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The 20th anniversary of YouTube | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/12/25
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- The 20th anniversary of YouTube | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/12/25
- Runtime
- 54:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- YouTube celebrates its 20th anniversary this Friday. Since its launch in 2005 as a video-sharing platform, it has transformed into a global content giant. With a vast array of self-produced shows, DIY video tutorials, and an easily accessible archive of historical content, the possibilities are virtually endless. Big production companies are in on the action as well: Warner Bros. just released 31 movies on the site for free.
On this episode of Studio 2, we explore how YouTube changed the game for casual users and content creators, and we also consider the future of video streaming, particularly with the rise of A.I.-generated content.
Guests:
Bianca Zamora Perez, doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania,
Dr. Jennifer Caudle, doctor and content creator on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/drjencaudle
Andrew Iliadis, Associate Prof. at the Lew Klein College Of Media And Communication at Temple University
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- The Brutalist, Version 2 - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Guy Pearce & Felicity Jones talk with Patrick Stoner about how an Oscar nominated film over 3 hours long was made for under 10 million dollars.
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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- Weight-loss meds for all? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/11/25
- Runtime
- 54:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- It seems like everyone is on weight loss medications these days. Drop a few pounds and someone will surely ask: was it Ozempic? But many people aren’t actually taking the name brand prescription medications — instead, knockoff versions created at compounding pharmacies. A splashy ad during Super Bowl 59 pitched easy, affordable access to these compounded drugs from the telehealth company Hims & Hers Health Inc. But absent was the long laundry list of side effects or any statement that these aren’t FDA approved. That worried a lot of physicians.
On this episode of Studio 2, we ask: are we passing out pills too easily? Or should everyone have access to these so-called miracle weight-loss meds? And what about safety and regulations for the copycat compounded versions of drugs for hair growth or erectile dysfunction?
Guests:
Ezekiel J. Emanuel, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine vice provost for global initiatives and co-di...
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- Globally Inspired Vegan Flavors in Fishtown | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 6:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We meet chef Mark McKinney, a vegan since the 90's, he knows his way around some produce. Primary Plant Based is serving up an eclectic menu with flavors from all corners of the globe, try the beat and ricotta focaccia or classic buffalo wings or *ehem* chicken-less buffalo flappers.
Primary Plant Based closed it's brick and mortar in fall of 2024, please follow Chef Mark on Instagram @Primary_Plant_Based to keep up with his culinary escapades
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- How the Eagles bring Philadelphia together | A live special from WHYY's Studio 2 | 2/07/25
- Runtime
- 1:53:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to take down the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, the region is buzzing with excitement.
Join the Studio 2 team for a our live special where we're highlighting all the positive things that come from a deep Eagles playoff run — the camaraderie in the streets, the immaculate vibes, and the bonds that form across generations. It's all about fun, food, family and football memories.
Guests:
Matt Breen, Philadelphia Inquirer sports reporter.
-Gabe Mahalik, AKA "Fake Sports Radio Caller."
-DeeJay007, official DJ for Villanova basketball.
-Tom McAllister, author of “Bury Me in My Jersey.”
-Megan McDevitt, singer and voice coach, AKA "Philly accent singer"
-Michael Solomonov, renowned Philly chef and restaurateur
-Nick Kariuki, Billy Penn's trending news reporter
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- This Mother-Daughter Team is Running South Jersey's Best Taco Truck | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- If your route to the shore takes you through Hammonton this summer, follow this inconspicuous service road to La Carreta's Torta y Taco Truck. Serving the fresh and spicy flavors of Mexican comfort food, La Carreta is an absolute hidden gem. Try the ultra-rich tacos de cabeza or the oft-forgotten classic pumpkin flower quesadillas.
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- Could you ditch your smartphone for a day? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/06/25
- Runtime
- 55:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- As tech continues to take over our lives, some people are craving a simpler, less connected vibe, opting for the good old days of flip phones and less digital noise.
But dialing back our use of tech isn’t so easy in a world that’s been built around the ubiquity of smartphones. From social pressures to work expectations to daily conveniences, attempting to become a luddite takes a lot of sacrifice.
