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Inside America’s emergency room crisis | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/13/26
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- Inside America’s emergency room crisis | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/13/26
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- 4 hours ago
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- What’s going on in the ER? Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are all near the top of the list for hours patients spend waiting for their name to be called.
One of the reasons for the bottleneck is that American hospitals have a “boarding” problem. Patients who come into the ER and need inpatient care often spend hours, sometimes days, on a stretcher waiting for a hospital bed to open up.
And there is no bandaid solution to the backlog. According to researchers, the financial structure of hospitals is a little bit like airlines – they intentionally overbook to maximize profits. Add onto that a backlog of care needs shirked during COVID, healthcare worker burnout, rising insurance costs, and an aging population — and suddenly you have a crisis looming.
If something doesn’t change, researchers project that the US could face a critical hospital bed shortage by 2032. So how can we get more urgency in the emergency department? And wh...
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- Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.’s role in control of U.S. House | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/12/26
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- 1 day ago
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- Inflation hit its highest level in three years — driven by surging costs for energy, food and housing, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday morning. Just a few days ago, the Trump administration declared an economic victory thanks to a stronger than expected jobs report. Still, the latest data shows prices rising faster than wage growth, and a new CNN poll showed President Trump at a career low approval rating on the economy.
Those polled put much of the blame on the war in Iran, putting Republicans on the defensive heading into the midterms. Against that backdrop, the recent Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act has unleashed a new round of redistricting wars, with several southern states moving swiftly to break up minority-majority congressional districts that reliably vote Democratic.
Locally, Pennsylvania is seen as key in the fight to control the House of Representatives, with four seats currently held by Repu...
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- How mega-mergers are reshaping media | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/11/26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- CNN founder Ted Turner died last week, just as the future of the network hangs in the balance. After a competitive bidding war, Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company to CNN, is poised to be absorbed by Skydance Media – the same company that took over Paramount and its subsidiary, CBS, less than a year ago.
If the $111 billion dollar merger moves forward as planned, it will be the biggest media deal of the decade and bring major film studios, streaming powerhouses, and two legacy news giants under the same roof. Though Skydance has pledged to release at least 30 movies in theaters annually and invest in both studios, the proposal has drawn fierce pushback from Hollywood stars. Many argue that consolidation will shrink job opportunities and leave movie buffs and TV lovers with fewer choices.
Critics have also raised concerns about Skydance founder David Ellison. His father is the tech mogul Larry Ellison – one of the richest men in the world and an all...
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- Did Elmo Save the #Phillies' Alec Bohm's Season? #sesamestreet #baseball #podcast #MLB
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- 2 days ago
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- After a dreadful start to the season, Alec Bohm returned to the lineup on Saturday and launched two home runs, both of which came after Sesame Street's Elmo made an appearance on the Phils broadcast claiming he "wanted to see home runs!"
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e25FVy9VmT0
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- Alec Bohm finally breaks out | Hittin' Season
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- 3 days ago
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- Kyle Schwarber. Alec Bohm. Bryce Harper. Cristopher Sanchez. In yet another series win under Don Mattingly against the Rockies, the reborn Phillies featured many heroes over the weekend. But who was the star of the show? John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh peruse those questions and wonder whether Justin Crawford possesses the gift of "clutch." Also, they make fun of the Mets a little.
Chapters:
00:00 - The Phillies' Recent Performance and Series Overview
02:09 - Key Players and Their Impact
05:13 - Brandon Marsh's Breakout Season
08:13 - Alec Bohm's Turnaround and Mental Breakthrough
25:47 - Resetting Mechanics: The Mental Game of Baseball
29:50 - Bryce Harper's Elite Performance: A Closer Look
38:11 - Rookie Impact: Justin Crawford's Clutch Moments
40:51 - Pitching Insights: Christopher Sanchez's Dominance
42:30 - The Inconsistency of Jesus Luzardo and Aaron Nola
45:54 - Looking Ahead: Phillies' Up...
