Philadelphia Notable Figures — Points of Interest by Autio
Autio
Educators, innovators, faith leaders, writers, reformers, and entrepreneurs connected to Philadelphia are brought into focus through the individuals who shaped opportunity, culture, and civic life.
Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
Educators, innovators, faith leaders, writers, reformers, and entrepreneurs connected to Philadelphia are brought into focus through the individuals who shaped opportunity, culture, and civic life.
Language:
English
Episodes
Tench Coxe, Facing Both Ways
1/4/2026
Tench Coxe was born with wealth and privilege and he had no qualms about changing his political loyalties to maintain his position. Narrated by Tim Heller.
Duration:00:05:16
John B. and his Stetson Hats
1/4/2026
John B. Stetson made a wide-brimmed high-crowned felt hat as a joke on a hunting trip which turned out to be the very first cowboy hat. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:04:22
Cornwell’s Temple Basement School
1/4/2026
A popular Philadelphia pastor began offering evening classes in the basement of the Baptist temple - the start of Temple University. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:02:43
Brianna Davis
1/4/2026
Created the STEAM for All initiative, an innovative learning program that stemmed from a Girl Scouts project. Narrated by Machelle Williams.
Duration:00:03:38
Aniyah Ayres
1/4/2026
Founded Aniyah’s Mission to help those needing to enhance their voice. Narrated by Machelle Williams.
Duration:00:02:18
Louisa May Alcott
1/4/2026
Novelist Whose Work Introduced Readers to Educated Strong Female Heroines. Narrated by Misty Menees.
Duration:00:03:26
First Female Prison Guards
1/4/2026
When World War II took many of the town’s men, the local prison hired the first female prison guards in America. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:02:14