NewsWorks Tonight

NewsWorks Tonight, May 22, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Aaron Moselle reports on the unions protesting at Philadelphia Mayor Nutter's Conference of Mayors event. Holly Otterbein looks at nonprofits that are receiving tax breaks despite shoddy recordkeeping by Philadelphia. Dave Davies looks at how political parties are tailoring their campaigns to "super voters." Phil Gregory visits Belmar homeowners who are trying to rebuild but frustrated by the focus on boardwalks. Elsewhere on the Jersey shore, Tracey Samuelson follows the demolition of homes in Mantoloking. Dave Heller talks with Gregory Heller, author of a new biography of famed Philadelphia city planner Edmund Bacon.

NewsWorks Tonight, May 21, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Dave Davies has a recap of today's Pennsylvania primary. Holly Otterbein reports on Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter's continuing efforts to find additional funding for the public schools. Susan Phillips visits Loyalsock State Forest, where environmentalists and the government are challenged to preserve pristine open spaces, as gas drillers exploit their mineral rights. Zack Seward looks at the growing trend of standing desks. On That's History, Chris Satullo and Jonathan Zimmerman explore the history of school proms.

Newsworks Tonight, May 20, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Emma Jacobs has more on the aftermath following the IRS targeting conservative groups applying for non-profit status. Dave Davies reports on the final hours before Pennsylvania primary election day tomorrow and the ongoing battle for Democratic nomination for Philadelphia City Controller. Dave Heller talks with Vice President and Policy Director of the Committee of Seventy, Ellen Kaplan, about the judges who will appear on tomorrow's ballot. Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts joins Dave Heller for this week's edition of SkyTalk. Ellisabeth Perez-Luna has more on the documentary, "Harvest of Empire: The Untold Story of Latinos in America," and its national tour stop at a Philadelphia movie theater.

Newsworks Tonight, May 17, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Emma Jacobs explains what some perceive as a possible threat to Pennsylvania's Right to Know law. Lindsay Lazarski talks to the first new priests to be ordained in the Philadelphia Archdiocese since the trial of Monsignor William Lynn. We review two of the week's big stories--the end of the Gosnell trial and the complicated state of funding for the Philadelphia School District--on this week's Reporter's Roundtable. Gallup Poll Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport analyzes the polling process in the modern age. And Peter Crimmins rolls into Paine's Park for a preview of its pending opening.

Newsworks Tonight, May 16, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Emma Jacobs investigates a traffic enforcement scheme designed to catch unlicensed drivers that's provoking allegations of racial profiling. Holly Otterbein looks at what Pennsylvania might need to do to help the Philadelphia School District close its budget deficit. Elizabeth Fiedler visits a Philadelphia neighborhood where residents are pushing to improve the local public school. This week's guest on Recap: What did you do this week? is Carol Jantsch, principal tuba with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Zack Seward reports on Philadelphia's first Music Hack Day. And we receive a special 2nd birthday greeting.

NewsWorks Tonight, May 15, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Carolyn Beeler reports on the final sentencing of Dr. Kermit Gosnell. Maiken Scott explores the toll that sensational trials can take on jurors. Holly Otterbein reviews Mayor Michael Nutter's newest plan to raise funds to close the school district's budget deficit. Dave Heller talks with Ellen Kaplan of the Committee of Seventy about the problems caused by Pennsylvania's system of electing judges.

NewsWorks Tonight, May 14, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Taunya English reports on Dr. Kermit Gosnell's waiving of his appeal rights to avoid the death penalty. Elizabeth Fiedler discusses the Kaboni Savage verdict with George Anastasia of BigTrial.net. Phil Gregory reports on a New Jersey Tea Party group caught up in the IRS's unfair targeting of conservative organizations. Tracey Samuelson looks at the state of the real estate market at the Jersey Shore, post-Sandy. Peter Crimmins talks with Penn professor David Brownlee about Philadelphia as a city of museums.

Newsworks Tonight, May 13, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Carolyn Beeler talks with Dave Heller on the sentencing of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who was found guilty today on three of four first degree murder counts. Aaron Moselle reports on a settlement paid to Aida Guzman, the woman struck by a Philadelphia Police Officer during last year's Philadelphia Puerto Rican Day Parade. Holly Otterbein has the story on the expansion on the only shelter for battered women in Philadelphia. Franklin Institute Chief Astronomier Derrick Pitts joins Dave Heller for this week's edition of SkyTalk. Peter Crimmins tags along at the 30th Annual World Series of Birding in New Jersey.

Newsworks Tonight, May 10, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Holly Otterbein reports on Governor Christie's veto of early voting in New Jersey. Tom MacDonald and Shana O'Malley review two of the big storylines in the news this week: the Philadelphia School District's budget shortfall, and Delaware's approval of gay marriage respectively. Artist Peter Quinn joins us to talk about his project--where he's attempting to depict the nation's 12,000 annual gun homicides in a vast expanse of chalk body outlines. Gallup Poll Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport takes the public pulse on gay marriage. And Elizabeth Fiedler reports on a new documentary following the lives of four Philadelphia teens growing up in a North Philly housing project.

Newsworks Tonight, May 9, 2013 - Full Show

newsworks@whyy.org (WHYY Public Radio) — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Tom MacDonald has the latest on the efforts to close the Philadelphia School District's multi-million dollar budget shortfall. Aaron Moselle visits a family who fought to have defibrillators in all Philadelphia recreation centers. Dave Heller talks with Jessica Wapner, author of the book The Philadelphia Chromosome, which chronicles one of the earliest cancer drug breakthroughs. Peter Crimmins previews this weekend's World Series of Birding in New Jersey. Howard Shapiro reviews the Women and Comedy Project at Plays and Players Theater.