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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Why is Montana banning TikTok, and will it work?
We examine the concerns behind this legislation and whether it's really the best move to protect Americans' data.
27 min
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Unraveling the mysteries of sleep
We asked a sleep specialist what can actually help you get better rest, and why we need sleep in the first place.
31 min
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With pandemic era SNAP benefits ending, how are...
How are food banks supplementing the loss of increased SNAP benefits?
16 min
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Can we reimagine high school math curriculums?
How can schools fulfill the math needs of all of its students and teach practical lessons?
21 min
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Norms in politics have gone unchecked - do we n...
How have past norms shaped our current political environment?
25 min
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The “existential crisis” behind the writers strike
Producer and director Andrew Susskind says the Hollywood writers strike is about more than pay.
26 min
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“Our youth are really, really struggling”: Is t...
With youth mental health issues on the rise, what can we do to support them?
14 min
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What's behind the violence in Sudan?
Fighting between two factions of the military in Sudan is building to a serious humanitarian crisis.
25 min
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We’re back in the office - so how much has work...
Morning Consult’s State of Workers 2023 report examines what workers are really looking for in their jobs.
14 min
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Is AI taking over? How artificial intelligence ...
Artificial intelligence is expanding in the workplace. Should workers be concerned over job security?
11 min
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How much progress have we made against cancer?
Many people thought we’d have a cure for cancer by now. Where are we in that research?
29 min
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What will change when the COVID public health e...
The national public health emergency ends May 11. Is our healthcare system ready?
21 min
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As if a viral pandemic wasn’t enough... Have yo...
A pandemic can be caused by a fungus. So could the game and TV show become reality?
18 min
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To drink or not to drink? What Philly’s water c...
Dr. Mike Smith from La Salle University examines how the government should communicate effectively in a crisis.
19 min
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"America and the Taliban" examines the 20-year ...
A new documentary from PBS’s Frontline looks at the U.S.’s involvement in Afghanistan and where it went wrong.
15 min
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How do we screen for autism?
We’re identifying autism in children earlier thanks to new technology. How does that detection happen?
24 min
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Is democracy dismantling in Israel? Understandi...
What Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reforms could mean for Israel and beyond.
31 min
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Tiny kids, big influence: how Gen Alpha is shap...
Generation Alpha may be young, but their impact is already being felt. An expert tells the stories behind the trends.
16 min
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All the Presidents’ mistakes: examining preside...
Author Ronald Gruner looks at the ups and downs of presidencies from the past century.
22 min
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Could Silicon Valley Bank’s failure push us tow...
What happened to the bank that supported so many tech startups, and what it means for everyone.
30 min
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Virtual nursing: how a struggling industry can ...
The nursing industry's struggles pre-date the pandemic. What could help turn things around? According to one expert, virtual nursing could be the answer.
19 min
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A cure for education culture wars?
As school board debates over books and other forms of expression intensify, an education expert looks at consequences and solutions.
22 min
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Get the lead out! A fresh approach to a longtim...
The Biden-Harris administration has prioritized clean drinking water. An environmental engineering expert takes a look at the plan, and offers a fresh approach.
14 min
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Beached whales, disappearing crabs - what’s hap...
What’s causing these ecological problems, and how concerned should we be?
33 min
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The GOP's Pennsylvania problem: can Republicans...
Pennsylvania might be considered a swing state, but a group of political strategists think Republicans need to adopt new strategies.
24 min