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The Big Fix: Revamping the American tax code | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/30/26
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- The Big Fix: Revamping the American tax code | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/30/26
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- 1 month ago
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- Benjamin Franklin once wrote, "in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."
True, but the devil is in the details. And in the U.S. there are a lot of details.
The American tax code is thousands of pages long and filled with ever-changing rules for deductions, credits, exceptions, subsidies, and much more. It's been estimated that we spend $146 billion and 11.6 billion hours each year just completing the paperwork.And then there’s the essential questions of who pays and how much?
So in the latest edition of our monthly “Big Fix” series — where we explore solutions to some of America's toughest problems — we’re trying to solve for the tax code.
For some, that means raising taxes on the wealthy. With income inequality and budget deficits continuing to grow, many progressives see higher rates on the richest Americans as a way to level the playing field. A "millionaire's tax" recently passed in W...
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- No Spring Training Needed for #Phillies Fans! | Hittin' Season 1057 #podcast #mlb
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- 1 month ago
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- Phillies fans needed no spring training to get the booing started after a dreadful performance by the offense against the Rangers on the first weekend of the season! Catch the latest Hittin' Season Phillies podcast here!
https://open.spotify.com/show/6fMSJlkR5wj4V2H8vaidSL
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- Phillies' Bats Gone Cold After Rangers' Weekend Sweep | Hittin' Season 1057
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- 1 month ago
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- After a supremely enjoyable Opening Day win, the Phillies' bats disappeared in losses to the Texas Rangers on Saturday and Sunday, an unsatisfying weekend of baseball in Philadelphia on opening weekend. Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper particularly struggled. Is there reason for concern? On Episode 1057 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the Phillies' 1-2 start and whether anyone should be worried about what transpired. Plus, a quick look ahead to this week's series against the Nationals.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Opening Day Reflections
01:52 - Analyzing the Phillies' Performance Against the Rangers
05:08 - Bryce Harper's Struggles and Fan Reactions
07:59 - Positive Takeaways from the Series
10:44 - Concerns and Frustrations from the Series
14:02 - Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Player Performances
28:19 - Opening Weekend Reflections
29:28 - Understanding t...
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- Born into slavery, baker Cyrus Bustill rose to prominence in post-Revolutionary War Philadelphia
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- 2 months ago
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- A formerly enslaved baker from New Jersey was on the front lines feeding the Continental Army in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, as it fended off disease and starvation during the winter of 1777-1778.
After the war, Cyrus Bustill, of Burlington, moved to Philadelphia and helped build a thriving Black community.
Bustill joined Absalom Jones and Richard Allen as founding members of the Free African Society, a benevolent organization that provided religious services and mutual aid to Philadelphia’s Black residents.
He also opened a school for Black children at Third and Arch streets, where a historic marker in his name now stands.
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- Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 03/26/2026
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- 2 months ago
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- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this March episode to address top issues like a potential school funding shake up, efforts to reign in soaring hospital prices, a creative new approach to keeping doctors in Delaware, and much more.
As always we’re taking audience questions and comments throughout this show, so drop your comments in the chat, call 888-477-9499, or email askgovmeyer@whyy.org.
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- Ransomware and cybersecurity attacks | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/26/26
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- 2 months ago
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- “The Pitt,” the popular HBO medical drama set in a fictional Pennsylvania emergency room, includes some truly outlandish plotlines: a patient’s heart is pumped by hand; another loses a leg in a waterslide collapse. But one element is rooted in something increasingly realistic and threatening.
In the last ten years, cyberattacks have become a huge issue impacting vulnerable sectors like Healthcare companies, schools and other essential infrastructure. Last month, the University of Mississippi Medical Center closed nearly three dozen clinics for over a week after hackers breached their network and demanded a payout. Last summer, a ransomware attack brought down computer networks for the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office for weeks, causing some criminal cases to grind to a halt.
Management can feel incentivized to fork over ransom because it is often more costly to fight the attack, and in sectors like healthcare, the consequences of logistical grid...
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- This Phillies team is different... World Series bound #MLB #Prediction #Baseball
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- 2 months ago
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- On the latest Hittin' Season, John, Justin and Liz make their picks for the 2026 season, and all three have the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. But who will they play and, will they finally win? Will Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Zack Wheeler and the rest finally get it done?
