/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The May jobs report was shocking. Is this what an economic recovery looks like? Jun 05, 2020

The May jobs report was much better than anyone thought it would be (at least in pandemic adjusted terms), so what's actually going on? David Fiorenza, Associate Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about if the economic recovery is happening faster than expected, what new city budgets mean for the arts, and the future of infrastructure projects in the Philadelphia area after COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Indie venues like World Cafe Live are struggling to survive COVID-19 Jun 04, 2020

Every few days, an independent music venue announces it won't be able to reopen after the coronavirus pandemic. Philadelphia is home to about 20 independent venues -- places that welcome a variety of artists and bands from up and comers to national acts to open mics and garage bands. But since the coronavirus pandemic hit, indie music venues across the country are facing closures. Some have already shut their doors for good. Hal Real, founder of World Cafe Live and WCL Education joins KYW In Depth to talk about a local and national effort going on to save independent venues and hopefully welcome fans back soon, safely. Learn more about the National Independent Venue Association here: https://www.nivassoc.org/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Should insurance cover coronavirus business losses? Jun 04, 2020

A huge amount of businesses have been forced to shutter their doors since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and they're in rough shape right now. Right now we're seeing a lot of questions play out in boardrooms and courtrooms alike surrounding their insurance policies. Should insurance cover business losses due to a global virus pandemic? Terry Tracy, Managing Director of Conner Strong & Buckelew joins KYW In Depth to break down what's happening behind the scenes while business doors are closed, and how the coronavirus pandemic is making its mark on the commercial insurance industry. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What does financial certainty look like during COVID-19? Jun 04, 2020

A lot of bank accounts are looking pretty rough right now in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. And for a lot of Americans, what little money they had in savings before all this is gone or being used to survive until workplaces get the green light to open back up. It's an incredibly difficult situation. We wanted to know what the economic fallout looks like from the perspective of someone who gives financial advice for a living -- what do you do if your job is tell people where to put their money to work for the future? Fred Hubler Jr., President of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group joins KYW In Depth to talk about the questions he's getting, his concerns for the future, and the places the wealthy put their money that the average person doesn't even have access to. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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In West Philly, anguish and rage fuel both protests and destruction Jun 04, 2020

Philadelphia has seen huge crowds of people demonstrating against the killing of George Floyd since the weekend. The city has also been rocked by vandalism, arson, destruction of property, and looting. In West Philadelphia, the 52nd Street corridor was just one of the areas that suffered major damage during the riots and looting over the weekend. KYW Newsradio's Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg was walking the streets of West Philadelphia during it all, talking to people about the damage and why it's happening. Among the things she found -- anger, and suspicion. Frustration, and a lot of heartbreak. And generations of people publicly grappling with anguish and rage. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Tear gas and chaos: What happened at the I-676 protest in Philadelphia Jun 03, 2020

On Monday, June 1st, a crowd of people protesting the killing of George Floyd by a police officer poured from the streets of Philadelphia down onto I-676, bring traffic to a standstill on the highway. The protesters were tear gassed by police, leading to a chaotic scene as hundreds of people tried to escape. KYW Newsradio's Kristen Johanson was covering the protest when the tear gas was deployed. She joins KYW In Depth to describe what happened. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How do you make summer camp safe during COVID-19? Jun 01, 2020

Summer camp is normally a place where kids can get away and make friends, learn things, and get some dirt on their hands. But this year, everything is a lot different because of coronavirus. Some camps have closed for the season altogether, while others are making some big changes to try and salvage the summer. Camp America in Chalfont, Bucks County is hoping they can welcome campers back after the county moves from red to yellow and more of the restrictions are lifted. Marc Mednick is the program coordinator for Camp America. He joins KYW In Depth to talk about what this summer will look like at camp and what they're doing to make it safe for the kids and the staff. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What tracing HIV taught us about fighting COVID-19 Jun 01, 2020

Contact tracing went from something only a few of us were familiar with just a few months ago to being front and center in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Perry N. Halkitis, Dean of the Rutgers School of Public Health joins KYW In Depth to break down how contact tracing has developed over the decades, what scientists learned about contact tracing from studying HIV, and the process of hiring the thousands and thousands of tracers we will need for the fight against coronavirus in the United States. If you're interesting in contact tracing in New Jersey, more information can be found here: https://covid19.nj.gov/forms/tracer See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What doctors know about MIS-C, a way COVID-19 attacks children May 30, 2020

Doctors are seeing an illness in kids that appears to be related to coronavirus. It's called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, or MIS-C. The CDC has issued a health advisory for MIS-C and now has a dedicated team investigating it. But there's still a lot of information that doctors don't know about it. Dr. Audrey John, the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia joins KYW In Depth to talk about what MIS-C is, how it attacks children, and how they're treating kids with MIS-C at CHOP. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Ask an economist: Why did home sales go up in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic? May 29, 2020

More than two million Americans newly filed for unemployment benefits last week, a staggering number on its own but just a percentage of the now more than 40 million people who have filed for unemployment since the start of the corohnavirus pandemic. Every Friday we ask David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business to help us tackle the economic news of the last week. Today we asked him about his analysis of the unemployment numbers, why home sales went up in April when everything else went down, his wish list for the next federal aid package, what the latest GDP revisions mean, and why it's a small win that the durable goods numbers were not quite as catastrophic as we thought. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Would vaccine makers consider infecting volunteers with coronavirus? Human Challenge Trials: Part 3 May 29, 2020

