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Studio 2

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Buy now, pay later? BNPL apps are a chance for some and a risk for others.
Studio 2
Money

Are you overspending with Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay? A BNPL reality check

Buy now, pay later apps are growing in popularity, especially among young shoppers. Some financial experts say these convenient apps are cause for concern.

Air Date: August 19, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
Left: President Trump and President Zelenskyy. Right: President Trump and President Putin (Photo Credit: AP News)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Trump places DC police under federal control; Zelenskyy in the US – news roundtable

Zelenskyy meets Trump Monday to discuss. Meanwhile, Trump put Washington, D.C. police under federal control, hinting at nationwide expansion. A panel of journalists discuss.

Air Date: August 18, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:10
Maiken Scott, host of The Pulse, and arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins are facing off at the Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown. (Photo: Andreas Copes/WHYY)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

The Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown

A game-show-style battle over all things Philly music, movies, history and culture - recorded at 118 North in Wayne, Pa.

Air Date: August 14, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 53:34
Modern aging meets tradwives
Studio 2
Health

Modern aging: Is “old” outdated?; Tradwives take over social media: More than a trend?

Life expectancy is rising, with Americans living longer than ever before. But this "silver tsunami" necessitates a re-evaluation of aging stereotypes and society.

Air Date: August 13, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why we gossip; the flip phone revolution

We'll hear from people who have tried to make the low-tech lifestyle work. And, Kelsey McKinney on why we love juicy gossip about friends, family and even celebrities.

Air Date: August 12, 2025 12:00 pm

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The ethics of genetic screening and ‘designer babies’
Studio 2
Community

Designer babies and genetic screening; Gen Z and religion

Should we try to make better babies? Plus, the Gen Z gender divide in the pews. While young Christian men are sticking with religion, young women are leaving the church.

Air Date: August 11, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:02
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Columnist Helen Ubiñas: My Philadelphia Inquirer farewell

Helen's initial 'Philly Shrug' column garnered major attention - but she continued to show up for victims of gun violence. She's leaving the Inquirer, but not journalism.

Air Date: August 8, 2025 12:00 pm

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Public transit supporters rallied outside SEPTA headquarters
Studio 2
Urban Planning

SEPTA reimagined: Bold plans to fix public transit

This hour, we envision new ways to fix public transit and explore solutions to revitalize a system that, year after year, seems to be under threat.

Air Date: August 7, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
Empty chairs belonging to House Democrats remain empty during session convocation in the State Capitol, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

‘Maximum warfare’: The rush to Gerrymander 2026

The Texas GOP redistricting plan to flip five seats has Democrats up in arms. Should political leaders abandon “good government” reforms and go all-in on gerrymandering?

Air Date: August 6, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
A photo of Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

How we remember America’s past

More than a dozen exhibits about slavery at Independence National Historical Park could be removed or covered up in an effort by President Trump to "restore truth and sanity."

Air Date: August 5, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:35
Amazon Web Services data center is seen on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Boardman, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Studio 2

Should we welcome AI data centers?

Tech companies are building huge data centers to power their AI supercomputers that use enormous amounts of energy. What does this mean for consumers and the environment?

Air Date: August 4, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why everyone’s a critic

Most Americans read online reviews before making any purchases, and almost half of US consumers write them. Have we become to ratings obsessed?

Air Date: July 31, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:59
Legal recreational marijuana sales to begin in Delaware Friday. Now that New Jersey and Delaware have access, is Pennsylvania next?
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Marijuana legalization in Del., NJ sparks question: Is Pa. next?

Legal weed in Delaware, legal weed in New Jersey, is Pennsylvania next? While our neighbors go high, some lawmakers in Harrisburg say ‘NO.’

Air Date: July 30, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:39
A Palestinian youth carries a sack of aid that landed in the Mediterranean Sea after being airdropped over central Gaza, at the shore of Zawaida, Gaza Strip Tuesday, July 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

A tipping point for US-Israel relations?

Images of emaciated children in Gaza have led to global outrage at Israel's military offensive. What's happening in Gaza and could this fray US-Israel relations?

Air Date: July 29, 2025 12:00 pm

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The class of 2025 celebrates their graduation at the University of Pennsylvania's 269th commencement on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
Studio 2
Education

Trump’s power play with Penn, other universities

After major concessions from schools like Virginia, Columbia, and Penn, it seems the Trump administration's efforts to reshape higher ed are making inroads.

Air Date: July 28, 2025 12:00 pm

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