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The bats have struggled all year. Hittin' Season never really seemed to arrive.

American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?

There’s a subscription service for everything these days. But we get to own less of the stuff we pay for.

We talk about something that most elite athletes never even allow themselves to consider: quitting.

The 2026 season is almost over and the Phillies are on the verge of their 5th straight playoff appearance.

Kit Harrington & Mirren Mack talk about reimagining Dicken’s classic book.

President Trump welcomes China's President Xi Jinping this week. We talk about the two leaders and the issues on the agenda -- the AI race, tariffs, the Iran war and more.

Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland discuss their new book, “Sugar Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America’s Favorite Breakfast Food.”

President Trump banned certain news outlets from the White House this weekend. What does it mean for press freedom and American democratic institutions?

The story of how sugar changed the world.

A dilapidated property in the Olney section of Philadelphia is at the center of a sprawling criminal investigation. Reporters walk us through the case.

WHYY News staffers Alan Yu, Julia Binswanger, Kenny Cooper, Cris Barrish, Peter Crimmins and Kimberly Paynter contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.

We recap the Phillies-Mets series in New York and preview this final week of the regular season against the Brewers and Rays.

How hard do the Phillies push for a home wild card series?

With school back in session, Dr. Tony Watlington joins Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg to discuss Philadelphia’s public schools. He t ...