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- The Optimist: The Bravest Act Is Truth
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- 2 months ago
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- Stephen Lang talks with Patrick Stoner about playing the nuances of the true story of a Holocaust survivor’s 60 year silence finally revealed.
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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- Tracing the history of Black comedy | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/25/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Martin. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Living Single. In Living Color.
They’re just a few of the shows from the 1990’s boom in Black-centered television.
In a new book, PBS Newshour co-anchor Geoff Bennett argues this was a golden era of TV, which for the first time offered full and varied depictions of Black life on the small screen. Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms traces the roots of Black comedy back to the early minstrel shows in the late 19th century.
Bennett, a South Jersey native, explores how performers like Moms Mabley, Hattie McDaniel, Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Dave Chappelle and many others pushed social change, subversively challenged racial stereotypes, all while keeping their audiences, both Black and white, laughing through it all.
Bennett joins us to share this history and talk about the impact it had on his life.
Guests:
— Geof...
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- 2026 MLB Preview: Is This the Phillies' Season?
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- 2 months ago
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- We're diving into our 2026 Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball preview episode spectacular! Join John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher as we make our picks for division winners and major awards in MLB! We'll also discuss how far we think the Phillies will go in 2026, and dive into some pretty tone-deaf comments from owner John Middleton on some big changes taking place at Citizens Bank Park.
Chapters
00:00 - 2026 Phillies Season Preview
03:25 - Excitement for Baseball Returns
06:35 - John Middleton's Controversial Comments
09:16 - The Legacy of Harry Kalas
12:40 - Modern Branding vs. Tradition
15:33 - The Importance of History in Philadelphia
18:32 - Corporate Sponsorship and Fan Reactions
21:30 - Predictions for the NL East
26:24 - NL East Predictions and Team Dynamics
32:34 - NL Central Outlook and Team Analysis
36:30 - NL West Predictions and Key Players
42:29 - AL East Predictions and Te...
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- What’s next for the war with Iran? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/24/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Weeks into the Iran war, it’s still unclear where it is heading and how long it will continue.
Over the weekend, President Donald Trump threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened to shipping within 48 hours. But on Monday, hours before the deadline expired, Trump said he was postponing strikes, writing on Truth social that the U.S was in “very good and productive conversations” with Tehran and giving them five days to work out. Iranian officials, however, flatly denied there were peace talks underway and said it was a ploy by the president to lower energy prices and buy time for military planning.
Markets did surge, and oil prices fell sharply with Trump’s announcement, as investors bet the strait could reopen soon. But ordinary Americans haven’t felt much relief. The national average for a gallon of gas now sits at $3.96, according to AAA, up 35% compared to before the U....
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- The SAVE Act: securing elections or disenfranchising voters? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/23/26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Should Americans have to prove citizenship in order to register to vote?
Senate Republicans are pushing to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, including a key provision that requires proof of citizenship with a passport or birth certificate to register to vote in federal elections. In addition, the SAVE Act would limit mail-in voting, require a photo ID to vote and mandate states turnover voting rolls to the Department of Homeland Security.
Republicans argue the reforms are necessary to ensure secure elections and prevent noncitizens from voting. Democrats say noncitizen voting is already illegal and extremely rare – a study by the conservative Heritage Foundation found only 77 confirmed cases over two decades. Democrats also argue that the barriers in the bill would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters across party lines.
The SAVE Act faces an uphill battle in the Senate. With the filibuster, Republicans ne...
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- Landlords sue city council, surveillance pricing, and a ball-collecting robot | Studio 2 | 3/19/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Join Avi and Cherri as they break down three local news stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
Later, we’ll revisit one of our favorite live tavern tour events all about staying neutral during the Revolutionary War. Find that audio on WHYY's webpage or on our podcast feed after the show.
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- How to be on track for retirement | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/18/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Are you saving enough for retirement?
Do you think you’ll have enough to enjoy your golden years – lazy days of pickleball, traveling, playing with grandkids, volunteering or pursuing new hobbies?
Only a third of Americans say they feel financially prepared. A majority worry they’ll run out of money and wish they’d started saving sooner, and nearly half don’t have a retirement savings account. Younger generations, meanwhile, wonder whether Social Security will be viable in the long run.
The good news is that people with 401(k)s or IRAs have been helped by recent years of stock market growth, but retirement remains out of reach for many who are living paycheck to paycheck. And with persistent inflation and an uncertain economy, things may get even harder. Already, more people are putting retirement on pause to return to work, and a recent Vanguard report showed a record number of its account holders raiding their 401(k)s to cover daily...
