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Community

How to be a good neighbor

What happens when the people living closest to us become strangers? And what can we do about it?

Air Date: July 23, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Health

What the cyclospora outbreak reveals about our food system

How can we build a more resilient food safety system? What steps can consumers take to protect themselves at home?

Air Date: July 22, 2026 12:00 pm

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FILE — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. at the Capitol in Washington, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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Politics & Policy

Should there be political age limits?

The case for and against age maximum limits for our political leaders. And should we also have health transparency rules?

Air Date: July 21, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:16
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Politics & Policy

National politics roundup

We're breaking down the biggest national stories with commentators from either side of the aisle.

Air Date: July 20, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 51:10
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Tips for the best weekend in Philly

What belongs in the perfect Philly weekend? From coffee and cheesesteaks to museums and murals, we're crowdsourcing the city's ultimate must-do itinerary.

Air Date: July 9, 2026 12:00 pm

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FILE - Containers of Zyn, a smokeless nicotine pouch, are displayed for sale among other nicotine and tobacco products at a newsstand on Feb. 23, 2024, in New York.  (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
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Health

Is nicotine back?

American smoking rates have reached historic lows, but cigarettes are all over pop culture, as are nicotine products like vapes and pouches.

Air Date: July 8, 2026 1:00 pm

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A young fan with US flag walks down the Rocky Steps during the the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Philadelphia, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Watershed moment for soccer in America?

Our home team is officially out of the running for the 2026 FIFA World Cup... so why do some people say Americans are still winning?

Air Date: July 7, 2026 1:00 pm

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Chris Rabb’s sons hold his arms in the air
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Politics & Policy

Can democratic socialists go mainstream?

Democratic socialists are on a winning streak in Pennsylvania, New York and Colorado but will the movement help or hurt Democrats chances in November?

Air Date: July 6, 2026 12:00 pm

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An Indego bike dock at Race Street Pier
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Pros and cons of the e-mobility boom

E-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motos are all over our streets (and sometimes sidewalks). How are the rules of the road changing accordingly?

Air Date: July 2, 2026 12:00 pm

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The Supreme Court is seen Tuesday, June 30, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Supreme Court decision analysis

We unpack the final weeks of court rulings with two constitutional law scholars: birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans, presidential firing power, and more

Air Date: July 1, 2026 12:00 pm

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The Philadelphia skyline is seen along the banks of the Delaware River, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Urban Planning

The Big Fix: Philadelphia at 2076

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

Air Date: June 30, 2026 12:00 pm

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An LGBTQ pride flag flies in Pennsylvania.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Shifting attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights

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?

Air Date: June 29, 2026 1:00 pm

Listen 45:22
Studio 2
Lifestyle

The case for a throwback summer

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.

Air Date: June 25, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Politics & Policy

What does it mean to be patriotic?

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

Air Date: June 24, 2026 12:00 pm

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Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media after the U.S. and Iran held high-level talks at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, in Switzerland, Monday, June 22, 2026. (Nathan Howard/Pool Photo via AP)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Was the war with Iran worth it?

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?

Air Date: June 23, 2026 1:00 pm

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