We've been taking a look at the idea of using human challenge trials, intentionally infecting volunteers in a controlled study, to speed up development of a vaccine for the coronavirus. In Part 1, we talked to the Rutgers Bioethicist who co-authored a paper advocating for the use of challenge trials for a coronavirus vaccine. In Part 2, we talked with the founder of a website that's signing up volunteers to participate in HCTs, and one of the more than 25,000 people who have signed up to consider volunteering. But what do the scientists and researchers involved in making vaccines think about using HCTs? Dr. David Weiner, director of the Wistar Institute's Vaccine and Immunology Center joins KYW In Depth to talk about the ethics and logistics of Human Challenge Trials from the point of view of a vaccine developer. Part 1: Should HCTs be used for coronavirus? https://bit.ly/2XeyrIi Part 2: Why would someone volunteer for an HCT? https://bit.ly/3gC7iqn See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Why would someone volunteer to be infected with coronavirus? Human Challenge Trials: Part 2 May 29, 2020

Human challenge trials are studies where people volunteer to be infected with a pathogen, like the coronavirus, hoping to speed up the development of a vaccine. In Part 1 of our series on human challenge trials, we talked to a Rutgers University bioethicist, Dr. Nir Eyal, who coauthored an article in the Journal of Infectious Diseases advocating for controlled human challenge trials to help develop a coronavirus vaccine faster. So why would someone want to volunteer to be infected with a dangerous, sometimes deadly virus? Mabel Rosenheck is a public historian and independent scholar in Philadelphia who put her name forward as someone willing to consider volunteering for a human challenge trial. Josh Morrison co-founded 1DaySooner.org, a network of more than 25 thousand people who want to participate in human trials that could speed up a vaccination for the coronavirus. Both of them are joining KYW In Depth to talk about why they'd consider joining a human challenge trial, and why more than 25 thousand people have already signed up to volunteer. Listen to part 1 of our series on human challenge trials: https://bit.ly/2XeyrIi Check out 1 Day Sooner at: https://1daysooner.org/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Coronavirus is causing companies to declare bankruptcy. What does that mean for employees? May 28, 2020

One of the side effects of shutting society down for months is that a lot of prominent companies have declared bankruptcy, and more are likely on the verge. So what does that mean for the company, and what does it mean for the employee who's reading the financial section on their phone and suddenly finds out their company declared bankruptcy? Bruce Grohsgal, Professor in Business Bankruptcy Law at Widener University's Delaware Law School joins KYW In Depth to talk about what corporate bankruptcy does, what it means for employees, and the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic that are rippling through companies. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Is your sleep messed up during COVID-19? You're not alone May 28, 2020

For a lot of us, a solid eight hours of sleep per night was tough to get even before the coronavirus pandemic. Now there’s even more added stress and anxiety, coupled with changes to our usual routines, that could be doing a number on our sleep. Dr. Philip Gehrman, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania joins KYW In Depth to talk about why people are having trouble sleeping or experiencing crazy dreams during the pandemic, and some simple steps you can take to get a better night's sleep. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Restaurants face massive challenges during COVID-19. They'll be different after it's over. May 27, 2020

We've seen a lot of our favorite restaurants have to make some serious adjustments during the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, not all of them are coming back, and for the rest of them, the dining experience of 2022 will probably look different in many ways from 2019. Dr. Ceridwyn King, Associate Professor & Chairperson of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the biggest challenges restaurants face post-pandemic, how they're adapting, and how the industry will emerge on the other side. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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COVID-19 closed showrooms, but car dealers see hope post-pandemic May 26, 2020

One of the industries that has gotten hammered by the restrictions put in place to fight the coronavirus pandemic is auto sales. Car dealers are starting to open up more parts of their business now, and we wanted to know what the last couple months have looked like for them, and what's next. We asked Maria Pacifico, President of the Pacifico Auto Group in Philadelphia and Tom Flynn, Pacifico Auto Group General Manager to join KYW In Depth to talk about how their business has been affected, what it's like trying to sell cars during COVID-19, and how they see the future of car dealers after we get back to whatever normal looks like. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Is COVID-19 a good reason to take a gap year before college? May 26, 2020

More incoming college freshmen are considering taking a year off because of COVID-19. But is that wise? Sara Harberson, founder of Application Nation joins KYW In Depth to talk about the pros and cons of using the coronavirus pandemic to take a year off before college and why colleges might accept one gap year request but turn down another. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Childcare was a challenge before coronavirus. Now it's a crisis. May 25, 2020

