Studio 2 Archive
Studio 2 Extra: Remembering Isaiah Zagar
Studio 2 co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent is joined by Jeremiah Zagar, filmmaker and son of Isaiah Zagar.
Air Date: February 20, 2026 2:44 pm
Listen 05:59Studio 2 Extra: Nikole Hannah-Jones on erasing Black history and civil rights
With the slavery exhibit back at Philadelphia’s President’s House, we spoke with Pulitzer winner Nikole Hannah-Jones on why this fight is about more than erased history.
Air Date: February 20, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 17:04Looksmaxxing: Why young men are breaking their own jaws
We look at how social media is fueling the trend of achieving maximum perfection and how this adds to the conversation about young men struggling to find purpose.
Air Date: February 19, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:23Trump’s environmental protection rollback
The federal government will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, including emissions from cars, trucks and power plants, in a huge reversal for climate policy.
Air Date: February 18, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40ICE meltdown, Pennsylvania politics, Epstein files, more
We’ll break down the biggest national stories from the battle over DHS funding to the Epstein files. Plus, a look at the local pushback against ICE and two of Pa.’s races.
Air Date: February 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:37Tavern Tour 250: How a French aristocrat became a hero of the American Revolution
We’re talking about France's role in America’s quest for independence, and the impact of one of George Washington’s right-hand-men: the Marquis de Lafayette.
Air Date: February 16, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 50:43Studio 2 Extra: Penn study finds popular sleep noise may be doing more harm than good
A new study out of the University Of Pennsylvania suggests certain noises promoted to support sleep may be more harmful than we thought.
Air Date: February 13, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 19:14Prenups, postnups and how to navigate money in marriage
According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 21% of Americans say they have signed a prenup, up from 3% in 2010. What's driving this trend?
Air Date: February 12, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:35What happens when you can bet on everything?
Today, we pull back the curtain on prediction markets. Who’s using them? How do they make money? And what are the real risks and rewards beneath the hype?
Air Date: February 11, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:37Should tech giants be held accountable for the teen mental health crisis? And what could regulation look like in practice?
Air Date: February 10, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:13From Ludlow to Overbrook, Philly superintendent discusses district’s plan to close 20 schools
The district plans to close 20 schools, citing declining enrollment and hazardous buildings. Leaders say the move will help improve remaining schools. Parents are concerned.
Air Date: February 9, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39The science and history of exercise
In a world where influencers tout magical fitness formulas and new workout gadgets are unveiled seemingly every day, what really matters when it comes to staying in shape?
Air Date: February 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 45:54President Trump’s push to ‘nationalize’ elections
After reviving his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen, President Trump is now urging Republicans to, in his words, “take over voting” and "nationalize elections.”
Air Date: February 4, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:38Guns are often portrayed as a symbol of conservative identity. Yet, as NPR reports, gun ownership and training have been rising among people with liberal political views.
Air Date: February 3, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:36The arrest of two journalists is sparking questions about press freedom and concerns there will be a chilling effect on political coverage.
Air Date: February 2, 2026 12:00 pm
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