Best Arts House Listening Program Podcasts (2025)

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Controlling The Pacific 29:35

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Since the end of World War II, America has dominated the Pacific, but China’s expanding economy and growing military might is challenging that dominanceBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Remedy Ep 406 August 30th, 2025 1:55:12

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Gen X, this is for you! Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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Celebrating Arab language and culture | Environmental education through art 39:05

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The Arab community in Philadelphia is a mix of people from many countries, all with vibrant art, music, and culture to share. Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture serves as a hub for anyone who wants to learn about Arabic language and creative expression. Racquel Williams talks with several members of the Al-Bustan team about their mission and experiences as…

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"The Way We Used to Walk" Authors Megan Engelhardt & Mark Beall on The Brown Posey Press Show! 55:15

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"What happens when the saviors of the world are falling apart at the seams?" Fifteen years ago, six college housemates unwittingly opened a portal which unleashed monsters upon the world. Of the six, only Charlie touched this portal, and has paid the price, in the loss of his family. In addition, his friends' memories of the incident were erased. N…

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Rear Vision - Australia’s Green Iron plan 29:36

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What can Australia do to maintain its mineral wealth in a decarbonising world? Rear Vision drills down into our coal and iron-ore industries. And asks, can Green Iron save us?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The History Stacks: Michael L. Hawley talks of Jack the Ripper 28:09

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Michael L. Hawley has become an authority on the mass murderer known as Jack the Ripper, and his contributions have brought us closer to finding out his true identity. He is the author of several books on the subject and related matters, which you may find at his author page. His titles include Jack the Ripper Suspect Dr. Francis Tumblety, and The …

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The lives of pre-Civil War Black Philadelphians | Project HOME fights homelessness 36:44

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What kinds of jobs were 19th century Black Philadelphians doing? What did they value? These kinds of questions are at the heart of a new collaboration between The Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College and 1838 Black Metropolis, studying census data from 1838 and 1847 to learn what life was like for the city’s Black residents and how it c…

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The history of the Israeli Settler movement 29:07

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The Israeli settlements in the occupied territories of the West Bank and East Jerusalem are are illegal under international law. They are a key stumbling block to the creation of a viable Palestinian state. Yet for 50 years they have increased in number and size. Today, the story of the Israeli settler movement and its impact on Israeli politics.…

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The Remedy Ep 405 August 16th, 2025 1:55:12

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Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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"Into the Red Realm" Author Joseph Mazerac on the Sunbury Press Books Show 24:35

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The second volume of The Castatine Chronicles, Into the Red Realm carries on Joseph Mazerac's series that effortlessly combines young adult fiction, coming of age, adventure and fantasy on Sunbury's Milford House Press imprint. In book one, Into the Attic of the World, Charles Miller and his friends join the ageless Captain Kid on an adventure thro…

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A boy and his medical support dog | Remembering The Dixie Hummingbirds 39:34

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Kelson Williams is a regular 12-year-old - he loves Marvel and playing outside with his friends - but he’s living with cerebral palsy. He has a medical support dog, Gus, but insurance wouldn’t cover the $15,000 for Gus’s training. So Kelson and his family turned to Help Hope Live, a nonprofit that helps fundraise for medical costs, and they raised …

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Rear Vision - The rise of Vladimir Putin 28:59

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Despite the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990's, Vladimir Putin has emerged as a powerful player in world events. How has this happened?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Remedy Ep 404 August 9th, 2025 1:55:20

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Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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The Italian Market’s multicultural roots | North Philly History Festival 45:54

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South Philly’s 9th Street Market may be known as the Italian Market, but the vendors there aren’t just Italian. Immigrants have come from many countries for 100 years and found opportunity and community in the neighborhood. Racquel Williams visited the market and talked with Michelle Angela Ortiz, who created Our Market Project to share the stories…

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"Whiz Kid" Author Joel Burcat on the Brown Posey Press Show 56:22

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Philadelphia, 1950. Ben Green, a war veteran, soon to be college graduate, aspiring author and a husband with a child on the way finds himself at a crossroads in his 25th year. Ben finds himself pulled in different directions, with a need to find a job to support his family, an old-school Jewish culture that he finds himself both at odds with and r…

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Could the Baltic States be the new Ukraine? 29:06

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The Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – once part of the Soviet Union - are now all members of NATO. But Latvia and Estonia both have large Russian speaking minorities. Analysts worry that Russia could use these minorities as an excuse to impinge on their sovereignty. Could the Baltic States become the new Ukraine and if so, would the r…