Things are starting to open up and a lot of people can see the light at the end of the tunnel for when they can return to work, but what do you do if you need to work but your childcare provider isn't open yet? What if your old daycare has been forced to shutter its doors for good? Dr. Blythe Rosikiewicz, Assistant Professor of Management in West Chester University’s College of Business and Public Management joins KYW In Depth to talk about the state of childcare in the US and the scale of the troubles that childcare providers and working parents are facing because of the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Has the coronavirus pandemic added value to community colleges? May 23, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has brought a lot of changes to American society. People are out of work, a lot of families are experiencing financial hardships, and in general right now most people are staying pretty close to home. We wondered if, because of these reasons and more, COVID-19 has made community college a more attractive or valuable option to a broader section of people. So we asked Dr. Joy Gates Black, President of Delaware County Community College to join KYW In Depth to talk about how the coronavirus has affected DCCC, how enrollment has changed, the steps the school is taking to ensure safety, and why community colleges might have a leg up over other forms of higher education during the age of COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can recreational marijuana help broke states recover from COVID-19? May 22, 2020

Memorial Day weekend kicks off with even more dire economic news as another 2.4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about the business of summer at the Jersey Shore, if recreational marijuana could fill empty state coffers, if a new unemployment package could be coming from Congress, and how much longer new jobless claims could stay at seven figures. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How public health emergencies like coronavirus reshape cities May 21, 2020

Cities are bustling, densely populated places packed with people and businesses paying a premium for housing and office space to be in the center of everyone and everything. And if you visit a city right now, you can actually "see" the results of the coronavirus pandemic. Philadelphia just looks very wrong without people everywhere, like someone hit the pause button. We've made some giant changes as families, as a workforce, and as a society over the past few months. We're working at home, we're eating at home, and it looks like some of these things might not go back to "normal" any time soon. So, we wanted to know if any of these changes could end up having an impact on cities. Are people really going to keep paying New York City rent to work from their apartment? Harris Steinberg, Executive Director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the American City during the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Video chatting a ton during COVID-19? Here's how to stave off Zoom Fatigue May 21, 2020

Work meetings, classrooms, and even happy hours are all virtual these days due to coronavirus restrictions. And maybe you've notice that video chat meetings are way more tiring than in-person ones. So why is that, and what can you do to keep from getting burnt out? Dr. John Medaglia, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neurology at Drexel University joins the podcast to break down why our brains get zapped by Zoom. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Veterans nonprofit salutes American heroes virtually during COVID-19 May 21, 2020

Memorial Day weekend 2020 is going to be anything but routine for Americans still under social distancing guidelines because of the coronavirus pandemic. Around here, Philadelphia officials are telling people not to go to the beach. Barbecues and cook outs are being scaled down at the very least, and instead of having the whole family over most people will be with just their immediate household to mark the holiday. And for a non-profit called Carry The Load, a group that honors veterans, first responders and their families, their biggest event of the year -- a walk that takes place around Memorial Day -- had to basically be redesigned from square one. Matt Fryman, National Relay Director for Carry The Load joins KYW In Depth to talk about how they are changing and adapting during coronavirus and how they're planning to salute American heroes virtually this year. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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COVID-19 is remaking insurance: "The losses are in multiple billions of dollars." May 20, 2020

The insurance industry has been turned upside down by COVID-19. We wanted to learn more about how insurance companies are weathering the pandemic and the health of the industry as a whole, so we spoke to Michael and Ryan Tocicki. They are the cofounders of PREMIER Insurance Services, and they join KYW In Depth to talk about what they're dealing with day in and day out, how much the pandemic has cost the insurance industry already, and how insurance is going to change permanently because of COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can your employer ban you from taking public transportation during COVID-19? May 20, 2020

The trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange has been closed for a couple of months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but it's set to partially reopen on Tuesday, May 26. As the Exchange opens its doors again, there are protocols that brokers need to follow -- and one of the protocols that stuck out to us is that people are not allowed to use public transportation to get to the trading floor. This begged a bunch of questions, like... can they do that? Is that even legal? And how is it going to be enforced? Ann Juliano, Professor of Law at Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law joins KYW In Depth to answer those questions and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Social distancing at New Jersey's only drive-in theatre during COVID-19 May 19, 2020

Drive-in movie theatres had their heyday decades ago. But there are still a handful of them around the country, including one in New Jersey. And New Jersey’s only drive-in theatre now has the green light for business to start back up again as the state tries to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Jude DeLeonardis, co-owner of the Delsea Drive-In in Vineland, New Jersey joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the pandemic has meant for her business and what's changed in preparation for showing movies again. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Is telemedicine here to stay after COVID-19? We asked a doctor how it's working. May 19, 2020

Just about every aspect of everyday life has changed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and that includes going to see your doctor. Instead of asking patients to make the trip and sit in the waiting room, more and more doctors are using telemedicine to see and treat their patients. Dr. Erev Tubb, medical oncologist and the medical director of the Cancer Center at Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill joins KYW In Depth to talk about how successful telemedicine has been for him and whether he thinks it's here to stay, even beyond COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Is it ethical to deliberately expose people to COVID-19 to get a vaccine faster? Human Challenge Trials: Part 1 May 18, 2020

The return to some kind of post-pandemic normalcy is going to hinge on the development of a coronavirus vaccine. This is a process that can take months or years and includes several testing phases to determine if the vaccine is both safe and effective. But there is a way to speed up the process, and it depends on hundreds of people being willing to volunteer to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Dr. Nir Eyal is a Professor of Bioethics and Director of the Center for Population-Level Bioethics at Rutgers University. He joins KYW In Depth to talk about the article he co-authored called for controlled human challenge trials to speed up coronavirus vaccine development. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Did the COVID-19 PPP emergency loans go where they were supposed to? May 18, 2020

