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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Sound machines feel like a sleep hack for babies, but they might not be as beneficial as they seem.
Studio 2
Health

Studio 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 19:14
Studio 2
Money

Prenups, 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 51:35
The Polymarket prediction market website is seen on a computer screen, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Wyatte Grantham-Philips)
Studio 2
Money

What 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 50:37
A person looking at their cell phone home screen
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Social media on trial

Should 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

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Background: Ludlow School Philly (Public Domain: Smallbones; Wikimedia)
Studio 2
Education

From 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 51:39
Studio 2
Health

The 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 45:54
President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi listen as FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

President 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 51:38
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The politics of gun ownership

Guns 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 51:36
Journalist Don Lemon, holds hands with his husband Tim Malone leave after a hearing outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

How free is the press?

The 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

Listen 51:40
Princeton University
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Tavern Tour 250: Remembering the battle of Princeton

How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?

Air Date: January 29, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:06
The trash incineration facility
Studio 2
Health

Incinerator or landfill? Philly’s trash problem

Philadelphia is considering a bill that would ban the city's waste from going to the Chester incinerator, the largest waste-to-energy incinerator in the country.

Air Date: January 28, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
Studio 2
Education

The Big Fix: Remaking K-12 Education

We are launching a brand new monthly series we’re calling "The Big Fix." Each month we’ll tackle one of the country’s biggest issues and think big on possible solutions.

Air Date: January 27, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:15
People protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in downtown Minneapolis, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Fatal shooting of Alex Pretti put ICE funding in national spotlight, again

Alex Pretti was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis over the weekend - the second shooting this month. We'll discuss the contradictory statements by DHS officials and more.

Air Date: January 26, 2026 12:00 pm

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@jacobdoesphilly reviewing Cleo Bagels in West Philly
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: behind the scenes of food influencing

Jacob Fink, better known as @jacobdoesphilly, breaks down what exactly goes into food review content creation.

Air Date: January 23, 2026 1:33 am

Listen 11:28
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Reimagining society for seniors

By 2030, seniors will make up a fifth of the entire US population. How can policy makers not just adapt to, but capitalize on the changing demographics?

Air Date: January 22, 2026 12:00 pm

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