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- Vampires Of The Velvet Lounge - Flicks (2026)
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- 2 months ago
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- Dichen Lachlan talks with Patrick Stoner about the contrast of her underplayed Severance role & the wild comedy horror character in this film.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- AI and sexual harassment | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/17/26
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- 2 months ago
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- A case out of the Radnor School District, where a student allegedly used AI to generate nude images of classmates, is raising urgent questions about sexual harassment in the age of artificial intelligence.
The school community there is actively grappling with how to proceed in a world where guardrails haven’t kept pace with technological advances. This tension was on full display in January when Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot created and shared nearly 2 million deepfake sexualized images of women in what critics called an “industrial-scale abuse of women and girls.”
Today on Studio 2, we’ll take a closer look at the growing issue of nonconsensual AI-generated sexual imagery and what it means for victims.
If a deepfake nude portraying you appears online, what legal protections do you actually have? What responsibility does big tech have in preventing this kind of abuse? What can parents do to keep their children safe? And what legislative sol...
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- Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Phillies Over/Unders for 2026
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- 2 months ago
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- What will Bryce Harper's batting average be with runners in scoring position? How many home runs will Kyle Schwarber hit? How low will Aaron Nola's ERA be? On Episode 1052 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight sets the line on the most important numbers for the most important Phillies in 2026, as Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and SABR's Liz Roscher try to decide if the number is too high or too low. Also, we have a Phils World Baseball Classic update. Are you concerned about Harper's struggles? Will Aaron Nola pitch great for Team Italy once again?
Chapters:
00:00 - Opening Day Excitement
02:38 - World Baseball Classic Insights
05:38 - Player Performances and Expectations
08:39 - Bryce Harper's Struggles
11:32 - Pitching Highlights and Team Dynamics
14:42 - Future of the World Baseball Classic
17:38 - Emerging Talents and Team Italy
20:45 - Over/Under Predictions for the Season
23:41 - Bryce Harp...
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- Iran war dividing the Trump coalition | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/16/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Is President Donald Trump's coalition cracking over the Iran war?
Trump campaigned on ending the "era of endless wars" and putting “America first.” At a rally days before the 2024 election, he pledged: “You’re not going to have a war with me and you’re not going to have a Third World War with me.”
But now, with U.S. strikes on Iran, some of the loudest voices in the MAGA movement are calling that broken promise a betrayal. Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon and Megyn Kelly are among those who have long championed anti-interventionism and are skeptical of regime change foreign policy. Joe Rogan, who endorsed Trump in 2024 on his widely popular podcast, is also calling the war “insane.”
Still recent polls show that the vast majority of President Trump’s supporters remain with him: 77% of Republicans voters support military action in Iran, while 89% of Democrats oppose it. But as this conflict widens and the costs grow, will that bac...
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- Oscars 2026 | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/12/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Ahead of the Academy Awards this weekend, Studio 2 is rolling out the red carpet. Two of our favorite critics join us to talk about the best movies of 2025 – everything from genre-bending vampire flick “Sinners” to critical darling “One Battle After Another” to the heart-wrenching Norwegian family drama, “Sentimental Value.”
They’ll make the case for their picks in the biggest categories, plus a few curveballs: What were the biggest snubs this season? And what is the movie from 2025 that we’re still going to be quoting in 2050?
GUESTS:
-Bedatri D. Choudhury, arts and entertainment editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer
-Rob DiCristino, columnist at FThisMovie! and member of the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle
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- AI data centers: pros and cons | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/11/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Big tech is spending billions on data centers to power their energy-hungry AI. This comes at a time when Americans are facing record-high electricity costs. And a backlash is growing.
Data center development is facing mounting resistance in communities across the country. This year alone, at least 25 projects were cancelled because of resident pushback over worries that the facilities will drive up electric bills, consume vast amounts of water and pollute the environment. And the opposition is bipartisan – many of the cancellations were in counties that voted for President Donald Trump.
Now there’s growing demand that companies supply their own power, sometimes referred to as BeYONCE or “Bring Your Own New Clean Energy.” Last week, President Trump met with executives of companies including Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI to ask them to sign a pledge to shoulder more of the costs. It’s called the Ratepayer Protection Pledge. But for some crit...
