Studio 2 Archive
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
Listen 44:39The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?
Air Date: June 22, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:11The founding of Pennsylvania and the legacy of the Pa. Constitution
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?
Air Date: June 18, 2026
Listen 51:16The 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 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13America’s love-hate relationship with tipping
Why American consumers are tired of tipping and why many workers can’t get by without it.
Air Date: June 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Microshifting, polyworking, hybrid, RTO mandates and AI...disruptions to modern work continue.
Air Date: June 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12LIVE From FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill
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.
Air Date: June 11, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 52:41How do controversies in comedy reflect the broader cultural and political moment? And has the threshold for socially acceptable speech shifted?
Air Date: June 10, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:12Documenting corruption in the Trump White House
New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton on the unprecedented ways in which President Trump is profiting from the presidency.
Air Date: June 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Should personal scandals matter at the ballot box?
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?
Air Date: June 8, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:11With the nation's birthday just around the corner, will the city’s infrastructure will hold up as well as the Declaration of Independence?
Air Date: June 4, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:11How constraints make us happier and more productive
In a world with seemingly infinite competition for our time and attention, how do we decide what to prioritize?
Air Date: June 3, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:08The state of ICE detention and deportation
Protests at Newark’s Delaney Hall are drawing public attention to conditions in ICE detention facilities.
Air Date: June 2, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Should billionaires pay more taxes?
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.
Air Date: June 1, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14Kurt Vile: Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me
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.
Air Date: May 29, 2026 1:00 pm
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