What What Why: Stories of Life and Living

Series produced by Margaret Krauss

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What What Why is a pan-generational radio program challenging the cliché that young and old having nothing in common.

We're all going to get old, and die. And that kind of makes you wonder what life is all about. One thing is certain: What What Why does not have any answers. But each week we'll bring you stories of people trying to make sense of the question. Life is mad; let's talk about it.


3 Pieces

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Pittsburgh's Raging Grannies, the local chapter of an international activist group of women over 50, protest through song.

  • Added: Apr 04, 2014
  • Length: 09:16
Caption: Jacqueline Belton helps Chynna Baker, 18, finish her prom outfit with heels. , Credit: Margaret J. Krauss
This week on What What Why, it's almost prom season and we're examining the event's significance. Love it, hate it, go to it or don’t, but prom is ...

  • Added: Apr 04, 2014
  • Length: 07:59
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Everyone has a birthday, but the day's meaning changes over time. In this episode, we look at life from 21st and 94th birthdays.

  • Added: Feb 20, 2014
  • Length: 10:53