A lot of attention has been paid to the Paycheck Protection Program. It's the giant bundle of money, billions of dollars that Congress approved that was designed to help keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Once the program got started though, we started seeing news about big, publicly traded companies benefiting from the PPP, and in some cases announcing they had given back the money. So how widespread was this? How much of the assistance actually went to the places it was supposed to go? Dr. Sam Rosen, Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at the Temple Fox School of Business joins KYW In Depth to break down the Paycheck Protection Program and where the loans went. Here's the link to Dr. Rosen's research: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3590913 See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The Jersey Shore will reopen, but "we're gonna need folks to do the right thing" May 16, 2020

The weather is getting nicer and a lot of people have the beach on their mind. Normally, that's just a sign of summer, but right now in New Jersey, during the coronavirus pandemic, it means some serious decision making from the state level on down. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy joined KYW Newsradio and KYW's Ian Bush to talk about the toll COVID-19 has taken on his state, the tragic milestone of 10,000 COVID-19 related deaths in the state, two new executive orders just signed in New Jersey, and how the state is going to handle summer at the Jersey Shore. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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"The crematory is nonstop." A funeral director and the heartbreak of COVID-19 May 15, 2020

Nick Renn says he has never seen anything in his career that compares to the coronavirus pandemic. He's a funeral director at the Leroy P. Wooster Funeral Home in Atco, New Jersey. Nick Renn joins KYW In Depth to talk about the death he sees on a daily basis, how the virus has affected him and his colleagues, and the toll the pandemic is taking on families who have lost loved ones. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Ask an economist: Is the worst of the COVID-19 fallout behind us? May 15, 2020

If the number of unemployed Americans made up a state, it would be the second most populous state in the US, behind only California. David Fiorenza, Villanova School of Business Economics Professor joins KYW In Depth to talk about the massive unemployment number, another month that saw retail sales hammered by coronavirus, and if we should be concerned about deflation in the months to come. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How COVID-19 attacks taste and smell May 15, 2020

The CDC has added loss of taste and smell to its list of COVID-19 symptoms. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have been looking into this, and they've released an initial study that has been published in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. Dr. Richard Doty is Director of Penn's Smell and Taste Center, and Dr. Natasha Mirza is Director of Penn's Center for Voice and Swallowing. They join KYW In Depth to break down their research on how COVID-19 can attack taste and smell. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Governor Tom Wolf: "I understand the frustration" of PA business owners during COVID-19 May 14, 2020

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf talked with KYW Newsradio today about the coronavirus pandemic in the Keystone State, when more counties will be moving from red to yellow, small business owners who are trying to stay afloat during this pandemic, and when social distancing restrictions might be eased, especially around the Philadelphia area which has been hit hard by the virus. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Were our public health systems misunderstood before COVID-19? May 14, 2020

We're in a very strange time right now, where public health has suddenly become a major focus in a way that doesn't happen very often, and as a result, the people who work in public health have also become more visible than probably we or they ever expected them to be. Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx are nationally recognized household names now, and each state has its own team of doctors and public servants who find themselves at the podium for hours a day, giving out information to anyone watching. Because of the spotlight on public health right now, we wanted to dig into it a little more. Dr. Tony Reed, Chief Medical Officer for Temple University Hospital joins KYW In Depth to explains what the field of public health entails and what's involved in working a public health job. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson on coronavirus relief in Philadelphia May 14, 2020

U.S. HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson came to Philadelphia to visit a veteran's community, and while he was here he called KYW Newsradio. Dr. Carson talked about a couple things, including his visit, the moratorium on evictions, and also how the Department of Housing and Urban Development is using the $12 billion dollars it was given responsibility for through the CARES Act for relief during the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How COVID-19 is changing hospital design May 13, 2020

Thermal temperature scans, negative pressure, third entrances to emergency departments. These are just some of the changes that could become the new normal at hospitals and healthcare facilities because of the coronavirus pandemic. Aran McCarthy, Healthcare Design Principal at Francis Cauffman Architects joins KYW In Depth to explain what goes into the design of a hospital, and how design priorities are changing because of the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What needs to happen before college sports can come back from COVID-19 shutdowns? May 12, 2020

Everyone is anxious for the return of sports, and the American College Health Association recently released guidelines on what they think universities need to have in place from a health and safety standpoint before we see college athletics come back. Dr. Karen Weaver, Associate Clinical Professor of Sport Management at the LeBow College of Business at Drexel University joins KYW In Depth to break down the guidelines and what they mean. ACHA guidelines: https://www.acha.org/documents/resources/guidelines/ACHA_Considerations_for_Reopening_IHEs_in_the_COVID-19_Era_May2020.pdf >>> See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How a grocery store saved a woman's life during the coronavirus pandemic... with yogurt May 12, 2020

A man from Montgomery County, PA called KYW Newsradio because he wanted to publically say thank you to his grocery store. His wife suffers from several diseases that make eating most foods impossible -- except for a particular type of yogurt. He couldn't find it anywhere. Then, Henning's Market in Harleysville, PA stepped up. Today on KYW In Depth, a couple says thank you during a pandemic. "I want people to know that there are good people out there, there are people who care." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Understanding R0 (R-Naught) and the contagiousness of coronavirus May 12, 2020