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- The best living American songwriters | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/07/26
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Who’s the best living American songwriter? The New York Times recently released their top 30 list, pulling together input from critics, journalists and notable voices from across the music industry. The lineup spans generations and genres, from icons like Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton to modern stars like Taylor Swift, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar. It all grapples with the same question: how do we define what truly great songwriting looks like?
Lists like this are never just about who’s on them. They call into question who’s left off and why, and if you can really compare a country artist to a hip-hop writer, pop powerhouse or folk legend. Definitive compilations like this one also make us think about commercial success, cultural impact and our own tastes.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll look at what separates a good songwriter from a great one, and hear from the people behind The New York Times’ list. We want your hot takes, too, on who belongs and who ...
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- Pa. sues AI chatbot, NJ pushing nuclear, TV news interviewee HOF | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/06/26
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Join Avi and Cherri as they break down three local news stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
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- The Other Bennet Sister - Flicks (2026)
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Ella Bruccoleri & costars talk with Patrick Stoner about the series reimagining the PRIDE AND PREJUDICE story from the point of view of Eliza’s plain sister Mary.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/05/26
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The city of Philadelphia is facing another flashpoint moment for its public schools.
The district’s overhaul of its facilities master plan — including 17 school closures — passed the board of education last week despite rancorous push-back from several members of city council. Meanwhile, Mayor Cherelle Parker is advocating hard for more school funding via a $1 dollar surcharge on Uber and Lyft rides that officials say would stave off cuts to 340 classroom-based jobs.
On this edition of Studio 2, we’re digging into the fallout of the closures and the latest on how the ridehailing companies are lobbying against the tax. We’ll also look at the latest on the heated 3rd Congressional District race, council bills designed to limit ICE, the return of the Filbert Street bus terminal, and much more in a city headlines roundup.
Guests:
– Kristen Graham, education reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer
– Tom MacDonald, repo...
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- Don Mattingly's Phillies are on an absolute run | Hittin' Season
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- 9 days ago
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- The Phillies are 6-1 under new manager Don Mattingly after winning three of four games against the Marlins in Miami over the weekend. On Episode 1073 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down some terrific starting pitching performances, a big weekend from Bryson Stott and Bryce Harper, and why the Phillies would be nuts to trade for Mike Trout. Yes, we're having this conversation again, apparently.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Recent Performance
04:36 - Analyzing the Series Against the Marlins
09:29 - The Impact of Don Mattingly's Leadership
14:20 - Starting Pitching: The Backbone of the Team
19:30 - Zack Wheeler's Return and Its Significance
24:32 - Andrew Painter's Development
28:27 - Mattingly's Approach to Team Improvement
35:57 - Analyzing Team Performance Metrics
39:01 - Roster Decisions and Player Performance
42:55 - Final Thoughts and F...
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- Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/04/26
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
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- A recent Supreme Court ruling on voting rights is shaking the political landscape ahead of the midterms.
In a 6-3 decision, the conservative justices stuck down a Louisiana congressional map that included two majority-Black districts and ruled that race-conscious minority-majority districts were unconstitutional.
Critics of the decision say it will lead to fewer minority candidates, less Black representation, and guts essential protections in the Voting Rights Act.
The consequences are already being felt as the ruling has led to calls for states to redraw their congressional maps, many of them with Republican-controlled legislatures. Last year, President Donald Trump started the flurry of redistricting when he called on Texas to redraw its map, in hopes of gaining five more seats in congress. Blue states followed suit, and some analysts say the latest decision could lead to an era of constant, maximum gerrymanders, especially in states of one pa...
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- Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this April episode to address top issues including the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, school funding formula changes, and rising unemployment in the first state.
As always we’re taking audience questions and comments throughout this show, so drop your comments in the chat, call 888-477-9499, or email askgovmeyer@whyy.org.
