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Curbside recycling is broken. Rabbit Recycling will take anything
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- Curbside recycling is broken. Rabbit Recycling will take anything
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- 1 year ago
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- Recycling is one of the most obvious climate solutions. By reusing raw materials, we keep trash out of the landfill, cut methane emissions and reduce the energy needed to manufacture more stuff. But our recycling system sends most of our bottles, cans and papers into an incinerator or landfill. As part of its Climate Fixers series, WHYY News takes a trip to Rabbit Recycling in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, where they promise to find a re-use for all your household waste.
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- Helping kids with autism learn ‘earth-to-table’ gardening
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- 1 year ago
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- The students in Sarah Nicholson's autistic support class at Emlen Elementary School are learning how to grow their own food and daring to eat it, thanks to the community gardening group Black Girls with Green Thumbs. As part of WHYY's Climate Fixers series, Senior Climate Reporter Susan Phillips talks with co-founders Pamia Coleman and Latiaynna Tabb and visits a classroom where they help children with autism by teaching them to grow their own food.
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- How a plant-based diet can help the planet
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- 1 year ago
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- Eat your vegetables! It’s a common refrain. As part of its Climate Fixers series, WHYY News visits Jiana Murdic’s Get Fresh Daily garden in West Philadelphia to learn why it’s healthy, as well as a simple and easy climate solution.
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- How Pennsylvania farmers and textile producers use flax to slow down fashion
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- 1 year ago
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- Fields of flax with tiny blue flowers once thrived in rural Pennsylvania. The straight thin stalks were harvested to make linen. As a way to combat the climate impact of fossil fuel-based textiles, the PA Flax Project is working to jump-start the industry to produce a natural fiber that improves soil health, uses no pesticides and protects waterways. The WHYY News Climate Desk paid the group a visit as part of its Climate Fixers series.
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- This famous Philly building ditched gas for geothermal energy
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- 1 year ago
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- Several hundred feet below ground lies a climate solution that could heat and cool our homes. It’s a simple technology deployed at college campuses, and increasingly, in neighborhoods across the country. At the German Society of Pennsylvania, the WHYY News Climate Desk finds out how they converted a 19th-century building in Philadelphia to a geothermal system.
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- Sheep farming is slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition
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- 1 year ago
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- Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at an organic sheep farm in suburban Philadelphia, the WHYY News Climate Desk learns how hearty Shetland sheep graze and fertilize the land without toxic chemicals. We’ll also see how the Willow Creek Farm Preserve does everything in house, from sheep to skein.
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- Stephen Talasnik’s bamboo sculpture tells the story of melting glaciers.
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- 1 year ago
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- Artist Stephen Talasnik has been fascinated by icebergs for more than two decades.
His new exhibit at Philly's Museum for Art in Wood tells the story of a century-old shipwreck, a glacier and the ways climate change touches our everyday lives.
Here's an inside look at "Floe: A Climate of Risk."
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- Less than 1% of clothing is recycled. This researcher plans to fix that
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- 1 year ago
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- Instead of being recycled, most clothes get burned or dumped in landfills, contributing to both plastic and climate pollution. As part of its Climate Fixers series, WHYY News visits a lab at the University of Delaware in Newark, where researchers say they’ve figured out a chemical solution to turn used clothing into component parts.
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- Growing bananas in Philly? Preparing for a warming future
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- 1 year ago
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- As the climate changes, so do our growing seasons. That means traditional plants now common in the Philadelphia region — like lilacs or some apples and plums — may no longer produce blossoms and fruit. At a cemetery in West Philadelphia, the WHYY News Climate Desk visits a group of people working to figure out what will thrive in a warmer climate, and takes a peek into the fruits of the future.
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- Slowing down ‘fast fashion’ with natural dyes
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- 1 year ago
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- Synthetic dyes pollute waterways across the globe. Many are petroleum-based, and their production helps fuel global warming. As part of its Climate Fixers series, WHYY News visits the Green Matters Natural Dye company, located in a former dairy barn in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This is where Winona Quigley manufactures dyes from plants like marigolds, indigo and avocado pits. Some plants are foraged, and some are collected from kitchen waste.
