Studio 2 Archive

Kids in Philadelphia go back to school next week. We talk with Superintendent Tony Watlington. Plus, the I-95 cap park project and the best events happening all weekend long.

In the deepest parts of the ocean, strange creatures lurk and industrial fishing and deep sea mining pose a threat. Plus, mercury is in retrograde right now. So, what?

We'll talk with James Patterson about his new release, Lion and Lamb. Plus, missing summertime already? How to preserve the bounty of your garden for months to come.

It can be difficult and awkward to find a groove with new friends as an adult. We'll talk about how to make, and keep, new friends at any age. Plus, NPR host Ari Shapiro.

This episode holds the best of the summer. Rick Steves joins us to talk about how to travel, a biologist tells us why we need to love sharks and Amos Lee plays live music.

We'll talk about the invention and evolution of ice, the frozen stuff we take for granted. Then, cube that ice and add it to a glass for a cocktail on the rocks!

Federal standards for food quality labels are lacking, causing tons of confusion for consumers and leading to billions of dollars in food waste across the country every year.

Since the pandemic, board game sales are through the roof. We'll talk about what makes a great game -- for dinner parties, first dates or family game night.

The original Phillie Phanatic joins us to talk about the recipe for the perfect mascot, which has the power to unite millions of people. Also, Covid case counts in the region.

Jeopardy! host and former champion Ken Jennings' new book is an offbeat and hilarious guide to the afterlife. He joins us to talk about '100 Places to See After You Die.'

Since the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action, the way college admissions officers handle diversity, equity and inclusion is in limbo.

The economy is on the upswing. We'll break down the latest on inflation, interest rates and more. Then, the hilarious new essay collection from writer R. Eric Thomas.

Kwame Alexander on his new memoir, Why Fathers Cry at Night. Then, being Philly foodies with local James Beard winners Ellen Yin (Fork) and Nok Suntaranon (Kalaya).

Homicides in Philadelphia, and across the country, have decreased since 2022. We'll talk with PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw about what's working, and what's falling short.

What's driving the rise in plastic surgery? Also, the Biden Administration's new student loan repayment plan and Philadelphia's 18th C. quarantine hospital, Lazaretto.