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- Tow - Flicks (2026)
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- 2 months ago
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- Oscar nominee Rose Byrne talks with Patrick Stoner about value of balancing big films with small independent ones like this true 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.
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- Soaring costs of gas and cars | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/10/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Gas prices are up 19% since the US initiated strikes in Iran, the latest cost surge hitting American drivers. The cost of buying a car is up 30% in less than a decade, as the price of insurance, maintenance and other auto-related fees have skyrocketed.
Fuelling the increase is both post-pandemic inflationary cost drivers and an industry emphasis on larger vehicles with more luxury features.
But what then accounts for this paradox of more Americans struggling to afford cars while consumers seem to continue to demand pricier options?
All of this comes amid a major shift in global auto trends, as more consumers are opting for electric vehicles and Chinese EV giant BYD has become the world-wide leader in the market.
As President Donald Trump’s regulatory rollbacks, tariffs, and disdain for green infrastructure have given the auto industry less incentive to prioritize EVs, critics say these moves will hurt both American consumers and man...
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- Schwarber's locked in and absolutely launched that one #baseball #mlb #homerun
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- 2 months ago
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- On this episode, we're diving into the recent discussion about Kyle Schwarber's epic game-tying, game-breaking two-run homerun. We break down how this major league baseball (MLB) slugger is performing during spring training for the Philadelphia Phillies, and how this performance makes him a key player in the sports talk. His confidence and powerful homerun are sure to excite baseball fans this season.
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- A year of RFK Jr. | Studio 2 from WHYY | 3/09/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spent more than a year at the helm of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and he remains one of the most polarizing figures in President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
He’s often discredited medical science, questioned public health experts, and brought skepticism to established government guidelines during a tenure that’s seen the firing of tens of thousands of HHS employees and cuts of over $2 billion in scientific research funding.
Critics say Kennedy’s changes to policy recommendations for vaccines, fluoride, and Tylenol are already harming people’s health and could have far-reaching consequences.
Some of his priorities have found more bipartisan appeal, including his criticism of food additives and ultra-processed foods — most recently calling out Dunkin’ and Starbucks. But his backing of the herbicide glyphosate has splintered his “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
This e...
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- Bold Phillies Predictions for 2026 | Hittin' Season
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- 2 months ago
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- Opening Day is about two weeks away, so what better time than to make bold predictions about the 2026 Phillies? Will Bryce Harper have a big season? How will the rotation fare? Are the Phils about to sign another pitcher? Plus, one Phillies prospect is impressing big time at the World Baseball Classic, and we have some news and notes on what's happening down in Clearwater. Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher bring you Hittin' Season, presented by WHYY!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Predictions for 2026 Phillies
02:24 - Justin's YouTube Corner and Baseball Highlights
04:56 - Justin Crawford's Rookie of the Year Outlook
09:29 - Justin Crawford's Steals and Phillies' Rotation Predictions
16:30 - Bryce Harper's Career Arc and Leadership
23:10 - Phillies' Rotation and Player Performance Predictions
36:30 - Final Thoughts on Phillies' Season and WBC
48:26 - Celebration Ideas and WBC Player Performances
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- Live Nation on trial | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/05/26
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- 2 months ago
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- After decades of complaints by venues, artists and fans, a major antitrust case against Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, kicked off this week. In his opening statement, U.S. attorney David Dahlquist called the concert industry “broken” and claimed that Live Nation used monopoly powers to bully venues and rip off fans. Lawyers for Live Nation pushed back, denying the monopoly status and insisting that the company is “all about bringing joy to people’s lives.”
The case comes at a difficult moment for live music. Many artists have seen their revenue plummet with the rise of digital streaming, and ballooning costs have made staging a tour more expensive. Meanwhile, rising ticket prices are pushing some fans out of seeing their favorite musicians.
Today, we’re talking about why concert tickets are so expensive, what is at stake in this antitrust case, and how all this affects the live music scene in the Philadelphia region.
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- Experts at the Philadelphia Flower Show share their sustainable gardening tips
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- 2 months ago
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- Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and Claire Jones, an author and landscape designer, offer some ways to be more environmentally friendly in the garden.
For more, check out WHYY.org/News
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- Whitesboro, N.J. resident fights for historic preservation
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- 2 months ago
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- Shirley Green, a longtime resident of Whitesboro, N.J., built a replica of the town out of recycled materials in her own yard. She uses it to teach about the prosperity that Black New Jerseyans found in the town in the 1900s.
