Studio 2 Archive

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?

In a world with seemingly infinite competition for our time and attention, how do we decide what to prioritize?

Protests at Newark’s Delaney Hall are drawing public attention to conditions in ICE detention facilities.

As America’s billionaire class grows, some states and some in Congress are proposing a wealth tax. Polls show most Americans think the rich aren't paying their fair share.

Kurt Vile's latest album, an ode to his Philly roots, drops May 29. He joins Avi Wolfman-Arent to talk about his signature lo-fi, DIY, rock and roll sound.

The filmmakers behind a new PBS documentary share the stories of indigenous people, enslaved Africans, and other diverse communities that helped shape our nation.

Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?

We're hosting two political reporters to explore fault lines in the GOP, debates over the future of the Democratic Party, and rapidly evolving tensions abroad.

A linguistics expert on the history and complexity of accents and subtle social cues that underpin them. Plus, a fascinating look at 90s TV hits like Martin and Living Single.

In Our Missing Hearts, writer Celeste Ng meticulously crafts a near-future American dystopia, not far removed from the real world. It's the 'One Book, One Philadelphia' pick.

It's commencement speech season, when politicians, CEOs and celebrities impart words of wisdom to new graduates. What makes a speech resonate? How did this tradition evolve?