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The Remedy Ep 403 August 2nd, 2025 1:55:12

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Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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The History Stacks: J.B. Manheim, on History, Baseball, and Politics 27:18

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The roots of baseball and the avenues the national pastime has taken are not only a part of American history, but also politics. J. B. Manheim is the author of several books on the "Deadball Era," uncovering tales of names who left those footprints for superstars to follow, which you can find out about here. Manheim speaks with Dr. Lawrence Knorr a…

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Training teachers and inspiring students | Tasty treats from Sweet Nina’s 34:55

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Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia is taking on the teacher shortage and summer learning loss at the same time. Their summer and weekend programs give middle schoolers the opportunity to go beyond their classroom learning in a way that’s fun and engaging, led by college students training to become teachers. Racquel Williams talks with Michelle Pa…

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War in Ukraine - the military story 29:36

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The history of the Russia Ukraine conflict. The situation in Ukraine today and why Russia invaded.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Remedy Ep 402 July 26th, 2025 1:55:28

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Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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The History Stacks: Wylie McLallen, from Hemingway to Hendrix 31:14

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Author and historian Wylie McLallen returns to the BookSpeak Network to discuss his life, career, and biographies, which have left a lasting impression when considering the subject matter. Growing up in Memphis, McLallen earned a degree in History and English. He studied under Professor Robert Drake, a close friend of Flannery O'Connor, who exposed…

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Spreading love with lasagna | Exploring Philly’s trees 35:43

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When you’re going through a difficult time, sometimes a simple act of kindness can mean everything. Lasagna Love is building a movement based on that kindness, where volunteers make and deliver lasagna for neighbors in need. Racquel Williams talks with their Executive Director, Andria Larson, and the Volunteer State Director for Pennsylvania, Jazmy…

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Australia's superannuation system 29:06

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The rise and rise of Australian superannuation. Having now reached the 4 trillion dollar mark we ask, How did we get here? And is our retirement system serving its purpose?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Remedy Ep 401 July 19th, 2025 1:55:12

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Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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The History Stacks: Carol Schultz Vento, "The Longest Day," and the Untold Stories of World War II 28:03

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In this episode of The History Stacks, we hear from Carol Schultz Vento, political science professor, attorney, and chronicler of the life of a father whose real-life exploits were immortalized in film. Vento is the daughter of World War II veteran Arthur "Dutch" Schultz, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a paratrooper whose experience in …

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ICE and the immigration process | Blobfest 43:20

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The Trump administration has ramped up deportation efforts, saying they want to stop criminals from coming into our country illegally, but many people who are trying to go through the legal process of immigration and have no criminal history have found themselves detained by ICE, even when they’re following every rule. To get a better understanding…

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2014 and Ukraine's relationship with Russia 28:55

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After 1991 Ukraine followed the bumpy path of many post-Soviet states, attempting to forge a modern democracy next door to a powerful neighbour with interest and influence in its internal affairs. The 2014 political crisis in Ukraine turned into a tug-of-war between the Russia and the West. Russia’s occupation of Crimea, an autonomous region in Ukr…

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The Remedy Ep 400 July 12, 2025 1:54:48

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Celebrating 400 episodes!! Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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The History Stacks: Eugene Procknow, the American Revolution, and the Founding of Our Nation 30:06

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A foremost authority on the American Revolution, Eugene Procknow is the author of a series of scholarly articles for the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Revolution. Speaking with Sunbury Press Books founder and program host, Dr. Lawrence Knorr, Procknow discusses how his career as a management consultant with one of the largest global firms a…

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Lewy body dementia | The history of the Ohio House 40:56

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Lewy body dementia affects over a million people in the United States, but many people don’t know much about it. It’s difficult to diagnose and often misdiagnosed. A new documentary called “Facing the Wind” shines a light on Lewy body dementia, both living with it and caring for someone who has the disease. Racquel Williams talks with Philadelphia …

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The history of immigration and detention in the so-called land of immigrants: United States of America 29:19

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The United States like to see itself as a nation of immigrants, yet it’s always had a difficult relationship with immigrants. The history of US immigration and detention policy from the nation's founding in 1776 through to Donald Trump.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Remedy Ep 399 June 5th, 2025 1:55:48

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Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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Best of Bridging Philly: Mentors for children | The historic Colonial Theatre 34:17

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When children are facing obstacles such as poverty and gun violence, they need consistent, ongoing support from a source they trust. ⁠Friends of the Children⁠ pairs kids starting at age 4 with paid, professional mentors - or "Friends" - who stay with them for 12+ years. The organization recently opened a Philadelphia branch, partnering with two ele…

