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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: The Gen Z musician writing 21 songs about New Jersey

Kenan Salazar is on a quest to write and produce a yacht rock brain-rot song and music video about each county in New Jersey...in the style of Steely Dan, with a Gen Z twist.

Air Date: May 16, 2025 12:00 pm

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AI, streaming and other technological advancements are rapidly reshaping the entertainment landscape, transforming music, film, sports, and more.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Is this the worst-ever era for American pop culture?

A recent YouGov survey rated the 2020s as the worst decade in a century for music, movies, fashion, TV, sports. But are reports of the culture’s demise greatly exaggerated?

Air Date: May 14, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:05
The Wonder Years
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Music Fest returns in October with an expanded lineup. Matt Quinn and The Wonder Years to headline

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. on the fest’s website.

1 year ago

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Michelle Di Russo conducting the North Carolina Symphony
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Symphony Orchestra taps Michelle Di Russo as first female music director

After starting her career as a dancer and singer, Di Russo will now lead the Wilmington-based orchestra in its 120th season.

1 year ago

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World Cafe Live at 30th and Walnut streets. (Google Maps)
Arts & Entertainment

Hal Real, founder of World Cafe Live, steps down, makes way for virtual reality

Real opened the West Philly concert venue 21 years ago and turned it into a nonprofit. The new leader has brought in VR technology.

1 year ago

Photo credit Sam Gold
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton Leithauser on loss, love and The Walkmen’s Philly roots

Hamilton’s latest record “This Side of the Island” came out in March. His tour comes to the Ardmore Music Hall on May 15.

Air Date: May 9, 2025 1:00 pm

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Leigh Goldenberg standing in the Wilma Theater
Arts & Entertainment

Philly theaters reel from sudden loss of NEA funding

Arts organizations in Philadelphia and elsewhere scramble to cope with an abrupt cancellation of promised federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

1 year ago

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Michael DelBene and Mayor Cherelle Parker speak about July 4, 2025
Community

LL Cool J to headline Philly’s Fourth of July celebration

The Welcome America celebration is Philadelphia’s 16-day festival from Juneteenth until Independence Day.

1 year ago

Listen 0:54
Speedy Ortiz
Arts & Entertainment

Sing Us Home Festival looks to create ‘a lot of memories with a lot of people’ May 2-4 in Manayunk

Festival headliners including Frank Turner, The Bouncing Souls, and event organizer Dave Hause will play alongside AJJ and Tim McIlrath.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
Jazz critic Francis Davis
Arts & Entertainment

Francis Davis critiqued jazz as a ‘force for understanding who we are’

The renowned Philadelphia writer and spouse of “Fresh Air” radio host Terry Gross died April 14 at the age of 78.

1 year ago

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Germantown Jazz Festival musicians playing
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Germantown aims to hit a high note with a jazz festival this weekend

The Philly neighborhood’s historic jazz scene has dwindled over the years. Enthusiasts hope the inaugural three-day event will infuse life back into the community.

1 year ago

Black Thought of The Roots performs at the 2018 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Friday, July 6, 2018, in New Orleans. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: The Roots’ Black Thought on ‘Upcycled: A Memoir’

Tariq Trotter's memoir, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, is the Free Library's selection for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia.

Air Date: April 17, 2025 1:00 pm

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Francis Davis
Community
NPR

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

The distinguished jazz critic Francis Davis, husband of "Fresh Air" host and co-executive producer Terry Gross, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia at 78.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Meet the O.G. Philly Elmo

You've seen him - the furry red muppet leading the PME drumline down a city street. Tony Royster, founder of PME and often the guy in the costume, joins Avi Wolfman-Arent.

Air Date: April 11, 2025 11:30 am

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Pati Smith smiles
Arts & Entertainment

Patti Smith takes another look back in a new memoir, ‘Bread of Angels’

In her new book, the poet-writer-musician reflects on her childhood in Philadelphia and South Jersey, her move to Michigan and her grief over the death of her husband.

1 year ago

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