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Are Republicans happy with the president? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/8/25
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- Are Republicans happy with the president? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/8/25
- Runtime
- 55:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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!
- Runtime
- 38:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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?
- Runtime
- 58:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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!
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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.
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- Trump's tariffs: Will they help or harm Americans? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/1/25
- Runtime
- 53:16
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 8:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 55:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 7:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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.
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- Should Democrats get meaner? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/25/25
- Runtime
- 54:23
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 9:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 22:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 54:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 55:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
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- The attack on Higher education | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/18/25
- Runtime
- 51:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 55:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 6:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 54:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 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)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- 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
- Runtime
- 54:54
- 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
- Runtime
- 10:12
- 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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- How a Philadelphia drumline is creating unity and spreading hope through positive role models
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In a heartwarming display of mindful living and positive psychology, this community leader shares their group's dedication to fostering unity and spreading joy. Through community service and empathy, they demonstrate how collective action can create meaningful change, while the speaker's personal experience with grief adds depth to their mission. Their pledge emphasizes mental health and building stronger connections, showing how individual actions can ripple outward to benefit everyone. 🌟
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- Do consumer boycotts work? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/6/25
- Runtime
- 54:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Shoppers protesting the reversal of DEI policies at companies like Target, Amazon and Walmart planned a nationwide economic blackout last week, avoiding those retailers and opting to shop small. But the 24-hour boycott had little impact, making no dent in the retailers’ bottom lines. Amazon even saw a slight increase in web traffic that day.
The convenience, immediate delivery and often cheaper goods that big box stores offer are at the center of American consumerism. Massive retailers have built the trust, loyalty and dependency of millions of customers, making it challenging for people to rethink — and actually change — their shopping habits.
So is the idea that we can “vote with our dollars” outdated and quaint?
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll talk about the effectiveness of consumer boycotts in today’s economy.
Guests:
Americus Reed - Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School
Jordyn...
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- Easy, Breezy Wine Bar in South Philly | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mish Mish is a wine and tapas bar with a Middle-Eastern inflection on South Philly's vibrant Passyunk Ave. Walk under the enormous apricot hanging above the door to their breezy modern dining room or grab a outdoor bistro table and order a glass off their eclectic wine list and try some small bites.
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- Ukraine, and Trump’s 180 on U.S. foreign policy | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/5/25
- Runtime
- 54:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Trump is dramatically altering American foreign policy, seemingly turning our backs on our allies while praising our rivals. Trump’s actions with Ukraine and Russia underscore this. After three years of U.S. support of Ukraine, Trump has paused military aid, publicly criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and raised questions about America’s involvement with NATO.
These moves come as a stark departure from a long-standing bi-partisan understanding about American ideals and global philosophy.
So what should we make of this shift? Is this a needed pivot to an “America-first” strategy that ultimately will make Europe less dependent on U.S. military might? Or will these decisions undermine our strength as a global leader that can be trusted on the world’s stage?
On this episode of Studio 2, we explore the issue by talking with a local Ukrainian-American activist, in addition to two foreign policy experts with different worldviews.
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- Last Breath - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu & Finn Cole talk to Patrick Stoner about the grueling method of filming this true underwater suspense 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.
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- How AI is changing the world | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/4/2025
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Artificial Intelligence will ruin humanity — displacing jobs, further exacerbating wealth inequality, eroding privacy, and posing an existential risk to human values while consuming vast amounts of energy.
Artificial intelligence will make humanity smarter, faster and more efficient — untapping our potential by freeing us of clerical burdens, giving us tools to solve problems at a rapid scale, and providing new opportunities for personalized education experiences that cater to individual needs.
Here in 2025 it seems both of these visions could come true. And the question behind this debate is: where are we in the trajectory of history? How fast is this all coming at us, and what do we need to do personally, and as a society, to prepare?
For this edition of “Studio 2: On the Road” we hosted a live event at the Princeton Public Library to unpack these questions.
Guests:
Arvind Narayanan, Princeton University profe...
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- Rick Steves secrets to visiting Europe as a “local”
- Runtime
- 35:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- American travel writer and TV personality Rick Steves chats with Tariro Mzezewa about his decades-long career, his method of avoiding crowded tourist attractions, and his new book “On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer”.