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- Fashion house creates luxury with plant-based fibers
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- 1 year ago
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- NOOR by Grant Blvd, a brand created by Kimberly McGlonn, uses only natural plant-based fibers like TENCEL tencel and linen, or wool. None of the materials are sourced from fossil fuels, even the tags are made from cotton.
“We are determined to pursue profitability and we also are not willing to sacrifice our own well being and the future of the planet,” said McGlonn.
Check out the entire Climate Fixers series at https://whyy.org/series/climatefixers/
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- Planting native species to mitigate climate change
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- 1 year ago
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- As part of its Climate Fixers series, WHYY News visits the Love ‘N Fresh Flower farm in Northwest Philadelphia. There, Jennie Love teaches us the benefits of native plants and how soil health is crucial to mitigating climate change.
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- Studio 2 Extras: Will Smith, Philly Elmo, Shayla Smith| Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/16/2025
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- 1 year ago
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- A look back at some of our recent Studio extras.
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- Helping kids with autism learn ‘earth-to-table’ gardening
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- 1 year ago
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- The students in Sarah Nicholson's autistic support class at Emlen Elementary School are learning how to grow their own food and daring to eat it, thanks to the community gardening group Black Girls with Green Thumbs. As part of WHYY's Climate Fixers series, Senior Climate Reporter Susan Phillips talks with co-founders Pamia Coleman and Latiaynna Tabb and visits a classroom where they help children with autism by teaching them to grow their own food.
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- Audrey's Children - Flicks (2025)
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- 1 year ago
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- Natalie Dormer & Jimmi Simpson talk with Patrick Stoner about the true story of the woman who fought through prejudice & ignorance to save children from cancer & create the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia.
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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- The ethics of genetic screening and ‘designer babies’ | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/15/25
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- 1 year ago
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- Are you ready for the era of designer babies?
Advances in gene sequencing have now made it possible for embryos to be screened for a host of genetic diseases and physical traits. Private companies are capitalizing on this technology, offering polygenic screening before embryos are implanted. They give each embryo a risk score for health conditions like heart disease, Crohn’s disease, schizophrenia, obesity and they can also screen for characteristics like IQ, eye color and height.
Then, prospective parents can choose.
A recent Harvard University survey found a significant majority of respondents approved of using embryo screening, but what ethical questions does this new technology raise? Is this the best way to ensure healthy, happy babies? Or are we on a slippery slope to eugenics?
This episode, we’ll weigh these ethical quandaries, and we want to hear from you: where do you draw the line on genetic screening?
Guests:
-Anna Loui...
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- Title: Fireside Chat with Candice Fortman of JSK Fellowships
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- 1 year ago
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- This engaging conversation on the impact of civic journalism on local communities and how newsrooms may parlay technology in service to their audiences with the goal of keeping up with a news cycle that never sleeps.
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- Who Is Philly Elmo?
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- 1 year ago
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- You’ve probably seen “Philly Elmo” drumming all over the city, but have you ever wondered why he does it? Meet Tony Royster, the man behind the mask, and learn more about what drives the @pmedrumline to bring joy and rhythm to the streets! 🥁
#PhillyElmo #PMEDrumline #Philly
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- Meet the O.G. Philly Elmo | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/11/2025
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- 1 year ago
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- Positive Movement Entertainment strives to bring unity to the community through percussion, encouraging kids to “put down the guns and pick up the drums”. The group’s surprise drumline appearances are led by a tall, off-brand Elmo.
“Philly Elmo” is now a city staple and PME founder Tony Royster hopes the mascot brings awareness to the group’s mission – and helps recruit young people for his growing drumline and drum lessons.
On this Studio 2 extra, he joined co-host Avi Wolfman-Arent to talk about PME’s goal to reduce gun violence and share the little-known origin story of the famous Philly Elmo.
Guest:
Tony Royster, founder of Positive Movement Entertainment and the PME drumline
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- Spring gardening essentials | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/10/2025
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- 1 year ago
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- It’s officially Spring, and even with some fluctuating temperatures, now’s a great time to tend to your garden. From rooftops, containers and community spaces to larger yards, there are many ways to “dig in” to horticulture throughout our region.
