Best Mussel Podcasts (2025)

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The Philadelphia Water Department is reintroducing freshwater mussels to the Manayunk Canal 5:42

2d ago5:42

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (morning edition):The man on trial for shooting six Philadelphia police officers in 2019 has been found guilty of most charges. ...A teen is charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed another teen in Montgomery County last month....The Philadelphia Water Department is reintroducing fresh…

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State of California GOLDEN MUSSEL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK 27:23

6d ago27:23

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On April 14th 2025 the State of California published the GOLDEN MUSSEL RESPONSE FRAMEWORK. This document outlines California’s Golden Mussel Response Framework, a collaborative effort by various state and federal agencies including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the United States Bureau of Reclamation to address the recent disco…

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Documenting Invasive Quagga Mussels in the Great Lakes 21:32

15d ago21:32

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Threats from the invasive Quagga mussel species are growing in deeper parts of the Great Lakes, just as zebra mussels have altered ecosystems in shallower water closer to shore. Quagga mussels compete for food with a number of young fish species, putting commercial and recreational fishing at risk, and also threaten historic wrecks. A look at how w…

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Still need a Real ID? You better pack your patience for the DMV. 5:28

30m ago5:28

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local - Friday, May 9, 2025 (Evening Edition)About a hundred or so Philly faithful packed The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at lunchtime to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. Radar screens went black again today at Newark Liberty International Airport. It's the second outage there in two weeks - raising more…

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Jack Wang: Re-imagining the Life of a Chinese-Canadian Soldier in WWII 20:13

13h ago20:13

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In his debut novel "The Riveter," author Jack Wang tells the story of two star-crossed lovers set amidst the backdrop of anti-Chinese racism in Canada that lasted decades before and well through the Second World War. And while the story may be fiction, there is an element of truth in this tale of love and war. Jack Wang joins Jeyan Jeganathan to di…

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Why VE Day Is More Relevant Than It's Been in Decades 36:10

13h ago36:10

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It's been 80 years since Allied forces defeated Nazi Germany in World War II. Why is it still important to recognize Victory in Europe, or VE Day? Three historians discuss the significance of this anniversary, not just to help us understand the past, but to comprehend the present. Margaret MacMillan, emeritus professor of International History at O…

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City Council passes bill limiting mobile service providers in Kensington 4:36

5h ago4:36

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, May 9, 2025 (morning edition):Newlyelected Pope Leo “has a shepherd’s heart, not just for Catholics but for everybody,” says the Archbishop of Philadelphia. ...Philadelphia City Council gave final approval to a bill that would limit mobile services in Kensington. ... The 86th annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta …

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The Philadelphia region celebrates the election of a pope with local ties 6:38

4h ago6:38

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The Catholic Church has a new pope... Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old taking the name Leo the 14th. The faithful across the Philly region offering prayers today. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Pe…

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Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV 6:10

3h ago6:10

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The Catholic Church has a new pope - Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected the first American Pope....Pope Leo the 14th is a 1977 Villanova University Grad. The Math major held tight to his Main Line connections....Philadelphia Police have identified the man who allegedly shot an officer who was trying to break up a brawl outside Over…

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Why Authoritarians Despise Experts 24:02

28m ago24:02

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In 2017, Tom Nichols wrote, "The Death of Expertise: The Campaign Against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters". The book has been translated into 14 languages and has proved to be, unfortunately, quite prescient. Nichols has recently come out with a second edition of the book. He joins to discuss the on-going attack on expertise, why Elon Musk…

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Is Fighting on the Rise in the NHL? 37:17

28m ago37:17

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For years, fighting was on the decline in the National Hockey League and traditional enforcers lost their place on the roster. But is fighting coming back? It certainly was in that Four Nations Canada/USA game in Montreal, where there were three fights in nine seconds. Is that moment a turning point for fighting in the game? We've also seen our sha…

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Is the U.S. Authoritarian Yet? 7:08

28m ago7:08

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History is easy in the rearview. When you look back things are a lot neater and tidier - you can say this is authoritarianism, this is fascism, this is the obvious threshold or signpost for crossing into it. History though may not be as obvious when you are living it. Has the United States crossed the threshold into authoritarianism? Or fascism? Th…

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Pennsylvania House passes bill to legalize adult-use marijuana 5:55

14h ago5:55

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Thursday, May 8, 2025 (morning edition):A Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after officials say he was hit by a bullet under his vest while trying to break up a fight outside Overbrook High School. ...Fallen police officers and firefighters were honored Wednesday during the Living Flame memorial ser…