On this episode of Studio 2, we talk with two people from different generations who have actually tried to make it work. And we want to hear from you: Could you go without your phone for a day? A week? Even if going totally off-grid isn’t realistic, how do you find balance in your use of tech? Setting limits on screen time? Creating tech-free zones at home?
Guests:
Biruk Watling, a sophomore at Temple University and founder of the Philadelphia Luddite Club
Ben Goldfarb, environmental journalist and author
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- Rob McElhenney | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/05/25
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Rob McElhenney is juggling a lot of projects. There’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the longest running live-action sitcom in television history which he created. There’s Mythic Quest, the comedy on AppleTV+ set in the office of a multiplayer video game company. And there’s Welcome to Wrexham, a docu-series about managing the professional Welsh football team he bought with actor Ryan Reynolds. It’s sort of a real-life Ted Lasso.
Rob McElhenney grew up in South Philadelphia, the setting of It’s Always Sunny, and has always been a big fan of Philly sports. So, with the Birds headed to Super Bowl 59, we had to have him on Studio 2.
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- Flight Risk - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Mark Wahlberg talks with Patrick Stoner about working in an enclosed space in Mel Gibson’s thriller.
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 rapid rise of online sports betting | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/04/25
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl 59, fans are placing their bets — a lot of them on their phones with platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings. The ads are everywhere and many bettors, especially young men, are losing so much money it’s raising ethical questions about the multi-billion-dollar industry.
DraftKings is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it violates New Jersey consumer laws by using deceptive promotions to manipulate gamblers, leading them to develop addictions. The complaint also accuses the company of fraud, misrepresentation, and improper retention of customer funds, seeking damages and injunctive relief.
On this episode of Studio 2, we talk about how the rise of online sports betting changed the professional leagues, and the financial impacts on people.
And we ask you: How has the change affected you and your friends and family? What do you see as the pros and cons?
Guests:
Andrew B...
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- Seasonal, Herby, Inventive, and Chic: Rosemary in Ridley Park | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Chef George Sabatino and owner Philip Breen are bringing breezy fine dining and unexpected flavors to Ridley Park. Our three guests talk garden fresh herbs, the merits of crushed ice, and just ordering the dang burger!
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- Is the presidency becoming too powerful? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/30/25
- Runtime
- 55:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Trump signed a slew of executive orders in his first week – on immigration, trade, civil rights, federal workers, and federal funding.
It appears the Trump administration is pushing the envelope on presidential power, testing limits that have been eroding for several decades under presidents in both parties. Trump’s actions are moving the goalposts further and could lead to a constitutional crisis.
So how much power does a president have? The constitution set up three equal branches of government but, practically speaking, is that still the case? Today we’ll look at the limits to executive power and if there are still guardrails to keep it in check. Do you think the presidency is becoming too powerful?
Guest:
Claire Finkelstein, University of Pennsylvania professor of law and philosophy and director of Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law.
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- Nigerian Comfort Food in Philly | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- in 2013 Chef/owner Dera Nd-Ezuma was a college student craving comfort food from home, now he's the owner-operator of Suys Suya, a fast casual lunch spot serving up jollof rice, egusi with fufu, and piping hot cornbread. Three guests and Kae Lani try the perfect spicy lunch warm you up on a rainy Philly afternoon.
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- Autism, neurodivergence and our diagnosis culture | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/29/25
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Autism diagnoses have dramatically increased in recent years — now affecting approximately 1 in 36 children, a huge leap from 1 in 150 in the 2000s. Cases of ADHD have seen a similar rise.
At the same time, labels like “neurodivergent” have gone mainstream, gaining buzzword status across social media platforms and creating online communities among people who identify with the term.
Do these trends reflect a greater understanding of brain health or, have we become a society keen on over-diagnosis? Is there something about social media that encourages people to be more open about their struggles?
In this episode of Studio 2, the rise in diagnoses – and the culture that surrounds them.
Guests:
Dr. Benjamin Yerys (he/him), associate professor and senior scientist at the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Mattia Maurée (they/them), host of the AuDHD Flourishing P...
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- Vietnam: The War That Changed America - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- For the documentary, Patrick Stoner talks to Bill Broyles about his & other veterans’ reflections on the lasting war effects.