For more info, check out https://whyy.org/articles/south-jersey-whitesboro-property-records/.
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- AI and the future of warfare | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/04/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Rapid developments in artificial intelligence are changing modern warfare and raising a new batch of ethical questions.
The U.S. military reportedly used Anthropic’s AI model Claude in the strikes in Iran and in Venezuela. But now the Pentagon has ended its contract with the tech company after a dispute over how the system would be deployed.
Anthropic wanted to put guardrails on Claude’s use – banning mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons without a human in the so-called “kill chain.” Military officials said they would follow lawful uses, but wouldn’t agree to restrictions imposed by a private company. As a result, Anthropic has been blacklisted and the Pentagon has struck a deal with OpenAI.
So, how advanced are AI-powered weapons today? What risks come with the technology? Who decides the limits? And should how that conversation is playing out in other countries like China affect our thinking in the U.S.? Can we risk losi...
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- Hamnet, Part Two - Flicks (2026)
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Oscar nominated director Chloe Zhao talks with Patrick Stoner about her intensely personal approach to her 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.
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- What lower interest rates mean for homebuyers | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/03/26
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- 2 months ago
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- Mortgage rates dropped below 6% last week for the first time in years, a sign that some economists believe will trigger a more active and competitive housing market.
As rates peaked near 7.8 percent in October 2023, many homeowners locked into lower rates were averse to selling, and prospective buyers have been wary of the added monthly mortgage costs associated with higher rates.
An analysis at the time found that renting had become cheaper than buying for most Americans.
Today’s picture looks different. House prices have risen by 9% since 2023. However, falling interest rates mean that mortgage payments are up by only 7%, compared with a 16% increase for market rents.
Today, the average property in Philadelphia sells for around $250,000, a mortgage averages $1,400 a month, and the typical rent is $1,900.
Purchasing a home, though, remains unaffordable for many. Prices have outpaced incomes and remain near hi...
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- SEPTA Tells Mets Fans "You're Not Welcome!"
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- A new ad campaign by SETPA tells Mets fans coming to Philadelphia to watch Phillies baseball this summer to find some other way of getting to the ballpark. Kinda. But not really.
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- US and Israel attack Iran | Studio 2 from WHYY | 03/02/26
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The U.S. attack on Iran is poised to become a hinge point in the history of the Middle East. Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei was killed, and the oppressive regime that has ruled for more than four decades has been significantly weakened.
But the endgame for the U.S. and Israel remains unclear. Will the attacks result in the regime change the majority of Iranians want? Or will the Trump administration settle for agreements with Khamenei’s successors that limit the county’s capacity for nuclear weapons?
In response to the American and Israeli offensive, Iran launched retaliatory attacks across the region, including strikes on U.S. military bases, and so far the operation has claimed the lives of four American service members, U.S. Central Command said Monday.
On the domestic front, Democrats are pushing a vote aimed at limiting President Trump’s authority to use military force against Iran. They argue that his actions w...
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- Bryce Harper's WBC Performance Could Define His 2026 Season
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- Bryce Harper is leaving the Phillies... along with Kyle Schwarber and reliever Brad Keller to begin play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic starting this week. Will a big Harper WBC performance be a springboard for an All Star 2026 season?
As for the players still in Clearwater, there are a number of things to feel really good about right now, including hot starts from uber prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford, and veterans Bryson Stott and Cristopher Sanchez. On Episode 1048 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss all that and much more, powered by WHYY!
Chapters
00:00
Spring Training Highlights and Player Performances
03:06
Andrew Painter's Impressive Debut
06:02
Zach Wheeler's Recovery and Expectations
09:11
Aaron Nola's Role as the X Factor
12:06
World Baseball Classic and Player Participation
14:58
Prospects to Watch in the Phillie...
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- Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 02/26/2026
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this February episode to address top issues including rising energy costs, the homelessness crisis, and recent controversies on school campuses.
As always we’re taking audience questions throughout this show, so drop your comments in the chat, call 888-477-9499, or email askgovmeyer@whyy.org.
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- Pro and con for U.S. military action in Iran | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/26/26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- What should America do about Iran? And how close are we to another war?
Last June, the United States carried out strikes on Iran, citing the growing threat of its nuclear ambitions as well as the war with Israel. Now, tensions are rising once again. Reports of unrest, the possibility of missile exchanges and renewed fears over nuclear development have put the region as well as the world on edge.