If you've been reading about COVID-19 you've probably run into R0 a few times. It's pronounced R-naught, and it's a mathematical indicator of how contagious something is. We wanted to get a better understanding of R0 and why it's important, so we asked Dr. Annette Reboli, Dean of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey to join KYW In Depth to break down what R0 is, what it means, and where this coronavirus ranks among contagious diseases. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Scientists are studying if dogs can sniff out COVID-19 May 12, 2020

Believe it or not, viruses have odors, and researchers at Penn Vet are trying to find out if dogs can smell COVID-19. Dr. Cynthia M. Otto, Professor of Working Dog Sciences and Sports Medicine and Director of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center joins KYW in Depth to break down how they're testing if dogs can smell COVID-19, what they hope the project will be able to do, and when we could know if man's best friend can help us beat coronavirus. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The coronavirus is mutating. What does that mean for a vaccine? May 11, 2020

There's a preliminary report out of the Los Alamos National Laboratory about a mutation to SARS-CoV-2 that is more transmissible. The paper has not been peer reviewed yet, but it's still getting national attention. Dr. David Weiner, director of the Wistar Institute's Vaccine and Immunology Center joins KYW In Depth to break down what the study found, what it means, and what impact the mutations could have on vaccine development. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Taking a break from COVID-19 to talk about murder hornets May 09, 2020

During these days of COVID-19, you're really hard pressed to find any news story that doesn't have some sort of connection to the pandemic. Over the last few weeks though, there's been at least one exception: the arrival of the massive insects nicknamed murder hornets in the US. They are scary looking and huge, but are they as bad as they're made out to be? Dr. Christopher Tipping, Professor of Biology at Delaware Valley University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the Asian giant hornet -- why they're here, where they came from, why they're called murder hornets, and if he thinks they're going to make it to the Philadelphia area. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Telehealth for dog behavior problems during COVID-19 May 08, 2020

A lot of dogs have been adopted from shelters during the coronavirus pandemic, and a lot of first time pet owners are still in the 'getting to know you' phase with their new fur babies. So how do you know if a new or different behavior is just a personality quirk, or if your dog could benefit from some kind of professional attention? Dr. Carlo Siracusa is an Associate Professor of Clinical Animal Behavior and Welfare at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He joins KYW In Depth to talk about a new telehealth program for dog behavioral issues at Penn Vet and to give some great advice for new pet owners, like to make sure that we're not putting too much pressure on our pets to be the surrogate for our missing social lives. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The numbers say paychecks got bigger since the start of COVID-19, but that's not good news May 08, 2020

We're looking at an unemployment rate above 14% in the US during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about the comparisons between 2020 and the Great Depression, declines in the labor force participation rate, and why the data show wages are rising. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Bon voyage: COVID-19 will disrupt airlines and the travel industry for years to come May 08, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with the travel industry, with airlines, cruises and hotels taking the brunt of it. Robert Mann Jr., President of R.W. Mann and Company Inc. joins KYW In Depth to talk about the extent of the damage, what needs to happen before consumer confidence returns, and what the future of travel might look like once everything resumes. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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"People saw we were more than just teachers all day," when coronavirus shut down their schools May 07, 2020

Kids have been learning from home for weeks now because of the coronavirus pandemic. The classroom is now the dining room or kitchen table, and students are getting lessons from teachers on a laptop, rather than in person. Obviously this has been a big adjustment for parents, but it's also been a big adjustment for the teachers, who have had to figure out the best ways to connect with their students without having them in the classroom. It's Teacher Appreciation Week, so we checked in with some teachers about how their job has changed in the wake of COVID-19, the challenges they're facing, and how much they miss their students. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes during the coronavirus pandemic. May 07, 2020

The Make-a-Wish Foundation has been operating for 40 years. It spans thousands of volunteers all across the United States and dozens of other countries. And its one goal is to make wishes come true for children, between two and a half and eighteen years old, who are suffering from critical illnesses. Dennis Heron, President and CEO of the Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley chapter joins the podcast to talk about how the organization is functioning through the pandemic, and how they are granting their 7,000th wish this week. If you want to help Make-A-Wish: Wishesarewaiting.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Would you give up your privacy in exchange for pre-COVID-19 normalcy? May 06, 2020

There's been a lot of talk about the possibility of an app helping to trace COVID-19 cases and contain the outbreak down the road. But what would that look like, and how would we address the concerns about privacy of personal data and medical information? Dr. Matthew Schneider, Assistant Professor at Drexel's LeBow College of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about how bad we were at keeping data secure even before this pandemic, the privacy concerns behind coronavirus tracking apps, and if we should be thinking about data privacy in a completely different way. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Trying to weather the storm: Agriculture in the age of COVID-19 May 05, 2020

We've been keeping an eye on the world of agriculture during this pandemic, looking at how food supply chains are holding up and how different farmers with different commodities are dealing with the situation. A few weeks ago we checked in with John M. Urbanchuk, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Agribusiness Department at Delaware Valley University, and he joins KYW In Depth again to take a look at what's changed in the past couple weeks and what might be ahead. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Bats, wet markets, and how scientists trace a coronavirus back to its origin May 05, 2020

