
Studio 2 Archive
H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered
Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?
Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:04The impact of the Trump immigration crackdown in our region
The threat of mass deportation has caused fear and confusion among immigrant communities and now some people are too scared to go to work or school.
Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 55:51As Saturday Night Live celebrates 50 years this weekend, we caught up with former cast member and Upper Darby native Cheri Oteri.
Air Date: February 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 20:55Studio 2 Extra: The blues of Blackness – Imani Perry on history, spirituality, storytelling
National Book Award winner Imani Perry’s latest book takes readers on a journey, tracing the connection between Black identity and the color blue.
Air Date: February 14, 2025 3:00 pm
Listen 21:30Sex, love and relationships after 40
From platonic marriages, polyamory, to post-menopausal hookups, relationships are radically changing. Gen X women Glynnis MacNicol and Sheri Cole inspire our Valentine's Day.
Air Date: February 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13The 20th anniversary of YouTube
YouTube will celebrate its 20th anniversary Friday. We'll explore the platform's remarkable journey from its 2005 launch as a simple video-sharing site to a global powerhouse.
Air Date: February 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14A Super Bowl ad for compounded versions of the popular brand name weight-loss drugs has caused controversy. Should weight-loss drugs be for everyone?
Air Date: February 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 56:19Studio 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
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