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Arts & Entertainment

What to watch: TV critic reviews new shows and cult classics

We talk about the best shows on TV right now, from comedy to drama and everything in between. Melanie McFarland, Salon's award-winning senior culture critic joins us.

Air Date: October 31, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
Delaware County secured drop box
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Pa. election security and the key down-ballot races

Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt talks election security and misinformation. And, the key down-ballot races in Pennsylvania that could reshape Harrisburg or Congress.

Air Date: October 30, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:40
People watching the presidential debate on a large screen
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania swamped with Trump, Harris ads. Do they work?

We’ve been inundated with political ads ... enough to make you yearn for a fast-food jingle or two. Which ads work and which ones are just annoying?

Air Date: October 29, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:34
BonChon chicken being placed into cups
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Food critic Craig LaBan reveals best restaurants in Greater Philadelphia Area

The Philly food scene is bursting with flavor and creativity, so we’re going through the list of best restaurants in our region, from West Chester to Camden and more.

Air Date: October 24, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 46:06
Avi and Cherri took Studio 2 on the road and invited listeners to the Upper Dublin Public Library.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Can the Philadelphia suburbs swing the presidential election?

We left the comfort of our radio booth and went on the road to the Upper Dublin Public Library for a discussion about the Philadelphia suburbs in the upcoming election.

Air Date: October 23, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 44:27
With people on the move, How do you stay connected? Or get past political differences?
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Pennsylvanians reveal their friendship secrets

While friendships are crucial to our well-being, maintaining them can be challenging, especially as we mo ...

Air Date: October 22, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 46:02
Studio 2
Money

Studio 2 Extra: Mark Zandi says this is the ‘best’ economy in decades

Economist Mark Zandi tweeted, "This is among the best performing economies in my 35+ years as an economist." He explains why, and talks about the avalanche that ensued.

Air Date: October 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 14:59
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Studio 2
Health

Should we put health warning labels on food?

The FDA is proposing warning labels on packaged food to highlight nutritional content. Would a warning label make you think twice about eating ultra-processed food?

Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 46:02
While past elections suggest that Black voters tend to vote Democrat, the Trump campaign has been working to gain momentum, especially among Black men.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Are Democrats losing Black voters in Pennsylvania?

While data from the 2020 and 2022 elections suggest that Black voters tend to vote Democratic, the Trump campaign is trying to gain momentum, especially among Black men.

Air Date: October 16, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 46:07
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner answers press questions after announcing charges against former officer Mark Dial in the shooting and killing of 27 year-old Eddie Irizzary on September 8, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner defends his record

DA Krasner won two elections running as a progressive criminal justice reformer. His critics say he's been too soft on crime.

Air Date: October 15, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 44:24
She talks about boundaries and being her own worst enemy. Whack recently partnered with Cotopaxi to empower a next generation of creatives. (Photo: Saint Samuel @ssbaynes)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Rapper Tierra Whack on being her own worst enemy

Philly rapper Tierra Whack gained public radio fame when she took the stage at NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. She shares her love story for our city and the Phillie Phanatic.

Air Date: October 11, 2024 5:00 pm

Listen 14:05
A Trump supporter holds up a T-shirt blasting
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Searching for truth: the line between fact-checking and censorship

Whether it's fact-checking a debate or a tech company tamping down on misinformation, we live in an era when truth itself is a contested concept. What should we do about it?

Air Date: October 10, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why are we spending so much time at home?

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:59
This Feb. 16, 2017 file photo shows newborn babies in the nursery of a postpartum recovery center in upstate New York. U.S. birth rates dropped for the fifth year in a row in 2019, producing the smallest number of babies in 35 years, according to numbers which were released Wednesday, May 20, 2020, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Do you want kids? And other personal questions amid the declining birthrate

The decision to have children is a complicated one - finances, relationships, morality and more. When faced with the choice, people are opting to have fewer kids, if any.

Air Date: October 8, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:50
NZ Breakers warm up for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers (via NZBreakers on X)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: New Zealand Breakers owner Matt Walsh

A former Germantown Academy basketball star, turned NBA player, turned Europe pro, is the owner of the New Zealand Breakers, who take on the 76ers in preseason Monday night.

Air Date: October 7, 2024 5:00 pm

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