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Ardmore artist creates ceramic memorials with ashes of loved ones
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- Ardmore artist creates ceramic memorials with ashes of loved ones
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Daniel Hoffman creates ceramic memorials using human or pets ashes, giving people a keepsake to remember their loved ones. Ardmore, Pa.'s Ahava Memorials using a glazing technique that utilizes a tablespoon of ashes to alter the color of the ceramaic.
For more from WHYY's Kenny Cooper, check out: WHYY.org/News
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- Humanoid robot teaches high school students at Drexel's Biomed Summer Academy
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- High school students learn about the study of human-robot interaction with the help of an engaging little robot named Pepper. The students from around the world are participating in a four-week program at Drexel University which provides interactive learning about the frontiers of biomedical research.
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- Why everyone’s a critic | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/31/2025
- Runtime
- 55:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An app that lets women anonymously review men soared to number one in the app store this week. ‘Tea’ users post photos of guys they’ve dated along with ‘green’ and ‘red’ flags and detailed gossip – it’s like Yelp, for singles seeking love.
Before the internet age, we asked trusted friends and family for recommendations and advice. The best hair stylist, a meal at a nice restaurant, new electronics, beauty products…the list goes on. Now, in our search for the best of everything, we turn to strangers online who leave five-star raves or single-star complaints.
Most Americans read reviews before making any purchases, and almost half of US consumers contribute to Google reviews, Yelp, TripAdvisor and other review sites. When did everyone become a critic? On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll talk about why we love to read and write reviews, their massive impact on businesses and why they’re getting harder to trust.
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- Marijuana legalization in Del., NJ sparks question: Is Pa. next? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/30/25
- Runtime
- 55:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- With sales of recreational marijuana set to start in Delaware on Friday, we check in on the state of weed in the region.
Will legalization in another neighboring state pressure Pennsylvania to ‘OK’ it? If so, how should it be sold and regulated? We’ll examine how the rollout is going in New Jersey in terms of finances and law enforcement, and we’ll look at recent claims that unregulated weed in Pa. has too many pesticides, mold and even illicit chemicals.
Guests
Chris Goldstein, cannabis reform advocate
Beau Kilmer, co-director of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center
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- French Brasserie in One of America's Most Historic Hotels | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:21
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We head to Delaware to check out Le Cavalier—Hotel DuPont's reimagining of the historic Green Room and one of the best restaurants in Delaware. This modern French brasserie is serving up all-day favorites, helmed by Chef Tyler Akin, one of the East Coast’s most exciting culinary talents. Le Cavalier is open for brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails, offering classic French food like steak frites and profiteroles, plus bold twists on comfort dishes like a Moroccan-inspired pork cutlet with green peas and mint sauce. We talk to Tyler about the legacy of the Green Room and the global influences behind this elevated yet approachable menu—a standout in the Wilmington food scene.
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- Leanne - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Leanne Morgan, the standup comic famous for observations about being a middle age woman in the South, talks with Patrick Stoner about her new Netflix 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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- A tipping point for US-Israel relations? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/29/25
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Images of emaciated children in Gaza have shaken the world and led to global outrage at the Israeli military offensive. Yesterday, President Donald Trump said there was “real starvation” in Gaza, breaking from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his military allies, who claim the idea of a growing humanitarian crisis is propaganda.
Since 1948, America has been Israel's greatest ally and largest source of foreign aid. America’s policy toward Israel has rarely changed over the years, persisting through administrations on either side of the aisle. But now with public anger mounting, is this a tipping point in the war in Gaza? Could this alter what’s been almost unconditional U.S. support?
Public opinion polls this year have shown a decline in Americans’ support for Israel and an increase in sympathy for the Palestinians. On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll get two perspectives on what’s happening on the ground in Gaza and if it could lead to a fra...
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- Trump’s power play with higher education | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/28/2025
- Runtime
- 55:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- After major concessions from universities such as Virginia, Columbia and Penn on issues including DEI and transgender athletes, it seems the Trump administration's efforts to reshape higher ed are making inroads.
As Trump has leveraged outcomes by withholding federal funding, those efforts are raising concerns about the role the federal government can play in forcing campuses to conform to the prevailing ideological winds.