It can be intimidating to start or maintain a plot with seasonal vegetables, native plants and colorful blooms – but you don’t need the greenest thumb to enjoy gardening.
On this episode of Studio 2, experts share their tips for sustainability, composting, dealing with dry conditions and critters, choosing seeds and soil…and so much more.
Guests:
-Sally McCabe, Associate Director of Community Education at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
-Jenny Rose Carey, Horticulturist, author, educator and avid hands-on gardener
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- Recession fears are mounting. What should Americans do? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/9/25
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- 1 year ago
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- Americans are feeling pessimistic about their financial futures, fearing job instability, higher inflation and a worsening economy.
The Consumer Confidence Index, which measures economic optimism, is at a 12-year low and stock market declines over the last few days aren’t likely to help, with some people too scared to look at their 401(k).
Food prices also remain high and a whole slew of other goods, like cars, are expected to get even more expensive depending on President Donald Trump’s tariff policies.
On this episode of Studio 2, how should we behave in the face of economic uncertainty? Are you trimming your family budget or changing your plans in regards to retirement or major purchases?
Guests:
-Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post
-Wendy De La Rosa, assistant professor at the Wharton School.
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- Pulse, Season 1 - Flicks (2025)
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- 1 year ago
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- Willa Fitzgerald talks with Patrick Stoner about having detailed sets & technical support to make the Netflix medical drama realistic.
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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- Are Republicans happy with the president? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/8/25
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- 1 year ago
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- How are conservative voters gauging the first few months of President Donald Trump’s administration?
Many have applauded his efforts to tighten immigration policy, trim the size of government, and push back on what they saw as the rise of identity politics.
But some prominent supporters have also been raising criticisms related to due process and a drastic shift in foreign policy. Now, with the stock market tumbling amid Trump implementing higher tariffs, will there be further fall out among Republican voters?
Guests:
Christine Flowers, conservative columnist and attorney
Gary Heasley, host of the radio show The Conservative Voice
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- WHYY News :: Fireside Chat: Funding news that actually matters to your neighborhood!
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- 1 year ago
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- Fireside Chat: Bill Marrazzo and Fred Sutherland
WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo sits down with philanthropist Fred Sutherland and Tony Cuffie, WHYY’s senior manager for community engagement, for a conversation about supporting and funding civic dialogue activities.
Moderator: Bill Marrazzo, President & CEO, WHYY
Panelists: Fred Sutherland, Retired EVP and CFO, ARAMARK
& Tony Cuffie, Sr. Manager, WHYY News Community and Engagement Team
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- How Local Media is Changing the Game in Philadelphia?
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- 1 year ago
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- WHYY News' Civic News Summit
Title: Press Forward & Funding Best Practices
Discover how local media is changing the game in Philadelphia with a focus on philanthropic funding and best practices. Learn about a new nationwide initiative that is shaping the future of journalism.
Moderator:
Jim Friedlich, Executive Director and CEO, Lenfest Institute for Journalism
Panelists:
Nina Sachdev, Communications Director, Media Impact Funders
Jess King, Executive Director, The Steinman Institute
Emma Restrepo, Journalist, 2PuntosPlatform
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- 97-year-old tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo becomes a first-time mom
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- 1 year ago
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- Watch as a 97-year-old tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo becomes a first-time mom! Peter Crimmins shares the heartwarming story of this incredible milestone at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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- Best off-beat spots in the Philly region | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/3/25
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- 1 year ago
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- To celebrate Studio 2’s second anniversary, we asked listeners to pitch us episode ideas. As we sorted through dozens of submissions, we noticed some with a common thread: a desire to explore all there is to do, eat, watch and learn throughout the region.
From City Hall to Delco, and Cape May to Wilmington, our vibrant communities have a ton to offer beyond headliners like the Liberty Bell, Art Museum and Jersey Shore beaches.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’re becoming tourists in our own backyard and rounding up the best off-beat places you don’t want to miss!
Guests:
-Jen Miller, local freelance writer, author and self-proclaimed “Captain of New Jersey”
-Stephanie Farr, reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer who writes about “what makes Philly weird, wild, and wonderfully unique”
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- The pros and cons of ‘gentle parenting’ | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/2/25
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- 1 year ago
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- People have big feelings about “gentle parenting.”
