
Studio 2 Archive
American Whitelash, Pausing Evictions, Things to Do
In his book American Whitelash, Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Wesley Lowery writes about the rise in white supremacist violence in years following the Obama presidency.
Air Date: July 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:07NJ’s Offshore Wind Project, Pittsburgh Shooting Trial, Hip Hop Artist Chill Moody
The nation’s biggest offshore wind energy project at the N.J. shore was approved. Will citizen opposition and a lawsuit derail it?
Air Date: July 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Amos Lee Performs, Montco Train Derailment, The First Lady of World War II
Philly native musician Amos Lee plays live. Plus, the story of Eleanor Roosevelt's secret journey during WWII. Also get the latest on the Montgomery County train derailment.
Air Date: July 18, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:06A Cool History of Ice, The Year of Webb Telescope, Studio 2 Trivia
We'll talk about 'Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks--A Cool History of a Hot Commodity', and a year since the James Webb telescope's first images were released.
Air Date: July 13, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:06Threads vs. Twitter, CROWN Act, Philly Goes to Wimbledon
Threads, the new social media app that is aiming to take on Twitter, launched last week. What can we expect from Mark Zuckerberg's latest social media venture?
Air Date: July 12, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:06Making Friends in Adulthood, Rip Currents, The First Bank
It can be difficult and awkward to find a groove with new friends as an adult. We'll talk about how to make, and keep, new friends at any age.
Air Date: July 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:09PFAS and Health, Pa. State Budget, Trivia & Things to Do
Learning more about toxic forever chemicals in water and household products. Plus, Pa.'s state budget - explaining the private school vouchers that led to an impasse.
Air Date: July 6, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:56Slow AF Run Club, Kingsessing Shooting, Dinosaurs in Pop Culture
Martinus Evans, the 300-pound runner, on making the sport more inclusive. Also, we talk about Monday's mass shooting in Philadelphia and Jurassic Park turns 30.
Air Date: July 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:33Supreme Court Rulings, Moms for Liberty, Studio 2 Trivia
The Supreme Court must weigh in on several high-profile cases before the term comes to an end for the summer. The latest opinions include a rejection of affirmative action.
Air Date: June 29, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 42:30Game Show History, An Embattled Philly Church, New Music Roundup
The history of broadcast game shows...do they have a future? Plus, a local church congregation and pastor in court, and music recommendations for your summer playlist.
Air Date: June 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:12Tipflation, LGBTQ+ Migration, Charles L. Blockson
Rules for who we tip and when can get confusing and expensive, and tipping etiquette has changed post-pandemic. Plus, LGBTQ+ migration to Philly and the Blockson Collection.
Air Date: June 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:13Memory Lab, State Sen. Williams and the Forward Party, Studio 2 Trivia
We dive into the mysterious part of the brain that holds our memories to explore what we remember and what we forget. We'll talk with a memory investigator.
Air Date: June 22, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:12I-95 Refill and Repave, Net Zero, Jane Wong’s “Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City”
Net zero by 2050 is the national goal. Can we achieve this? And what needs to change to stay on track? Also, we talk to the engineer who helped to refill I-95.
Air Date: June 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:12Cocktail Tasting, High Prices at the Jersey Shore, World Refugee Day
A James Beard winning mixologist shares drinks. And, families are getting priced out of the Jersey Shore...why is it so expensive? We also celebrate World Refugee Day.
Air Date: June 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:14Gov. Josh Shapiro on I-95, Ozempic, Studio 2 Trivia
We'll talk about medications like Ozempic and Wegovy being used off-label for rapid weight loss. And, an update on the I-95 accident, and Studio 2 Trivia.
Air Date: June 15, 2023 12:00 pm
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