So are the administration’s actions an existential threat to critical thinking and an erosion of academic freedom? Or are they a necessary departure from a “woke” campus culture that had gone too far in crowding out a diversity of thinking?
On this episode of Studio 2: The evolution of higher ed under Trump.
Guests
Jessa Lingel, associate professor at Penn and director of its program in Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Will Creeley, legal director of FIRE
Jay Greene, senior res...
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- Infidelity in modern relationships | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/24/2025
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- You’ve probably seen it. A Coldplay concert kiss-cam accidentally revealed an alleged affair between Astronomer’s now-former CEO and the company’s head of HR. The result was a perfect online spectacle. Millions of people could not look away from an apparent public display of infidelity.
Most Americans say infidelity is the ultimate transgression in a marriage. It elicits an intense reaction. It’s a breach of trust, of physical and emotional intimacy, and can deeply wound a wronged partner’s self-esteem and stability. The reasons why people cheat are varied, and what happens after an affair is complicated.
Modern technology has made it easier to be unfaithful. Many Americans consider sexting, chatbot romances, OnlyFans subscriptions and even flirty DMs to be cheating. As affairs and casual infidelity get even more complicated, how do we define cheating, and what happens in the aftermath?
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll look at what ...
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- Chief of War, Part One - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Jason Momoa & Thomas Pa’a Sibbett talk with Patrick Stoner about their epic nine part series bringing the indigenous conflicts in Hawaii as the Europeans begin to arrive.
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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- Why the N.J. Supreme Court ruled South Seaside Park can secede
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Residents of South Seaside Park have been trying to secede from Berkley Township N.J. for a decade. WHYY News reporter Kenneth Burns received a beach town tour from Donald Whiteman Jr. who's been leading the effort. He explains what issues lead the courts to rule the town can petition to join Seaside Park, the town at the northern border.
For more local news from New Jersey, check out WHYY.org.
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- The Jeffrey Epstein Files | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/23/2025
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Fallout continues over the White House’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. After Attorney General Pam Bondi said she would release all the Epstein files, including the so-called “client list,” she changed course. Now both Democrats and Republicans are asking why – and demanding more transparency. The issue has even divided some of President Trump’s most ardent MAGA supporters, who for years have paid significant attention to the high-profile case.
Meanwhile, the President has had little success turning attention away from the issue, even on Capitol Hill. He has so far requested the release of Grand Jury testimony in the case, but yesterday House Speaker Mike Johnson called an early recess to avoid Epstein-related votes. The Department of Justice now says they will interview Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll untangle the conspiracy theories from the facts of ...
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- The self-driving car revolution | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/22/25
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Waymo introduced its self-driving cabs to Philadelphia this summer. The autonomous driving technology company is testing robotaxis on downtown city streets and highways after successful runs in Austin and San Francisco – where the rides are becoming more popular.
Tesla’s already launched a driverless ride-hailing service in Austin with plans to expand. But the company is facing lawsuits over accidents tied to its autopilot feature – adding to some passengers’ safety concerns. There are also questions about what will happen to rideshare drivers and public transit long-term if self-driving cars take over the road.
Even with mixed public sentiment, Amazon, Lyft and other companies are betting on autonomous vehicles. Is the driverless car revolution finally here? And would you take a ride in one?
On this episode of Studio 2, we look at the evolution and future of self-driving cars.
Guests
Aarian Marshall, Staff writ...
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- The Italian Cafe Serving Philly's Fluffiest Breakfast Sandwich | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:43
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Husband and wife and chef/pastry chef duo Justine MacNeil and Ed Crochet are running this tiny corner spot in Fishtown. From the whipped cream-loaded Maritozzi and Italy’s answer to the croissant to the housemade pastas and focaccia sandwiches, Fiore has got you covered for a quick lunch or a romantic night out. We talk to Ed about the regionalities of Italian pastry, the importance of sourcing local goods, and the perfect homemade pasta.
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- Assessing the Trump economy | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/21/2025
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- New inflation numbers show tariffs may finally be seeping into the cost of consumer goods. Prices are up on clothing, appliances, furniture and other products that rely heavily on imports. At the same time, President Trump is publicly at odds with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates and the housing market — a major pain point for Americans.
