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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Lifestyle

How about a little self-acceptance?

Instead of comparing ourselves to other people, dwelling on our mistakes, and feeling bad about ourselves — what ...

Air Date: April 17, 2026 12:00 pm

Rudbeckia flowers in the Summer Winter Community Garden
Studio 2
Community

How to have a greener thumb

As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.

Air Date: April 16, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 33:44
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

Listen 44:05
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Political roundtable: Iran, Pope Leo, the Hungary election and the midterms

We dig into the week's big headlines -- US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's attacks on Pope Leo, Orbán's defeat in Hungary and the 2026 midterms.

Air Date: April 14, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:42
The Supreme Court of the United States
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

LIVE from Penn Law: How the U.S. Supreme Court evolved through history

From Penn Carey Law School, a look at three consequential SCOTUS rulings. As The Court evolves with our democracy, how do generations view constitutional rights and ideals?

Air Date: April 13, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:37
People wearing green sit at a bar.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why making friends feels hard – and what Philadelphians do about it

Making friends as an adult can be awkward. Even if you get an introduction, busy schedules often get in the way of nurturing a new connection. Here is what you can do.

Air Date: April 9, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:46
Studio 2
Health

Dementia breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention

The latest on dementia, from recent medical advancements in diagnosis and treatment, what you can do to lower your risk today, and how family members can find support.

Air Date: April 8, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:40
Studio 2
Lifestyle

American couture: freedom of style or fashion decline?

Have we gotten too casual with our clothing? A restaurant chain encourages business casual and the transportation secretary wants to return “courtesy and class” to air travel.

Air Date: April 7, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:41
This image provided by NASA, astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon on Thursday, April 2, 2026.  (NASA via AP)
Studio 2
Science

Artemis II and the new space race

NASA’s Artemis II mission will surpass the record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans. Next up, NASA wants to build a moon base...but so does China.

Air Date: April 6, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:39
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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: Eric Wortham II on performing with Adele, Jill Scott, more

From the pews to the big stages, the producer and pianist reflects on his career and how the grit of Philly gave him a jumpstart.

Air Date: April 3, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 17:51
President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Trump addresses the nation on Iran

President Trump's speech had a clear goal: convince increasingly skeptical Americans that the war in Iran is worth fighting.

Air Date: April 2, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:42
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Sen. Cory Booker on civic ideals

New Jersey's own Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss his new book, "Stand," as well as foreign policy, turning anger into action, and the future of the democratic party.

Air Date: April 1, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:41
The Supreme Court building is seen on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

SCOTUS weighs birthright citizenship

What does it mean to be an American? And how should we decide who gets to be one? Those are the questions facing the Supreme Court this week.

Air Date: March 31, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
Studio 2
Money

The Big Fix: Revamping the American tax code

Can we make a fairer, simpler and more effective tax system?

Air Date: March 30, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:00
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Studio 2
Money

The rise of ransomware attacks

According to a recent report, ransomware victims are increasing 58% year over year. How can essential infrastructure like schools and hospitals safeguard against attacks?

Air Date: March 26, 2026

Listen 51:41
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