Proponents (and haters) attract millions of views on social media for promoting (or trashing) a style that asks parents to sympathize with kids’ feelings as the drivers of behavior.
Rather than the “because I said so” attitude that often resonated with past generations, gentle parents talk through the tantrums and recognize their child as a developing individual with autonomy and sometimes overwhelming emotions.
Adherents see this as a welcome alternative to yelling, timeouts, and more traditional discipline when their kids misbehave.
Critics say the approach results in less resilient children who are unable to deal with the harshness of the real world. If kids require structure and discipline to thrive, is gentle parenting doing more harm than good? And what about the added load gentle parents put upon themselves to remain so patient and empathetic?
On this e...
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- PATCO's abandoned subway station comes back to life after 46 YEARS!
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- 1 year ago
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- The new Franklin Square PATCO station opens April 3. The original was built in the 1930s but shuttered in 1979 because of disuse. Franklin Square becomes the 14th stop on the PATCO line that connects Southern New Jersey with Philadelphia. WHYY Arts and Culture Reporter Peter Crimmins takes a preview tour with PATCO General Manager John Rink.
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- Ballad Of Wallis Island - Flicks (2025)
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- 1 year ago
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- Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden & the director talk with Patrick Stoner about comic timing mixed with sentiment.
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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- Trump's tariffs: Will they help or harm Americans? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/1/25
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- 1 year ago
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- A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration are set to take effect Wednesday, which the president has dubbed “Liberation Day.” President Trump has already put levies on aluminum, steel and other goods from Canada, Mexico and China. Tomorrow a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars goes into effect, and now the president has said he will add reciprocal tariffs on “all countries.”
Many economists say Trump’s tariff policies are a drag on the economy and hurt businesses and consumers, but Trump argues they are necessary to usher in a golden age of American manufacturing. So today we ask, is it time to rein in free trade? And will this wide-ranging tariff plan be a boon for America or a bust?
Guests:
-Jonathan Doh, professor of international business at Villanova and a former official at the U.S. Department of Commerce
-Ray Jensen, assistant director for the United Auto Workers Region 9
-Bryan Szeliga, owner of Fishtown Seafo...
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- Woman-Owned Vegan and Gluten Free Jersey Lunch Spot | Check, Please Philly
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- 1 year ago
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- Brennah Lambert is a self-taught chef and restaurant owner serving the totally addictive casual eats at Lesbiveggies. Guests talk gluten-free eats, lemon poppyseed pancakes, and vegan buffalo cauliflower.
*Please note as of 2025 Lesbiveggies has moved locations to Woodbury, NJ, please check their website for up to date information.
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- Should public media get government funding? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/27/25
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- 1 year ago
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- Republican leaders in Congress are pushing to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS by eliminating the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
During a DOGE subcommittee hearing Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), led interrogations of NPR CEO Katherine Maher and PBS CEO Paula Kerger.
Republicans questioned why media outlets they perceive as biased against conservative worldviews should receive federal funding in an era when smartphones give widespread access to a multitude of other news and information services.
Democrats on the subcommittee defended the need for public media as a way to serve people in rural news deserts, and to offer a public good as a long-term investment in the value of non-paywalled local news gathering, educational programming and quality offerings for children.
NPR’s Maher also addressed tweets she made before becoming CEO last year, including one calling President Trump a “deranged racist soci...
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- Try This Chicken Mole Recipe that's Been Passed Down by Four Generations | Check, Please! Philly
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- 1 year ago
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- You can't miss the big pink building on the White Horse Pike in Lindenwold, inside, the Cordova family is serving up a taste of home. Three Check, Please! guests talk happy hour margaritas, complex and flavorful mole, and perfect tres leches.
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- Modern marriage and motherhood | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/26/25
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- 1 year ago
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- Marriage has evolved a lot over the decades. The institution used to be less about love and more about financial security and prosperity. Gender roles have also evolved, from the days when women’s only role was in the home to the message that women can have it all, easily juggling career and kids.
Today, there’s a more realistic understanding of the challenges that poses, but is marriage and motherhood today really as progressive as we imagine it to be? And what does the popularity of ‘trad wife’ influencers — who embrace a 1950s style of marriage and motherhood — say about the tradeoffs experienced by families with two career-driven parents?
