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Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent (left) next to Provenance chef Nicholas Bazik (right)
Studio 2
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Studio 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

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Studio 2
Business
Economy

How 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

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Showcasing your political affiliation on dating apps can sometimes determine whether or not a potential match is going to swipe right. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Studio 2
Home & Family
LGBTQ
National
Sex & Relationships

Can 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 51:43
Should kids get more freedom to play outside unsupervised?
Studio 2
Home & Family

The 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 46:36
Unrivaled Basketball announced its first-ever tour stop in Philadelphia
Studio 2
Sports

Studio 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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A man holding a small child on his shoulders who is wearing a Phanatic costume
Studio 2
Philadelphia
Sports

The 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
Studio 2
Employment

‘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 51:13
Anthony Roth Costanzo is the general director and president of Opera Philadelphia. He sat down for an interview with Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg.
Studio 2
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Studio 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

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Maiken Scott, host of The Pulse, and arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins are facing off at the Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown. (Photo: Andreas Copes/WHYY)
Studio 2
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

The 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 53:34
Studio 2
Books
Technology

Why 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

Listen 53:03
Studio 2
Business
Food & Drink

Why everyone’s a critic

Most Americans read online reviews before making any purchases, and almost half of US consumers write them. Have we become to ratings obsessed?

Air Date: July 31, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:59
LOVE Park statue in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sex & Relationships
Billy Penn

‘Love Is Blind’ is casting in Philly! Bring on the pods

The show is looking for singles in Philadelphia who are “ready for a committed relationship.”

9 months ago

Shoppers stop and eat during Italian Market on Sunday, May 23, 1976. Photo: Don Camp (George D. McDowell Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Photographs/Temple University Libraries Urban Archives)
Studio 2
Food & Drink
History
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: The Italian Market’s history and future

The "Our Market Project" aims to restore, celebrate and advocate for the preservation and livelihood of Philadelphia's longstanding and beloved Italian Market.

Air Date: July 25, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Sex & Relationships
Technology

Infidelity in modern relationships

A Coldplay concert kiss-cam caught an alleged affair between Astronomer’s now-former CEO and the head of HR. Why does cheating hit a deep emotional nerve for millions?

Air Date: July 24, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:39
Waymo communications manager Julia Ilina
Studio 2
Explainers
Infrastructure
Innovation
Technology
Transportation

The self-driving car revolution

Tech company Waymo is testing robotaxis on streets and highways in Philadelphia. Have self-driving cars finally arrived? And would you hitch a ride in a cab without a driver?

Air Date: July 22, 2025 12:00 pm

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