Job numbers look good, though, and even with rising inflation, consumer confidence has reached a remarkable 5-month high. Shoppers and businesses are feeling some resilience, defying the economic downturn that many experts predicted. As many look on the bright side of the latest forecasts, is tariff-induced sticker shock around the corner?
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll break down the latest on jobs, housing, inflation and more.
Guests:
Patrick Harker, Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and professor at The Wharton School
Heather Lo...
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- Could a third party ever be viable in American politics? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/16/25
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Elon Musk is starting a new political party, the America Party, after falling out with President Donald Trump. Some people say Musk’s announcement is more about disruption, distraction or revenge, but can the polarizing tech billionaire, known for DOGE, electric cars and space rockets, launch a successful alternative to the two-party system without being just a spoiler?
Many people have tried to start new national parties – from Teddy Roosevelt’s Bull Moose to Andrew Yang’s Forward Party – but so far, they haven’t made a significant dent in the two-party system. But American voters consistently tell pollsters they are dissatisfied with the Democratic and Republican options. Last year interest in a third party reached an all-time high with a majority of Independents and Democrats saying the current political parties do a poor job of representing the voters.
This hour on Studio 2, is the time right for a new party – Musk’s or another option? What...
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- Try this Korean Spot Where the Banchan is Fresh and the Soju is Flowing | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- We head to Elkins Park to check out DuBu, an authentic tofu soup house serving spicy and tangy Korean favorites. Open for lunch and dinner, DuBu is perfect for any time and any occasion. Our guests try LA-style galbi, fresh kimchi, and sizzling bibimbap. We sit down with manager Shawn Park to talk about traditional Korean cuisine and the history of the Elkins Park Korean community.
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- Pretty Thing - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Alicia Silverstone is interviewed by Patrick Stoner about this dark thriller 30 years after interviewing her for the iconic teen film CLUELESS.
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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- What do Americans really want on immigration? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/15/2025
- Runtime
- 55:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Trump made cracking down on immigration a centerpiece of his presidential campaign, promising the largest mass deportation in American history. It helped him win the White House and his approval rating on the issue has also ranked among his highest.
But public opinion appears to be shifting.
According to a new Gallup poll, a record number of Americans say immigration is “a good thing.” The year-over-year difference among Republicans was striking — jumping from 39% to two-thirds in the June survey. More Republicans and Independents also back a pathway to citizenship than did last year.
While the Trump administration says they’re focused on removing “the worst of the worst,” 70% of the 57,860 people who have been detained have no criminal convictions. Public sentiment could also be affected by viral social media videos depicting masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents carrying out sometimes violent arrests, as well ...
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- The childrens’ health crisis | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/14/2025
- Runtime
- 55:44
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- A recent comprehensive study of American children found an alarming rise in chronic conditions like obesity, sleep disorders, pain and early puberty – coupled with increased rates of gun-related deaths, overdose and mental illness.
Pediatric researchers have known about the uptick in certain physical and mental health disorders, but now have a clear understanding of the overall sharp decline in healthy children. The problems aren’t simply traced to loneliness or social media, but rather a perfect storm of social and cultural factors that fail to meet the basic needs of American kids.
Experts say our community ties have weakened. Families are more isolated, less active, and lacking support. The product is a generation of children with conditions that, if not addressed, will follow them into adulthood.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll talk about the alarming state of childrens’ health in the U.S. and ways to improve it.
Gu...
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- Philly Trash Pickup is BACK
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- 1:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- “The work stoppage involving District Council 33 and the City of Philadelphia is OVER,” Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced on social media early Wednesday morning.
A marathon negotiation session between the city and the workers’ union responsible for trash pickup and other duties around the city has resulted in a tentative contract agreement.
The city won’t be ready for curbside pickup until Monday. Over the next few days, sanitation workers will clean up the temporary sites where residents dropped off their trash during the strike.
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- The best movies of the 21st century | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/9/2025
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Movies of the 21st century have — so far — given us unforgettable performances, iconic lines, powerful scores and innovation in style, format and design. They’ve made us think, laugh and cry. They’ve brought audiences closer to the real world, and helped us escape it.
The New York Times recently published ‘The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century’, which ranks films of all genres based on the votes of over 500 influential people in Hollywood and beyond. It’s ambitious, it’s detailed – and up for debate.
