Archives: Episodes
The battle to fight and define antisemitism
The Trump administration accused universities of allowing antisemitism. Some say revoking pro-Palestinian protestors' visas and freezing funds is overreach, others disagree.
Air Date: April 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10Jon Hamm talks with Patrick Stoner about combining his executive producer role with the challenge of being the star of the comedy/drama s ...
Air Date: April 23, 2025
Finding Strength and Beauty in Muscles
Best-selling author Bonnie Tsui joins us for a conversation about strength, muscles, art and being comfortable in one’s own body, especially as we age.
Air Date: April 23, 2025
Listen 34:57Philadelphia remembers the legacy of Pope Francis
A look at the legacy of Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88. We talk with people in the local Catholic community and weigh in on the future of the Church.
Air Date: April 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Loneliness and How to Rekindle Social Connection
On this episode, we look to understand why so many people are so lonely, and find out how we can stay better connected.
Air Date: April 18, 2025
Listen 50:00Designer’s Redesign Gives Women Options after Breast Cancer
Unique bras, car mechanics program, Hattitude event, Miraculous Medal Shrine Tower & more!
Air Date: April 18, 2025
Understanding hoarding: pain, memories and resilience
How does a psychologist fail to recognize that her intelligent, sensitive, and book-loving mother has started hoarding? A new memoir seeks to answer that question.
Air Date: April 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:31Studio 2 Extra: The Philly Sports Guy — without his face paint
Philly sports fans have a bad reputation. Diehard super fan Jamie Pagliei is beloved as 'The Philly Sports Guy' and while his fandom is family-friendly, it is always intense.
Air Date: April 18, 2025 1:00 pm
Listen 12:17Studio 2 Extra: The Roots’ Black Thought on ‘Upcycled: A Memoir’
Tariq Trotter's memoir, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, is the Free Library's selection for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia.
Air Date: April 17, 2025 1:00 pm
Listen 19:50Immigration enforcement in the Greater Philadelphia Area
On this episode of Studio 2, we talk to the people involved in cases of detention and deportation and explain sanctuary status and changing immigration policies in our region.
Air Date: April 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:16Sofi’s Corner Cafe, Sorrentino’s Pasta + Provisions, DuBu
Our Check, Please! guests sit down at the table with Kae Lani to talk about Sofi’s Corner Cafe, a super cozy French-Moroccan cafe in Ce ...
Air Date: April 17, 2025
Natalie Dormer & Jimmi Simpson talk with Patrick Stoner about the true story of the woman who fought through prejudice & ignora ...
Air Date: April 16, 2025
Will Smith, Philly Elmo, Shayla Smith – Best of Studio 2 Extra
Will Smith talks about his life in the City of Brotherly Love and what the city taught him for the big world. We also hear from the original Philly Elmo and a basketball star.
Air Date: April 16, 2025
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