The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio

Host Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio reporters recap the biggest news in Philadelphia each week. Catch up on what you missed and dig deeper into the top stories.

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Forecasting a critical watershed’s uncertain fu...
The Schuylkill River Watershed is vital to the Philadelphia region, and a key tributary within the Mid-Atlantic corridor of the United States. How can we ensure it continues performing its functional duties?
20 min
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It’s the economy, Swifties!
Economic data can be a tough subject to crack. That’s why a professor at the University of Delaware is turning to the world’s biggest pop star to better connect with her students.
20 min
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More than “thank you for your service” - Helpin...
Regular civilians can do more to help veterans. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic offers mental health services for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
38 min
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You gotta have rizz to slay - How Oxford choose...
Oxford's 2023 word of the year, "rizz", gained popularity among Gen Z online.
22 min
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Stressed at home? Here are some family mental h...
From social media to tricky dynamics with relatives, there are plenty of factors that can make family life stressful. A mental health expert weighs in on how to cope.
25 min
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Get ready for another Supreme Court case on abo...
The nation’s highest court will hear a case on a common abortion medication, mifepristone.
23 min
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What makes a feeling bad?
A Swarthmore College professor and author explains why negative feelings are important.
23 min
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Are we living in the multiverse?
A St. Joseph’s professor wrote a book about the scientific theories of parallel universes.
25 min
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Should big brands be weighing in on big issues?
More and more these days, brands seem to be announcing stances on major issues. Why they’re doing it, and whether it really has an impact.
22 min
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Vladimir Putin: emboldened, happy, and as stron...
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been pushed to the backburner since Hamas' terror attack on Israel. What does this change mean for Ukraine, and Russian President Vladimir Putin?
19 min
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OpenAI, Sam Altman, and how we balance safety w...
We dig into the shakeup at the company behind ChatGPT and what it means for the future of AI.
24 min
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The debate over gun rights for people under dom...
The Supreme Court will decide whether it violates the Second Amendment to prohibit people under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing a firearm.
20 min
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“Supes Ain’t Always Heroes” - What “The Boys” c...
A new book by two West Chester University professors examines the psychology behind the Amazon Prime series.
29 min
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COVID treatments: Where are we now?
If you get COVID, there are a number of effective treatments in 2023.
15 min
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“A love letter from your mind”, to men of color
A new campaign offers resources for Black and Hispanic men dealing with “racial battle fatigue”.
11 min
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Does sex on TV and in movies really sell?
A new study from UCLA suggests that adolescents want less sex and intimacy in the TV shows and movies they watch. What are the implications behind these findings?
18 min
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The NCAA's incredibly bleak outlook
This should be one of the best times of the year for college sports, right? One expert says reading legal tea leaves offers a totally different picture.
21 min
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The life-saving links between communication, cu...
How can breaking down language barriers and a better understanding of cultural competency improve healthcare for immigrant communities? A Temple University professor's grant produced key findings.
23 min
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The age of constant political campaigning
Campaigns and election analysis start so far in advance now - how can voters keep up?
28 min
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Why do we always think the economy is bad?
The GDP growth rate is great, but what do that and all these other numbers really mean?
20 min
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Food banks on the frontline of battles over bas...
Even in the wealthiest suburb of Pennsylvania, food banks are witnessing patrons come face-to-face with harsh realities.t
18 min
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"Is this real life?": worsening storms pose urg...
This year has yielded the most costly storm damage in U.S. history. But experts believe there could be effective mitigation strategies to use in the future.
25 min
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Why new CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen thinks pub...
Dr. Mandy Cohen assumed the top post at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in July. She shares her vision for how to make it better.
28 min
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Flush it out: how wastewater can help improve p...
Sure, wastewater is gross, but guess what? It also can contain valuable clues to how viruses impact our communities. An expert explains how.
18 min
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As violence increases, school safety evolves
New technology can help school staff respond to a crisis.
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