Some of our favorite movies from the past 25 years are on the Times’ list, others were snubbed. We’re putting them all together for our own definitive best-of list with the help of two seasoned experts and, of course, our listeners.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’re rounding up our picks for the century’s greatest cinema.
Guests:
Bedatri Choudhury - Arts and entertainment editor at The Philadel...
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- Smoke - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Taron Egerton & other cast members talk with Patrick Stoner about creating the enigmatic characters involved in the true story of a serial arsonist.
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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- From Trump’s megabill to Shapiro’s state budget | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/08/2025
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- President Donald Trump signed his massive tax and spending bill into law on July 4th. What will it mean for the Philadelphia region? We’ll dig into who it helps and who it hurts. And could Democrats turn this widely unpopular bill into a political win in 2026? Plus, we’ll look at what’s holding up Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s state budget, what the delay means for SEPTA, and who might fill retiring Congressman Dwight Evans’ shoes.
Guests:
Julia Terruso, National political reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer
Katie Meyer, Government reporter and editor at SpotlightPA
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 5th District
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- Nuevos desafíos, nuevos factores estresantes (New challenges, added stressors)
- Runtime
- 30:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Production Name:
Mujeres emprendedoras: salud mental bajo presión
(Women Entrepreneurs: Mental Health Under Pressure)
A podcast for Latina entrepreneurs on challenges, wins, and managing it all
Episode 01 - Nuevos desafíos, nuevos factores estresantes
(New challenges, added stressors)
Finding work-life balance is uniquely challenging for Latina entrepreneurs, who play various different roles at home, in their communities, and at work. Now, new immigration policies are affecting daily operations and bottom lines. On this episode, we’ll discuss navigating business challenges and mental health stress under these new circumstances. Co- hosts Mayorie Paredes and Raysa Cancio will be joined by psychologist Ramona Santos and Yazmin Auli, CEO of El Coqui Restaurant in Philadelphia.
Encontrar el equilibrio entre la vida laboral y personal siempre es un reto para las emprendedoras latinas, quienes desempeñan diversos r...
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- ¿Y si los roles que llevo me resultan demasiado? (What if I'm carrying too many roles at once?)
- Runtime
- 40:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Episode 02 - ¿Y si los roles que llevo me resultan demasiado? (What if I'm carrying too many roles at once?)
Lina Bonó - Vicepresident, MQI (co-host)
Mayorie Paredes - Founder, MQI (co-host)
Jenny Rafeh - CEO, South Philly Home Care & Executive Multiservices (special guest)
Wendy Reyes - Psychotherapist, Children's Crisis Treatment Center (expert)
Latina entrepreneurs face an array of challenges when opening and managing a business: from funding gaps and stigma to cultural and linguistic barriers, and even code-switching. Wearing multiple hats at home and at work can have its mental and physical consequences in women's health. This episode explores the reasons why Latina business owners in Philadelphia express loneliness at home, work in isolation, and battle health conditions while discussing the ways in which Hispanic women and Latina entrepreneurs can improve their health and business outcomes.
Credits:
Artistic Dire...
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- What to Know About Philly's Trash Strike
- Runtime
- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- WHYY New's veteran City Hall reporter Tom MacDonald explains the gulf of difference between the city and District Council 33, the union that includes the city's sanitation workers.
For more on other areas of city life affected by the strike and other news from the region, check out WHYY.org/News.
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- American garbage | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/07/25
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- It’s day seven of the Philadelphia blue collar municipal union strike, and trash is piling up across the city. This has residents thinking about the amount of garbage they create and looking for ways to minimize their footprint.
It begs a larger question: Why do we produce so much garbage? Americans make three times the amount of waste as the global average. And when it comes to recycling, only about 5% of our plastic gets reused while the rest ends up in landfills, incinerators or in the ocean. According to one study, a garbage truck worth of trash ends up in the sea every minute. And then there’s all the food waste, something like 40% of the food produced globally gets tossed out.
So, is there a better way to handle our trash? Why has recycling fallen short? What are your solutions? We’ll talk rubbish in this episode of Studio 2.
Guests:
Kate O’Neill - professor of environmental science, policy and management at the Uni...
