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Studio 2
Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the Delaware Valley – from news and politics to science and the arts– delivered with a fresh perspective, all in an hour.
Episodes
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Studio 2 Extra: Eric Wortham II on performing with Adele, Jill Scott, more
From the pews to the big stages, the producer and pianist reflects on his career and how the grit of Philly gave him a jumpstart.
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Trump addresses the nation on Iran
President Trump’s speech had a clear goal: convince increasingly skeptical Americans that the war in Iran is worth fighting.
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Sen. Cory Booker on civic ideals
New Jersey’s own Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss his new book, “Stand,” as well as foreign policy, turning anger into action, and the…
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SCOTUS weighs birthright citizenship
What does it mean to be an American? And how should we decide who gets to be one? Those are the questions facing the Supreme Court this week.
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The Big Fix: Revamping the American tax code
Can we make a fairer, simpler and more effective tax system? We debate the merits of a billionaire tax, a flat tax and a national sales tax.
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The rise of ransomware attacks
According to a recent report, ransomware victims are increasing 58% year over year. How can essential infrastructure like schools and hospitals safeguard…
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The 90s sitcom boom that changed Black representation on TV
Geoff Bennett explores the rise of Black comedy, from minstrel shows to 90s sitcoms, and how it reshaped representation, culture and social change.
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What’s next for the war with Iran?
President Trump is postponing strikes on power plants and claims productive negotiations are under way. However, Iranian officials are telling a different…
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SAVE Act: securing elections or disenfranchising voters?
Senate Republicans are pushing to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, including a key provision that requires proof of citizenship.
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Studio 2 Extra: Delaware comics tell bold African history
Manuel Godoy turned a comic into a cultural movement. Black Sands is redefining African history without Hollywood and without compromise.
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Tavern Tour 250: staying neutral during a revolution
If you were alive during the American Revolution, which side would you have been on? Would you have been a patriot? A loyalist to the crown? Maybe somewhere in…
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How to be on track for retirement
Only a third of Americans say they feel financially prepared and just over half have retirement savings accounts. So what should you do if you’re feeling…
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AI and sexual harassment
A case out of the Radnor School District, where a student allegedly used AI to generate nude images of classmates, is raising urgent questions about sexual…
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Will the war with Iran fracture the Trump coalition?
Some prominent MAGA voices are calling Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran a betrayal. The isolationist vs. interventionist debate on the Right.
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Studio 2 Extra: producer Will Yip’s South Philly dream studio
Multiple recording studios, a fully stocked bar, and floor to ceiling windows – Will Yip wants to give bands everything he can.
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Philadelphia film critics weigh in on the 98th Academy Awards
Ahead of the Oscars, we talk about everything – from the genre-bending vampire flick “Sinners” to the heart-wrenching Norwegian family drama, “Sentimental…
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The AI data center debate and the growing backlash
Big tech is spending billions on data centers to power their energy-hungry AI. But Americans are facing record-high electricity costs and a backlash is growing.
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Soaring costs of gas and cars
US gas prices join a host of other rising costs faced by American drivers. What’s behind this affordability crisis?
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RFK Jr.’s impact
Unpacking a year of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services — vaccines, ultra-processed foods, and the MAHA…
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Studio 2 Extra: Author Namwali Serpell on Toni Morrison
Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg sits down with author and Harvard professor Namwali Serpell to discuss her new book, “On Morrison.”
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Live Nation on trial
We’re talking about the ills plaguing the live music industry and why one of the world’s largest entertainment companies is in court this week.
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AI and the future of warfare
Rapid developments in artificial intelligence are changing modern warfare and raising a new batch of ethical questions. What risks come with AI? Who decides…
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What lower interest rates mean for homebuyers
Mortgage rates dropped below 6% last week for the first time in years, a sign that some economists believe will trigger a more active and competitive housing…
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US and Israel attack Iran
The United States continues to ramp up military action against Iran after attacks over the weekend killed the Supreme Leader and sparked retaliation from the…
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Pros and cons for US military action in Iran
We look at the mounting tension between the US and Iran. Should America pursue military intervention? What’s at stake for the Iranian people living under an…
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Inside the $16B scam industry (REPRISE)
Why are you getting so many alarming calls and texts from unknown numbers? How can you tell who is really your bank calling and who is a fraudster?
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The Big Fix: Remaking American Healthcare
The United States spends more money on health care than any other country and still millions of Americans struggle to get care. How can we make a better…
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SCOTUS takes a stand against Trump’s tariffs
What does the Supreme Court’s rebuke of President Trump’s tariff policy reveal about the limits of executive power? Will there be refunds for the taxes ruled…
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Studio 2 Extra: Remembering Isaiah Zagar
Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.
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Studio 2 Extra: Nikole Hannah-Jones on erasing Black history and civil rights
With the slavery exhibit back at Philadelphia’s President’s House, we spoke with Pulitzer winner Nikole Hannah-Jones on why this fight is about more than…
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Looksmaxxing: Why young men are breaking their own jaws
We look at how social media is fueling the trend of achieving maximum perfection and how this adds to the conversation about young men struggling to find…
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Trump’s environmental protection rollback
The federal government will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, including emissions from cars, trucks and power plants, in a huge reversal for climate policy.
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ICE meltdown, Pennsylvania politics, Epstein files, more
We’ll break down the biggest national stories from the battle over DHS funding to the Epstein files. Plus, a look at the local pushback against ICE and two of…
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Tavern Tour 250: How a French aristocrat became a hero of the American Revolution
We’re talking about France’s role in America’s quest for independence, and the impact of one of George Washington’s right-hand-men: the Marquis de…
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Studio 2 Extra: Penn study finds popular sleep noise may be doing more harm than good
A new study out of the University Of Pennsylvania suggests certain noises promoted to support sleep may be more harmful than we thought.
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Prenups, postnups and how to navigate money in marriage
According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 21% of Americans say they have signed a prenup, up from 3% in 2010. What’s driving this trend?
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What happens when you can bet on everything?
Today, we pull back the curtain on prediction markets. Who’s using them? How do they make money? And what are the real risks and rewards beneath the hype?
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Social media on trial
Should tech giants be held accountable for the teen mental health crisis? And what could regulation look like in practice?
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Philly Superintendent Watlington on school closures
The district plans to close 20 schools, citing declining enrollment and hazardous buildings. Leaders say the move will help improve remaining schools. Parents…
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The science and history of exercise
In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to…
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President Trump’s push to ‘nationalize’ elections
After reviving his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen, President Trump is now urging Republicans to, in his words, “take over voting” and…