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- Political debate, school board vote, and tipping requirements | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/30/2026
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- Join Avi and Cherri as they break down three local news stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
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- 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary debate | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/29/26
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- On this episode of Studio 2, we’re live with a debate among the top candidates vying for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. The primary election is just three weeks away, on May 19th, and the race among Democrats for the seat that represents a large portion of Philadelphia is heating up.
We invited three frontrunners in the race to join us to debate the issues and make their cases before a live audience. State Representative Chris Rabb and State Senator Sharif Street will join us.
After weeks of communication with our team, Dr. Ala Stanford opted to back out of our debate Wednesday morning about two hours before it was set to begin. The reasons given in the press statement were formatting conflicts with WHYY. We feel confident that we operated in good faith.
We’ll ask the candidates what they can do for Philly voters in Washington and get their views on affordability, healthcare, foreign policy, the Trump administration, the democrat...
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- Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt Talks Melanoma Prevention For Kids and Phillies' Early Season Woes
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt joins Hittin' Season's John Stolnis to discuss a new initiative he's launching to raise awareness about the importance of young athletes using sunscreen to avoid melanoma later in life. Also, Schmidt talks about the 2026 Phillies' struggles, the wisdom of firing a manager early in the season, and the future economic health of Major League Baseball.
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- One Spoon of Chocolate - Flicks (2026)
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- RZA, the director—Quentin Tarantino colleague & leader of the Wu-Tang Clan hip hop group—talks with Patrick Stoner about how music guides his direction.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- The wild cost of weddings | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/28/26
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- 15 days ago
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- For couples in the U.S., making their love official comes with a hefty price tag. The average wedding now costs around $35,000, a figure that can rival a down payment on a first home or years of student loan payments. Social media has intensified the pressure for a picture-perfect wedding, with trends like black tie, detailed themes, multi-day events and designated content creators on the rise.
Guests are also feeling the strain. Between travel, attire, gifts and pre-wedding events like showers and bachelorette parties, attending a wedding can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
In response to high prices, many couples are rethinking tradition altogether, opting instead for backyard ceremonies, courthouse weddings or casual parties in place of formal receptions (think: food trucks and DIYs). Most, however, still agree that the special day is worth the price, no matter how high.
On this episode of Studio 2: the rising cost of weddings and...
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- Rob Thomson Becomes Dave Dombrowski's Fall Guy #Phillies #MLB #baseball
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- The Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson. Was it deserved? Can Don Mattingly help turn the Phillies' season around? Catch an all NEW Hittin' Season podcast as we examine the move and what comes next!
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- The Big Fix: How to power our future | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/27/26
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Energy demand is rapidly growing, fueled by AI data centers, industrial expansion and electrification. According to a recent report by consulting firm ICF, demand for electricity will increase 25% by 2030 and 78% by 2050. But America’s power grid is already overworked and buckling under the load.
Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only making energy concerns more heated, and despite the United States being relatively energy independent, consumers are still feeling the pain at the pump and in the supply chain.
Some say the answer is to drill more and build more gas-powered plants. Others say this is the moment to double down on renewables and decarbonize our future.
On this episode of The Big Fix, we ask the question that touches everything from your electricity bill to the health of the planet: how should we power the future?
Guests:
–Abe Silverman, assistant research scholar with the Ralph O’Connor Sustainabl...
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- Is Rob Thomson Getting Fired? Phillies Fans Demand Changes | Hittin' Season
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Fresh off an awful week of baseball against the Braves and Cubs, Phillies fans are speculating Dave Dombrowski could make some major changes now. Would firing manager Rob Thomson be one of them? On the latest Hittin' Season podcast, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher debate that, the team's abysmal play in Chicago and Atlanta, and the task ahead for them. Also, did the Red Sox' firing of Alex Cora speed up the Thomson timeline?
Chapters:
00:00 - Phillies' Struggles and Current State
05:05 - Is Rob Thomson Getting Fired This week?