COVID-19 is caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. The disease is unique and mysterious even to scientists who have been studying coronaviruses for years, and the origins of the pandemic are still being debated. Did it really jump from animal to human at a Wuhan wet market? Or did it start another way? Dr. Susan Weiss, Professor of Microbiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania joins the podcast to break down her research on coronaviruses. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How do you run an aquarium during the coronavirus pandemic? May 05, 2020

The Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey is closed, which means there's no money coming through its doors. But, the animals still need to be fed and cared for, and there's a dedicated skeleton staff doing just that. Vince Nicoletti is the Executive Director of Adventure Aquarium, he joins KYW In Depth to talk about the steps the aquarium is taking to care for all the animals during the shutdown, how to support the aquarium, and the different ways he thinks the business will change after the pandemic is over. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What have we learned about how COVID-19 affects children? May 05, 2020

There's been some news lately about kids and COVID-19, so we wanted to ask an expert what we've learned about how this coronavirus affects children. Dr. Jeffrey Gerber, associate professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia joins KYW In Depth to answer questions about kids and coronavirus -- like, how many pediatric cases have we seen in the Philadelphia area? How many have been serious? When can parents start thinking about play dates again? How can we keep kids safe when childcare centers reopen? And should parents still take kids to the doctor to get checkups and vaccines during this pandemic, and what happens if they don't? See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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"I hope people see us in a new light." Working in a grocery store during the coronavirus pandemic May 04, 2020

Grocery store and supermarket workers are on the front lines of this pandemic in a major way. We wanted to talk to someone who has been doing one of these jobs since the pandemic started. Amy Paris works at a ShopRite supermarket in the Philly suburbs. She was nice enough to join the podcast to talk about what it's like working at a grocery store -- which just happens to be both one of the most important and riskiest jobs out there right now. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What projection models say about reopening society amid COVID-19 May 04, 2020

We hear a lot about projection models in the conversation about reopening society and when to do it. Dr. Michael Robert, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Data Science at University of the Sciences joins KYW In Depth to break down what the models are and what they are created to do, what they're saying about the pandemic and our response to it, and when is too soon to reopen. Here’s a page with links to the different models Dr. Robert talked about and some info about all of them: https://sites.google.com/usciences.edu/michael-robert/covid-19-resources See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Jon Meacham studies crises of the past to find "Hope, Through History" May 02, 2020

Jon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize winning writer and biographer, he's written about Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, George H. W. Bush. And his new project is a podcast -- a limited series called "Hope, Through History." The show takes some of the worst and most challenging times in American History, and explores how we as a nation got through them. Jon Meacham talked about making the podcast on KYW Newsradio with Ian Bush. Given the timeliness of the subject matter, we thought that you here at KYW In Depth might be interested in hearing about it too. Check out the podcast on Radio.com: https://www.radio.com/media/podcast/hope-through-history See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What is Remdesivir and how does it help COVID-19 patients? May 01, 2020

President Trump says the FDA has granted emergency use authorization for Remdesivir to treat patients with COVID-19. So how does it work, and it is a real answer to this deadly virus? Or is it just better than what we have now? Dr. Frederick Bushman, Professor and Chair of Microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania and the co-director of the Penn Center for Research on Coronavirus and Other Emerging Pathogens joins KYW In Depth to explain what Remdesivir is, how it helps patients and how well it works, what else the drug is used for, and what the Center for Research on Coronavirus and Other Emerging Pathogens is working on right now. He also weighs in on if this coronavirus started with an animal, or if it's an escaped bioweapon from a lab somewhere ("Yeah, it's a complete pack of nonsense." - Dr. Frederick Bushman). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Will the tourism industry ever be "normal" again after the coronavirus pandemic? May 01, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic cut off non-essential travel and one of the casualties of that was the tourism industry. Hotels, airline and tourist attraction business has all but disappeared. So how long will the impact last, and is there a way to return to normal? Dr. Yang Yang, an associate professor in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University joins KYW In Depth to talk about the future of tourism, in Philadelphia and around the globe. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The Jersey Shore's harsh economic reality during coronavirus May 01, 2020

New unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic hit 30 million this week, GDP is down 4.8%, and it's even more clear that staying home is having a very real impact on the American economy. David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business joins KYW In Depth to talk about W-shaped recoveries, why the markets did better in April when everything else pointed down, which sectors could see job creation, and what kind of situation he thinks the Jersey Shore will be facing during the summer of 2020. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How the coronavirus pandemic will change the way offices are designed May 01, 2020

One of the many ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic is that a lot of people have had time to adjust to working at home. And a lot of companies have probably realized that even when things return to normal, portions of their workforce won't necessarily have to come into the office to be productive. There's a good chance that the pandemic will have a direct role in changing how the office of the future is designed. John Campbell is the president of FCA architects, an architecture and interior design planning firm in Philadelphia and New York City, specializing in the workplace, healthcare, and research facilities. We asked him to come on KYW In Depth to talk about the future of open offices, how he thinks the way offices are designed in the future is going to change, and how he's seeing it changing already because of this pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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"The Last Dance" EP talks Michael Jordan, Philadelphia, and making TV during COVID-19 Apr 30, 2020

