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NJ Wildfires, Push for Electric Vehicles, Studio 2 Trivia

NJ DEP Assistant Commissioner John Cecil talks climate change and wildfires. Then, the major push for electric vehicles in the past several years is getting more intense.

Air Date: April 20, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 43:19
Sarah Zhang speaks at a rally outside of Central Bucks School District
Studio 2

Mayoral Candidate Jeff Brown, Authors Confronting Book Bans, Black Maternal Health

Jeff Brown is the next Philly mayoral candidate to join us. We're also talking about book challenges in Central Bucks School District with Jean Kwok and Laurie Halse Anderson.

Air Date: April 19, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 43:21
A person kneels down as they trim marijuana plants.
Studio 2

NJ Cannabis Anniversary, Mayoral Candidate Helen Gym, Hearing Loss

Adult-use cannabis went on sale in NJ a year ago this week. We'll talk about where the industry is heading. And we'll talk with Philly mayoral candidate Helen Gym.

Air Date: April 18, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:51
A dog smiles inside their kennel at Brandywine Valley SPCA.
Studio 2

Foster dogs, Trivia Contest, “Sink: A Memoir”

Dog flu has spread throughout animal shelters, leaving them in crisis. We also talk about Joseph Earl Thomas' memoir that recounts his abusive childhood and creative escape.

Air Date: April 13, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:43
Harry Bertoia with samples of his sculpture in the early 1960s; his favorite photo of himself. (Credit: Harry Bertoia Foundation)
Studio 2

Wharton Grad’s Alleged Startup Scam, Candidate Derek Green, Harry Bertoia’s Legacy

Philadelphia mayoral candidate Derek Green. Sound sculptures, a sibling rivalry, and artist Harry Bertoia’s legacy. And, an alleged financial aid startup scam of $175 million.

Air Date: April 12, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:43
New research about alcohol shows that drinking even small amounts can be harmful.
Studio 2

Alcohol and Health Risks, Spring Gardening, Rutgers University Strike

The latest research shows even moderate drinking is bad for your health. Plus, a special segment in time for spring gardening. And the latest on the Rutgers University strike.

Air Date: April 11, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:43
SEPTA bus passes through the intersection of N 17th and JFK Boulevard.
Studio 2

SEPTA Budget, Food at the Phillies, Studio 2 Trivia

Answering your questions about the new proposed SEPTA budget with Leslie Richards. Then, you answer Studio 2’s questions during our weekly trivia quiz.

Air Date: April 6, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:23
The company behind the ChatGPT chatbot has on Wednesday, March 15 rolled out its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-4, in a new advance for the technology that’s caught the world's attention. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Studio 2

ChatGPT Panic, Medicaid Protections Expire, New Philly Music

AI chatbots are everywhere -- along with the fear that they are taking over education and the workplace. What does our future with these AI tools look like?

Air Date: April 5, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:43
The Trolley Car Diner was a mainstay in Mt. Airy. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2

Diner Culture, Food & Mood, Ghost Guns

N.J. is called the diner capital of the world but are these beloved institutions under threat? And, how the food we eat affects our mood.

Air Date: April 4, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 46:27
Teenagers are spending hours every day on social media apps like Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
Studio 2
Community

Bucks County sues social media giants, Phillies opening day, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli

Baseball season is here again. Also, teens and screens: holding companies accountable for the mental health crisis. Plus, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli joins us live.

Air Date: March 30, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:03
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Pa. House Speaker, a Poker Champ on Quitting, Tick Season

Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton talks about her new leadership role, a former professional poker player shares quitting advice, and beware - ticks are out again.

Air Date: March 29, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:03
Workers at the Port Richmond Walmart roll more water to the store on Sunday, March 27.
Studio 2
Health

Ep. 1: Safe Drinking Water, Delaware River Chemical Spill

Tap water in Philly is now safe to drink through Wednesday. Cherri and Avi also look at the top stories in the rest of the region.

Air Date: March 28, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:30
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