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Health

The Pursuit of Happiness, Phillies Home Opener, Studio 2’s First Anniversary

The pursuit of happiness is built into the American ethos. So why are always chasing but never finding it?

Air Date: March 28, 2024 12:00 pm

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David Fajgenbaum writes on a white board
Studio 2
Health

What’s Lost In AI Translation? Can AI Help Cure Rare Diseases?

We talk with a doctor who discovered a cure for rare diseases with the help of artificial intelligence.

Air Date: March 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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This hour, we look about how dissent shaped our country and talk to book author Ralph Young.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

American Patriots: A Short History of Dissent, Apple Antitrust Lawsuit

Dissent is baked into American history and the character of our nation. This hour, we look at how dissent has shaped our country.

Air Date: March 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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A sidewalk filled with ripped trash bags and litter
Studio 2
Health

Liquid Death Founder Mike Cessario, Fixing Philadelphia’s Littering Problem

You’ve probably seen Liquid Death at parties, bars, and grocery stores. Yes, the tall-boy aluminum cans with heavy metal lettering ...

Air Date: March 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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FILE - Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico are lined up for processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Sept. 23, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas. A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, lifted a stay on a Texas law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally, while a legal battle over immigration authority plays out. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

How Immigration Shapes America, Dance Legend Rennie Harris

Immigration at our Southern border has become a central issue in the 2024 election. Our guest makes the case for why immigrants are a win for the country.

Air Date: March 20, 2024

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We are joined by some gardening experts ready to answer your questions.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

First Day of Spring Means Time for Gardening, N.J. Ballot Design Challenge

On the first day of spring, we invite two master gardeners to answer your questions about planting, growing, weeding, mulching and more.

Air Date: March 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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General George Washington's original tent is on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Studio 2 LIVE from the Museum of the American Revolution

We’re broadcasting live from the Museum of the American Revolution and taking a trip back in history.

Air Date: March 14, 2024 12:00 pm

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How does parenting work in the digital age?
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Banning TikTok, ‘Coming of Age in a Digital World’, Ramadan

The House votes Wednesday on a bill to force the China-based parent company ByteDance to either divest or be banned in U.S. app stores.

Air Date: March 13, 2024 12:00 pm

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From bike gear, jerseys to bike trails - lots to talk about ahead of the expo on March 16 and 17.
Photo: Bina Bilenky
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Bike Trends and Trails, Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg, Beer and Cheese – What a Pairing

With warm weather coming, it's time to dust off your bike and pump up those tires. We're talking about the joys of biking and the best places to do it in our region.

Air Date: March 12, 2024 12:00 pm

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Matt Damon and Cillian Murphy in Christopher Nolan's
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

96th Academy Awards Roundup, Progressive Response to the State of The Union

The 96th Academy Awards are just around the corner. And movies like Oppenheimer, American Fiction, and Barbie are set to snag some of Hollywood's most coveted trophies.

Air Date: March 7, 2024 12:00 pm

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Gamblers play slot machines at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. on Nov. 29, 2023. Figures released on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, by the American Gaming Association show that the U.S. commercial casino industry had its best year ever in 2023, winning $66.5 billion from gamblers. When figures from tribal casinos are tallied later this year, the combined total is expected to approach $110 billion for 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Studio 2
Health

Why Is Gambling Everywhere?, What Super Tuesday Means for P.a.

With the ease of online sports betting and corner store games, gambling is addicting more Americans. We look at how the industry is changing and the rise of problem gambling.

Air Date: March 6, 2024 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce cries during an NFL football press conference announcing his retirement in Philadelphia, Monday, March 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Eagles Jason Kelce — What Happens After Retirement, How Election Polling Works (and Doesn’t)

The art and science of public polling is a mystery. This 2024 Super Tuesday, we'll look at the race between former Pres. Trump and Gov. Haley and what election polls can miss.

Air Date: March 5, 2024 12:00 pm

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Michigan Law Professor and MSNBC analyst Barbara McQuade is the author of a new book, “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

How Disinformation is ‘Sabotaging America’ with Barbara McQuade, Latest on Philly Teachers

MSNBC analyst Barbara McQuade on “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America”. Plus, a surprise settlement for the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.

Air Date: February 29, 2024 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Supermarket Shuffle, Babies and Screen Time, HBCU Cheyney Fights Back

As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.

Air Date: February 28, 2024 12:00 pm

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West Laurel Hill Cemetery's
Studio 2
Science

Eco-Friendly Burials on the Rise, Learning to ‘Speak’ Whale

Eco-friendly funerals are popular. We'll talk about composting, green burial and the death industry. Plus, do you speak whale? Exploring new research on whale communication.

Air Date: February 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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