Check out Rick Steves' episode for Peak Travel:
https://whyy.org/episodes/rick-steves-americas-favorite-tour-guide/
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- Old-School Fishtown Diner with a Scratch Kitchen | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Sulimay's owner, Chad Todd wakes up every morning at dawn to start prepping his famous biscuits and gravy. But that's not all this neighborhood fixture has to offer. Our three guests talk Fishtown's best hangover remedy, innovations in scrapple, and more.
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- DOGE’s access to sensitive American data | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/27/25
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have been seeking access to troves of Americans’ sensitive data — including information from the IRS, U.S. Treasury, and Social Security Administration.
In the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), reports say DOGE has access to "God mode" status, with “full, unrestricted access to the agency’s digital infrastructure.”
Critics of the Trump Administration say such access by an unelected advisor to the president raises serious concerns about data breaches and the exposure of sensitive information of millions of Americans.
Judges’ orders have temporarily halted some efforts, but the lightning speed of DOGE’s actions has raised more questions than answers: is this legal? Could Musk use this info for personal profit? How does this differ from the access of past bureaucrats?
We’ll break it down with Charlie Warzel, a staff writer at The Atlantic, a...
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- Proper British Pies and Pasties in South Philly | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Londoner-turned-Philadelphian, Sam Jacobson is bringing the English flavor to South Philly. From their housemade shortcrust to Sunday chippy lunch, Stargazy is a truly singular South Philly spot.
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- Title
- Yoni Appelbaum on how NIMBYism ‘froze the American Dream’ | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/26/25
- Runtime
- 55:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In the new book Stuck, Yoni Appelbaum argues that Americans used to move around a lot, picking up anytime and often to chase a better opportunity, a better job. This migratory habit led to a lot of social, cultural and economic prosperity in our nation.
But decades of onerous zoning laws, anti-growth housing policies and general NIMBYism have closed off communities and priced out mobility for most Americans. Even if there are jobs, high housing prices make the move unaffordable. Now, only the privileged get to choose where they live, and Appelbaum argues this is especially true in bluer, urban enclaves where “progressives are destroying the very force that produced the values they claim to cherish.”
His solution includes a call for people to embrace an influx of new housing in their neighborhoods — from multi-unit developments to in-law suites.
On this episode of Studio 2, Appelbaum, deputy executive editor of The Atlantic, joins us to tal...
- Title
- A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Lucy Boynton talks with Patrick Stoner about playing the last woman hanged in Britain & what life was like for women the 50’s there.
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/
- Title
- Kelsey McKinney on our obsession with gossip | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/25/25
- Runtime
- 55:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Don’t repeat. Pass it on. Spill the tea. Shhhh. We are a culture infatuated with gossip. From celebrity scandals to drama with our friends, family and co-workers, it can be hard to resist a juicy rumor. Gossiping can be a fun way to connect, distract, and feel included. But it might also come with regret and even harm the people we’re talking about.
In her new book, You Didn’t Hear This From Me, Kelsey McKinney wrestles with the pros, cons and ethics of gossip. As the founding host of the hit podcast Normal Gossip, the Philly-based author says it’s time to stop looking down on gossipers, and instead look at the nuances of a universal human habit with a rich history.
On this episode of Studio 2, we discuss our obsession with gossip.
Guest:
Kelsey McKinney - founding host of the podcast Normal Gossip and author. Her latest book is You Didn’t Hear This From Me: (Mostly) True Notes on Gossip.
- Title
- Inside South Jersey's Most Iconic Steakhouse | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 10:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- If you've ever taking the Ben Franklin Bridge, chances are you've seen The Pub's colossal 1950s-era roadsign in the distance. This South Jersey landmark is unmissable from the outside and even wackier when you walk through the front doors. Stop in to check out the owner's massive collection of medieval Scottish artifacts and try a steak of truly historic proportions.
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- Title
- What the DOGE cuts mean to Philly | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/20/25
- Runtime
- 54:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Trump and his Department of Government Efficiency have moved quickly to freeze billions in federal funding, affecting agencies and jobs across the public sector, including those in the Philadelphia region. The cuts are already impacting education programs, medical research grants, climate protections, humanitarian efforts and thousands of federal workers.
