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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Is AI taking over? How artificial intelligence ...
Artificial intelligence is expanding in the workplace. Should workers be concerned over job security?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Is democracy dismantling in Israel? Understandi...
What Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s judicial reforms could mean for Israel and beyond.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beached whales, disappearing crabs - what’s hap...
What’s causing these ecological problems, and how concerned should we be?
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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.
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A not so shining moment? The NCAA faces a wake-...
The influence of the NCAA as we've known it could be on the decline. An expert explains why, and whether the NCAA can do anything to stop it.
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Politicians and mental health: a complicated hi...
Forever, it seems, mental health has been a taboo topic in D.C. One expert thinks more politicians should be like John Fetterman.
22 min
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The real problem with the alleged Chinese spy b...
The United States being spied on by foreign nations is nothing new. What is concerning, according to one expert, is our difficulty distinguishing friend vs. foe.
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How to save for retirement in 2023
Most retirement plans weren’t designed for today’s economy. What can we do?
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The rotation of the Earth's core is slowing: wh...
A change in the rotation of the Earth's core sounds like a big deal. But is it really? Astronomy expert Dr. Eric Jensen explains.
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Classified documents found: just how much troub...
Classified documents falling into officials' hands after leaving office is nothing new. A political science expert looks at why it's causing such a big stir now.
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Is the Supreme Court preparing to gut workers' ...
If the Supreme Court votes as expected, labor precedent in the United States could go out the window, and that could mean big trouble for unions.
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One year of war between Russia and Ukraine - wh...
After a year of horrific attacks, is there an end in sight?
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The FTC wants to ban non-compete clauses. How m...
A new proposal would mean employers can’t stop their workers from taking a job at a competing company.
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