We're all looking for things to distract us during the coronavirus lockdowns, and sports content is at a premium right now. That's one of the reasons the 10-part documentary about Michael Jordan, "The Last Dance," has been such a massive success. Mike Tollin, Philadelphia native and Executive Producer of "The Last Dance" joins KYW In Depth to talk about working with Michael Jordan, the challenges of making the show during the coronavirus pandemic, and his reaction to the incredible success of the series. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Are you binge baking during COVID-19 shutdowns? Tips to keep it healthy Apr 30, 2020

Have you gone to the grocery store, only to be met by an empty flour shelf? A lot of us are using the opportunity of being stuck at home to make delicious things in the oven. But, unfortunately, cookies and brownies and cupcakes usually come in only one serving size -- exactly as many as are currently in front of you. So, we turned to an expert for some tips on how to make it out of COVID-19 quarantine without becoming a chocolate chip cookie. Kathleen Zelman, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and the nutrition director for WebMD joins KYW In Depth to talk about how to keep from eating all of the cookies, what to substitute in your recipes to make them healthier, and the science behind why extra body fat makes it more difficult to stave off disease. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Woman saves her aunt and a stranger with COVID-19 plasma donation Apr 29, 2020

Two people from South Jersey who were in critical condition from COVID-19 have been released from the hospital, after they received convalescent plasma transfusions. After recovering from a mild case of COVID-19 herself, Marisa Leuzzi heard about Mayo Clinic’s national clinical trials and wanted to donate her plasma in an attempt to save her aunt, who was critically ill with the virus. Her donation ended up helping another person as well. Today on KYW In Depth, KYW reporter John McDevitt joins the podcast with Marisa Leuzzi's story -- how she found out about the procedure, got the wheels turning, and donated her plasma. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How much can the Federal Reserve really do in the COVID-19 emergency? Apr 29, 2020

We've heard a lot about steps that the Federal Reserve has taken over the last several weeks to try and keep the gears of the economy moving in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic. Given the role the Fed is playing these days, we thought it would be important to dig deeper and learn more about what the Federal Reserve is all about. Dr. Jonathan Scott, professor and Chair of the Department of Finance at Temple University's Fox School of Business joins KYW In Depth to break down what the Fed does and how much capability it has to correct the economy -- especially during an emergency like the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What's in the new $484 billion coronavirus bill, and how are we paying for it? Apr 29, 2020

Another emergency spending bill has been passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. Scott Deacle, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Business and Economics at Ursinus College joins KYW In Depth to break down what's in the bill, who is getting the money, and his concerns over the ultimate economic cost of the coronavirus crisis. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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COVID-19 changed college admissions. What does that mean for high schoolers? Apr 28, 2020

At this point, high school seniors are wondering what kind of college experience they're going to have. And it's a little up in the air if we're going to see a crowded college campus ever again -- we just don't know. Sara Harberson is the founder of Application Nation, the former associate Dean of Admissions at the University of Pennsylvania, and the former Dean of Admissions at Franklin and Marshall. She joins KYW In Depth to talk about why she thinks the college experience is going to change, how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting enrollment at colleges, and why high school seniors have more leverage this year when it comes to applying for financial aid. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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169 inmates in Montco jail test positive for COVID-19 but have no symptoms Apr 28, 2020

Health officials keep stressing that the main reason we're wearing masks is to protect other people. Some people who get the virus never get any symptoms, and they could infect others without knowing it. This week in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania we got a pretty incredible illustration of that. All 939 inmates at Montgomery County Correctional Facility were tested for coronavirus. Of the 740 results they have so far, 169 are positive. But none of the 169 positive inmates showed any symptoms. Montgomery County Commissioner Dr. Val Arkoosh called into KYW Newsradio on Tuesday morning, April 28, to talk about the results from the correctional facility, where she thinks we are in the fight against COVID-19, and what needs to happen before we're ready to reopen. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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"We just have to keep going and hope that things get better." Farming during COVID-19 Apr 28, 2020

Farming is a hard job during the best of times. But now, restaurants are closed, agricultural supply chains are disrupted, and what used to be difficult can feel nearly impossible. Today on KYW In Depth, three farmers join the podcast to talk about it. Paul Hartman is a dairy farmer at Scattered Acres in Berks County. Kyle Whitmoyer operates Whitmoyer Cattle in Northumberland County in Central Pennsylvania. He also grows organic corn, soybeans, and small grains. Josh Alderfer joins the podcast from Alderfer Poultry Farm in Montgomery County. He sells specialty eggs -- organic and cage free. "You can't just tell them to stop producing eggs. They're going to lay an egg every day, and you have to find a home for it." - Josh Alderfer See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Neurosurgeon finds COVID-19 can travel to the brain and cause encephalitis Apr 27, 2020

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Neurovascular Surgery Chief Dr. Pascal Jabbour became alarmed when doctors found that relatively young patients with COVID-19 were developing unusual blood clots and having strokes. Then he and his colleagues also noticed that the virus seemed to be able to infect the brain itself, causing encephalitis. Today on KYW In Depth, Dr. Pascal Jabbour talks about his team's findings on COVID-19 patients who have strokes, the theories on how the virus travels to the brain, and being a surgeon during a deadly virus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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How to look out for child abuse during COVID-19 stay at home orders Apr 27, 2020