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Police find 2-year-old girl unharmed after SUV she was in was stolen 5:22

14h ago5:22

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A two-year-old girl is safe after police say she was abducted when someone stole a car in Northeast Philadelphia....Philadelphia police are trying to identify a suspect who they say started a fire at a home in West Philadelphia that killed a bed-ridden person inside....The TSA is now checking to make sure travelers have a REAL ID to take a domestic…

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Most travelers must have a REAL ID now to fly in US, or face extra screening 5:38

21h ago5:38

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (midday edition):It's the first day of requiring REAL ID for domestic flights. You will still be able to fly if you don't have one yet, but you will need extra time to get through airport security....The Philadelphia city solicitor says the Parker administration "will litigate" if the Trump admi…

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What Does the U.S. Gain from Trump's Crypto Policies? 33:08

1d ago33:08

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After tariffs, policies around crypto currency appear to be a domestic priority for the Trump Administration. As a presidential candidate, Trump vowed to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world. But some of his moves in crypto – and those of his family – have left even ardent supporters of the sector recoiling. So, what does the U.S. gain fro…

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Can a New Government Solve an Old Housing Problem? 22:25

1d ago22:25

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Canada's middle class is being squeezed out of housing markets in Ontario's largest cities, harming not only those people but local economies, too. But the federal Liberals say they have a plan to build hundreds of thousands of affordable units, even creating a new crown corporation for the task. But a lot needs to happen before those homes can be …

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Public transit funding bill faces vote, likely passage in Pennsylvania House 5:58

1d ago5:58

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (morning edition):Today is the REAL ID deadline. The head of Homeland Security is now saying people will still be able to board flights without a REAL ID, but be prepared for extra steps. Meanwhile, New Jersey has issued the least amount of REAL IDs, and now lawmakers are looking to catch up wit…

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System outage at Philadelphia air traffic control facility triggered Newark airport delays and cancellations 4:55

2d ago4:55

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The KYW Newsradio All Local on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (midday edition):Delays and cancellations have been piling up at Newark airport, and officials say problems at an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia are largely to blame....A woman who was on the ground and badly burned when a medical jet crashed in Northeast Philadelphia last January ha…

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Toronto Tempo: Bringing the WNBA to Canada 25:47

2d ago25:47

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The Toronto Tempo will begin playing in the WNBA in 2026. How do you build a brand new team? And what does this team mean for Canadian basketball? We're joined by the team's president and general manager, Teresa Resch and Monica Wright Rogers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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Is Business Ruining Sports? 29:18

2d ago29:18

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As ticket prices soar and ads for sports betting increase, are business interests taking some of the magic out of sporting events? We welcome Cheri Bradish, David Macfarlane, and Morgan Campbell to explore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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Maurice Hill found guilty of 3 counts of attempted murder in 2019 shooting of Philly officers 6:06

3d ago6:06

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A mostly guilty verdict for Maurice Hill, the man who shot six Philadelphia police officers in 2019....The House Judiciary Committee is planning a vote on bills that would give child sex abuse victims who are time-barred from suing their abusers their day in court. ...A teen is charged in connection with a fatal crash that killed another teen in Mo…

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Temple student suspended, Barstool fires staff after antisemitic sign appears in viral video 5:52

3d ago5:52

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A Temple student has been suspended, and two waitresses at Barstool on Sansom Street were fired in connection with an anti-Semitic sign that was made and displayed at the bar over the weekend....After telling the judge they were hung on some charges, the jury is getting instructions to keep deliberating in the trial of Maurice Hill, the man accused…

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The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run took over the streets Sunday morning 5:21

3d ago5:21

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Temple University has suspended a student over an anti-semitic sign he allegedly paid for at a Center City bar....Jury deliberations will continue today in the trial against Maurice Hill, the man accused of shooting six Philadelphia police officers in 2019....The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run took over Philly streets Sunday morning. ...A…

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Economic impact study from Eagles Super Bowl win serves as a guide as region gets set to host big sporting events 5:34

4d ago5:34

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The Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run took over Philly streets this morning. ...A new study says the Eagles Super Bowl run brought millions of dollars in spending into the city....The Crozer Health system, which was once an institution in Delaware County, is now a thing of the past. But to make sure the community doesn't go wanting, some org…

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Thousands of runners take to Broad Street for annual race to the Navy Yard 5:57

4d ago5:57

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An estimated 40-thousand runners made their way down Broad Street today - in the annual Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run, with from Central High School to the Navy Yard....Merck is building a one-billion-dollar facility in Wilmington, Delaware with the goal of increasing domestic production....Many Americans, determined not to skip out on a…