15:02 - Evaluating the Roster and Future Moves
19:45 - Dave Dombrowski's Role
26:29 - The Impact of Player Changes on Team Dynamics
31:49 - The Role of Chemistry in Team Success
36:36 - Assessing Player Performance and Future Potential
40:01 - Long-Term Phillies Contracts and Their Implications
44:42 - Looking Ahead: The Road to Recovery
49:19 - Final Thoughts on Team Direc...
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- Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/23/26
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
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- Has anyone ever poked fun at the way you talk, how you pronounce a word or phrase? For Philadelphians, it might be “wooder” “caw-fee” “bee-yoo-dee-full” or “jeet?”
But all of us have some kind of accent and there’s a fascinating history behind how they’ve developed over decades and often centuries, as groups of people spread apart and intermingled.
Today we’re going to dive into that history with linguist Valerie Fridland. We’ll look at why certain accents stick and others disappear, and what they reveal about power, identity and belonging. Fridland has a brand new book titled Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents.
Guest:
— Valerie Fridland, professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada.
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- Fact, fiction and future for U.S. scientific and medical research | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/22/26
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Billions in potential cuts to the National Institutes of Health could dramatically reshape the future of American science. The Trump administration’s latest budget proposal calls for a 10% reduction in funding to NIH funding and additional cuts to other science agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and NASA.
Congress ultimately beat back steeper proposed cuts to NIH last year and appears poised to do so again, but the science reductions that have gone through have left many doctors and researchers reeling.
Labs have tightened budgets, clinical trials are being scaled back or delayed, and a generation of young scientists faces an increasingly uncertain future. The Trump administration has specifically targeted initiatives it sees as political, including researching health outcomes for women and minorities, as well as climate change and mRNA vaccines. Amid other priority shifts, experts worry there could be ripple effects that stall progress o...
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- Sleepers - Flicks (2026)
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Barry Levinson, Oscar winning director for RAIN MAN, talks with Patrick Stoner—on the 30th anniversary of SLEEPERS—about his casting process.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- AI and the future of work | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/21/26
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Are doomsday predictions of AI’s impact on workers overblown? There’s still a raging debate about how disruptive automation will be in the workforce and who will be hit hardest.
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman recently delivered a stark warning that unemployment could climb 20% to 30% within the next two to five years as AI and humanoid robots enter the workplace. A report by Boston Consulting group similarly predicts roughly half US jobs will be reshaped by AI in the next two to three years.
But others are more cautious. Most economists agree that while big disruptions are coming, the pace and scale is still uncertain.
This episode, we’ll look at AI's potential to replace workers and ask what past technological upheavals, from the Industrial Revolution to the internet, can teach us about navigating the transition. And we’ll also explore how the changes ahead could ripple into politics, culture and society.
Guests:
...
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- How spoiled food becomes farm-fresh eggs in Bucks County
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- A partnership between the Warminster Food Bank and Hidden Valley Farm results in a reduction of food waste and free eggs for hungry Bucks county residents. The farm's chickens and pigs gobble the expired food that the food bank can no longer distribute to humans and in return, farm owner Eric Kretschman donates eggs back to the food bank for their customers.
For more from Bucks County, check out WHYY.org/News
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- Economic check-in: Stocks surge, consumers wary, Fed Chair pick | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/20/26
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Stubborn inflation has dogged the U.S. economy for years now. Americans are paying more for groceries, housing, healthcare, and a war in the middle east hasn’t exactly helped. Up until very recently, supply chain disruptions sent gas and fuel prices soaring. All of this may be contributing to consumer sentiment reaching an all time low last week, according to a long-running University of Michigan survey.
So are Americans right to be glum about the economy? Are we headed towards a recession or is this a temporary discomfort?
President Donald Trump has waved away economic concerns, pointing to a thriving stock market and continues to call for interest rate cuts. And if his nominee for Federal Reserve chair gets the green light in tomorrow’s Senate Banking Committee hearing, he just might get them.
