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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

Listen 49:01
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

Listen 50:09
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

Listen 50:25
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

Listen 50:01
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

Listen 49:59
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

Listen 50:08
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

Listen 49:29
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

Listen 49:59
Kelly green is overrated? Gritty is annoying? Wawa has pizza? There's lots to talk about.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

What’s Your Most Unpopular Philly Opinion?, Toxic Turf

Studio 2 almost broke the internet when Avi asked for unpopular opinions about Philly. From dissing cheesesteaks to questioning the hype around the Rocky statue, we discuss.

Air Date: February 22, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:11
Clockwise from left: Pedestrians cross 10th Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia on July 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke), Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin in 2023 (AP Photo/Chris Szagola), 9th and Market Streets (Philadelphia Fashion District), Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, and Boston Celtics' Robert Williams III. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Studio 2

Debating the 76ers Arena Proposal

The $1.3 billion plan for a new Sixers arena has been embraced by some, but met with a ton of opposition from residents of Chinatown and surrounding neighborhoods downtown.

Air Date: February 21, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:11
Avi and Cherri interviewed the author and science journalist on the power of fun during Studio 2's first live recording in front of an audience
Studio 2

‘Power of Fun’: The Science of Feeling Alive Again

Does life feel a little joyless? Science journalist Catherine Price says we all need to prioritize fun. We talk about the power of fun and its impact on our health.

Air Date: February 20, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:04
The images shows two circa 15-feet victorian bird cages and a slide.
Studio 2

Why Risky Play is Important, A ‘Chinese Menu’ for Lunar New Year

More speed, more heights, more tumbling, more fun? We discuss a new study about the importance of risky play and a new playground at FDR Park that puts it to the test.

Air Date: February 15, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:47
Michael Mann speaks into a microphone
Studio 2

Climatologist Michael Mann’s Defamation Lawsuit, Bucks County Election, Gen Z on ‘Nomance’

Climate scientist Michael Mann on his $1 million defamation lawsuit victory and the fight against disinformation.

Air Date: February 14, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 43:01
An enthusiastic crowd gathers for a WDAS concert at the Uptown Theater circa 1960. | Image: Archive.org
Studio 2

Uptown Theater Memories, Police Commissioner Bethel, Click Clack Amtrak

Celebrating the music and memories behind the historic Uptown Theater in North Philadelphia. Plus, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and the latest on 30th Street's flip board.

Air Date: February 13, 2024 12:00 pm

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