In this episode, we break down the conflict in the middle east and the U.S. role in it. President Donald Trump has publicly suggested that a military strike could be “easily won.” But behind closed doors, his top military adviser, Dan Caine, reportedly warned of something very different: a conflict that could come with serious risks, including long-term strain on military resources and American casualties.
So what are the real options on the table? Could a limited strike spiral into a broader war? Is regime change even possible? And if it is, what wou...
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- Quakertown charges, Philly’s bus terminal, betting your life savings | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/25/26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Join Avi and Cherri as they break down three local news stories from the Greater Philadelphia area. Then, we’ll revisit one of our favorite episodes from last year on the massive scam industry. You can watch that episode here:https://youtube.com/live/0AeQSRtFF-Y
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- Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Season 2 - Flicks (2026)
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Kurt Russell & son Wyatt talk with Patrick Stoner about playing the same character, old & young.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- The Big Fix: Remaking American healthcare | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/24/26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- How do we improve the health care system in the United States?
As part of our Big Fix series, where we tackle some of the country’s most stubborn problems and debate real solutions, we’re taking on health care. It's an issue which seems to be in a perpetual state of crisis – spiraling costs, staff shortages, inequities in access and uneven outcomes.
The United States spends more money on health care than any other country — $5.3 trillion and counting — making up 18% of the GDP, the largest share of any sector. And yet, health outcomes don’t match the investment. Compared to similar countries, the U.S. has higher child mortality, more preventable death and lower life expectancy.
Meanwhile, millions of Americans struggle to afford care. Nearly half say they’re forced to choose between medical care and basic living expenses and over a third report skipping or postponing medications or treatment because of cost.
Critics point to many cu...
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- Bryce Harper pulling the squeaky wheel card hard #MLB #drama #phillies
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- 3 months ago
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- Bryce Harper has been talking a lot this spring... is he channeling his inner A.J. Brown? We discussed on the latest Hittin' Season!
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- SCOTUS takes a stand against Trump’s tariffs | Studio 2 from WHYY | 02/23/26
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- 3 months ago
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- What does the Supreme Court’s rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy say about the limits on presidential authority? Does the court’s 6-3 decision show that constitutional checks and balances are working as intended?
The court decided Friday that the government’s collection of $133 billion dollars in tariff revenue was unlawful. How refunds will be handled, and how much money might ultimately be returned, remains unclear. That repayment process is still being resolved and could prove to be a chaotic one.
President Trump hasn’t hidden his anger at the decision, calling it a “disgrace,” adding he’s “ashamed of certain members of the court.” He also promised to pursue alternative means for maintaining his tariffs and announced plans to impose new global tariffs of up to 15% using different legal authority.
The decision is a big setback to the president’s economic agenda and his presidential authority. Tariffs have be...
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- Residents delight in a foot of snow in Philadelphia
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- 3 months ago
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- The Philadelphia region received a foot or more of wet snow from a winter blizzard that blew through the area on Feb. 22 and 23. Residents who live around the Philadelphia Museum of Art came out to sled and build snowmen on Monday afternoon.
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- Phillies Spring Training First Look | Hittin' Season
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- 3 months ago
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- Phillies spring training games are underway! On Episode 1047 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal highlight rookie Justin Crawford's promising debut, Aidan Miller injury concerns, Bryce Harper's influence on team dynamics and the ongoing tension with management, and John Middleton's recent interview where he addresses the team's financial strategies and the luxury tax implications. The conversation also touches on the return of baseball to the Olympics in 2028.
Chapters:
00:00 - Spring Training Begins: A New Season for the Phillies
09:41 - Justin Crawford's Promising Debut
19:35 - Injury Concerns: Aiden Miller's Back Soreness
29:46 - Bryce Harper vs. Dave Dombrowski: Tensions Rise
35:41 - Spring Training Insights and Player Evaluations
37:45 - Broadcast Changes and Viewer Experience
41:38 - John Middleton's Financial Insi...
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- Looksmaxxing: Why young men are breaking their own jaws | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/19/26
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- 3 months ago
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- What is looksmaxxing and what does it say about the state of young men in America?
The trend, which has become popular among some hyper-online young men, focuses on maximizing physical attractiveness, with rating systems for a certain vision of masculinity.
Their scoring methods judge facial harmony, distinctive gender features, low body fat and a range of physicalities, including eyebrow thickness, skin clarity, nasolabial folds, coloring and contrast, nose shape and teeth.
