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Episodes Archive - WHYY
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Episodes Archive - WHYYAn Urgent Call to the Phillies Bats – Now’s the Time
The bats have struggled all year. Hittin’ Season never really seemed to arrive.
Episodes Archive - WHYYWhy kids are such picky eaters
American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?
Episodes Archive - WHYYWhat’s lost in the era of streaming and subscriptions?
There’s a subscription service for everything these days. But we get to own less of the stuff we pay for.
Episodes Archive - WHYYThe Virtues of Quitting, with Ultra-Distance Cyclist Lael Wilcox
We talk about something that most elite athletes never even allow themselves to consider: quitting.
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It’s Almost Playoff Time For the Phillies
The 2026 season is almost over and the Phillies are on the verge of their 5th straight playoff appearance.
Episodes Archive - WHYYStudio 2 Extra: the state of Philly’s public schools with Superintendent Watlington
With school back in session, Dr. Tony Watlington joins Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg to discuss Philadelphia’s public schools. He talks school closures…
Episodes Archive - WHYYMarisa Franco on ‘the new science of self-esteem’
Psychologist Marisa Franco explains why we feel unworthy and how to form secure attachments.
Episodes Archive - WHYYWe The People
Explore Philly’s history, from the Constitution to Elfreth’s Alley and beyond.
Episodes Archive - WHYYThe Science of Eating: What We Get Wrong About Diet and Nutrition
We all know we’re supposed to eat healthy — but what exactly does that mean? On this episode, what’s on your plate, why it matters, and how to make sense of…
Episodes Archive - WHYYAsk Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 09/17/2026
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this September episode to address top issues like the primaries, artificial intelligence, and criminal justice reform.
Episodes Archive - WHYYThe Big Tech backlash in schools
How Big Tech pushed into classrooms, the growing presence of AI chatbots in education and the resistance building among parents, teachers and some students.
Episodes Archive - WHYYLet’s Move
Get moving with YOK- from walking and rooftop fun to a 5K and an inspiring CrossFit nurse.
Episodes Archive - WHYYMemory, grief and healing after 9/11
What have we learned about loss, grief and memory 25 years after 9/11?
Episodes Archive - WHYYIt’s Round Two for the Phillies and Braves in September
Four games out of the division lead, the Phillies will take on the Atlanta Braves this weekend—again—in a big series for the NL East.
Episodes Archive - WHYYUnder Pressure: How Weather Affects our Health
As summer winds down, some people are celebrating the approach of fall, while others are dreading the shorter, colder days. We know that weather can affect our…
Episodes Archive - WHYYBoyz II Men on why solo careers are overrated
How has the legendary R&B group stayed in harmony for over thirty years?
Episodes Archive - WHYYCraig Woodall’s Not Defined by 9/11
Craig Woodall talks about the loss of his older brother Brent, an accomplished athlete who died in the South Tower on September 11, 2001.
Episodes Archive - WHYYLive from the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum: 275 years of medicine
Studio 2 is scrubbing in! 275 years after doors first opened, we’re hosting a special live remote broadcast from the nation’s very first chartered hospital.
Episodes Archive - WHYYShellfish used to be prison food. Now it’s a luxury
Throughout history, shellfish has gone from delicacy to trash to luxury again. Why is that?
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Kyle Schwarber’s “Schwarbomb” Caps A Thrilling Phillies Weekend Against the Cardinals!
Where were you when Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies shocked the world with the team’s first walk-off home run in more than three years?
Episodes Archive - WHYYShould we start worrying about the national debt?
America is now in the red for a whopping $40 trillion. How much should we be worried?
Episodes Archive - WHYYSupport for people with drug addictions, horse fly havoc, advocates for the Caroline’s Cart and more
The Source episode seven explores a range of stories, including how people with drug addictions can receive holistic help in Philadelphia thanks to the efforts…
Episodes Archive - WHYYWHYY’s Jennifer Lynn to step down from Morning Edition role
After a quarter century at WHYY, Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn has decided to step away from the position to pursue new opportunities — and, perhaps…
Episodes Archive - WHYY‘Nobody’s Normal:’ on autism, stigma and culture
Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker on the progress in understanding autism, the ongoing efforts to overcome mental health stigma, and the need to dispel…
Episodes Archive - WHYYPhilly Folk Fest history
On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin celebrates more than 60 years of Philadelphia Folk Festival history with the father-and-son organizers Andy and…
Episodes Archive - WHYYQuitting Antidepressants: From Withdrawal to Tapering One Step at a Time
On this episode, we’ll explore why people want to get off these medications, and what they should consider before quitting. We also explore why finding the…
Episodes Archive - WHYYThe rise of personal robots
Imagine having a robot around the house to do your daily chores. Well, for $20,000 you can take home Neo, a humanoid robot. But are human-like robots ready for…
Episodes Archive - WHYYDan Le Batard and the Insane Cauldron of Emotions
This week, Elle Duncan joins us to talk about the culture wars engulfing the WNBA, and how political noise is obscuring amazing play on the court.
Episodes Archive - WHYYMaking the most of what we least expected
Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar on how to respond to big change in our life.
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Luis Arraez Makes A Great First Impression for the Phillies
Luis Arraez’ arrival in Philadelphia couldn’t have come at a better time, playing a key role in the Phillies’ series against the Washington…
Episodes Archive - WHYYThink Inside the Box: How Limits Fuel Creativity
We tend to think that limitations stifle creativity — but what if the opposite is true? What if constraints, ranging from strict rules to tight deadlines, are…
Episodes Archive - WHYYJennifer Weiner’s and Dena Heilik’s book recs
We’re talking to two local book lovers about top tier reads and how to fall back in love with literature.
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The Source Episode 4
The Source episode four travels to the depths of New Jersey’s Pinelands, where 21 fire towers are used by fire observers who utilize a century-old system to…
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Kamasi Washington’s journey
On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin does an artist spotlight on modern jazz saxophone pioneer Kamasi Washington.
Episodes Archive - WHYYBonus Episode Five: The Clock Runs Out on Harrisburg
State Rep. Andre D. Carroll discussed the circumstances leading to the Pennsylvania General Assembly failing to pass new sentencing guidelines for second…
Episodes Archive - WHYYThe Future of Pain Relief: Managing Chronic Pain, Laughing Gas and Safer Opioids
Millions of people in the U.S. have chronic pain that’s unresponsive to medical interventions. But there are new and comprehensive ways of treating pain. We…
Episodes Archive - WHYY‘Why We Live and Die for Love’
Justin Garcia is a sex researcher who visited a brothel in Nevada as part of his work. Browsing the menu of available sex acts, the most expensive one caught…
Episodes Archive - WHYYHow to be a good neighbor
What happens when the people living closest to us become strangers? And what can we do about it?
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Phillies Put the “Fun” in Fundamentals Against the Dodgers & Trade Deadline Rumors
John Stolnis of The Good Phight breaks down the final two games of the series and runs through the latest MLB Trade Deadline rumors involving the Phillies.
Episodes Archive - WHYYWhat the cyclospora outbreak reveals about our food system
How can we build a more resilient food safety system? What steps can consumers take to protect themselves at home?
Episodes Archive - WHYYPerspective
As the local park celebrates an anniversary, Otto finds the original news article only includes one perspective.
Episodes Archive - WHYYThe Westies
J K Simmons & Tom Brittney talk with Patrick Stoner about creating the violent but tightly knit world of the real life Irish gang of 1980’s Hell’s Kitchen…