Studio 2 Archive
Studio 2 Extra: producer Will Yip’s South Philly dream studio
Multiple recording studios, a fully stocked bar, and floor to ceiling windows – Will Yip wants to give bands everything he can.
Air Date: March 13, 2026 2:00 pm
Listen 10:33Philadelphia film critics weigh in on the Oscars
Ahead of the Oscars, we talk about everything – from the genre-bending vampire flick “Sinners” to the heart-wrenching Norwegian family drama, “Sentimental Value.”
Air Date: March 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40The AI data center debate and the growing backlash
Big tech is spending billions on data centers to power their energy-hungry AI. But Americans are facing record-high electricity costs and a backlash is growing.
Air Date: March 11, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:42US gas prices join a host of other rising costs faced by American drivers. What's behind this affordability crisis?
Air Date: March 10, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:36Unpacking a year of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services -- vaccines, ultra-processed foods, and the MAHA movement.
Air Date: March 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39Studio 2 Extra: Author Namwali Serpell on Toni Morrison
Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg sits down with author and Harvard professor Namwali Serpell to discuss her new book, "On Morrison."
Air Date: March 6, 2026 1:51 pm
Listen 19:48We’re talking about the ills plaguing the live music industry and why one of the world's largest entertainment companies is in court this week.
Air Date: March 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:39Rapid developments in artificial intelligence are changing modern warfare and raising a new batch of ethical questions. What risks come with AI? Who decides the limits?
Air Date: March 4, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41What lower interest rates mean for homebuyers
Mortgage rates dropped below 6% last week for the first time in years, a sign that some economists believe will trigger a more active and competitive housing market.
Air Date: March 3, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41The United States continues to ramp up military action against Iran after attacks over the weekend killed the Supreme Leader and sparked retaliation from the regime.
Air Date: March 2, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:40Pros and cons for US military action in Iran
We look at the mounting tension between the US and Iran. Should America pursue military intervention? What’s at stake for the Iranian people living under an oppressive regime?
Air Date: February 26, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Inside the $16B scam industry (REPRISE)
Why are you getting so many alarming calls and texts from unknown numbers? How can you tell who is really your bank calling and who is a fraudster?
Air Date: February 25, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:26The Big Fix: Remaking American Healthcare
The United States spends more money on health care than any other country and still millions of Americans struggle to get care. How can we make a better healthcare system?
Air Date: February 24, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41SCOTUS takes a stand against Trump’s tariffs
What does the Supreme Court’s rebuke of President Trump’s tariff policy reveal about the limits of executive power? Will there be refunds for the taxes ruled unconstitutional?
Air Date: February 23, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:40Studio 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
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