Are more women clamoring to return to gender roles of the past? And can marriages ever be truly equal when it comes to balancing work, children and chores?
On this episode of Studio 2, we ask: How have gender roles in marriage changed over time? What’s worked and what hasn’t in your relation...
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- Happy Face - Flicks (2025)
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- 1 year ago
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- Dennis Quaid talks with Patrick Stoner about playing an emotionless serial killer & his overcoming earlier addictive behavior.
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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- Should Democrats get meaner? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/25/25
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- 1 year ago
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- Voters across the country are voicing anger at town halls, protests and online. But many argue top Democrats aren’t meeting the moment with a loud enough response to the Trump administration’s actions, instead sticking to their talking points and, in some cases, compromising.
The aggressive tone of Republicans’ messaging often helps rile up their base over issues like immigration and economics. Is it time for Democrats to amp up with more forceful rhetoric? Would a meaner approach even be successful in energizing voters? Is it wise to ditch the ‘when they go low, we go high’ mentality made famous by former First Lady Michelle Obama?
On this episode of Studio 2, we continue our look at how Democrats can emerge from the political wilderness, and ask if it includes taking the gloves off.
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- Approachable French BYOB in South Jersey | Check, Please! Philly
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- 1 year ago
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- Across the river from Philly is June BYOB, a classic French date night spot by chef/owner pair Rich and Christina Cusack. Our guests try a centuries-old French cooking technique, the "Lamborghini of duck", and a super flavorful amuse bouche.
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- U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) | Studio 2 live extra WHYY | 3/21/25
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- 1 year ago
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- U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Delaware) joins this Studio 2 live extra for a conversation with WHYY's Avi Wolfman-Arent about his views on the future of the Democratic Party and his reaction to President Donald Trump's foreign policy pivots.
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- Albert Barnes: The Maverick’s Museum | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/20/25
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- 1 year ago
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- The Barnes Foundation opened to the public in Merion 100 years ago this week to educate ordinary people about art. Millions have flocked to the collection in the years since, including after its controversial 2012 move to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. A new biography takes a deep dive into the life, taste and vision of Albert Barnes and the mark he made on the art world.
Barnes grew up in poverty in South Philadelphia, became a millionaire by developing an antiseptic to treat blindness in newborns, and amassed one of the largest private art collections in the world of impressionist and modernist paintings. He bought dozens of Renoirs, Cezannes, Picassos, Van Goghs and Modiglianis before most Americans recognized their value and paired them on his mansion’s walls with African art, and household objects like keyhole plates, door hinges and ironwork.
This hour, we explore the iconoclast who thumbed his nose at the art establishment and the legacy he left wit...
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- Are we headed for a constitutional crisis? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/19/25
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- 1 year ago
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- President Donald Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power and raising questions about the potential for a constitutional crisis.
The latest issue involves the Trump administration allegedly ignoring a recent immigration ruling by sending over a hundred migrants to El Salvador despite a court order temporarily blocking their deportations. The president then said he wanted to impeach the judge in that case, which elicited rare pushback Tuesday from Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.
Leading Democrats say such moves are brazen power grabs, but Republicans argue Trump is within legal bounds. Is the tension between the executive and judiciary rising to a new level of crisis? Or is this, as some conservatives claim, just another example of hyper-partisan conflict?
Guests:
-Craig Green, Temple University's Beasley School of Law professor.
-John Yoo, U.C. Berkeley School of Law professor and former Dept. of Just...
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- 1923- Flicks (2025)
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- 1 year ago
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- Michelle Randolph talks with Patrick Stoner about working in the harsh cold of Montana for the most popular Yellowstone spinoff series.
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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- The attack on Higher education | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/18/25
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- 1 year ago
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- The Trump administration’s attacks on higher education have colleges and universities reeling.
The president is targeting more than 50 schools, including Rutgers, over its DEI policies, and several major research institutions are preparing to lose millions in federal funding by freezing hiring and capping admissions.
This all comes amid ongoing debate over how universities handled student protests and free speech on campus during the Israel-Hamas war, which led to high-profile congressional hearings.
So how’d we get here and what’s next?
