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Food, sports, and things to do in the Philadelphia region
New Music Friday on a Thursday – from “brat summer” to Sabrina Carpenter
Charlie XCX's "brat" album cover, with its bright green background and simple font, is a visual hit. On the show, we discuss new music and revisiting some oldies.
Air Date: August 8, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:08Olympic Games Paris 2024: What sports are you excited about?
Olympic dreams in the City of Love. The opening ceremony for the games is on Friday and Paris is getting ready. We preview local athletes headed to France and their sports.
Air Date: July 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35Passing on the torch: Is nepotism a good or bad thing?
It keeps power in the hands of the powerful. It limits opportunity. It makes a mockery of meritocracy. But is it all bad? Might there be an economic and societal upside?
Air Date: July 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:37Why flying is such a hassle, Sixers free agent pick, Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods’
Lost bags, flight delays and cancellations, rowdy flyers - going on an airplane can be a hassle. We'll tackle the frustrations of modern air travel and more.
Air Date: July 2, 2024
Listen 49:58Beaches and fun at the Jersey shore, Memorial Day tribute
Memorial Day weekend is a popular travel time. For many of us, it means a trip to the beach. We’ll talk about new rules at the Jersey shore and great places to visit.
Air Date: May 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:45First Day of Spring Means Time for Gardening, N.J. Ballot Design Challenge
On the first day of spring, we invite two master gardeners to answer your questions about planting, growing, weeding, mulching and more.
Air Date: March 19, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Bike Trends and Trails, Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg, Beer and Cheese – What a Pairing
With warm weather coming, it's time to dust off your bike and pump up those tires. We're talking about the joys of biking and the best places to do it in our region.
Air Date: March 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:25Supermarket Shuffle, Babies and Screen Time, HBCU Cheyney Fights Back
As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.
Air Date: February 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:29What’s Your Most Unpopular Philly Opinion?, Toxic Turf
Studio 2 almost broke the internet when Avi asked for unpopular opinions about Philly. From dissing cheesesteaks to questioning the hype around the Rocky statue, we discuss.
Air Date: February 22, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:11What is Temu, and should you let your parents order from it?
Temu’s Super Bowl ads promise to let people “shop like a billionaire” — and they’ve helped the Chinese-owned online discount marketplace expand in the U.S. at a rapid pace.
6 months ago
2023 In Review: Behind the Scenes of Our Favorite Episodes
Cherri and Avi revisit their most memorable segments, from famous authors, to cocktail mixologists, to live music and the host of Jeopardy.
Air Date: December 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 10:55Roll your eyes, but Black Friday’s still got it. So here’s what to look for
Americans say Black Friday is overhyped, but nearly 1 in 5 still plan to do most of their shopping then. This holiday season is expected to break shopping records.
9 months ago