
Studio 2 Archive
Preserving the Airy Street Prison, ‘Untenable’ City Bus Depot, ‘Stand Up and Shout’
Today, the debate over Norristown's historic Airy Street prison. And, the new HBO Max documentary "Stand Up and Shout," songs from a Philly high school.
Air Date: November 9, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:21Election 2023: Political Roundtable
Join our live election roundtable as we dig through the results of some of the most contentious races with local experts, analysts and powerhouse campaign strategists.
Air Date: November 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:33Early Bird or Night Owl? New Philly Zoo President, Voices From the Polls
This Election Day, we'll check in at the Pennsylvania polls. Plus, investigating our circadian rhythms after daylight saving time ends, and new zoo president Jo-Elle Mogerman.
Air Date: November 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:19Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Chef Lidia Bastianich, Earworms
Chef Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, why songs get stuck in our heads. And a new book from Jeopardy host Ken Jennings.
Air Date: November 2, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09Investigating An Asteroid, Comedian Nicole Byer, New Jersey Election Update
NASA scientists are studying space rock samples that returned to earth after a 7 year journey. Plus, Nicole Byer’s dating advice and the latest on hotly contested NJ races.
Air Date: November 1, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:55Haunted Local History, Composer James Newton Howard, New Tubman Statue
It's Studio 2 spooky season. Author Jennifer Green talks about 'Dark History of Penn's Woods II' and music and film composer James Newton Howard spills his creative guts.
Air Date: October 31, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Hidden Language of Cats, Vandalism at a Philly Mosque, Are Energy Drinks Safe?
Investigating the super high levels of caffeine in some energy drinks. Then, the hidden language of our cats - decoding every tail wag, scent, and meow with Dr. Sarah Brown.
Air Date: October 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16The Latest on Long COVID, A Pennridge Dad’s Book Ban Challenge
Brain fog, depression, joint pain, and difficulty breathing that lingers. What the latest research says about long COVID and possible treatments as millions seek answers.
Air Date: October 25, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:54Biden’s Hydrogen Hubs, Celebrating Gospel Music, Door-to-Door Against Overdoses
Hydrogen hubs are coming to our region....but how clean is this clean energy? Plus, a celebration of gospel music through the Lifting Voices in Praise Grand Finale.
Air Date: October 24, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16The Fate of Retail Shopping, Improving the Philly Airport
Do you still shop in-store? Or, are you constantly getting packages? We'll talk about the future of brick and mortar. Plus, plans for improvement at PHL International Airport.
Air Date: October 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 44:23Breast Cancer Treatment, The Electric Factory, Philadelphia City Council Election
It's Breast Cancer Awareness month and we discuss new treatments and changing guidelines. Plus, celebrating Philadelphia's iconic Electric Factory.
Air Date: October 18, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:38UPenn Donors Pull Support, Sec. Al Schmidt Talks Elections
Voter registration deadline is approaching. Pa Secretary of State Al Schmidt talks election security and getting out the vote.
Air Date: October 17, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 44:20Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers, Preventing Bird Strikes
A thousand birds died in Chicago in just one day last week. What's being done to prevent bird strikes in Philly? And, efforts to ban gas-powered leaf blowers are on the rise.
Air Date: October 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 44:24Why No One Answers The Phone Anymore, Sen. Coons on the Israel-Hamas War
We're reluctant to take calls even from friends and family. What's changed, and what's the best way to connect? Also, we'll get the latest on the ongoing attacks in Israel.
Air Date: October 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 44:22RFK Jr. Runs as Independent, Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Weissman, ’72 Seconds in Rittenhouse Square’
Kennedy Jr. officially declared his bid for the presidency as an independent, sparking speculation about the potential impact of his campaign on the upcoming 2024 election.
Air Date: October 10, 2023 12:00 pm
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