Studio 2 Archive
Can Homelessness Be Criminalized?, A Preview of Philadelphia’s Festival Season
An upcoming Supreme Court case could determine whether people have the right to sleep on the streets or if homelessness could be criminalized.
Air Date: April 18, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 44:56Trauma and Gun Violence Reporting, Housing Prices Through the Roof, Sixers in Play-In Tournament
Gun violence in Philadelphia is down, but you wouldn't know it from the news headlines. We'll talk about how gun violence reporting re-traumatizes survivors.
Air Date: April 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 42:59Pennsylvania Primary Election, Secret Life of a Food Critic, Sound Bath Tackles Stress
While the presidential candidates are set, races for treasurer, attorney general, auditor general and several house seats are still up in the air. We will get you up to speed.
Air Date: April 16, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 43:32Why Philly Doesn’t Have a WNBA Team, How to Detect Deepfakes in an Election
After the thrilling women's NCAA tournament wrapped, we wonder why Philly doesn't have it's own WNBA team. Plus, we talk to a deepfake detective about the upcoming election.
Air Date: April 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Should Pennsylvania Have Open Primaries?, Local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ Honored, Ancient Wine
We'll talk about the pros and cons of open primaries and ask whether or not party members alone should have a say in their candidate.
Air Date: April 10, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Renée Fleming on the Arts And Health, Dan Pashman on ‘Anything’s Pastable’
World renowned soprano Renée Fleming on the power of music to heal the brain and body. And, pasta inventor Dan Pashman on his cookbook "Anything's Pastable."
Air Date: April 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Paul Offit – Tell Me When It’s Over, Eclipse
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock and many more will be in town for the Super Bowl of Pro Wrestling - WrestleMania 40.
Air Date: April 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:36How Daniel Kahneman Pioneered Behavioral Economics, How Public Defenders Came About
We look at the legacy of the late psychologist Daniel Kahneman. The Princeton University Nobel Laureate changed our understanding of how we make decisions.
Air Date: April 3, 2024
Listen 50:02Right to Repair, Jo Piazza on ‘The Sicilian Inheritance’
Lawmakers in many states - including Pennsylvania and New Jersey - want you to be able to repair your cracked cell phone screen, broken laptop or other tech.
Air Date: April 2, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01The Pursuit of Happiness, Phillies Home Opener, Studio 2’s First Anniversary
The pursuit of happiness is built into the American ethos. So why are always chasing but never finding it?
Air Date: March 28, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01What’s Lost In AI Translation? Can AI Help Cure Rare Diseases?
We talk with a doctor who discovered a cure for rare diseases with the help of artificial intelligence.
Air Date: March 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01American Patriots: A Short History of Dissent, Apple Antitrust Lawsuit
Dissent is baked into American history and the character of our nation. This hour, we look at how dissent has shaped our country.
Air Date: March 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Liquid Death Founder Mike Cessario, Fixing Philadelphia’s Littering Problem
Air Date: March 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris
Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.
Air Date: March 20, 2024
Listen 50:00First Day of Spring Means Time for Gardening, N.J. Ballot Design Challenge
On the first day of spring, we invite two master gardeners to answer your questions about planting, growing, weeding, mulching and more.
Air Date: March 19, 2024 12:00 pm
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