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Among Books: Conversations about books and how they’ve influenced community leaders

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · 13d

I'm extraordinarily impressed at how concise (yet terrifying) this summary is. I feel like it'd take me a half hour to explain this... Although more than half of that would be coming up with answers to repeated interjections of "wait, what?"

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Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · 19d

Among Books: Conversations about books and how they've influenced community leaders

Among Books is a podcast about books... and a whole lot more. Recorded in-person at Hilltop Books in Northwest Philadelphia, the show features conversations with local community leaders, discussing some of the books they've read (or are reading), and the role reading has played in their approach to life, leadership, and community. Each episode is accompanied by a reading list that compiles the books and authors mentioned during the conversation. Among Books is hosted and produced by Kouvenda Media's Stephanie Marudas, with podcast audio editing, mixing, and technical consulting by Brad Linder.

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September 21, 2025 - Around the Block

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · 19d

This month's episode of Around the Block includes a conversation about the SEPTA funding crisis and stories from our community journalists about the Philly Halal Food Fest and a one-of-a-kind book highlighting stories of recent immigrants to the US. #CommunityRadio

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Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with report

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Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Aug 20

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Aug 20

As the Trump administration considers removing signage that might "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living," a group in Philly is working to preserve the Slavery Memorial at the Presidents House. #PhillyCAM #CommunityRadio #BlackHistory #NationalParks soundcloud.com/phillycam/ar...

August 17, 2025 - Around the Block

Around the Block is a community news program from the Block by Block team at WPPM-LP 106.5 FM. On this program we explore issues in the Philadelphia region with voices from the community – with report

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Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Jun 2

We're now accepting applications for the fall, 2025 #PhillyCAM Community Radio News Fellowship, which runs from Aug 27 - Dec 17.

Find out more, and submit your application: airtable.com/appMEqqBKpOc...

Build your skills as an audio storyteller by producing stories for our radio news magazine.

Community Radio News Fellowship
- Weekly meetings held from Aug 27 - Dec 17, 2025
- Produce a live radio show with prerecorded stories
- Build storytelling, editing, and technical skills
- Open to emerging and established producers
- Receive $500 upon completion

Apply by July 16, 2025

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Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · May 29

Help support #WPPM, #PhillyCAM's #CommunityRadio station and home of Block by Block, a radio news magazine I help produce that features stories reported by an amazing team of community journalists from the Philly area. Donate to our Fund Drive this week! wppm.phillycam.org/donate

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April 16, 2025 - Block by Block

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Apr 17

This week's episode of Block by Block features stories on SEPTA's funding crisis, the impact of gun violence news reporting, art as a form of activism, and social events for young women of color and for members of Philly's Queer community. #PhillyCAM #CommunityRadio soundcloud.com/phillycam/bl...

Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeo

April 2, 2025 - Block by Block

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Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Apr 3

The Spring 2025 season of Block by Block has officially sprung. Our team of community journalists at #PhillyCAM put together an amazing premiere episode with reports a wide range of topics. Check it out! #CommunityRadio soundcloud.com/phillycam/bl...

Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeo

Block By Block | WPPM-LP Philadelphia 106.5FM

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Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Apr 1

The spring 2025 season of Block by Block premieres Wed, Apr 2 at 5:30 with the first of six new episodes featuring Philly-area community journalists telling stories about the people, places, and issues affecting their neighborhoods. Meet the team and tune in live: wppm.phillycam.org/programs/blo...

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Around the Block - 3.16.25

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Mar 16

Coming up at 2:00PM, tune in live for the second episode of Around the Block, a community radio news program from the Block by Block team at @wppm.phillycam.org! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwBY...

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Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Jan 19

We have gas heat rather than a heat pump though, so I don't know if that makes a difference.

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Jan 19

Our HVAC installation also required us to get an ecobee... But they didn't require us to connect it to the Internet and activate it. So it's effectively working like a dumb old thermostat that just happens to have a touchscreen and doesn't require a monthly subscription.

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Jan 9

Last call! There's just one week left to apply to be part of the next cohort of the PhillyCAM Radio News fellowship and help us make the next season of Block by Block!

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Dec 12

PhillyCAM is now accepting applications for the next cohort of the WPPM 106.5 FM Community Radio News Fellowship, which begins Wednesday, February 19 and runs through Wednesday, June 11.

Find out more about the fellowship and submit your application: airtable.com/appMEqqBKpOc...

Community Radio News Fellowship
Weekly meetings held from Feb 19 - June 11, 2025
Produce a live radio show with prerecorded stories
Build storytelling, editing, and technical skills
Open to emerging and established producers
Receive $500 upon completion
Apply by Jan 16, 2025

December 18, 2024 - Block by Block

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Dec 19

The final episode of Block by Block for 2024 features stories about how Philly groups are preparing to resist the Trump administration, singers caroling for a Ceasefire, a Kwanzaa event at the Penn Museum, and strategies for coping with seasonal depression. soundcloud.com/phillycam/de...

Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeo

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Dec 12

PhillyCAM is now accepting applications for the next cohort of the WPPM 106.5 FM Community Radio News Fellowship, which begins Wednesday, February 19 and runs through Wednesday, June 11.

Find out more about the fellowship and submit your application: airtable.com/appMEqqBKpOc...

December 4, 2024 - Block by Block

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Dec 7

This week's episode of Block by Block features stories on financial uncertainties facing Philly public transit, how immigrant advocacy groups are preparing for the incoming Trump administration, the negative side of social media, and plans for an upcoming jazz fest. soundcloud.com/phillycam/bl...

Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeo

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Nov 25

MAX deal just went live - $3/month for up to 6 months for the ad-supported plan. There's no discount on the ad-free plan though.

November 20, 2024 - Block by Block

Brad Linder @bradlinder.bsky.social · Nov 21

This week's episode of Block by Block has stories about a club providing free menstrual products for students at the Community College of Philadelphia, a station on the Underground Railroad, and the role Philadelphia played in America’s vegan and vegetarian history. soundcloud.com/phillycam/bl...

Block by Block is PhillyCAM’s LIVE community news radio program, featuring stories from Philadelphia’s neighborhoods as reported by PhillyCAM’s Radio News Fellows, a multigenerational cohort of burgeo