The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.