Lifestyle
Food, sports, and things to do in the Philadelphia region
Billy Penn’s ultimate local gift guide for Philly holiday shopping
Still shopping for that perfect gift? Check out this list of local presents, from SEPTA ornaments to Pennsylvania Dutch–inspired card games.
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Cut ties or no? How to deal with difficult family relationships
More than one in four Americans are estranged from a family member. We are joined by a writer and a therapist to understand why so many people go "no contact."
Air Date: December 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Studio 2 Extra: Provenance chef Nicholas Bazik on Michelin star
The newly crowned Michelin-starred chef and owner of Provenance in Philadelphia’s Society Hill neighborhood talks with Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent.
Air Date: November 21, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 35:59How to avoid a nightmare workplace
On top of the usual workplace specters, like long meetings and bad bosses, many companies are now imposing return-to-work requirements and pushing their employees to use AI.
Air Date: November 20, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:27Can Democrats and Republicans make it work … romantically?
Love on the political spectrum. A Marist poll from April 2025 found that a majority of Americans under 45 highly value political viewpoints when choosing a dating partner.
Air Date: November 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:43The importance of free-range play in today’s safety-conscious society
Surveys consistently show that kids want to play outside and want some independence. Yet, children spend less than 10 minutes a day in unstructured outdoor play.
Air Date: October 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 46:36Studio 2 Extra: Women’s pro basketball returns to Philly, first time since 1998
Unrivaled brings fast-paced, player-owned 3-on-3 action back to the city of sisterly affection. Cherri Gregg spoke with some of the grassroots organizers.
Air Date: October 3, 2025 9:00 am
Listen 9:23The power of sports in America
We talk about America’s obsession with sports, how it unites us, and how it can shape who we are. Plus, we get a preview for the Phillies' playoff game.
Air Date: October 1, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11‘I don’t need to see your belly button’: The new workplace etiquette
From loud ringtones to crop tops and reply-all emails. What pet peeves get you all riled up? Ahead of Labor Day, we talk about the dos and don'ts at the office.
Air Date: August 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Studio 2 Extra: Opera Philadelphia's Anthony Roth Costanzo talks new season
Anthony Roth Costanzo, Opera Philadelphia's leader, turned financial challenges into success, making the company the only sold-out in the U.S. and innovating opera anew.
Air Date: August 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 18:15The Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown
A game-show-style battle over all things Philly music, movies, history and culture - recorded at 118 North in Wayne, Pa.
Air Date: August 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 53:34Why we gossip; the flip phone revolution
We'll hear from people who have tried to make the low-tech lifestyle work. And, Kelsey McKinney on why we love juicy gossip about friends, family and even celebrities.
Air Date: August 12, 2025 12:00 pm
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