Guests:
Jonathan Zimmerman - professor of education at The University of Pennsylvania
Rick Hess - director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute
Elaine Maimon - former college president and current advisor to the American Council on Education
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- What will slashing the Dept. of Ed. mean to your school? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/13/25
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- 1 year ago
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- The Trump administration announced this week that it was slashing the workforce of U.S. Department of Education in half. Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the layoffs were intended to eliminate “bureaucratic bloat,” adding this was the first step to a full agency shutdown. So what happens if the department responsible for overseeing special education, student loans, education research, civil rights violations, and subsidies for poorer public schools disappears?
The Trump administration says the department’s “ability to carry out its statutory obligations” won't be hindered, but education advocates say America’s most vulnerable students will be hurt by the cutbacks.
On this episode of Studio 2, we look at both sides of the debate and ask how cuts to the DOE will impact Philadelphia-area schools.
Guests:
-Rachel E. Langan, Senior Education Policy Analyst at the Commonwealth Foundation
-Donna Cooper, Exec...
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- Is this Hidden University City Spot Philly's Spiciest Szechuan Joint? | Check, Please! Philly
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- 1 year ago
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- Chengdu Famous Foods West Philly outpost is beloved by neighborhood locals and university students alike. Three Check, Please! guests sit down and talk about customizable Szechuan experience, Chef Z's famous dumplings, and the crucial nature of scallion pancake dipping sauce.
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- ‘Long Bright River’ series shines spotlight on Kensington | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/12/25
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- 1 year ago
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- The new series “Long Bright River” premiers Thursday on Peacock. It’s a gritty crime drama based on Philadelphia author Liz Moore’s bestselling book by the same name. The story is set in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, amidst the opioid epidemic, and stars Allentown-native Amanda Seyfried ("Mean Girls," "Mamma Mia") as a beat cop searching for her sister and a killer.
Liz Moore and Amanda Seyfried join Studio 2 to talk about bringing the book to life and doing right by the Kensington community, which has become a national stand-in for America’s drug crisis.
And, it’s been more than a year since Mayor Parker’s Kensington cleanup, with homeless encampments cleared out and more police officers deployed to the streets. We’ll talk with two Kensington residents about how they think their community is doing.
And we want to hear from you: When do you think Hollywood got Philly right….or really wrong? And do you think the ci...
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- Gun violence survivor finds new purpose through firearm safety
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- 1 year ago
- Description
- After experiencing personal tragedy through gun violence, this individual demonstrates their commitment to mental health and public health by learning proper firearm safety rules. Their journey emphasizes violence prevention and fundamentals of responsible gun ownership, showing how education can lead to positive community change.
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- My Dead Friend Zoe - Flicks (2025)
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Ed Harris, Sonequa Martin-Green& Natalie Morales talk to Patrick Stoner about exploring the grief of veterans losing friends to combat in different way combining humor with gravitas.
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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- Five years later: how the pandemic changed us | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/11/25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- It’s been 5 years since the WHO declared the Covid-19 pandemic. Within days, schools closed, stores shuttered, workers who weren’t essential went home, hospitals filled with very sick people, and many died. In the United States, the coronavirus killed over a million people.
Now on the fifth anniversary, we are asking what mark has Covid left on our lives? How has it changed our relationships, our politics, our work, our communities? We talk to a historian, a student, a psychologist, a pair of politicians and more about how the pandemic reshaped our world. And we’ll talk with sociologist Eric Klinenberg, author of 2020: One City, Seven People and the Year Everything Changed, about what the crisis taught us about ourselves and our society.
Guests:
-Eric Klinenberg, Director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at NYU and author of ‘2020: One City, Seven People, and the Year Everything Changed.’
Featuring:
-Dr. ...
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- Is this Cambodian Noodle House Philly's Most Coveted Reservation? | Check, Please! Philly
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Married couple and chef/owner pair Rachel and Phila Lorn have been operating one of Philadelphia's most exciting and beloved restaurants. Mawn, on South Philly's Historic 9th Street is a Cambodian noodle house pulling inspiration from greater Southeast Asia and beyond. Guests talk Spicy Head on Shrimp, the merits of a cold noodle dish, and Phila's mom's addictive Khao Soi curry.
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