Home & Family
Esperanza’s land trust transforms decrepit North Philly homes into gleaming low-cost rentals
The North Philly nonprofit works to “protect our community” from a growing displacement threat.
10 minutes ago
How to end a long-term relationship without causing lasting damage
Psychoanalyst and advice columnist Lori Gottlieb and author Cathi Hanauer on divorce, breakups and separating without causing too much pain.
Air Date: March 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:29Advocates point to a Philadelphia program as a model for statewide grief support services that could be funded with opioid settlement funds.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:24How American children became picky eaters
American children used to be adventurous eaters. Why has kids’ food become so bland? And why are so many fussy about what’s on their plates?
Air Date: February 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:15Studio 2 Extra: Remembering Isaiah Zagar
Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.
Air Date: February 20, 2026 2:44 pm
Listen 05:59Prenups, 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 51:35West Chester gets a new family shelter: ‘We will not turn our eyes away from homelessness’
The Friends Association’s new building located 825 Paoli Pike comprises an office space and a 10-unit family shelter.
2 months ago
The 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 51:11Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez
There are more than a million and a half Catholics in our region, but only a small fraction show up for Mass. What is the Church doing to bring them back?
Air Date: January 8, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Inside the program that helps kids in Philly’s foster system deal with trauma
Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.
3 months ago
Listen 1:13Foster care proved a perfect match for this New Jersey woman: ‘I needed to take care of someone’
Kathy Filippo has been fostering for 18 years. “When you're in my home, you're family,” she says.
3 months ago
Listen 1:03Wishes can come true with nonprofit helping foster children in New Jersey
One Simple Wish gives adults who can’t become foster parents themselves a way to help kids in crisis.
3 months ago
Listen 1:18What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?
Air Date: December 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17Camden and Essex counties have the most children in foster care. New Jersey has the lowest placement rate in the country.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05New Jersey’s adoption numbers are down. Here’s why
The goal of the N.J. Department of Children and Families is birth-family reunification, but when that’s not possible, adoption is an option.
3 months ago
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