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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.
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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)
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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

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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

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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

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LOVE Park statue in Philadelphia
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‘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.”

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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)
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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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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

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Waymo communications manager Julia Ilina
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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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Replika can be a way for some people to connect with an AI program that mimics human relationships.
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Media
Technology

The rise of romance novels and the ethics of human-chatbot relationships

AI chatbots are becoming more popular, offering people friendship, romance and even sex. Are these 'real' relationships? What do we lose without human connection?

Air Date: July 10, 2025 12:00 pm

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Books
Music
Philadelphia

Imani Perry, The Roots’ Black Thought, Yacht Rock with Kenan Salazar

National Book Award winner Imani Perry talks about "Black in Blues" and Black Thought, lead emcee of the legendary Philly band The Roots, discusses his early life and music.

Air Date: June 19, 2025 12:00 pm

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Best summer day trips from Philly

Venture outside the Delaware Valley – and those popular Jersey Shore towns – for hidden-gem experiences that are totally worth the trip for great food, trails and indoor fun.

Air Date: June 12, 2025 12:00 pm

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In this Feb. 13, 2014, file photo, Philadelphia Phillies' general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. speaks to reporters before a spring training baseball practice in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Sports

Studio 2 Extra: Ruben Amaro, Jr. reimagines baseball with ‘Sluggball’

Sports broadcaster and former MLB player and executive Ruben Amaro, Jr. is a creator of Sluggball, a new competition game aiming to bring fun and excitement back to baseball.

Air Date: May 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: Amina restaurateur Felicia Wilson is on top of Philly’s food scene

African fusion restaurant Amina opened in Old City and quickly outgrew its small space. The Amina Hospitality Collection now includes 5 open restaurants and two on the way.

Air Date: May 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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AI, streaming and other technological advancements are rapidly reshaping the entertainment landscape, transforming music, film, sports, and more.
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Is this the worst-ever era for American pop culture?

A recent YouGov survey rated the 2020s as the worst decade in a century for music, movies, fashion, TV, sports. But are reports of the culture’s demise greatly exaggerated?

Air Date: May 14, 2025 12:00 pm

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Replika can be a way for some people to connect with an AI program that mimics human relationships.
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Technology

Will AI replace human connection?

Where are human-AI relationships headed? Is it ok to be friends, or more, with a chatbot? We discuss this topic with the founder of Replika, a Replika user and a reporter.

Air Date: May 7, 2025

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