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Election integrity in the 2026 midterms | Studio 2 from WHYY | 8/04/26
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- Election integrity in the 2026 midterms | Studio 2 from WHYY | 8/04/26
- Runtime
- 55:04
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Are you worried about election integrity? A recent Gallup poll found that around two-thirds of Americans are concerned that political leaders will pressure officials to change the election outcome of this year’s midterms and more than half worry about ballot counting and ineligible voters.
President Trump has repeatedly raised questions about our election integrity. He has continued to make false claims that the 2020 election was stolen and has appointed election deniers to key positions in his administration. He set off a nation-wide redistricting wave and has tried to seize state voter data. He continues to push Congress to pass the SAVE Act, which would require voters to prove citizenship, and is asking the Supreme Court again to allow new restrictions on mail-in voting with the midterms just three months away.
All this has Democratic leaders preparing for worst case scenarios. Meanwhile, the revelation that a glitch in New Jersey’s voter system allo...
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- Is Bryce Harper's move to the outfield an impending disaster, or genius? #mlb #podcast #phillies
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Mastering the Luis Arraez trade impact requires shifting your lineup strategy.
We analyze the tactical ripple effects of moving Bryce to right field and why this roster move asserts better control over the game. This breakdown helps managers understand how to optimize positional flexibility for maximum efficiency.
Drop a comment with your thoughts on this defensive alignment.
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- Our plastic problem | Studio 2 from WHYY | 08/03/2026
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- 54:30
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Plastic is everywhere. It’s in our food packaging, our electronics, our cars and even our clothes. As plastic pollution piles up, especially from single-use products, some environmentalists and consumers have tried turning to a “plastic-free” lifestyle. But that’s much easier said than done. Plastic-free alternatives are often more expensive and more costly to transport, making the environmental-impact calculus much more difficult to compute.
Today on Studio 2, we’re talking about our plastic problem: How practical is it to think we can significantly reduce our plastic usage? How much more expensive is it to go plastic-free? And how can average consumers make a difference?
Guests:
-Jenna Jambeck, professor of environmental engineering at the University of Georgia and a 2022 MacArthur Fellow for her work investigating plastic pollution
-Maurie Cohen, chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences Department at the New Jersey...
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- Did the Phillies Get What They Needed at the Trade Deadline? | Hittin' Season
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- 1:10:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Phillies made some big moves, acquiring Giants infielder Luis Arraez and relief pitcher Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian. But was it enough to keep up with the Dodgers, Brewers, Cubs and the other top teams in the National League? On this episode of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh recap a wild trade deadline day, Dave Dombrowski's decision not to trade for a starting pitcher, and analyze fan reaction to the day's events. Also, some conversation about Los Angeles somehow nabbing the best starting pitcher in the sport, Tarik Skubal, over the weekend.
Key Topics:
Phillies' trade deadline acquisitions
Strategic move of Bryce Harper to right field
Impact of Luis Arias on team offense and defense
Bullpen upgrades with Caleb Killian and Brooks Rayleigh
Team's overall trade strategy ...
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- The “dark days” of the British occupation were filled with parties
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The British army took control of the city of Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War, from September 1777 to May 1778.
As Philly celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, those nine months are often referred to as the “dark days” of military occupation.
From a British perspective, Philly was a fun town filled with parties, dancing and theater.
✏️: @petercrimmins
📷: Emma Lee
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- New Jersey relies on an invention from 1911 to spot wildfires
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Pinelands of South Jersey are some of the most fire-prone forests in the country.
Perched 100 feet above the trees, a man in a tower uses a century-old system to stop fire in its tracks.
“I think that’s the greatest part about this job," said Brian Gerber of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, "making sure everyone is safe and goes home.”
📷: Emma Lee
✏️: Susan Phillips
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- Why are “granny hobbies” having a moment? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/30/26
- Runtime
- 55:24
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Why are so-called “granny hobbies” having a moment?
The pandemic ushered in a whole new wave of hobbyists, as folks found new ways to fill time under lockdown. But a lot of these analog pastimes seem to have had real staying power – particularly the non-digital, screen-free habits which some affectionately refer to as “granny hobbies.”
Online, many are posting half finished fibre arts projects for #WorkinProgressWednesday or showcasing bags full of crafting materials. Meanwhile, others are seeking out more time in the natural world through gardening and birdwatching clubs. According to the National Audubon Society, college chapters have risen from 10 to 117 since 2019.