With so many people out of work and staying home, children who were already in a bad situation could be even more vulnerable right now. And because they don't have teachers or coaches checking on them in person every day, child advocates fear more instances of child abuse could be happening behind closed doors, without being reported. Abbie Newman is the CEO of Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in East Norriton, PA. She joins KYW In Depth to talk about warning signs you need to keep your eyes out for and resources for people who think they know about a child who is being abused. "If you are next door to a family and you hear something or see something that kind of makes you think, 'I wonder if that child is safe. What's going on over there? I'm concerned.' People still have eyes, they just just need to use them more at this point. And everybody needs to consider themselves a mandated reporter. If you think you are seeing something, call the state's childline hotline." - Abbie Newman Links to resources we talked about in the show: Pennsylvania's Childline Hotline is 1-800-932-0313. Find Mission Kids online: http://missionkidscac.org/ Safe 2 say PA, where kids can help their friends: https://www.safe2saypa.org/ Find out more about Laurel House: https://laurel-house.org/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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College coaches are changing how they recruit because of the coronavirus pandemic Apr 27, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is having a major impact on just about everything having to do with college athletics. One specific aspect that we wanted to explore is how college coaches are dealing with recruiting -- how do you recruit athletes when you can't go anywhere? University of Pennsylvania men's basketball coach Steve Donahue and Villanova football coach Mark Ferrante join KYW In Depth to talk about how they are recruiting during the pandemic, and how the way coaches across the country recruit athletes could be changing long-term. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Financial survival tips for the coronavirus pandemic Apr 24, 2020

More than 26 million people are unemployed because of the coronavirus pandemic. People are trying their best to navigate a financial nightmare that they didn't see coming. Beverly Harzog, credit card expert and consumer advocate and a consumer finance analyst for US News and World Report joins KYW In Depth to offer some emergency financial survival tips, like what to do when your credit card provider shrinks your card limit, how and when you should contact your lender, and why you might want to practice your negotiation skills. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Big ideas to fight food insecurity as coronavirus threatens a hunger pandemic Apr 24, 2020

The United Nations World Food Program issued a warning this week that the coronavirus pandemic means "famine is a very real and dangerous possibility." Food insecurity is already an issue all over the world, and sadly, that includes right here in Philadelphia. Mariana Chilton, director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities and professor at Drexel University joins KYW In Depth to break down why we're facing a hunger crisis, and her ideas about what is needed to fight back. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Ask an economist: Could states go bankrupt because of COVID-19? Apr 24, 2020

Another week has gone by with more dismal economic indicators, including an additional 4.4 million jobless claims. We're checking in with David Fiorenza, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Villanova School of Business, who has kind of become our in-house economist at KYW In Depth. Fiorenza joins the podcast to discuss the unemployment numbers, the new package from Congress to help small businesses, and the statements from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell about states declaring bankruptcy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Social distancing with U.S. Soccer star Carli Lloyd Apr 24, 2020

Life without sports is a brand new experience for all of us, and even more so for professional athletes. U.S. Women's National Soccer Team star Carli Lloyd was in the middle of training for the Olympics when coronavirus abruptly changed those plans. Carli Lloyd joins KYW In Depth to talk about what she's doing during the coronavirus shutdown, how it's affecting training routines, and what she's been binging on Netflix lately. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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What is the impact of coronavirus on the environment? Apr 24, 2020

Philadelphia Health Officials recently released a report saying that air quality in the city during the coronavirus pandemic is the cleanest it has been in decades. Pictures from around the world compared to ones from years ago appear to show the same results. But is a pandemic truly good for the environment or are we looking at this all wrong? Dr. Franco Montalto, a professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Drexel University joins KYW In Depth to break down how coronavirus restrictions are affecting the environment and if any of the changes could be sticking around after we go back to normal. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Can you stop a cytokine storm before it's too late? Treating COVID-19, with Dr. Mark DiNubile from BioAegis Apr 23, 2020

We talked to Dr. Mark DiNubile a month ago about a therapy his company is developing, with the goal of helping very sick COVID-19 patients recover. DiNubile is the Chief Medical Officer at BioAegis Therapeutics in New Jersey. We checked in with him again to see how the development is going, and we also asked him some questions we had about the virus and some of the potential treatments that have been talked about in the news. Dr. DiNubile joins KYW In Depth to discuss cytokine storms, how we became fixated on hydroxychloroquine and the latest research about if it even works, and the process that companies trying to make COVID-19 treatments have to navigate to get FDA approval. >>> See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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"If you can find a spouse online, you can find a house online." How coronavirus is changing real estate Apr 22, 2020

Existing home sales dropped 8.5% in March from February -- another statistic that serves to illustrate how the coronavirus pandemic has turned life as we know it on its head this year. We wanted to look at real estate in this moment, so we asked two people to help us get our heads around what's happening now and what's in store. David Wilk is Assistant Professor of Finance & Director of the Real Estate Program at Temple University's Fox School of Business. Kelly Hudson is a realtor in the Philadelphia area who gave us a great look at what all these changes mean for someone who has their boots on the ground in this industry every day. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Oil went negative. What does that mean, and why did it happen? The economy during COVID-19 Apr

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