Although the concept originated in fringe, misogynistic online spaces, looksmaxxing terminology has moved into the mainstream among teens. It is often used jokingly, but has also become fodder for bullying and self-doubt, with people now critiquing traits such as canthal tilt or clavicle width.
Online influencers monetize these insecurities, funneling them toward AI analysis apps and increasingly extreme advice. This ranges from skincare routines and gym regimen...
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- Trump's environmental protection rollback | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/18/26
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- 3 months ago
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- The federal government will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, including emissions from cars, trucks and power plants, in a huge reversal for climate policy.
The Trump administration announced last week it would revoke the so-called “endangerment finding,” a key Obama-era ruling underlying many federal climate limits. This scientific finding says that six planet-warming gases – including carbon dioxide and methane – pose a threat to human health, allowing the federal government to regulate them under the 1970 Clean Air Act.
Climate deregulation has long been a goal of the president, who views many of the rules as burdensome and costly to business. Trump has also repeatedly questioned climate science and has called climate change a “con job,” a “scam” and a “hoax.” He has pushed for increased fossil fuel production, including trying to revive coal production and has pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement and the U.N. Framewor...
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- Dark Winds - Flicks (2026)
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- 3 months ago
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- Zahn McClarnon & a new cast member talk with Patrick Stoner about Season 4 of the critically acclaimed series with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
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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- ICE meltdown, Pennsylvania politics, Epstein files, more | Studio 2 from WHYY | 2/17/26
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- 3 months ago
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- In today’s politics roundtable, we break down the week’s biggest stories with two columnists from opposite sides of the aisle.
We start with the escalating standoff in Washington that has triggered a partial government shutdown amid stalled negotiations over funding for the United States Department of Homeland Security. Lawmakers remain divided over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, including use of warrants and face masks.
We’ll also discuss the fallout from the Epstein files, Trump’s approval ratings and midterm strategies and the Republican push to pass the SAVE America Act, their election overhaul that would require voters to show ID and proof of citizenship.
Closer to home, we talk about local resistance to cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Philadelphia City Council has introduced seven bills aimed at curbing ICE’s legal authority in the city. There’s also growing pushback ...
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- How Native Americans almost won statehood
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- 3 months ago
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- Native Americans fought for their own independence during the Revolutionary War, and eventually negotiated a 14th state with representation in Congress.
But that never happened.
Follow the efforts of White Eyes, a Lenape Chief who made several trips to Philadelphia to petition Congress for land and sovereignty for his people.
Video by Emma Lee and Peter Crimmins
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- Prenups, postnups and how to navigate money in marriage | Studio 2 from WHYY | 02/12/26
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- 3 months ago
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- Roses are red, violets are blue, more people are getting prenups, should you get one too?
Talking about money can be uncomfortable, even in committed relationships, but financial struggles are one of the most common reasons cited for divorce. And while rates have declined in recent years, divorce is far from infrequent. Over 40% of first marriages end.
So ahead of Valentine's Day, we’re looking at the often tricky dynamics of money in marriage, including the rising popularity of prenuptial agreements among younger couples. According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 21% of Americans say they have signed a prenup, up from 3% in 2010. Most are Gen Z and Millennials.
On this edition of Studio 2: What’s behind the trend? What impact do such arrangements have on the health of relationships? What the heck is a postnup? And what can couples of all ages do to keep money from tearing them apart?
Guests:
Jennifer Wilson, staff writer at The Ne...
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- Recent ICE raid in Pennsylvania
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- 3 months ago
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- On Monday, federal immigration agents surrounded the Montgomery County home where Guadalupe Lopez lives with her mother, her cousin, Jose Manuel Cordova Lopez, and her two younger brothers, who are 8 and 13.
In a video Lopez provided to WHYY News, she is heard screaming as she records agents busting open the door to a room where she is with her younger brothers, one of whom is heard crying.
Lopez said agents pointed guns at her brothers. The video ends when an agent knocks her phone out of her hand. Lopez said he also hit her in the side of the face.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the operation was a “targeted” attempt to detain Cordova Lopez because the Mexican national’s visa expired in December 2021 and he was charged last year with a DUI. Lopez said officers followed Cordova-Lopez's car back to the house and that he fled inside the house after being blocked in by agents. DHS alleged Cordova-Lopez “weaponized his vehi...
