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Basketball coach Dawn Staley's book
Studio 2
Community

Dawn Staley on her new book ‘Uncommon Favor’

Basketball phenom and former Temple coach Dawn Staley has a new book. She talks about growing up in the projects in North Philadelphia, the fight for equal pay, and more.

Air Date: May 22, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:36
Studio 2

Philadelphia’s juvenile justice problem

Philadelphia locks up more children than any other large city in America--four times the national average. Why is Philly such an outlier when it comes to juvenile detention?

Air Date: May 21, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:38
Why is it so hard for young people to find work in the current job market?
Studio 2
Money

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 52:00
Credit Kenan Salazar
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 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 14:04
FILE - In this photo taken from the window of an American Airlines aircraft, the Air Traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is shown, June 7, 2021, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
Studio 2
Science

Is 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 51:08
AI, streaming and other technological advancements are rapidly reshaping the entertainment landscape, transforming music, film, sports, and more.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Is 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 52:05
Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Studio 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 15:15
Two city blocks of rowhouses are left in ruin following the worst fire in the city's history, May 15, 1985 in West Philadelphia. The blaze was caused accidently when police attempted to remove a radical group called MOVE from their house by dropping a satchel bomb on the structure a gun battle. (AP Photo)
Studio 2
Community

Studio 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 12:33
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks to reporters as he walks near the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Fetterman’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 52:01
Photo credit Sam Gold
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 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 16:58
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

The 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 51:57
Replika can be a way for some people to connect with an AI program that mimics human relationships.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Will 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 50:38
Crozer Health staff protesting with a sign reading PATIENTS OVER PROFITS
Studio 2
Health

Is 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 52:00
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 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 15:34
This time, Avi and Cherri hosted Studio 2 live from the Middletown Free Library in Media, Pa. Here, listeners asked a panel some tough questions about NIMBYism and YIMBYism. (Photo: Kevin McCorry, WHYY)
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Developing 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

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