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Inside 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
Listen 55:19Couples in the US are spending an about $35,000 on weddings. The pressure for a picture-perfect special day has largely been influenced by social media. Is the price worth it?
Air Date: April 28, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 52:07The Big Fix: How to power our future
America’s power grid is buckling as energy demand soars. Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only exacerbating concerns. So how do we keep the lights on?
Air Date: April 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:43Studio 2 Extra: Philly author Emma Copley Eisenberg
Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent sits down with Eisenberg to hear why bodies deserve more lines in literature and why "fat" is often the best descriptor.
Air Date: April 24, 2026 1:30 pm
Listen 15:45Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents
Linguist Valerie Fridland guides us through the history of accents and why certain ones stick while others disappear, and what they reveal about power, identity and belonging.
Air Date: April 24, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:42Fact, fiction and future for U.S. scientific and medical research
Proposed NIH cuts in the Trump administration's budget are again getting bipartisan pushback in Congress. Can the US maintain a global edge if researchers are left scrambling?
Air Date: April 22, 2026 12:00 pm
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