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Cecil Moore, left, NAACP, leader in Philadelphia, and Dr. Martin Luther King, integration leader, raises their hands in a gesture of unity in Philadelphia August 2, 1965, where Dr. King started a two-day visit. Moore earlier had requested Dr. King not to come here but they said the controversy was “a misunderstanding.” Dr. King hailed picketing at the all-white Girard College by the NAACP served to “dramatize the problem.” African American  are attempting to break provisions of the college’s founder calling for only white students admitted. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham )
Studio 2
Community

MLK’s deep ties to Philadelphia

King audited classes at Penn, preached in Philadelphia churches and built relationships with influential Black clergy and institutions. Can we claim the reverend one of ours?

Air Date: January 19, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Education

Studio 2 Extra: Community College of Philadelphia's new president Dr. Alycia Marshall

After losing her son, commencement became healing. “That day, I saw all my children graduate,” Dr. Alycia Marshall, president of the Community College of Philadelphia, said.

Air Date: January 16, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

“Friction-maxxing:” the case against convenience

Can struggle, effort and inconvenience lead to a happier, more fulfilling life? And in a world where technology seems unavoidable, is it even possible to fight the current?

Air Date: January 15, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

The right’s plan to boost birthrate

How worried should we be about falling birthrates in the U.S.? “Very,” according to the Heritage Foundation, which says we need a "Manhattan Project” to restore families.

Air Date: January 14, 2026 12:00 pm

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Protesters wave transgender pride flags outside the Supreme Court as it hears arguments over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Supreme Court weighs in on trans athlete bans

The U.S. Supreme Court hears two cases challenging state bans on participation, Tuesday. We discuss the potential impact on transgender girls and women.

Air Date: January 13, 2026 12:00 pm

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Federal agents look on as protesters gather outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

The evolution of ICE

Over the past year, the agency has more than doubled its workforce of officers and agents, while its budget has nearly tripled.

Air Date: January 12, 2026 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: Philly writer Tre Johnson talks “Black genius”

Tre Johnson’s debut book is “Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy.” He writes about authenticity, community, and everyday brilliance–and how he sees it all over Philly.

Air Date: January 9, 2026 5:44 pm

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Archbishop Nelson Pérez speaks during his installation Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Pérez, who was most recently the bishop of Cleveland, succeeds Charles Chaput as the archbishop of Philadelphia. (Pool photo/The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Studio 2
Community

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez

There are more than a million and a half Catholics in our region, but only a small fraction show up for Mass. What is the Church doing to bring them back?

Air Date: January 8, 2026 12:00 pm

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., second from right, is joined by from left: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., during a news conference at the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The political fight for 2026

While Venezuela dominates the agenda on Capitol Hill this week, the midterms are fast approaching – key primaries are just months away. This and more in our roundtable.

Air Date: January 7, 2026 12:00 pm

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New year, new you? How can you stick to your goals.
Studio 2
Health

How to stick to your personal goals

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

Air Date: January 6, 2026 12:00 pm

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People protest outside Manhattan Federal Court before the arraignment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

US attack on Venezuela

The United States’ military attack on Venezuela set shockwaves around the world and raises big questions about U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.

Air Date: January 5, 2026 12:00 pm

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Maiken Scott, host of The Pulse, and arts and culture reporter Peter Crimmins are facing off at the Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown. (Photo: Andreas Copes/WHYY)
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

The Great Philly Pop Culture Challenge

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.

Air Date: December 31, 2025 12:00 pm

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Where does art end and AI start? The lines can be blurry sometimes.
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Will A.I. kill human creativity – and critical thinking?

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 ...

Air Date: December 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Romance trends of 2025: Less sex, more divorce?

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.

Air Date: December 29, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

The all-time great holiday movie debate … again

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!

Air Date: December 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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