So who is President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank? And what might new leadership mean for inflation and the economy?
Guests:...
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- How the Phillies Became Baseball's Statistical Disaster #mlb #analysis #sports
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- On an all new Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher run down some of the most damning statistics from the Phillies' early season struggles.
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- What's Wrong with the Phillies Right Now? | Hittin' Season
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The Phillies have the worst run differential in baseball. They can't hit. They can't pitch. They can't field. And they're losing ground to the Braves in the NL East. What's wrong? Is manager Rob Thomson on the hot seat? And how much worse are the Mets? On an all new Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh cover all the bases.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Season
04:17 - Analyzing the Recent Series Against the Braves
09:30 - Player Reactions to Team Struggles
14:24 - Rob Thomson on the Hot Seat?
19:24 - Our Favorite Terrible Phillies Stats
30:44 - Phillies Struggling Offense and Home Run Stats
33:59 - Pitching Bad Luck
38:54 - Felix Reyes and Cristopher Sanchez
45:27 - Emotional Climate in the Clubhouse
50:40 - Comparative Analysis: Phillies vs. Mets
57:39 - Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead
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- How to have a greener thumb | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/16/26
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- After a grueling winter, spring is here and with it all sorts of gardening opportunities.
Whether you are new to planting or an old green thumb, each new season brings a variety of challenges. But for all the heat waves, pesky pests, or space limitations, there are just as many creative solutions. Today, we’re talking about how to get the best soil, planting above ground versus below, irrigation tips and tricks and answering all your burning questions.
Whether you’re working with half an acre or a bathtub sized box on the roof, our guest today has an abundance of sage advice.
Guest:
– Sally McCabe, associate director of community education at the Philadelphia Horticultural Society.
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- Age gaps in romance | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/15/26
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- May/December romances are back in the spotlight thanks to a reality TV series pairing singles decades apart in age. With an average age gap of 4 years between couples in the U.S., partners with 10, 20 or even 30 years between them face persistent assumptions – and the occasional disapproving stare.
Cougars, gold diggers, creeps. We’re familiar with the language that surrounds age gap romances and their often assumed transactional nature. But is it really fair to judge the relationships in terms of a financial or sexual trade-off? When two adults fall in love, does an age difference matter?
Today on Studio 2, unpacking the stigma of age gap relationships.
Guests:
– Justin Lehmiller, Senior Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute and host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast
– Christine and Eduardo, an engaged couple with a 30 year age gap
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- Copy of Age gaps in romance | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/15/26
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- May/December romances are back in the spotlight thanks to a reality TV series pairing singles decades apart in age. With an average age gap of 4 years between couples in the U.S., partners with 10, 20 or even 30 years between them face persistent assumptions – and the occasional disapproving stare.
Cougars, gold diggers, creeps. We’re familiar with the language that surrounds age gap romances and their often assumed transactional nature. But is it really fair to judge the relationships in terms of a financial or sexual trade-off? When two adults fall in love, does an age difference matter?
Today on Studio 2, unpacking the stigma of age gap relationships.
Guests:
– Justin Lehmiller, Senior Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute and host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast
– Christine and Eduardo, an engaged couple with a 30 year age gap
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- Copy of Age gaps in romance | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/15/26
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- May/December romances are back in the spotlight thanks to a reality TV series pairing singles decades apart in age. With an average age gap of 4 years between couples in the U.S., partners with 10, 20 or even 30 years between them face persistent assumptions – and the occasional disapproving stare.
Cougars, gold diggers, creeps. We’re familiar with the language that surrounds age gap romances and their often assumed transactional nature. But is it really fair to judge the relationships in terms of a financial or sexual trade-off? When two adults fall in love, does an age difference matter?
Today on Studio 2, unpacking the stigma of age gap relationships.