What’s behind this growing appreciation for slowing down and touching grass? And what does science say about the potential health benefits?
Guests:
- Kate Brennan, freelance journalist who covered the “granny hobbies” trend for the New ...
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- West Philadelphia's Yiddish renaissance
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Billy Penn’s City Guide: West Philadelphia
There is a “little Yiddish renaissance” happening in West Philly, thanks to groups like Shtetl Philly and Philly Yid, as well as weekly Klezmer performances at the Ethiopian restaurant Abyssinia.
Collectively, the organizations host workshops, concerts, dance recitals and conversations using the Yiddish language to help people rediscover their Yiddish roots. It’s b’shert!
Discover more about Philly neighborhoods all around the city at BillyPenn’s City Guide.
🎥 by Emma Lee
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- A New Jersey foster mom shares her heartwarming story of adopting two boys
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Kelly McGlasson decided when she was 8 years old that she wanted to adopt two children.
“In third grade, I wrote a Christmas story about adoption, about two foster kids. All they wanted for Christmas was a family,” she said.
In 2014, McGlasson became a foster parent. Five years later, she realized her childhood dream and adopted an 8-year-old boy named Geo. She continued to foster children, and in July 2025, she adopted a second son, Derek.
She said being an adoptive and foster mom has given her a strong sense of purpose, brought her joy and helped her build resilience as she helps children work through the trauma they have faced in their young lives.
“If you have it in your heart, you should do it, because there are so many kids out there that just need to feel safe and valued and loved,” she said.
Video by Emma Lee
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- How Native Americans almost won statehood
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- When America’s founders were walking the cobblestones of Philadelphia in 1776 while forging a new nation, Native Americans were walking beside them.
Indigenous people were part of the urban fabric of what was then the largest city in North America and the political seat of the colonies.
Visiting Philadelphia became even more important in 1776 for tribal leaders to address the Continental Congress and gain a foothold in a newly emerging nation.
✏️: Peter Crimmins
📸: Emma Lee
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- The Strawberry Mansion CDC in Philly
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- In this vibrant North Philly neighborhood, residents are transforming public space to bring people together for generations to come.
The Strawberry Mansion Resource Garden enables residents to feed their bodies and souls, and The Yard on John Coltrane Street is building on a legacy of jazz culture to hold backyard concerts and stay connected.
Discover more about Philly neighborhoods all around the city at BillyPenn’s City Guide. https://billypenn.com/city-guide/
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- The Revolutionary War soldier's deadliest enemy was contagious disease
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Historic Yellow Springs campus in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, has a monument to the Revolutionary War’s greatest threat.
While George Washington’s army waged war against Britain, Yellow Springs Hospital fought a deadlier enemy: contagious disease.
✏️: Peter Crimmins
📸: Emma Lee
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- British loyalists at the Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- he Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, in 1777 was the largest and longest land battle of the Revolutionary War.
“The firing was so intense that Congress, all the way in Philadelphia, could actually hear the cannon fire,” said the president of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, which stages a re-enactment every year.
✏️: Peter Crimmins
📷: Emma Lee
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- 'Pursuit of happiness' original meaning put to music
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The original meaning of "pursuit of happiness" has been put to music, thanks to the Philadelphia Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen.
✏️: Peter Crimmins
📷: Emma Lee
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- We built Philadelphia on oyster shells
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- In 1776, Philadelphia’s population of about 35,000 consumed millions of oysters a year.
The colonial city was riddled with taverns and street vendors who sold oysters on the half shell. Residents could wade into the Delaware River, before it became industrialized, and pull oysters out of the water by hand.
Leftover shells were used to pave streets and packed into the hulls of freight ships as weight ballasts. Carpenters’ Hall did some excavation work as part of maintenance of the historic building, which was built in 1775, and found oyster shells underneath the floorboards.
Video by Emma Lee
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- Humanoid robot teaches high school students at Drexel's Biomed Summer Academy
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months 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.
Video by Emma Lee
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- Big Fix: Solutions to the housing crisis | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/29/26
- Runtime
- 53:58
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Today, half of all U.S. renters are cost-burdened, that means they spend more than 30% of their paycheck on housing. And 12 million people spend more than half their income on rent. At the same time, more Americans are locked out of homeownership because of high prices, high interest rates, and decades of underbuilding.
Estimates of the housing deficit range from 2 to 7 million unbuilt homes. And the result, if you live in a major city, even a median income won’t get you through the front door of a modest home.
