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LIVE From FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here. Studio 2 is celebrating the kickoff at Fan Fest in Lemon Hill with food, fun, trivia and a closer look at soccer's history in the U.S.
Air Date: June 11, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 52:41How constraints make us happier and more productive
In a world with seemingly infinite competition for our time and attention, how do we decide what to prioritize?
Air Date: June 3, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:08Where our accents come from; 90s Black sitcom history
A linguistics expert on the history and complexity of accents and subtle social cues that underpin them. Plus, a fascinating look at 90s TV hits like Martin and Living Single.
Air Date: May 25, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10Studio 2 Extra: Bestselling author Celeste Ng
In Our Missing Hearts, writer Celeste Ng meticulously crafts a near-future American dystopia, not far removed from the real world. It's the 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick.
Air Date: May 22, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 22:06Couples in the US are spending an about $35,000 on weddings. The pressure for a picture-perfect special day has largely been influenced by social media. Is the price worth it?
Air Date: April 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 52:07Assumptions about power imbalances, lifestyle differences, finances, and sex follow couples with age gaps. But when consenting adults fall in love, does age matter?
Air Date: April 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 44:05Why making friends feels hard – and what Philadelphians do about it
Making friends as an adult can be awkward. Even if you get an introduction, busy schedules often get in the way of nurturing a new connection. Here is what you can do.
Air Date: April 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:46American couture: freedom of style or fashion decline?
Have we gotten too casual with our clothing? A restaurant chain encourages business casual and the transportation secretary wants to return “courtesy and class” to air travel.
Air Date: April 7, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41The 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.
Air Date: March 25, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10Philadelphia film critics weigh in on the Oscars
Ahead of the Oscars, we talk about everything – from the genre-bending vampire flick “Sinners” to the heart-wrenching Norwegian family drama, “Sentimental Value.”
Air Date: March 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Looksmaxxing: 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 purpose.
Air Date: February 19, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:23“Friction-maxxing:” the case against convenience
Can struggle, effort and inconvenience lead to a happier, more fulfilling life? And in a world where technology seems unavoidable, is it even possible to fight the current?
Air Date: January 15, 2026 12:00 pm
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