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"The Flip Side of Greatness" Author Chris Williams Talks Baseball & Bozos on the Sunbury Press Books Show 28:20

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A love of baseball, its players, characters, and quirks has sparked numerous books over the decades, including a series by Chris Williams. In an avowed tongue-in-cheek manner, Williams bestows "honors" on players who were members of some of Major League Baseball's greatest teams but didn't necessarily stand out in terms of stats. The Flip Side of G…

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Arts House CultureLAB 2026-2027 2:40

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Arts House CultureLAB 2026-2027 by Arts House Listening ProgramBy Arts House Listening Program

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Arts House The Warehouse Residency 2026-2027 3:06

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Arts House The Warehouse Residency 2026-2027 by Arts House Listening ProgramBy Arts House Listening Program

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Israel's nuclear history 28:58

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This week on Rear Vision, the story of Israel's nuclear industry.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Remedy Ep 398 June 28th 2025 1:56:16

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Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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Debut: The History Stacks Welcomes Historian & Author Mark Carlson 28:52

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The BookSpeak Network debuts a new podcast, dedicated to history and those who have devoted their time and lives to keeping the world's past alive. Dr. Lawrence Knorr, founder and CEO of Sunbury Press Books, invites a familiar voice to be his inaugural guest. Mark Carlson is a lifelong student of military history. For the past two decades, Carlson …

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Planning America’s 250th birthday bash | A new speakeasy in Northern Liberties 35:53

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As Philadelphia prepares for the 4th of July, the city is also looking ahead to 2026, when our city will be at the center of America’s semiquincentennial celebrations. Racquel Williams talks with the city’s 2026 Director, Michael Newmuis, about the festivities that will be going on all year and what goes into planning them. Then, on Shara in the Ci…

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Brown Posey Press Special--From the Book Bar: Authors A.E. Faulkner, Lindsay K. Bandy and L.E. DeLano in a Young Adult Fiction Roundtable! 43:40

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The term "Summer Reading" is often tossed about, and on June 21st, 2025, the season was welcomed in during an event that highlighted independent Young Adult Fiction and the value to communities of not only public libraries but also the local bookstore. The Book Bar in downtown Palmyra, Pennsylvania, offers the best of two worlds: fine books curated…

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Iran's nuclear program 29:06

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This week on Rear Vision we revisit the story of Iran's nuclear industry.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Remedy Ep 397 June 21st, 2025 1:55:39

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Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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Trans advocates on their experiences with gender-affirming care 39:08

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The United States Supreme Court upheld a Tennessee law banning some gender-affirming care for minors, and 26 other states have passed similar laws. Here in Philadelphia, Penn Medicine recently announced that they will no longer provide gender-affirming surgeries for people under 19. To get a better understanding of why some people want or need thes…

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"Through a Dark Valley" Author Sherye Green on The Sunbury Press Books Show 27:41

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Sherye Green returns to the Sunbury Press Books Show to discuss her latest work, Through a Dark Valley: The Timothy House Chronicles Book Two, on Scriptoria Press. Green's protagonists, Abbie Richardson and Keith Haliday, who we first met in Book One, Abandon Not My Soul, are doing their best to recover from personal losses. As their romance develo…

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The assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia 29:06

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The story behind the assassination of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia on October 16, 2017.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The Remedy Ep 396 June 14th, 2025 1:55:47

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Happy Father's Day!! Get your REMEDY every Saturday from 6PM-8PM CST on KPFT 90.1 FM Houston broadcasting live in HD2, or at KPFT.org/listen & the TuneIn app for all mobile devices! Support the show Thank you for listening! Peace & Love, MistaGoodBarBy MistaGoodBar

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Juneteenth at the African American Museum | Hometown hero Quinta Brunson 34:17

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Juneteenth celebrates the day the last enslaved people in America found out they were free. Today, people of all cultures celebrate across the country on June 19th, and the African American Museum in Philadelphia especially does it big. Host Racquel Williams talks with the museum’s staff about the musical performances, exhibits, and more that you c…

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"The Haunting of Sterben House," Shawn McLain on the Sunbury Press Books Show 33:07

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Chloe Miller is dead, missing since 1932, with no body to be found. Her ghost, however, remains in Sterben House, and she is not alone. Despite her whispered warnings, people have come to live here, only to flee in terror from the evil that dwells within. Still another family moves into Sterben House. Alex knows of Chloe's death and decides to solv…