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Lisa Schneider from Penn State extension standing before a green and blue background with a hovering photograph of seed catalogs for gardening.

The avalanche of seed catalogs is well underway. Here are some tips for getting your garden started. Continue »

Published March 29, 2024

 

A child watching a solar eclipse while wearing safety glasses.

Chris Palma, Teaching Professor of Astronomy at Penn State, tells you what you need to know to safely watch the April 8 eclipse and where to go if you want to see "totality." Continue »

Published March 27, 2024

 

A smart phone with the word NEWS on the screen, with the words FAKE and REAL on either side of the phone.
Conversations Live

Media Literacy

Season 13 Episode 6 | 57 min

Host Bill Hallman will be joined by Penn State experts Prof. Matt Jordan and Prof. Kelley Cotter as they discuss what constitutes quality journalism, choosing legitimate news sites, the role of social media on news, the potential impacts of AI on news and media, and other related topics. And we want to hear from you. Continue »

Published March 25, 2024

 

Emily Cooper looks at the completed face paint art on a young girl at a party.

Emily Cooper shares how a one-off face painting gig led to a new business. Continue »

Published March 22, 2024

 

A small barn covered in nautical buoys with a drawing of a lobster and a sign in the middle that says "Maine Bay and Berry."

Shaun Knight and Christa Stofferahn tell the story behind Maine Bay & Berry in State College. Continue »

Published March 20, 2024

 

Join host Tamra Fatemi-Badi as she welcomes Modavlat Gulomkodirova into the World Kitchen to share her recipe for the traditional central Asian dish Plov. Continue »

Published March 17, 2024

 

World Kitchen host Tamra Fatemi-Badi welcomes Dr. Odgerel Batsaikhan into the World Kitchen to share her recipe for the traditional Mongolian dish khuushuur. Continue »

Published March 5, 2024

 

Rick Kralj from Penn State Extension standing in a blue shirt before a blue and green background.

Quick tips on how to dehydrate fruits and vegetables. Continue »

Published February 27, 2024

 

a blue screen with stock market figures.
Conversations Live

The State of the Economy

Season 13 Episode 5 | 57 min

Though fears of a recession seem to have subsided, people still have concerns about the economy. Food prices are still rising, and other aspects, like childcare, high interest rates, and the housing market are a stuggle for some families. Continue »

Published February 23, 2024

 

Culinary Connections

Good Things Take Time

Season 2 Episode 4 | 27 min

Bedford, PA native Mandisa Horn is driven to create a welcome and fresh atmosphere at her restaurant, Horn O Plenty. Continue »

Published February 3, 2024