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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

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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

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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.

8 months ago

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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

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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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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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Lifestyle

Cut ties or no? How to deal with difficult family relationships

More than one in four Americans are estranged from a family member. We are joined by a writer and a therapist to understand why so many people go "no contact."

Air Date: December 3, 2025 12:00 pm

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Can Democrats and Republicans make it work … romantically?

Love on the political spectrum. A Marist poll from April 2025 found that a majority of Americans under 45 highly value political viewpoints when choosing a dating partner.

Air Date: November 3, 2025 12:00 pm

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What drives up 'gray divorce' among people 65 and up?
Studio 2
Money

Retirement, independence, divorce: The surprising trend after 60

Gray divorce - the only demographic group with a rising divorce rate is people 65 and up. What’s behind this trend? And what are the consequences?

Air Date: September 25, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2

Why are Americans having less sex?

Americans are having less sex than decades past. And this sex recession cuts across all demographics--age, gender, race, married and single. What's going on?

Air Date: September 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he’s engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis

Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram. Booker, 56, has never been married.

1 year ago

The ethics of genetic screening and ‘designer babies’
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Designer babies and genetic screening; Gen Z and religion

Should we try to make better babies? Plus, the Gen Z gender divide in the pews. While young Christian men are sticking with religion, young women are leaving the church.

Air Date: August 11, 2025 12:00 pm

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‘Love Is Blind’ is casting in Philly! Bring on the pods

The show is looking for singles in Philadelphia who are “ready for a committed relationship.”

1 year ago

Studio 2
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Infidelity in modern relationships

A Coldplay concert kiss-cam caught an alleged affair between Astronomer’s now-former CEO and the head of HR. Why does cheating hit a deep emotional nerve for millions?

Air Date: July 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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Secrets to a loving, lasting relationship

Couples therapist Terry Real explains how to resolve conflict and maintain intimacy for lasting relationships.

Air Date: May 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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