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The biggest risks to the entire world: 2022 edition Jan 25, 2022

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A pandemic that won't go away. Global maneuvering by Russia, China, and Iran. Less-than-stable democracy in the United States. These are some of the top risks of 2022, and on today's episode of KYW Newsradio In Depth we find out why. The geopolitical risk firm the Eurasia Group is out with its annual Top Risks list, a look at top global risks on the table for the new year. Ali Wyne, Senior Analyst at Eurasia Group's Global Macro Practice joins the podcasts to break down the list and explain what it means. Check out the list here: https://www.eurasiagroup.net/issues/top-risks-2022

Biden vs. Trump: Who had a worse first year? Jan 24, 2022

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We just passed the one year mark of the Presidency of Joe Biden. What kind of grade has he earned? There have been some big successes, like the infrastructure bill and the vaccine rollout. And on the other side of the coin, there's the widely disparaged Afghanistan withdrawal, and the state of the economy for average people two years into a pandemic. So what has President Biden accomplished? Where has he fallen short, and what does it mean for the rest of his presidency? We asked Dr. Ben Berger, Associate Professor of Political Science and Executive Director of the Lang Center for Civic & Social Responsibility at Swarthmore College.

Pandemic economy: trends in residential permits bring positive indicators Jan 22, 2022

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Jobless claims are on the rise for the first time in a while, but Philadelphia economist David Fiorenza says there isn't reason to panic...yet. He also explains why a trend in residential permits could bring good news. Plus, are brick and mortar banks a dying breed?

How would you fare in a fire? Take these steps to check and prepare. Jan 21, 2022

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In the weeks after a fire tore through a rowhome in Fairmount, a lot of people are concerned about the fire safety in their own homes. KYW Newsradio anchor Michelle Durham talks with Gustav Baumann, the Battalion Chief of Fire Prevention for the Philadelphia Fire Department, to get his advice on how to make sure you're prepared - whether you live in a rowhome, a house, or a high rise. We talk about how to introduce children to fire safety, the importance of having an escape plan, and what to do if you're ever caught in a fire.

The Great Resignation or the Great Shift? Assessing the state of the American workforce Jan 21, 2022

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Are we in the midst of the Great Resignation or the Great Shift? We might not know the answer to that question for a while, but what is clear is that more Americans are currently choosing to leave their jobs than during any other period in modern history. Saint Joseph's University Associate Professor of Management Dr. Eric Patton explains the factors driving this phenomenon, and why the trend could signal that employees - not employers - are starting to have an upper hand.

What we know about Long Covid, 2 years into the pandemic Jan 19, 2022

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We have heard a lot about COVID long haulers over the last year or so. And since we're learning new things about this pandemic all the time, we wanted to learn more about what doctors are seeing in long COVID patients right now and whether the omicron variant is complicating things. Dr. Andrew Martin, Chair of Pulmonary Medicine at Deborah Heart and Lung Center joins the podcast to talk about long haulers, what we know about the challenges of long COVID nearly two years into the pandemic, and the biggest symptoms doctors are seeing.

Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, and what happens next: "It really all depends on what the government found." Jan 19, 2022

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Ghislaine Maxwell was recently convicted in a court of law after a month-long trial connected to Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of underage girls and her role in the abuse. So what happens next, and is there another shoe yet to fall? Lauren Ouziel, Associate Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of law joins the podcast to explain what happened in the trial, what the verdict means, and what's the next step in the horrific story.

Did You Know? The story of the South Philadelphia church that inspired Civil Rights anthem "We Shall Overcome" Jan 17, 2022

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Did you know the Civil Rights anthem ‘We Shall Overcome’ has roots in a church on Broad Street in Philadelphia? On this episode of KYW Newsradio In Depth, listen to Reverend Robert L. Johnson tell the rich history of Tindley Temple United Methodist, where he serves as pastor, and how he’s trying to keep the legacy and memory of the church’s namesake — Dr. Charles A. Tindley — alive.

Why a conservative Supreme Court overturned one vaccine mandate but upheld a second Jan 17, 2022

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The Supreme Court issued rulings on two critical cases involving the Biden Administration's vaccine mandates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The justices said the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is not allowed to implement a rule requiring employers with more than 100 workers to have their workers either get vaccinated for the virus or test weekly and wear a mask in the office. In the other case, the court upheld a vaccine mandate imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services on health care facilities that receive funding from Medicare or Medicaid. We wanted to dig into these decisions on their merits, and look at what they mean for the future, so we caught up with Craig Green, Professor of Law at Temple University's Beasley School of Law.

Pandemic economy: why the retail numbers don't show the big picture Jan 14, 2022

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Jobless claims, retail sales, inflation, and some very nervous onlookers keeping an eye on interest rates and housing prices. It's been a busy week in the economy, so Philadelphia economist David Fiorenza is here help break down the news you need to know and what it means for you.