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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- Is America becoming an oligarchy? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/28/25
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- In his farewell address, former President Joe Biden warned that an “oligarchy is taking shape in America” that “literally threatens our entire democracy.”
Days later, tech billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zukerberg and the CEOs of Apple and Google flanked President Trump at his inauguration, stoking further concerns about the power and influence of the ultra wealthy and Big Tech. Musk — the richest man in the world — played an especially pivotal role in supporting Trump’s campaign and now heads the new Department of Government Efficiency.
But wealthy people have always had more access and influence in politics, so is this really anything new? What, if anything, distinguishes this moment from oligarchies in the truest sense?
On this episode of Studio 2: are you worried about the role tech billionaires are playing in the Trump administration and their influence on policy and politics? And what do you make of the rightward shi...
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- Peak Travel Season 2- a Podcast that Unpacks the Tourism Industry
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Travel can do amazing things: broaden horizons, build relationships, and rejuvenate the soul. But often, those experiences come at a cost.
https://whyy.org/programs/peak-travel/
Welcome back to Peak Travel from WHYY, the show that unpacks how travel shapes communities in hot-spots around the world. We’ll share the wonder that comes with exploring new places, as well as the harm that our worst travel habits can cause. And we’ll try to figure out how we can do it better.Each episode transports you to a new destination. You’ll meet the people who call that place home, hear their stories, and come to understand how tourism has changed their everyday lives. Supported by rich, on-location sound from around the world, Peak Travel examines the $1.9 trillion travel industry and its impact on people and the planet.
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- Try a Pretzel Cheesesteak in the Philly Burbs | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 7:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Craving Philly's beloved comfort food but tired of the same ol' wiz wit? Head to Jay's Joint in Langhorne to try their ultra-creamy beer cheese or a firey Jay's favorite with spicy pepper relish and extra sharp provolone. Our three guests talk pretzel rolls, gluten-free eats, and a dog-friendly patio to kick back with some steaks and watch the birds.
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- The push to restrict online pornography| Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/23/25
- Runtime
- 55:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Research finds most kids have been exposed to online porn by the time they turn 12. The result? Their still-developing brains can form ideas about sex, bodies and relationships that are based on performances — some graphic and violent — not real life. A Texas law mandating age verification for porn sites is before the Supreme Court, and while porn is a huge problem for underage viewers, the case brings up wider concerns about free speech.
Experts wonder if we could limit kids’ access to sexually explicit material without furthering a culture of shame for adults who consume or create pornography. Others say it’s time to consider how pornography affects people of all ages.
Today on Studio 2 we ask: How do you think the widespread availability of online pornography has changed how people, especially children, think about sex and relationships?
Guests:
Debby Herbenick - Director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Ind...
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- Your phone is listening. Do you care? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/22/25
- Runtime
- 55:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A 2019 Pew study found only 9% of people actually read the terms and conditions when they share personal information online, sign up for a new account, or download a new app. In the few years since that report, the amount of data harvested by marketing and big tech companies has exploded — and the collection is far more sophisticated.
Companies can now harness artificial intelligence to anticipate your behavior and send you targeted content. It’s possible for smart TVs to share your viewing habits with digital marketers, so the ad you saw on Hulu could show up later on Instagram. Tech companies have millions of data points on their users — and the business of buying and selling your data is a lucrative one.
On this episode of Studio 2, we get the latest on digital privacy and how to protect yourself.
Guest:
Joseph Turow - media and communications professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Author of The Voice Catchers: How Ma...
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- A Complete Unknown - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Edward Norton as Pete Seeger & Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez talk with Patrick Stoner about creating their legendary singers.
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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- Reax to President Trump’s first actions | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/21/25
- Runtime
- 54:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump took swift action on the first day of his second term, signing dozens of executive actions related to campaign trail priorities. The moves included pardoning all of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol rioters, cracking down on immigration enforcement (with a bid to end birthright citizenship), leaving the Paris climate accord, gutting D.E.I. programs and protections for transgender people, and promising to impose 25% tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.
On this episode of Studio 2, we discuss Trump’s first 24 hours back in the White House and the potential ramifications for the next four years.
