Gender
Dying 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 51:39Studio 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 15:45Assumptions about power imbalances, lifestyle differences, finances, and sex follow couples with age gaps. But when consenting adults fall in love, does age matter?
Air Date: April 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 44:05Why making friends feels hard – and what Philadelphians do about it
Making friends as an adult can be awkward. Even if you get an introduction, busy schedules often get in the way of nurturing a new connection. Here is what you can do.
Air Date: April 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:46Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware is one of five districts that previously reached an anti-discrimination agreement with the Biden and Obama administrations.
1 month ago
WHYY is partnering with Penn’s McNeil Center for Early American Studies for a series of events this spring examining the impact of the American Revolution.
2 months ago
Why Pennsylvania’s women are struggling to find estrogen patches for menopause hormone therapy
The nationwide shortage is being driven by a steady rise in demand for menopausal hormone therapy that is outpacing current patch supply.
2 months ago
Women in cycling: How one Philadelphia woman paved the way
As the first woman to own and manage a men’s professional cycling team and as the director of this year’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic, Robin Morton is invested in cycling.
2 months ago
The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago
A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.
2 months ago
It’s Women’s History Month: Here’s how you can celebrate in Philly
Philly has lots of iconic history – and the role women have played in building up the city is a big part. Here are ways you can celebrate women this month.
3 months ago
Prenups, postnups and how to navigate money in marriage
According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 21% of Americans say they have signed a prenup, up from 3% in 2010. What's driving this trend?
Air Date: February 12, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:35The science and history of exercise
In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?
Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 45:54William Way Center exhibits LGBTQ memorial portraits by Arleen Olshan
A co-founder of the William Way Center, Olshan coordinated its first art exhibition 50 years ago. She now portrays people she has lost.
4 months ago
Listen 1:29The right’s plan to boost birthrate
How worried should we be about falling birthrates in the U.S.? “Very,” according to the Heritage Foundation, which says we need a "Manhattan Project” to restore families.
Air Date: January 14, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11How the beauty industry is changing society
The global beauty industry is worth $450 billion dollars and it's growing year after year. What's driving the beauty boom?
Air Date: December 11, 2025
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