Proponents say the efforts led by Trump special advisor Elon Musk are helpful in shining more light on potential government waste.
Critics fear the cuts threaten too many critical programs and question the premise — as defense and entitlement spending remain untouched and Trump’s proposals would add trillions to the U.S. debt.
On this episode of Studio 2, we unpack the debate and look at the implications for the Philadelphia region.
Guests:
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (D-181), Democratic National Committee vice chair
Farah Jimenez - Republican...
- Title
- Family-Owned Cambodian on Washington Ave | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 7:28
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Sophie Neth is a second-generation restauranteur serving Cambodian comfort classics at Sophie's Kitchen in South Philly. Our three guests talk dining in a lush, plant-filled dining room, spicy and flavorful curries, and a super sweet neon drink that's giving "ecto-cooler vibes".
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- Title
- H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/19/25
- Runtime
- 53:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- As the H5N1 virus circulates among wild birds, poultry and cows, scientists worry the risk of a human pandemic is growing. The disease has been detected in 70 people in the United States so far and resulted in one death.
In an attempt to contain the spread, millions of chickens have been culled – impacting farmers across the country and leading to a surge in egg prices for businesses and consumers.
Could bird flu become the next pandemic, and if the threat is real, is the federal government prepared to handle it?
Guests:
Lena Sun - staff writer covering public health and infectious disease for The Washington Post
Angela Rasmussen - virologist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan
- Title
- Paddington In Peru - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Antonio Banderas talks with Patrick Stoner about doing his scenes in outdoor locations that looked like Peru without stepping foot there.
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/
- Title
- Impact of Trump’s immigration crackdown on Philly region | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/18/25
- Runtime
- 55:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- After campaigning on a platform of “mass deportation,” President Donald Trump has pushed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to aim for at least 1,200 arrests per day, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Trump is also pushing for tougher border enforcement, ending birthright citizenship as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, and sending detained migrants to the military prison Guantanamo Bay.
The flurry of activity is causing confusion and fear for undocumented immigrants across the country. In the Philadelphia region, I.C.E. recently raided a car wash, and food and farm industry laborers report being terrified to show up at work. Recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program fear their protections could be the next thing threatened.
Trump’s agenda, though, has hit snags. I.C.E. arrest numbers are nowhere near target, other proposals are tied up in the courts, and polling shows Americans remain deeply di...
- Title
- A Little Bit of Southern Hospitality on South Passyunk | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 7:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Sarah Carter knows where to head for a boozy southern-style brunch, they're pick, is serving up grits, ribs, bennies, and more. Flannel is an easygoing spot open morning, noon, and night, slinging southern favorites. Our guests talk country cooking and a burger with *everything* on it.
Flannel closed it's brick and mortar in winter of 2024, please follow the Flannel team on Instagram @davinciandyu to stay up to date on their newest project.
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- Title
- Sex and relationships after 40 | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/13/25
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The forgotten generation is stirring the pot when it comes to intimacy – and challenging how we all think about sex, relationships and coupling.
A recent New York Times Magazine essay highlighted the sexual lives of Gen X women — whose unique timing between the sexual revolution of the Baby Boomers and the online culture of Millenials and Gen Z have imbued them with “a kind of maverick sexiness among those currently in middle age.”
In the last few years, platonic marriages have also gained attention. People are choosing to marry, often later in life, not for romance but for companionship and legal protections.
Best friends getting married, post-menopausal sexcapades, intimacy learned well before online dating culture and internet pornography — has the forty-and-fifty-something crowd cracked the code? This episode of Studio 2, we’re getting real about sex and relationships as we age.
Guests:
Sheri Cole - She m...
- Title
- Cooking and eating like an Abruzzese in Philly | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 10:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Li Virtu is an intimate and cozy date night spot on Philly's lively Passyunk Ave. Our three guests and Kae Lani get together to talk about what it means to cook like an Italian, where to score the apertivi unpurchasable outside of Italy, and house-curred charcuterie.
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Check us out on Instagram, we're @checkpleasephilly. Think you know the best restaurant in the Philly area? Head over to our guest application form for a chance to sit down at the Check, Please! table.
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