
Studio 2 Archive
Why are Gen Zers having so much trouble finding work?
College grads are having trouble finding work. Unemployment for young people is higher than the overall population, and some economists predict worse times are ahead.
Air Date: May 20, 2025
Listen 52:00Studio 2 Extra: The Gen Z musician writing 21 songs about New Jersey
Kenan Salazar is on a quest to write and produce a yacht rock brain-rot song and music video about each county in New Jersey...in the style of Steely Dan, with a Gen Z twist.
Air Date: May 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 14:04Is air traffic out of control?
Newark airport had thousands of delays and cancellations due to air traffic control blackouts. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy says FAA needs major upgrades and efforts to recruit staff.
Air Date: May 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:08Is this the worst-ever era for American pop culture?
A recent YouGov survey rated the 2020s as the worst decade in a century for music, movies, fashion, TV, sports. But are reports of the culture’s demise greatly exaggerated?
Air Date: May 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:05Studio 2 Extra: Shapiro on SEPTA crisis, Crozer closure and ambitions for 2028
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is considered a rising star in the Democratic party who is often mentioned as a contender for the 2028 ...
Air Date: May 14, 2025 11:00 am
Listen 15:15Studio 2 Extra: Investigative journalist reflects on MOVE bombing
Investigative reporter Linn Washington remembers the MOVE bombing 40 years later .
Air Date: May 13, 2025 3:00 pm
Listen 12:33Fetterman’s fitness, GOP budget battle
Republicans in D.C. are fighting over a budget plan, as fallout continues after an explosive New York Magazine article questions Pa. Senator John Fetterman’s fitness to serve.
Air Date: May 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton Leithauser on loss, love and The Walkmen’s Philly roots
Hamilton’s latest record “This Side of the Island” came out in March. His tour comes to the Ardmore Music Hall on May 15.
Air Date: May 9, 2025 1:00 pm
Listen 16:58The rise of the spicy book club
Spicy romance novel sales have jumped in the last few years. What's behind the all the buzz? Author Betty Corrello and Philly's Cupid's Bookshop owner Tina Long join us.
Air Date: May 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:57Will AI replace human connection?
Where are human-AI relationships headed? Is it ok to be friends, or more, with a chatbot? We discuss this topic with the founder of Replika, a Replika user and a reporter.
Air Date: May 7, 2025
Listen 50:38Is private equity helping or hurting our healthcare system?
Critics of private equity say these companies are purely profit-motivated, putting dividends before patient care and safety. Proponents argue companies can improve efficiency.
Air Date: May 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:00Studio 2 Extra: Triple Bottom Brewing: Beer, people and planet
Triple Bottom Brewing in Philadelphia gives fair-chance jobs to the formerly incarcerated and housing insecure. Tess Hart, the small craft brewery's co-founder, joins us.
Air Date: May 2, 2025 10:00 am
Listen 15:34Developing the Philly suburbs: NIMBYs, YIMBYs and you
We look at the housing affordability problem in the Philadelphia region. Researchers say we need a building boom to drive supply up and prices down.
Air Date: May 1, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:33SEPTA’s Scott Sauer addresses $213M deficit, service cuts
SEPTA says drastic cuts to services are coming soon without new revenue. 50 bus routes and 5 regional rail lines eliminated, fare hikes of 20% and 9 PM curfews on some lines.
Air Date: April 30, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13The debate about physician-assisted suicide in Del., NJ, Pa.
On this episode of Studio 2, we look at the latest developments in the debate over assisted suicide - also known as medical aid in dying, dying with dignity, right to die.
Air Date: April 29, 2025 12:00 pm
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