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- Does this Neighborhood Bar Have THE Freshest Seafood in DELCO? | Check, Please! Philly
- Runtime
- 8:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Our guests head to the Delco suburbs to visit this beloved neighborhood bar. The Original Clam Tavern has been pouring pints and shucking clams since the '60s. We talk to owner and operator, Tony Blanche, who worked at the joint in his teens and, to this day, is keeping the old-school spirit alive, dishing out clams casino, surf and turf, and more.
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- Healthy honey bees co-working in King of Prussia
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- While workers at Renaissance Park in King of Prussia go about their day, another workforce is already laboring nearby.
More than 50,000 honeybees are pollinating plants and supporting biodiversity within a five-mile radius.
For the fourth year, King of Prussia District, an organization established in 2010 by Upper Merion Township that works to drive resident, corporate and investor confidence in King of Prussia, has installed hives at Renaissance Park and Moore Park to benefit the environment, employees and nearby residents.
They offer workshops on beekeeping and give away the honey these pollinators create.
For more from Emily Neil, check out: WHYY.org/News
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- Day 3 of Philly's trash strike | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/3/2025
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Municipal workers in the largest union in Philadelphia are on strike. Pools and libraries are closed, recreation centers have reduced hours, and there are delays at the departments of water and public health. But the top concern for most residents – and the most visible sign of the work stoppage, is the trash that is starting to pile up in dumpsters and on sidewalks around the city.
Sanitation workers in AFSCME District Council 33 are at a stalemate with Mayor Cherelle Parker over wages. The city has offered a more than 13% pay increase over four years, but union members say the proposal doesn’t keep up with the cost of living or allow them to save. Parker says the contract is fair and fiscally responsible but workers want more.
The fight has been ugly. Union members are accused of blocking the entrance to city-designated sanitation centers and a water treatment plant. At least one worker has been arrested for tire-slashing, and police say they continue ...
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- Impact of longer life span | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/02/25
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The first person to live to age 150 may have already been born. After a few years of average life expectancy declines during the pandemic, rates have bounced back and Americans are living longer than ever: 78.4 years today compared to 68 years in 1950.
But this increased lifespan requires a lot of rethinking.
As we live longer, our ideas about aging and the roles of older people need a serious overhaul. Being 70 isn’t what it used to be. Half of older Americans, despite reaching retirement age, continue to work. They may need the income, love their job or have a desire to play an active role in society.
This hour on Studio 2, we break down the stereotypes around aging and look at the impact older working Americans will have on the economy. We also ask what the “silver tsunami” means for health care and our society.
Guests:
-Deborah Carr - professor of sociology at Boston University
-Diane McKinney-Whets...
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- Sorry, Baby - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Eva Victor talks with Patrick Stoner about her directorial debut wherein she also plays the main role of a woman coming to terms with a bad experience & how she juggled those two roles.
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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- Negotiations heat up over Trump’s budget | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/1/25
- Runtime
- 56:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Senate was up all night working to finalize the massive GOP budget bill that President Donald Trump asked for by July 4.
Two Republican Senators so far have pulled their support for the spending package – North Carolina’s Thom Tillis and Kentucky’s Rand Paul – and no Democrat is voting for it. If the Senate does pass the “big beautiful bill,” it still needs to clear the House once again.
Provisions include making Trump’s first term tax cuts permanent, increasing spending on the border, military, and energy production – and cutting Medicaid, healthcare and food assistance costs.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million people would lose health insurance under the Senate bill, a million more than in the House version. And it would add $3.3 trillion to the deficit. Republicans counter that the tax cuts will generate economic growth to cover the spending.
In another curve ball, yesterday Elon Musk w...
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- Reactions to landmark SCOTUS rulings | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/30/25
- Runtime
- 56:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a slate of controversial, consequential rulings on the final day of its term. Decisions in the most-watched cases fell along ideological lines in 6-3 opinions.
In a victory for President Trump, the court restricted the ability of lower courts to block executive orders, which could lead to the end of birthright citizenship in certain parts of the country, even temporarily. Another ruling grants parents the right to opt their kids out of coursework with which they disagree. The case was argued over teaching LGBTQ themes, but the decision could apply to a broad sweep of potential subjects, including evolution.
Additional rulings include safeguards to a preventative healthcare provision of the Affordable Care Act and age verification for access to online pornography.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll discuss immediate reactions to these landmark decisions and their potential long term consequences.
