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Sex & Relationships

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Health

Philadelphia-area STI disparities still fueled by stigma and misinformation, health care leaders say

At a Philadelphia panel on HIV and health equity, experts pointed to gaps in education, funding and access to care.

11 hours ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

For Better and Worse: what history can teach us about modern day marriage

In her new book, For Better and Worse, historian Stephanie Coontz digs into thousands of years of marital history to help explain how the tradition has evolved.

Air Date: June 12, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 50:02
Studio 2
Lifestyle

The wild cost of weddings

Couples 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 52:07
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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 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 15:45
Vanelle (27) matched with Jorge (60) on Netflix's reality series
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Age gaps in romance

Assumptions 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

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(photo credit: Anna Powell Denton)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

The human need for intimacy

Kinsey Institute director and sex researcher Justin Garcia on why the need for intimacy is vital for our wellbeing and has helped us survive as a species.

Air Date: April 3, 2026 12:00 pm

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The majority of the victims of non-consensual sexual imagery are women.
Studio 2
Courts & Law

AI and sexual harassment

A case out of the Radnor School District, where a student allegedly used AI to generate nude images of classmates, is raising urgent questions about sexual harassment and AI.

Air Date: March 17, 2026 12:00 pm

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The Pulse
Health

1 in 4 American Adults Is a Caregiver. So Why Does It Feel So Lonely?

A look at the challenges of caregiving,, from changing relationships, to dealing with loneliness and burnout.

Air Date: March 13, 2026

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

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

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Science

Finding Your Match: The Science of Love and Attraction

We take a look at the science of love — from what fuels attraction, to the “secret sauce” of compatibility.

Air Date: February 13, 2026

Listen 49:34
Studio 2
Money

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 51:35
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Community
Billy Penn

Will Valentine’s Day 2026 help Philly restaurants snap out of a winter slump?

If the power of love isn’t enough to bring up earnings this year, restaurateurs are ready to get creative.

4 months ago

Protesters wave transgender pride flags outside the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Supreme Court weighs in on trans athlete bans

The U.S. Supreme Court hears two cases challenging state bans on participation, Tuesday. We discuss the potential impact on transgender girls and women.

Air Date: January 13, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Romance trends of 2025: Less sex, more divorce?

Americans are having less sex. We’ll talk about the sex recession, then look at another romance trend of 2025. It’s “gray divorce”, the rise in divorces for adults over 65.

Air Date: December 29, 2025 12:00 pm

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

Nedra Glover Tawwab on setting boundaries and finding balance in relationships

Therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab explains how to set boundaries for ourselves, respect those set by others, and find healthy balance in our relationships.

Air Date: December 5, 2025 12:00 pm

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