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9 arrested after police disband 4-day encampment at Swarthmore College 6:15

5d ago6:15

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Nine protesters at Swarthmore College were arrested Saturday morning after student activists set up an encampment on campus earlier this week.Investigators are offering a cash reward for information that leads to the conviction of a gunman who killed one woman and wounding another in North Philly last night (Fri).The City of Bethlehem Fire Departme…

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From Frenemies to Friendly Foes 25:49

5d ago25:49

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Michael Coren and Irshad Manji are back in studio to rehash the old days, as they once did on a segment called "Friendly Fire." The two went head-to-head weekly, debating hot topics on 'Studio 2,' The Agenda's predecessor. With career changes and political lines crossed, what has this dynamic duo learned over the last 30 years? See omnystudio.com/l…

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Another teen arrested, charged in connection with Ocean County wildfire 5:23

6d ago5:23

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A second suspect has been arrested and charged with arson for the fire that spread into the massive Jones Road wildfire in Ocean County....It is the final day for Crozer Chester Medical Center. The hospital is closing its doors for good after it's owner filed for bankruptcy....Authorities in Camden County are lauding two U.S. Army Reserve members f…

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Broad Street Run 2025 kicks off Sunday with earlier start time, road closures planned 6:54

6d ago6:54

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It is the final day for Crozer Chester Medical Center....Police have identified the driver seen on video defecating on the hood of another car in broad daylight in Prospect Park during a road rage incident. 44-year-old Christina Solometo of Ridley Park is charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct....Six former Cherry Hill elementary sch…

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It's the final day for Crozer Medical Center 6:54

6d ago6:54

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It is the final day for Crozer Chester Medical Center.Police have identified the driver seen on video defecating on the hood of another car in broad daylight in Prospect Park during a road rage incident. 44-year-old Christina Solometo of Ridley Park is charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.Six former Cherry Hill elementary school st…

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Is Press Freedom Under Attack? 34:22

6d ago34:22

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In their February report, the Committee to Protect Journalists revealed that 2024 was the deadliest year for press in CPJ history, with almost 70 per cent killed by Israel. In honour of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, The Agenda invites Jessica Jerreat, press freedom editor; Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists; Heather Bak…

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Can Israelis and Palestinians Find Peace? 21:06

6d ago21:06

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It seems nobody ever loses a bet forecasting that things can only get worse in the Middle East. And the last year-and-a-half has been particularly awful. The Hamas attack and hostage taking in Israel on October 7, 2023. The ensuing Israeli response which has killed so many in Gaza. Does it always have to be this way? Angela Mattar is a Palestinian …

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Bernie Sanders draws thousands to Philadelphia City Hall for May Day supporting workers, calling out U.S. ‘oligarchy’ 5:25

6d ago5:25

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Friday, May. 2, 2025 (morning edition):Dozens of peaceful protestors arrested at the intersection of Broad and Vine Streets, after a rally and march outside City Hall led by Senator Bernie Sanders.The May Day demonstration touted the importance of unions and workers’ rights.You might want to put down whatever you're e…

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TSA requirement for REAL ID on domestic flights starts next week 5:22

7d ago5:22

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It's crunch time for people who still need to get a REAL ID in Pennsylvania before next Wednesday's deadline....Six former Cherry Hill elementary school students are suing the district for alleged sexual abuse by a teacher in the early 1980s....Pro-Palestinian activists at Swarthmore College set up an encampment on campus once again. They vowed to …

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Pro-Palestinian protesters return with encampment at Swarthmore College, students face suspension 5:41

7d ago5:41

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Pro-Palestinian activist at Swarthmore College set up an encampment on campus once again. College officials are threatening students with suspensions who refuse to leave....With less than a week to go before the May 7 deadline some domestic air travelers may not get their Real ID in time....More than 115 employees in the Camden City School District…

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Is Germany the Key Ally Canada Needs? 22:44

7d ago22:44

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In the world of international affairs, more than 130 countries have diplomatic missions in Canada. But the German ambassador to Canada is a bit different. That's because there are two of them who split the job. They are the husband-and-wife team of Tjorven Bellman and Matthias Lüttenberg. They join host Steve Paikin for a wide-ranging discussion on…

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Can Canada and Mexico Team up Against Trump? 33:00

7d ago33:00

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With the federal election campaign over and Mark Carney's Liberals securing a new mandate from Canadians, what relationships should the government prioritize going forward in its trade war with the Trump Administration? One country we might look to is Mexico. Given its close geographic proximity and strained relationship with the U.S., what opportu…

