Lifestyle
Food, sports, and things to do in the Philadelphia region
The right’s plan to boost birthrate
How worried should we be about falling birthrates in the U.S.? “Very,” according to the Heritage Foundation, which says we need a "Manhattan Project” to restore families.
Air Date: January 14, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Romance trends of 2025: Less sex, more divorce?
Americans are having less sex. We’ll talk about the sex recession, then look at another romance trend of 2025. It’s “gray divorce”, the rise in divorces for adults over 65.
Air Date: December 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12The all-time great holiday movie debate … again
Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!
Air Date: December 24, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:47What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?
Air Date: December 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17How the beauty industry is changing society
The global beauty industry is worth $450 billion dollars and it's growing year after year. What's driving the beauty boom?
Air Date: December 11, 2025
Listen 44:34Billy 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
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