Guests:
– Justin Lehmiller, Senior Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute and host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast
– Christine and Eduardo, an engaged couple with a 30 year age gap
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- The Last Thing He Told Me
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Nicolaj Coster-Waldau & Judy Greer talk with Patrick Stoner about making the second season of the series as the author was writing the sequel.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- Political roundtable | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/14/26
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The U.S. launched its naval blockade of Iranian ports Monday after weekend peace talks broke down. Some of the key sticking points behind the failed negotiations included the length of the moratorium on Iran’s nuclear program and Iran’s demand to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz. By Tuesday morning, there were signs that a second round of talks may happen before the ceasefire expires next week.
Meanwhile, President Trump is facing backlash over his attacks on Pope Leo. After the Pope cited a “delusion of omnipotence” driving the war in Iran, Trump called the pope “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy.” Trump then posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure, which he took down after public outcry. Pope Leo responded to the controversy, saying that he is not afraid of the Trump administration.
Add to that a string of strange and erratic posts by the president in recent weeks, including Trump’s threa...
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- The history of the U.S. Supreme Court | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/13/26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In a special live broadcast from University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School,we are tracing the history of the U.S. Supreme Court – how it was established, how it evolved and how each generation has wrestled with our constitutional rights and democratic ideals.
With the 250th anniversary approaching, what has the Supreme Court meant for American democracy? From the founding to Reconstruction, the New Deal to the Civil Rights movement and up to the Roberts Court, we’ll follow the fundamental tension between decisions that expanded personal liberties and those that limited them.
We’ve got two legal scholars to help us unpack it all in front of a live audience of Penn Law students.
Kermit Roosevelt, professor of administrative justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and author of The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story
Amanda Shanor, associate professor at the Wharton School. Before coming to P...
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- Bryce Harper knows the Phillies are playing terrible baseball #baseball #mlb #honest
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- It's hard to watch the Phillies at the moment. The offense remains quiet, the starting pitching is inconsistent, and the team is playing "badly." When will it stop?
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- What's Wrong With the Phillies Right Now? | Hittin' Season
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Awful offense. Brutal baserunning. Mental mistakes all over the place. Inconsistent starting pitching. What on earth is going on with the Phillies? John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss their latest disappointing series, this one against the Diamondbacks over the weekend in Philadelphia. When will this team get back on track?
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Struggles
02:27 - Analyzing Poor Performance and Base Running Errors
05:19 - Management and Coaching Concerns
08:21 - Offensive Inconsistencies and Scoring Issues
11:29 - The Impact of Team Dynamics and Player Performance
21:21 - Early Season Reflections
23:28 - Bullpen Performance Insights
25:07 - Bryce Harper's Resurgence
27:45 - Starting Rotation Challenges
30:30 - Andrew Painter's Development
32:08 - Pitching Staff Analysis
34:07 - Looking Ahead to the Cubs Series
35:42 - Fan Sentiment and Expectations
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- How to make and keep friends | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/09/26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Making friends can often feel a bit like dating – it can be awkward and vulnerable. And without the social infrastructure of school or work, it can be challenging to know where to begin.
A conversation that recently trended on X argued that making new friends outside the biggest cities in the U.S. is just harder. “Unless you’re from there, or you move right after college, everyone’s social circle is basically set to people they grew up with or worked with at 22,” one user wrote.
Even for those who have managed to develop connections, a survey by the American Friendship Project found that 40% of participants said they didn't feel as close to their friends as they'd like.
Time and again, research shows that community is critical to our well-being. Having close friends is linked to better mental health outcomes and longer life expectancy. So, how do we meet people if not at school or work? And once we make a connection, how do we get the m...
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- Demystifying dementia | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/8/26
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- 1 month ago
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- One in three older Americans will get some form of dementia – diseases like Alzheimer’s and Lewy body – and the numbers are only expected to grow. And the toll doesn’t stop with the patient. Tens of millions of family members and friends become caregivers, often at enormous personal cost to their own health, careers, and financial security. The economic impact to the country is also enormous, at hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
For decades, people diagnosed with dementia had little hope, but that's beginning to change with breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and even potentially prevention. A simple blood test can now detect biological markers of the disease years before symptoms show. And while we still can’t reverse the course of disease, new drugs offer more tools for treating and managing symptoms.
