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Director & stars—Elizabeth Olsen, Carrie Coon, & Natasha Lyonne—talk with Patrick Stoner about maintaining intensity in the ...

Honora Power, known as “Crazy Nora,” was something of a celebrity in 19th century Philadelphia. An Irish immigrant, debt coll ...

Ahead of what could be one of the most significant presidential debates in American history, WHYY’s Studio 2 breaks down what’s at stake.

The transition of Barcelona’s historic La Boqueria market from a place filled with fishmongers and specialty mushroom vendors to chain ...

Stress, exhaustion and negativity can lead to workplace burnout. Kandi Wiens explains how to become more resilient and reset your relationship with work.

A look at how music affects our brains, and its power to treat illnesses ranging from Parkinson’s to depression.

Studio 2 hosted a conversation illustrating how the labor needs of the local mushroom industry highlight the flaws of our federal immigration policy.

We’re approaching the 250th anniversary of prayer in Congress, but the national debate over keeping church and state separate rages on. Where do you draw the line?

Dennis Quaid & Penelope Ann Miller talk to Patrick Stoner about avoiding impressions of the recognizable former president & Fir ...

Baby Evie has always been Michaela Prell’s favorite doll. Soft, minimalist, gender neutral, Baby Evie slept in Michaela’s bed ...

Jobseekers are now screened with artificial intelligence, juggle dozens of job boards and avoid ghost job postings. Thousands of applications later, they're still unemployed.

Zoologist Bill Schutt says teeth are power tools for survival. He joins us to talk about his new book “Bite.”

A partnership between the Mexican government and Airbnb forces generations of families out of the most desirable neighborhoods in Mexico ...

Our bodies are built for sleep so why is it so difficult to get a good night's rest?

On this episode, we take a look at some of the hidden forces that shape our behaviors and decisions.