Studio 2 Archive
Should we start worrying about the national debt?
America is now in the red for a whopping $40 trillion. Does it matter?
Air Date: August 24, 2026
Listen 51:10The surveillance state got creepier
There’s growing backlash against Flock Safety cameras. Are they an essential crime-fighting tool, or a mass surveillance system ripe for abuse?
Air Date: August 20, 2026
Listen 51:05Why are testosterone levels falling?
Testosterone among men has been on the decline. Should we be concerned about falling testosterone levels?
Air Date: August 19, 2026
Listen 51:09Why more adult children are living with their parents
Nearly half of 18-30-year-olds are living with their parents, pushed there by tough job market, soaring housing prices and the rising cost of everyday life.
Air Date: August 18, 2026
Listen 51:13The backlash against anti-depressants
Nearly four decades since the advent of Prozac, why are some saying we need to rethink SSRIs? And what might the next forty years of depression treatment look like?
Air Date: August 17, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:12Imagine having a robot around the house to do your daily chores. Well, for $20,000 you can take home Neo, a humanoid robot. But are human-like robots ready for primetime?
Air Date: August 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11How can we keep critical utilities safe from hacking?
Cyber attacks against infrastructure are on the rise. Just how vulnerable are we to hacking?
Air Date: August 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Why are more women freezing their eggs?
We're looking at how modern women are balancing life goals and fertility.
Air Date: August 11, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:12The Trump administration’s proposal to overhaul Head Start
The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of Head Start, the early childhood education program.
Air Date: August 10, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Jennifer Weiner’s and Dena Heilik’s book recs
We're talking to two local book lovers about top tier reads and how to fall back in love with literature.
Air Date: August 6, 2026
Listen 51:09Annoyance economy: the hidden cost of everyday hassles
No one likes getting stuck on hold or having to negotiate with a chatbot... and yet it feels harder and harder to avoid.
Air Date: August 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:10Election integrity in the 2026 midterms
We talk about threats to election security, the erosion of voter confidence and what it takes to keep our elections free and fair.
Air Date: August 4, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Can we ever get rid of plastics for good?
Plastic is everywhere. Going "plastic-free" can be much easier said than done.
Air Date: August 3, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:45Why are “granny hobbies” having a moment?
A whole new generation seems to be trading screens for binoculars and knitting needles. What’s behind the trend?
Air Date: July 30, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:15Big Fix: Solutions to the housing crisis
In this month's Big Fix episode: the housing crisis. Flexible zoning, more vouchers, accessory dwelling units, YIMBYISM and more.
Air Date: July 29, 2026 12:00 pm
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