
Studio 2 Archive
Sixers Arena on Market East, Madame Fromage, Flags and Vexillology
The ongoing debate surrounding the 76ers arena on Market East has reached a boiling point, with multiple stakeholders now entering the fray. We have the latest updates.
Air Date: October 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Rep. Madeleine Dean on Ousted House Speaker, NFL Champion Malcolm Jenkins
Pa. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean on the House speaker's removal and Super Bowl champ and former Eagles Malcolm Jenkins on his memoir.
Air Date: October 4, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:16Jerks at Work, Phillies in the Playoffs, Science of Fall Foliage
When faced with bad bosses and toxic co-workers, what to do? "Jerks at Work" author Tessa West joins us. Plus, Phillies are back in the playoffs for the second straight year.
Air Date: October 3, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:53Chef Lidia Bastianich, Pa. Forever Chemicals, Amazon Antitrust Allegations
Chef and PBS host Lidia Bastianich has compiled over a hundred family recipes into a new cookbook. Plus, states in our region join a sweeping FTC lawsuit against Amazon.
Air Date: September 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:17Earth’s ‘Fragile Moment’ with Michael Mann, Latest on Irizarry Police Shooting
After the hottest summer on record, climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Also, the latest on charges dropped against Officer Mark Dial.
Air Date: September 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:19The True Story of the AR-15 Rifle, NJ Sen. Bob Menendez Bribery Charges
The 20 million AR-15s in the U.S. today are a symbol of constitutional freedom, evil and terror. A new book, 'American Gun', traces the weapon's history and transformation.
Air Date: September 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:17Big Tobacco’s Addictive Snacks, Medical Aid in Dying, Opera Philadelphia
We’ll find out how cigarette manufacturers made some processed food addicting. Then, Judy Govatos talks about death with dignity. Opera Philadelphia's David Devan also joins.
Air Date: September 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:20Should you post your kids online? Plus, testing your civics knowledge & the host of ‘On Point’
On Point's Meghna Chakrabarti joins us. And, the author of 'Sharenthood' on posting pictures of kids online. Plus, the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey results.
Air Date: September 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:19Mütter Museum Controversy, the History of Pockets, the First Emoticon
Philadelphia's Mütter Museum is wrestling with ethical questions about its displays of human remains. Also, the invention of the pocket and the first emoticon :-).
Air Date: September 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:39Shabbat Recipes with Solomonov & Sussman, Temple University in Turmoil
Adeena Sussman's latest cookbook, Shabbat, is a multicultural treasure trove of recipes for the weekly day of rest. Also, things to do this weekend and trouble at Temple.
Air Date: September 14, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30New COVID-19 Boosters, Earworms, Women’s Rights in Afghanistan
New COVID-19 vaccine recommendations come out Tuesday. We hear from Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the FDA advisory panel, about the latest guidelines released by the CDC.
Air Date: September 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:26Cavalcante Update, The Immigration Crisis, Why is Everybody Using Subtitles?
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy rejected a proposal to house asylum seekers at Atlantic City Airport. We'll talk abut the national immigration crisis. Plus, why we're so into subtitles.
Air Date: September 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 46:39Pet Ethics, 12-Foot Puppet Little Amal, Trivia & Things to Do
Pets can add so much happiness to our lives, but they're not accessories. We'll talk about the ethics of caring for a pet and our relationships with our furry friends.
Air Date: September 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner, Hurricane Season Update, Philly Fringe Sneak Peek
"The Breakaway" author Jennifer Weiner joins us. Also, the latest on tropical storms and depressions midway through hurricane season, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
Air Date: September 6, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:54ChatGPT in School, Taco Tuesday Lawsuit, Delaware’s Earliest Residents
Students are back in class and so is ChatGPT. What does AI mean for the future of teaching and learning? And, a N.J. man battles Taco Bell for "Taco Tuesday."
Air Date: September 5, 2023 12:00 pm
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