
Studio 2 Archive
Studio 2 Super Bowl Special: How the Eagles bring Philadelphia together
Super Bowl fever with a Studio 2 special on "How the Eagles bring Philadelphia together." You will get some laughter, singing, trivia and Kelly Green.
Air Date: February 7, 2025 1:00 pm
Listen 1:52:14Studio 2 Extra: Sabrina Carpenter found her voice in Bala Cynwyd
The story behind Sabrina Carpenter's Grammy Award shout out to a Bala Cynwyd music studio.
Air Date: February 7, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 8:55Finding a tech-life balance: Could you survive with a flip phone?
As tech continues to take over our lives, a lot of folks are craving a simpler, less connected vibe—kind of like the good old days of flip phones and way less digital noise.
Air Date: February 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 46:46Rob 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
Listen 51:13Gambling'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‘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
Listen 10:10Is 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
Listen 50:44Autism, 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
Listen 51:12Is 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
Listen 51:43Studio 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
Listen 17:34‘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
Listen 14:41Online 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 51:28Your 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
Listen 51:28What 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
Listen 51:13Studio 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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