Studio 2 Archive
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 19:14Prenups, 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
Listen 51:40Tavern 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 51:06Incinerator 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 51:14The 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 51:15Fatal 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
Listen 50:14Studio 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 11:28Reimagining 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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