Studio 2 staff

The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?

Remember when "going outside" was the only summer plan? From the snacks, to hangouts, to one-hit wonders that defined summer, we're throwing it back to simpler low-tech times.

How do controversies in comedy reflect the broader cultural and political moment? And has the threshold for socially acceptable speech shifted? 

How much do democrats really care about questions of character for potential political leaders? And in an era of hyper-polarization… has the calculus changed?

In a world with seemingly infinite competition for our time and attention, how do we decide what to prioritize?

Kurt Vile's latest album, an ode to his Philly roots, drops May 29. He joins Avi Wolfman-Arent to talk about his signature lo-fi, DIY, rock and roll sound.

The filmmakers behind a new PBS documentary share the stories of indigenous people, enslaved Africans, and other diverse communities that helped shape our nation.

We're hosting two political reporters to explore fault lines in the GOP, debates over the future of the Democratic Party, and rapidly evolving tensions abroad.

A linguistics expert on the history and complexity of accents and subtle social cues that underpin them. Plus, a fascinating look at 90s TV hits like Martin and Living Single.

In Our Missing Hearts, writer Celeste Ng meticulously crafts a near-future American dystopia, not far removed from the real world. It's the 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick.

What do yesterday’s primary results signal about the current political landscape? We’re unpacking local and national results and looking ahead at the key races to come.

Why are so many Americans turning to influencers for medical advice? And which online health trends are truly backed by science?