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Actor Rob McElhenney
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Arts & Entertainment

Rob McElhenney: Eagles Super Bowl hopes, 'It's Always Sunny,' and 'Mythic Quest'

The Philly native talks about one of the longest-running sitcoms in history, “Mythic Quest,” his Welsh football team and the Eagles. What are his predictions for Sunday?

Air Date: February 5, 2025 12:00 pm

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FILE - FanDuel, DraftKings and other online gambling apps are displayed on a phone in San Francisco, Sept. 26, 2022.   (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
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Money

Gambling's new frontier: The explosive growth of online sports betting

As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for the Super Bowl, fans are placing their bets - a lot of them on their phones with platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings. Are you worried?

Air Date: February 4, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
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Lifestyle

‘Destined’: Penn grad Aminata Sy’s story of resilience

Aminata Sy moved to Philadelphia when she was 21, and went from dropout to Ivy graduate. With a supportive family and now a position as a U.S. Diplomat, she defied the odds.

Air Date: January 31, 2025 1:00 pm

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Donald Trump getting sworn in
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Politics & Policy

Is the presidency becoming too powerful?

The Trump administration has unleashed a flurry of executive orders on immigration, trade, civil rights, and federal workers. Is this presidential overreach? We discuss.

Air Date: January 30, 2025 12:00 pm

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Austen, 6, works his way through an online class with the help of his mother, Constance. Constance decided to homeschool Austen who has autism due to a lack of support by local public schools. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Health

Autism, neurodivergence and our diagnosis culture

The term "neurodivergent" has emerged as a popular buzzword often featured in social media bios. But what does it really mean? How does it relate to formal diagnoses?

Air Date: January 29, 2025 12:00 pm

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Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk, arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool)
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Politics & Policy

Is America becoming an oligarchy?

Former President Biden warned, "an oligarchy is taking shape in America." Days later, tech billionaires were center stage at President Trump's inauguration. Is Biden right?

Air Date: January 28, 2025 12:00 pm

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Photo created by Paige Murray-Bessler
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Science

Studio 2 Extra: Philly researcher explores surprising link between rats and human history

Drexel’s Jason Munshi-South explores how rats’ adaptability mirrors human migration, trade, and survival. His research was recently published in the journal "Science."

Air Date: January 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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Gabe Mahalik (dj_gabereal) with a copy of 'Inner Excellence', which went viral when Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown was seen reading it on the sidelines of a game.
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Lifestyle

‘Fake sports radio caller’ talks going viral for his Delco Eagles fan satire

Gabe Mahalik is a youth pastor and wedding DJ, but you might know him better from his viral dj_gabereal social media reels posing as a fake Philadelphia sports radio caller.

Air Date: January 23, 2025 4:00 pm

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Health

Online pornography: Do we need an age limit?

The Supreme Court heard arguments about a Texas law that would block kids from viewing pornography online through age verification systems. Is it time to teach about porn?

Air Date: January 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:28
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Science

Your phone is listening. Do you care?

Has data harvesting by companies like X, Meta, Google and Apple gone too far? From Siri to Smart TVs, we get the latest on big tech and privacy with Penn expert Joseph Turow.

Air Date: January 22, 2025 12:00 pm

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Donald Trump signing an executive order at his desk
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Politics & Policy

What did President Donald Trump do on day one?

On the first day of President Donald Trump's administration, he unveiled a series of immediate executive actions - immigration reform, widespread deportations, tariffs, more.

Air Date: January 21, 2025 12:00 pm

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Courts & Law

Studio 2 Extra: Wrongfully convicted and finally free after 26 years

Tyree Wallace spent 26 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, after pleading guilty to a lesser charge. He’s now fighting to clear his name and seek justice.

Air Date: January 17, 2025 12:00 pm

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People stand and clap
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Politics & Policy

Pa. Dems still grappling with 2024 losses, debating identity politics and messaging

The 2024 election delivered resounding losses for the Democratic Party. Critical swing states broke for D ...

Air Date: January 16, 2025 12:00 pm

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Kevin Bethel posing for a photo outside, in front of WHYY studios
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Courts & Law

Philly Police Commish Bethel says drones will be a 'force multiplier' against crime in Kensington

"We think drones will be the next layer of a fourth multiplier for us in our policing work," Commissioner Bethel said. He talked about some advancements in policing.

Air Date: January 15, 2025 12:00 pm

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A rendering of a proposed Sixers arena
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Urban Planning

Sixers arena ‘curveball’

After more than two years of fierce debate, the Sixers have abandoned their plans for a downtown arena, surprising many city officials and residents. What's coming up next?

Air Date: January 14, 2025 12:00 pm

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