Studio 2 Archive

Think you know Philly pop culture? Test your wits against the voices of WHYY as they battle over all things Philly music, movies, history, and culture.

Would you watch a movie generated entirely by AI? Or read a novel written by an algorithm? Examples of AI-generated art are pretty astoun ...

Americans are having less sex. We’ll talk about the sex recession, then look at another romance trend of 2025. It’s “gray divorce”, the rise in divorces for adults over 65.

Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!

From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.

What do we really need, and how can we get rid of clutter? What’s the line between memorabilia and trash?

We invited some of our favorite people to join us for an hour of fun, holiday season tips and live music.

Which artist has had the biggest impact of the 21st century so far? Which songs will transcend time? And what great music flew under the radar?

The Philadelphia region is now the marketing epicenter for the online gambling boom. With that, comes more problem gambling.

President Trump’s approval ratings on key issues, such as immigration and healthcare, have dipped lately. Is the famously “Teflon” president showing a real erosion in support?

The global beauty industry is worth $450 billion dollars and it's growing year after year. What's driving the beauty boom?

Mayor Cherelle Parker makes the case for building and preserving 30,000 housing units in the city and reflects on her first two years in office.

A new report from UC San Diego sparked concern over declining math skills. What's driving learning loss? What can we do to reverse these trends?

Does AI-powered surveillance make us safer? From Ring cams catching package thieves to systems claiming to detect shooters, AI security tech is rapidly advancing.

Ticket sales for stand up comedy shows have tripled in the last decade. Local comedians Tu Rae, Manny Brown, and Jamie Pappas tell us why.