Scientists are also developing a clearer picture of what puts people at elevated risk for Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases...
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- Fantasy Life - Flicks 2026
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- 1 month ago
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- Amanda Peet & costar/director Matthew Shear talk with Patrick Stoner about how they intermingled comedy with drama in this film.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
🎥 Watch more celebrity interviews ▶︎▶︎ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdphKjPqgdYppF0NQTS6D6_BXRQayfIc
Learn more about Flicks ▶︎▶︎ https://whyy.org/programs/flicks/
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- Freedom of style or fashion decline? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/07/26
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- 1 month ago
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- Have Americans’ fashion habits become too casual? Are expectations around what’s considered appropriate or respectful attire become too lax? Recent headlines, at least, suggest so.
The restaurant chain Ruth’s Chris Steak House has introduced a business casual dress code for guests, banning ball caps and gym wear in its dining rooms. The move prompted a playful response from competitor Chili’s, which joked its only requirement is that guests be dressed.
The conversation extends beyond restaurants. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is encouraging airline travelers to bring a greater sense of courtesy and presentation to the experience by asking to “dress up to go to the airport” and “have some decency.”
So what does how we dress say about us as a society? What do we gain or lose by becoming less or more formal? And who should set the rules?
Guests:
– Vanessa Friedman, fashion director and chief f...
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- Catch outside the field SHOULDN'T count and here's why #baseball #mlb #rules
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- 1 month ago
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- On Sunday, Angels outfield Jo Adell robbed THREE home runs in the same game. On the last one, he tumbled out of the field of play and into the stands with the ball in his glove. Should that still be a home run? The Hittin' Season #Phillies podcast crew discussed!
Listen to the whole show HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phillies-win-rockies-series-prepare-for-san-francisco/id1015394113?i=1000759888962
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- Artemis II and the new space race | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/6/26
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- 1 month ago
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- On Monday, the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission will surpass the record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans.
As the space capsule loops around the moon in the “lunar sphere of influence,” the four astronauts will have the ability to make observations never before seen by human eyes.
The crew is the first to leave Earth's orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972, and NASA’s ramp up of its space program is just getting started. By 2028, the agency in partnership with either SpaceX or Blue Origin, wants to return humans to the lunar surface and gradually build a permanent moon base with landings every six months. “This time the goal is not flags and footprints,” NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said recently. “This time the goal is to stay…America will never give up the moon.”
Meanwhile, China is chasing a similar goal and plans to be on the moon by 2030. So, today on Studio 2 we’re unpacking the new space race. At a c...
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- Phillies Keep Rolling, Giants Series Could Be Trouble | Hittin' Season
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- 1 month ago
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- The Phillies won a series against the Rockies in Colorado over the weekend, thanks to an offensive outburst on Friday and solid pitching throughout. Up next, a trip to San Francisco and the struggling Giants. Is this the year the Phils finally win a series at Oracle Park? Join John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher as they discuss Jesus Luzardo, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler's rehab and Jo Adell's insane home robberies over the weekend as well!
Chapters:
00:00 - Series Recap: Phillies vs. Rockies
02:34 - Pitching Performances: A Closer Look
05:37 - Offensive Struggles: Analyzing the Batting
08:38 - Zack Wheeler's Return: Expectations and Concerns
11:22 - Bryson Stott's New Approach: A Work in Progress
14:42 - Future Prospects: Gage Wood and the Farm System
32:02 - A Historic Win on Track
32:44 - Joe Adell's Unprecedented Feat
33:43 - The Rules of Home Run Robbery
39:11 - Debating the Home Run Rule
42:3...