And we ask our audience: What’s your reaction to Trump’s first actions? If you are a Trump supporter, what should be priority #1? If you oppose Trump, what’s your plan for resistance? Different from 2017?
Guests:
Terry Tracy - CEO and author at Broad + Liberty.
Dick Polman - political columnist, writer of...
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- What lessons have Democrats learned? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/16/25
- Runtime
- 54:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The 2024 election delivered resounding losses for the Democratic Party. Critical swing states broke for Donald Trump and the president-elect carried a coalition that included many working-class minority voters.
A Pew study in November found that Democrats were more pessimistic about the party’s future compared to any point over the last eight years. There’s no clear leader at the top of the party and stark divides over how to move forward on hot-button social issues related to race and gender.
Is the way forward to push back against “wokism”? Double down on progressive economic populism? Would the same agenda but a different campaigning strategy have worked for Dems in 2024? Does the policy matter much less than finding a cult-of-personality who connects more broadly with people?
On this episode of Studio 2, on the eve of Trump’s second presidency we take stock of what Democrats have learned since November 5.
Guests:
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- Meet the Maximalist Sandwich Artist of 9th Street | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 7:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Our guests sit down at the table with Kae Lani to talk hoagies—but not just any hoagies, these are Paesano's hoagies made by self-proclaimed sandwich fixer Chef Peter McAndrews. We talk housemade lamb sausage, Philly's best hoagie roll bakery (and best gluten-free roll!), and the legacy of the historic 9th Street Italian Market.
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- Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/15/25
- Runtime
- 54:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is pushing for significant changes in the department. He’s only been on the job for a year, but brought decades of public safety experience in the city with him, and a long to-do list.
The city’s homicide count has been on the decline since 2022, and his first year as top cop saw the fewest murders in a decade. Bethel’s tenure, though, hasn’t been without controversy. Encampment cleanouts in Kensington that made national headlines pushed crime into adjacent neighborhoods and highlighted a philosophical divide over how to best improve public safety.
Commissioner Bethel’s tactics include a concerted effort to get ATVs and dirt bikes off the streets, a renewed push to retain officers, increased car stops on the city’s most dangerous roads and SEPTA safety checks. On this episode of Studio 2, we ask Bethel what he’s learned in his first year on the job – and answer your questions and concerns about how...
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- Philly fashion house creates luxury with plant-based fibers
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- 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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- Wicked: Director - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jon M Chu, director of the hit musical, talks with Patrick Stoner about how he cast his leads as actors first & the music told the story.
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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- Sixers arena 'curveball' | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/14/25
- Runtime
- 54:48
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- After more than two years of fierce debate, the Philadelphia 76ers have abandoned their plans to build a new downtown arena, surprising many residents and city officials, including Mayor Cherelle Parker, who is embracing what she called a “curveball.”
The updated plan calls for a new facility co-owned by the Sixers and Flyers to be built in the South Philadelphia stadium district in a deal that appeases Sixers’ leadership, Comcast Spectacor, the building trades unions and the Chinatown coalition that opposed the downtown stadium.
Officials say the plan also includes a yet-to-be detailed idea for revitalizing Market East, and the promise of a better chance of securing a WNBA team.
How did this new deal come together? Who are the winners and losers? Who leveraged who? Why wasn’t the deal reached sooner, before City Council and the mayor greenlit the downtown deal?
On this episode of Studio 2, we dig into those questions and get ...
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- Starting strong in 2025: How to build a fitness routine that will last | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/9/25
- Runtime
- 54:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- New year, new you! Many people start the New Year with a resolution to get fit. Whether it’s weightlifting, cycling, jogging, or walking, we’ll help you bring more movement into your routine as we explore the physical and mental benefits of exercise.
And we want to hear from you: How do you find the motivation to stay active and stick to a fitness plan? What do you do when you are in a workout rut? Tell us about some of the positive ways exercise has changed your life.
Guests:
Ben Kenyon, veteran NBA performance coach
Gretchen Reynolds, writer of the "Your Move" column for The Washington Post.
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- Arrested development of millennials and Gen Z | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/8/25
- Runtime
- 54:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- People in their 20s and 30s today are less likely to be married, have children, and own a home compared to prior generations. By all appearances they seem to be lagging behind. Is this delayed adulthood by choice or by circumstance? Will they catch up and do they even want to?
