Studio 2 Archive

What could the city become over the next half-century? How could we redesign the city for the future?

After decades of growing acceptance, American support for LGBTQ+ rights has declined in the last few years. What’s driving the shift and what does will it mean?

Remember when "going outside" was the only summer plan? From the snacks, to hangouts, to one-hit wonders that defined summer, we're throwing it back to simpler low-tech times.

Is patriotism about upholding the ideals of America’s founders? Is it blind allegiance to the country? Can you be deeply critical of the U.S and still be patriotic

As negotiators from the U.S. and Iran begin to hammer out a deal, what exactly is on the table? Who stands to win and lose?

The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?

What made Pennsylvania's first ever constitution so radical that it only lasted 14 years? And how did such a short lived document have such a long lasting impact?

Remember when "going outside" was the only summer plan? From the snacks, to hangouts, to one-hit wonders that defined summer, we're throwing it back to simpler low-tech times.

Why American consumers are tired of tipping and why many workers can’t get by without it.

Microshifting, polyworking, hybrid, RTO mandates and AI...disruptions to modern work continue.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is finally here. Studio 2 is celebrating the kickoff at Fan Fest in Lemon Hill with food, fun, trivia and a closer look at soccer's history in the U.S.

How do controversies in comedy reflect the broader cultural and political moment? And has the threshold for socially acceptable speech shifted? 

New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton on the unprecedented ways in which President Trump is profiting from the presidency.

How much do democrats really care about questions of character for potential political leaders? And in an era of hyper-polarization… has the calculus changed?

With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?