G...
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- What lessons can Democrats take from progressive victory in NYC? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/26/25
- Runtime
- 56:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- ‘Political earthquake’ and ‘progressive miracle’ are how some describe the results of this week’s New York City mayoral primary. Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblymember and democratic socialist, came first in the ranked-choice election, an upset for establishment candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Mamdani ran a grassroots campaign courting young voters and taking a firm pro-Palestinian stance. His priorities include ultra-progressive policy measures like free public buses, universal childcare, and city-owned supermarkets. His presumptive victory is a shock for longtime moderate Democratic leaders. And as the party continues to grapple with its 2024 losses, is this a sign that far-left progressive politics can win the day?
Or is centrist Democrat Mikie Sherrill's win earlier this month in the NJ gubernatorial primary more representative of the way forward in national politics?
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll ask what these...
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- Artistic, Authentic, Aromatic: Chabaa Thai Bistro | Check, Please! Philly
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- 7:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Reserve a table at this gorgeous Thai restaurant for an unforgettable night. We sit down with owner Moon Krapugthong to talk about how her artistic background and family history brought her to helm Manayunks iconic Thai date night spot. Try the red curry salmon or fried pork donuts or stick to the classics with shrimp pad thai.
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- Free hoagies bestowed on Philly for Wawa Hoagie Day 2025
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker shares her love for hoagies during the 2025 Wawa Hoagie Day on Independence Mall on June 26, 2025.
After waiting in a line that stretched across the mall, people were given a turkey provolone hoagie, Herr's chips and Tastykake butterscotch krimpets, a cold water and a Wawa Welcome America hat.
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- Decision time for the Supreme Court | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/25/25
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- 55:34
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- As the Supreme Court term wraps up, some of the biggest cases remain. They include the Trump administration’s birthright citizenship challenge, a First Amendment question about age verification requirements for online pornography, a religious student opt-out for LGBTQ books in schools and a case on redistricting and the Voting Rights Act.
On this episode, we’ll preview the legal issues and arguments in those cases and look at some of the most consequential decisions handed down so far. We’ll also talk about the expanding use of the “shadow docket” as the court juggles a slew of emergency cases brought by the Trump administration.
Guests:
Tobias Wolff, Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law
Nina Totenberg, NPR’s legal affairs correspondent
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- Deep Cover - Flicks (20250
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Bryce Dallas Howard & Nick Mohammed talk with Patrick Stoner about how no improvising was needed in an action comedy about improvisational actors.
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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- Solutions for cities dealing with extreme heat | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/24/25
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- 56:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Record-setting heat is hitting our region, with temperatures in Philadelphia expected to reach 100 degrees for the first time in over a decade. Extreme heat warnings and “code orange” air quality alerts are in effect across Southeastern Pa. as humidity makes the sweltering weather even more oppressive.
But the hottest days of the summer can be even steamier depending on your zip code, especially in parts of the city that lack shade. Lower-income neighborhoods will feel the urban heat island effect – with too much asphalt and concrete but very few trees and green spaces, temperatures are higher than surrounding areas.
Cities around the world are taking creative steps to cool off, but beating the heat with infrastructure comes with a price tag.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll talk about the impact of urban heat islands and the latest on cooling innovation and shady spaces.
Guests:
Sophia Schmidt, reporter cover...
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- Inside the Band Room in Camden, NJ -- Where Magic Happens!
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- This video showcases the multi-talented students at the Creative Arts High School in Camden, New Jersey, as they utilize their practice space to get ready for an upcoming musical performance. The video highlights the importance of education in nurturing creative abilities and fostering personal growth. It exemplifies how engagement in the literary arts contributes to a well-rounded experience.
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- US strikes Iran nuclear sites | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/23/25
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- 54:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The U.S. entered the war between Israel and Iran Saturday night with airstrikes against three Iranian nuclear sites. President Trump said, “Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated.” Iran says the strike will have “everlasting consequences.”
Despite widespread concern about Iran's nuclear capabilities, a significant majority of Americans, across both parties, oppose U.S. military involvement and favor diplomatic negotiations with Iran.
As the situation unfolds, several key questions remain, including: how will Iran retaliate and will this draw American troops into another protracted war in the Middle East?