On this episode of Studio 2, we talk about why Millennials and Gen Zers are postponing some of life’s traditional milestones and if entire generations are in a state of arrested development. And we ask our audience: Is this a social concern or just the realities of modern life?
Guests:
-Jean Twenge, psychologist and author of the book “Generations.”
-Rachel Wolfe, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who covers the economy.
-Allie Volpe, a senior writer for Vox.
- Title
- Nickel Boys - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Brandon Wilson & Ethan Herisse talk with Patrick Stoner about being surprised by the way the camera angles enhanced their characters in their critically acclaimed 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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- Alcohol's link to cancer | Studio 2 from WHYY | 1/7/25
- Runtime
- 54:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said last week that alcohol should come with a cancer warning. Experts say it’s long overdue. Research suggests that moderate drinking — even a celebratory glass here and there — comes with health risks. If it’s really that serious, is it time to crack down on the alcohol industry like we did with Big Tobacco?
On this episode of Studio 2, a hundred years after prohibition failed, we’re asking if restrictions are even possible, and if they’ll make people reconsider their drinking habits beyond Dry January. Should we change warning labels, add higher taxes, and put more regulation on alcohol ads?
And we ask our audience: Will the surgeon general’s warnings push you to change your habits? What’s the best way to influence large-scale change? And what do you think about the pros and cons of drinking?
Guests:
David Jernigan, Professor of Health Law, Policy & Management at Boston University ...
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- Vegan AND Gluten-Free Lunch Spot in South Jersey | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Kae Lani and guests sit down at the table to talk Lesbiveggies, an easy-going lunch spot in Audubon, NJ dishing out comforting classics with dietary restrictions in mind. We cover lemon poppyseed blueberry pancakes, buffalo cauliflower, and a housemade, hot pink juice you have to try for your self!
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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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- Title
- How Cornbread Became the First Graffiti Writer | Art Outside Podcast
- Runtime
- 9:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Cornbread, the World's first Graffiti Writer, tells the story of how he tagged both an elephant in the Philadelphia Zoo and The Jackson 5's jet in an excerpt from Art Outside, hosted by Conrad Benner.
Art Outside is a podcast from WHYY featuring some of the most prolific street artists in Philadelphia.
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://whyy.org/episodes/cornbread-lives/
WHYY: https://www.instagram.com/whyy/
Cornbread: https://www.instagram.com/cornbreadthelegend/?hl=en
Conrad Benner: https://www.instagram.com/streetsdept/
- Title
- A Complete Unknown - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Timothee Chalamet talks with Patrick Stoner about letting his portrayal of Bob Dylan’s character be as opaque as the man.
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
- Sean 9 Lugo's Wheatpaste Tribute
- Runtime
- 9:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Prolific wheatpaste artist Sean 9 Lugo reflects on his tribute to fellow artist As Above So Below and organizer Sarah Magazzo, both featured in his collection, Clones of Illadelph.
Art Outside is a podcast from WHYY featuring some of the most prolific street artists in Philadelphia.
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://whyy.org/episodes/clones-of-illadelph-here-today-gone-tomorrow/
WHYY: https://www.instagram.com/whyy/
Sean Lugo: https://www.sean9lugo.com/clones-of-illadelph
Conrad Benner: https://www.instagram.com/streetsdept/
- Title
- Nosferatu - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Willem Dafoe & Nicholas Hoult talk with Patrick Stoner about the different energies each brought to the award buzz horror 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/
- Title
- This Portrait Artist Creates in a Shipping Container | Art Outside Podcast
- Runtime
- 8:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Athena Astraea joins Art Outside host Conrad Benner to talk about her journey from the 9-5 office life to portrait painting in a shipping container. Athena Astraea is featured in the Cherry Street Pier Artist-in-Residence program, where the visitors can see and communicate with artists in publicly accessible studios.
Art Outside is a podcast from WHYY featuring some of the most prolific street artists in Philadelphia.
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://whyy.org/episodes/schooled-on-philly-arts/
WHYY: https://www.instagram.com/whyy/
Athena Astraea: https://www.athena-astraea.com/
Conrad Benner: https://www.instagram.com/streetsdept/
00:00 Intro
- Title
- The Brutalist - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Adrien Brody talks with Patrick Stoner about taking his complex & troubled character home with him after the long days of shooting.
