What made Pennsylvania's first ever constitution so radical that it only lasted 14 years? And how did such a short lived document have such a long lasting impact?
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The case for a throwback summer
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.
Air Date: June 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13America’s love-hate relationship with tipping
Why American consumers are tired of tipping and why many workers can’t get by without it.
Air Date: June 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Microshifting, polyworking, hybrid, RTO mandates and AI...disruptions to modern work continue.
Air Date: June 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12LIVE From FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here. Studio 2 is celebrating the kickoff at Fan Fest in Lemon Hill with food, fun, trivia and a closer look at soccer's history in the U.S.
Air Date: June 11, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 52:41How do controversies in comedy reflect the broader cultural and political moment? And has the threshold for socially acceptable speech shifted?
Air Date: June 10, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:12Documenting corruption in the Trump White House
New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton on the unprecedented ways in which President Trump is profiting from the presidency.
Air Date: June 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Should personal scandals matter at the ballot box?
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?
Air Date: June 8, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:11With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?
Air Date: June 4, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:11How constraints make us happier and more productive
In a world with seemingly infinite competition for our time and attention, how do we decide what to prioritize?
Air Date: June 3, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:08The state of ICE detention and deportation
Protests at Newark’s Delaney Hall are drawing public attention to conditions in ICE detention facilities.
Air Date: June 2, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Should billionaires pay more taxes?
As America’s billionaire class grows, some states and some in Congress are proposing a wealth tax. Polls show most Americans think the rich aren't paying their fair share.
Air Date: June 1, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Kurt Vile: Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me
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.
Air Date: May 29, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 15:22Becoming American: Philadelphia’s Story
The filmmakers behind a new PBS documentary share the stories of indigenous people, enslaved Africans, and other diverse communities that helped shape our nation.
Air Date: May 28, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:42The Big Fix: getting kids off screens
Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?
Air Date: May 27, 2026 12:00 pm
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