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, May 1, 2025 (Morning Edition) 6:08

7d ago6:08

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local: Thursday, May 1, 2025 (Morning Edition) - Police in Newark, DE have arrested and charged a New Castle man who authorities say was driving a stolen U-Haul van when he struck and killed a University of Delaware grad student and injured several others Tuesday afternoon. ... The Philadelphia DA's office has charged a notary…

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Ousted CCP president sues school, says he was pressured to steer college business to firms tied to board's chair 5:41

8d ago5:41

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A woman is dead and a man hurt in a double shooting in North Philadelphia Wednesday morning....The ousted president of Community College of Philadelphia is firing back, in court....Starbucks has been ordered to stop activities the National Labor Relations Board says obstruct employees rights to form a union, and an administrative law judge has orde…

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Driver of overdue U-Haul hits pedestrians while fleeing police, killing UD student, police say 5:20

8d ago5:20

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (midday edition):A University of Delaware student was killed and eight others were injured when police say someone in an overdue rental truck hit them while fleeing officers....The man who police say admitted to attacking a pregnant woman outside her Hatfield apartment last week is back behin…

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Why This Canadian Comedian Is Heading to Ukraine 10:25

8d ago10:25

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This week, Dave Thomas, of SCTV fame, will travel to Ukraine to talk to civilians, soldiers, and stand-up comedians. We discuss his upcoming trip and what he's hoping to achieve. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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At The Beaverton, Politics Is a Laughing Matter 21:53

8d ago21:53

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For 15 years, the satirical news outlet has been skewering Canadian politics and culture, amassing a loyal following. How does the country's "most trusted, least accurate news source" manage to find the humour in grim times, and what serious lessons can we learn from comedy? We discuss with co-founder and editor-in-chief Luke Gordon Field and contr…

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Philly health officials confirm more than 1,300 overdose deaths in 2023 5:45

8d ago5:45

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (morning edition):An armed carjacking suspect who was shot and killed by several police officers in Northeast Philadelphia has been identified....The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has released new data on overdose deaths in 2023 and the city's effort to prevent them....The man char…

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Police fatally shoot carjacking suspect who shot a victim, fired at officers during Northeast Philly pursuit 4:59

10d ago4:59

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (midday edition):Police say they shot and killed a carjacking suspect after he shot a victim and fired at officers during a wild pursuit across Northeast Philadelphia. ...The prosecution has rested its case against Maurice Hill, the man accused of shooting six Philadelphia police officers in 20…

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Is Road Salt Destroying Ontario's Waterways? 10:03

9d ago10:03

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Every winter, Ontarians rely on road salt to keep streets safe - but where does all that salt go when the snow melts? Jeyan Jeganathan explores how excess salt is silently polluting lakes and rivers across the province and talks to the people working to protect our fragile freshwater ecosystems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Claire Cameron: How a Cancer Diagnosis Led to an Obsession with a Bear Attack 24:23

11d ago24:23

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Novelist Claire Cameron investigates the shocking true story of a couple killed by a black bear in Ontario's Algonquin Provincial Park in her debut memoir "How to Survive a Bear Attack." Why did this tragedy resonate with her? And what answers did she hope to find in her quest? Claire Cameron joins Nam Kiwanuka to discuss her latest book. See omnys…

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Is Parkinson's Becoming a Pandemic? 15:15

11d ago15:15

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The escalating rates of Parkinson's Disease both globally, and here in Canada, have led some researchers to warn that it is becoming a pandemic. To help shed light on a disease that still has no cure, we welcome: Dr. Lorraine Kalia, neurologist and senior scientist at the University Health Network's Krembil Brain Institute. She is also an Associate…

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Is Parkinson's Becoming a Pandemic? 16:17

9d ago16:17

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The escalating rates of Parkinson's disease both globally, and here in Canada, have led some researchers to warn that it is becoming a pandemic. To help shed light on a disease that still has no cure, we welcome: Dr. Lorraine Kalia, neurologist and senior scientist at the University Health Network's Krembil Brain Institute. She is also an associate…

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Eagles visit the White House to celebrate Super Bowl LIX victory — without their Super Bowl MVP 6:12

9d ago6:12

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The KYW Newsradio All-Local on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (morning edition):The prosecution has rested its case against Maurice Hill, the man accused of shooting six Philadelphia police officers in 2019 in the city's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood. The defense plans to open their case with a prominent defense attorney....On the heels of a 73-page report …

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