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
- Revitalizing Philly's 9th Street/Italian Market | Art Outside Podcast
- Runtime
- 8:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- “Our Market” is a multi-layered public art project by artist Michelle Angela Ortiz. Murals, produce stand revitalization, community tours, and a digital story archive are all parts of this project which aim to support the immigrant vendors and neighbors that live and work in the 9th Street Market (often called the Italian Market).
Art Outside is a podcast from WHYY featuring some of the most prolific street artists in Philadelphia.
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-not-so-italian-market/id1716979335?i=1000675874756
You can learn more about the Our Market project at https://www.ourmarketproject.com/
The murals featured in this video are “An Ode to 9th Street” by Martha Rich & Andromeda Cook, and “Be a Friend to Me” by Calo Rosa, Valentín Sánchez-Stoddard, and Henry Morales.
Videos & photos from the Our Market project are courtesy of Andromeda Cook, Michelle An...
- Title
- Maria - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Angelina Jolie & Director Pablo Larrain talk with Patrick Stoner about the most challenging role of her career, playing & singing the part of the legendary Maria Callas.
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
- Southern Style in South Jersey at Omega's | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 7:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Meet the chef owner who does it all at Omega's in Merchantville. Kae Lani and three guests talk all things soul food from perfect grits and peach cobbler to delicious new fusions like jerk spice salmon over penne alfredo.
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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.
✏️ Guest Application Form - support.whyy.org/page/15427/data/1
📷 Check, Please! Philly on Instagram - www.instagram.com/checkpleasephilly/
🍽️ Full Episodes - video.whyy.org/show/check-please-philly/
- Title
- Lace in the Moon on Mental Health and Being a Fulltime Crochet Artist | Art Outside Podcast
- Runtime
- 10:54
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Nicole Nikolich, aka Lace in the Moon joins host Conrad Benner to chat about yarnbombing, her journey with mental health, and how crochet art became a fulltime job.
Art Outside is a podcast from WHYY featuring some of the most prolific street artists in Philadelphia.
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yarn-outside/id1716979335?i=1000675013686
WHYY: https://www.instagram.com/whyy/
Lace in the Moon: https://www.instagram.com/lace_in_the_moon/
Conrad Benner: https://www.instagram.com/streetsdept/
00:00 Intro
1:07 Early Days
2:53 Mental Health
4:14 Learning Crochet
4:57 Yarnbombing
5:45 Lace in the Moon
6:11 Being a Full-Time Artist
7:27 The Ups and Downs
9:22 Advice for Artists
- Title
- Bread and Roses - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jennifer Lawrence & the documentary makers talk with Patrick Stoner about the ongoing mistreatment of women by the Taliban.
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
- Moana 2 - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Songwriters Emily Bear & Abagail Barlow talk with Patrick Stoner about the power of the songs & score in the animated hit.
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
- Craft Brews and Bar Classics at Meetinghouse | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 10:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kae Lani and three guests sit down at the table to chat corner bars and creative director, Stefan Backhaus knows just the spot. We check out Meetinghouse in "Port-Fish-Ington" for in-house brews, roast beef sandwiches, and a killer cherry cheesecake.
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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.
✏️ Guest Application Form - support.whyy.org/page/15427/data/1
📷 Check, Please! Philly on Instagram - www.instagram.com/checkpleasephilly/
🍽️ Full Episodes - video.whyy.org/show/check-please-philly/
- Title
- Wicked - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jeff Goldblum & Johnath Bailey the Wizard & male lead, talk with Patrick Stoner about their first memories of Oz as children.
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
- A Real Pain - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Jesse Eisenberg talks with Patrick Stoner about how he handled the triple responsibilities of director, writer & star of his fast paced comedy.
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
- Here - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Tom Hanks & Robin Wright talk with Patrick Stoner about they made specific adjustments in actions & voice as they aged from 17 to 87.
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
- Conclave - Flicks (2024)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Ralph Fiennes & the director talk with Patrick Stoner about a film driven by the reactions to the reactions of the other characters.
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/