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- The Future of Public Media
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Moderator:
William Marrazzo, WHYY President and CEO
Panelists:
Kathy Merritt, Former COO, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Bill Johnson, General Manager, WRTI
Allie Vanyur, Program Officer, Public Media Bridge Fund
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- Artificial Intelligence: Innovation and Impacts on Journalism
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- 1 month ago
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- Streaming live from the WHYY Civic News Summit!
Jos Duncan-Asé is an award-winning filmmaker, media entrepreneur, and storytelling innovator with over 15 years of leadership. Expert in transforming vision into scalable business models, mobilizing cross-sector partnerships, and designing revenue-generating programs rooted in equity, empathy, and cultural strategy. A proven builder of brands, teams, and creative ecosystems that drive impact and financial growth.
Jos designs programs for media entrepreneurs and narrative leaders, and has partnered with national organizations to guide newsrooms and media companies through AI adoption with a clear commitment to equity, ethics, and human-centered leadership. She has coached more than 100 people, from independent creators to news and media founders, on how to start, operate, scale, and integrate AI into their workflows.
Consulting clients include the Lenfest Institute for Journalism, the American Press ...
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- President Trump addresses the nation on Iran | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/02/26
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- 1 month ago
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- Last night, President Trump addressed the nation with a clear goal – convince increasingly skeptical Americans that the war in Iran is worth fighting. In his first prime-time speech since the conflict began more than a month ago, he argued that military action was necessary because Iran's nuclear program poses an existential threat to U.S. security.
But the 20-minute address left many questions unanswered. It also dashed hopes that the president would announce a firm timeline for ending the war. While he said operations would wrap up "very shortly," financial markets were unconvinced. Oil prices surged and stocks fell sharply today, signaling that investors see no end in sight.
And it's not just the markets. Public opinion has been souring on the operation for weeks, with polls showing that the majority of Americans disapprove of the president’s handling of the conflict. It remains unclear whether the president's remarks will change that.
Tod...
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- SCOTUS weighs birthright citizenship | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/31/26
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- 1 month ago
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- What does it mean to be an American? And how should we decide who gets to be one? Those are the questions at the center of a landmark Supreme Court case this week, as justices weigh the constitutionality of ending birthright citizenship.
Jus soli -- Latin for “right of soil” -- was enshrined in the 14th amendment to the Constitution in 1868. It was ratified in the aftermath of the Civil War and overturned the Court’s infamous Dred Scott decision, granting citizenship, and the rights that come with it, to formerly enslaved people. Thirty years later, United States v. Wong Kim Ark established that jus soli applied to all children born on U.S. soil regardless of their parents’ immigrant status. The policy makes the U.S. an outlier among other leading developed countries, and yet, in the decades since its adoption, birthright citizenship has been the source of little debate --until now.
In recent years, President Trump has called the right a “crazy p...
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- Sen. Cory Booker | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/01/26
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- 1 month ago
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- New Jersey Senator Cory Booker joins us to talk about his new book Stand, which grew out of his record-breaking 25-hour Senate speech.
It’s about people who make a difference and the virtues that guide them, people like President George Washington, Congressman John Lewis, suffragist Alice Paul and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and virtues like truth, agency, patriotism, humility, and perseverance.
Booker has long called out divisive politics and culture and his book is both a plea and guide for Americans to re-engage in democratic life.
We’ll also discuss the war in Iran, DHS funding and the partial shutdown and his recent criticisms of Democratic leadership. Plus, what are his plans for 2028?
Guest:
-Senator Cory Booker, D-New Jersey
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- Imperfect Women - Flicks (2026)
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Kerry Washington, Star & Executive Producer, & Leslie Odom Jr talk with Patrick Stoner about the murder mystery that reveals lies.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
🎥 Watch more celebrity interviews ▶︎▶︎ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdphKjPqgdYppF0NQTS6D6_BXRQayfIc
Learn more about Flicks ▶︎▶︎ https://whyy.org/programs/flicks/