This hour we discuss the tensions between isolationism and intervention, and how President Trump’s actions are highlighting political divides within the GOP.
Guests:
Sean Yom, associate professor of political science at Temple University
Peter Berkowitz, senior fell...
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- Drill dance troupe Maci Lago Universe brings love and grit to Chester
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Maci Lago Universe, a drill and runway performance troupe based in Chester, marched to the intersection of State and Olive Street in Media to perform a ferocious drill routine to a medley of Beyonce songs. The pop-up performance was a taste of what they are preparing for the upcoming finals of a drill competition to be held later this month in Ohio, where they hope to emerge as national champions.
Co-founder Darnisha Garland says Maci Lago Universe does not just put on good shows, it makes better kids. Garland founded the troupe in 2016 with her partner Nashay Cottman as a spin-off of their cosmetics brand Maci Lago, to give kids a safe place to learn creative skills, primarily through performance. They formed MLU as a nonprofit in 2020.
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- Eclectic Pizzas and No-BS Beers in West Philly | Check, Please! Philly
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- 7:52
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Looking for a chill neighborhood happy hour spot in West Philly? Look no further than Carbon Copy Brewery. Brewer/Co-owner team Kyle Wolak and Brendan Boudwin are crafting a line up of straightforward and balanced brews with nearly two decades of brew wisdom between them. Grab a pint and don’t miss their food menu; the samosa pizza and house-made chili crisp are crowd favorites.
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- The benefits of dance: Burlington County students excel
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Students studying dance at the Burlington County Institute of Technology’s Academy of Performing Arts get better grades than most of their peers. Research also finds dance promotes the development of social and emotional competence.
WHYY News Reporter David Matthau talks with teachers and students about the benefits of dance.
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- The growing Gen Z gender divide in the pews | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/18/25
- Runtime
- 56:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- There’s a growing Gen Z gender divide in the pews. While young Christian men are sticking with religion, young women are leaving the church at record levels. For the first time, men appear to be more religious than women, with higher church attendance. And as we saw in the recent 2024 election, young men are also becoming more conservative, while women head the opposite way politically.
These Zoomer trends come at a time when religiosity in America is finally stabilizing. After decades of declining religious affiliation, now the number of people who identify as “nones” - or religiously unaffiliated - has finally plateaued. So today, are Zoomer men starting a religious revival? Why are young women leaving organized religion? And what does this gender drift mean for our culture and politics?
Guests:
Melissa Deckman: CEO of PRRI and author of The Politics of Generation Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape our Democracy
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- The Buccaneers, Season 2 - Flicks (2025)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The cast of the Gilded Age Edith Wharton series talk with Patrick Stoner about bringing that late 19th century world of glamor & glitz to life.
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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- Why is political violence on the rise? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/17/25
- Runtime
- 56:14
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Two Minnesota lawmakers were shot over the weekend; one was killed along with her husband. The suspect had a “hit list” of 45 elected officials, all Democrats. In April, there was an arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro’s home, and two assassination attempts on President Trump last year.
Acts of political violence and threats against elected officials are on the rise. We witnessed fallout from the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, and there have been kidnapping attempts on Michigan Governor Whitmer and then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Surveys find more Americans – both Democrats and Republicans – say they support the use of violence to achieve a political goal.
In this episode, why are politics becoming more violent, and is this time any different from past volatile periods in American history?
Guests:
Kurt Braddock - Assistant professor of political communication at American University
Kevin Boyle - Professor of American h...
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- Political News Roundtable | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/16/25
- Runtime
- 56:24
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- An estimated 80,000 people turned out in Philadelphia’s “No Kings” rally this weekend – and even more in cities across the country. Demonstrators say they were marching against “authoritarianism, billionaire-first politics, and the militarization of our democracy.” The protests coincided with the U.S. Army parade in Washington, D.C. which fell on President Trump’s birthday.
ICE raid protests also continued around the U.S. Yesterday, the President ordered ICE to step up deportation efforts in Democratic-controlled cities, writing on Truth Social that agents must "do all in their power to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History."
Also over the weekend, there was the horrific attack on two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses. Former Democratic House speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot, and another state Senator and his wife seriously injured. Governor Tim Walz has su...
