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What makes a great commencement speech?
It's commencement speech season, when politicians, CEOs and celebrities impart words of wisdom to new graduates. What makes a speech resonate? How did this tradition evolve?
Air Date: May 21, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12What to make of the primary election results
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.
Air Date: May 20, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 52:25Online health trends: fact versus fiction
Why are so many Americans turning to influencers for medical advice? And which online health trends are truly backed by science?
Air Date: May 19, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:11The rise of independent voters
According to a recent Gallup poll, 45% of Americans now consider themselves independent. What's behind the rise?
Air Date: May 18, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:41Hacking your budget in an uncertain economy
In an uncertain economy with rising inflation, Americans are finding creative, even unorthodox ways to save money. Our experts share budgeting tips and tricks.
Air Date: May 14, 2026
Listen 51:40Inside America’s emergency room crisis
Why are patients stuck in the emergency department for days waiting on a hospital bed? We're talking about the chronic overcrowding that is ailing American hospitals.
Air Date: May 13, 2026
Listen 51:12Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.’s role in control of U.S. House
President Trump celebrates a new jobs report while tensions complicate Iran peace talks. Plus, congress scrambles over redistricting maps after SCOTUS voting rights fallout.
Air Date: May 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39How mega-mergers are reshaping media
Who are the billionaires redrawing the maps of our media ecosystem? What will change if some of the biggest names in entertainment and news fall under the same umbrella?
Air Date: May 11, 2026
Listen 51:12The best living American songwriters
The New York Times Magazine released a list of the top 30 living American songwriters, from Taylor Swift, to Stevie Wonder, to Jay-Z. Who made the cut and who didn’t?
Air Date: May 7, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41Dying on the Inside: What happens to aging women in prison?
Soon, 1 in 3 incarcerated people will be over 50. But prisons are not equipped to handle the aging population. A new podcast by Studio 2's Cherri Gregg explores this dilemma.
Air Date: May 6, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:39City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills
We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.
Air Date: May 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:40Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act
A recent Supreme Court decision is shaking the American political landscape. What does it mean for the midterms and for the future of democracy?
Air Date: May 4, 2026
Listen 51:40Tavern Revolution 250: The Hessians
We're talking about the role of Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution. Plus, an astonishing recent discovery at the site of a 1777 battle.
Air Date: April 30, 2026
Listen 52:393rd Congressional District Democratic primary debate
State Rep. Chris Rabb and State Sen. Sharif Street debated the issues and each made their case for why Philly voters should send them to Congress.
Air Date: April 29, 2026 12:00 pm
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