In our latest episode of The Big Fix, we’re tackling the affordable housing crisis. Can we build our way out of this? Is it time to toss out the regulations? What role should federal, state, and local governments play and where does private industry fit in? We’ll debate potential solutions, from zoning reform and rental vouchers to accessory dwelling units and YIMBYism, with three experts who will bring their own solutions to the table.
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- How drinking in bars fueled American independence
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- In 1776, there were more than 120 taverns, inns and “ordinaries” in Philadelphia, not counting illegal serving houses.
In Society Hill, A Man Full of Trouble is the city's last remaining example of colonial bar culture that helped birth the American Revolution.
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- Inside the Amazon fulfillment center in Wilmington
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Amazon's fulfillment center in Wilmington is highly automated and more robots are coming to work beside the more than 4,000 people employed there.
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- Burlington high school dance program leads to academic success
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- At a Burlington County high school, students perfecting pirouettes and choreography in the dance program are also outperforming peers in the classroom.
According to a Harvard Medical School article, the benefits of dance range from improved memory to strong neural connections. Research also finds dance promotes the development of social and emotional competence.
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- What colors do I look best in?
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Do certain colors wash you out? Has the color black become your safe option when looking for something to wear?
Well, maybe it’s time to brighten your wardrobe.
On the latest episode of "The Pulse," we talk with color consultant @hoc.philadelphia.jillrafter about how to figure out what colors look best on you.
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- A gathering of goats
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Last Wednesday, InLiquid and artist Claire Rosen teamed up with the Philly Goat Project to celebrate an unlikely pairing — art and goats.
While InLiquid’s exhibitions typically carry a range of forward-thinking, contemporary art from creatives across the city — this event went one step further highlighting creativity across species. The special one night show called “A Gathering of Goats” featured goats as the subjects of striking portraits, active participants in interactive installations and even creators of their own original artworks.
“As an arts organization, it’s about pushing the limits, right?” said Rachel Zimmerman, founder and executive director of InLiquid. “And how do you engage people in a meaningful way?… We have the space, so why not challenge people’s expectations?”
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- Fox Chase Farm in Philly
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The 112-acre Fox Chase Farm in Northeast Philly provides students and the larger community with a more holistic understanding of agriculture and the environment. Agriculture impacts the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and more.
The farm offers a unique immersive learning experience, and allows for many opportunities to 'get your hands dirty.'
Discover more about Philly neighborhoods all around the city at BillyPenn’s City Guide.
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- A new luxury residence has opened at the heart of the Philadelphia Zoo.
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The lavish home — which has housed residents for years — recently underwent an impressive $25 million renovation expanding the spot by 60%. A brand-new wing includes outdoor space with resort-style amenities such as hammocks, natural light, cozy dens, climbing trees, water-features and a swimming pool.
The residents? Three very lucky — and very fluffy — bears.
Carey Bear Country, which opened last month, is the biggest major construction project at the zoo in over a decade. The habitat also features a new Zoo360 Trail with sky tunnels where bears walk overhead of guests, which was officially unveiled this week to the public.
Head to the 🔗 in bio to learn more about Alba, Turbo and Bhalu, the adorable bears living in the new space.
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- PAWS in Philly's Gray's Ferry
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- PAWS, or Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, is the city’s largest rescue partner. It provides services across the city that helps ensure animals have homes and pet families have support.
In a typical year, @phillypaws impacts about 40,000 lives through rescue work, shelter services, adoption, foster care, veterinary clinics, pet pantry, rehoming services and other resources.
Discover more about Philly neighborhoods all around the city at BillyPenn’s City Guide.
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- The Rosenbach in Philly's Rittenhouse
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Rosenbach brothers collected rare books and manuscripts from across centuries of world and American history. Their home in Philly's Rittenouse neighborhood is now a library and museum that anyone can visit.
Tours, book clubs, reading courses and more welcome literature lovers to the quiet residence to get up close and personal with over 400,000 rare books, manuscripts and more.
Discover more about Philly neighborhoods at Billy Penn's City Guide.
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- Quintessence Theatre in Philly's Mt. Airy
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Quintessence is Philadelphia’s home for progressive classic theatre. Housed in the historic Sedgwick Movie Palace, the theatre group takes classic plays and works of literature and presents them for modern audiences.
“The timeless stories that are still relevant and really as a way of looking at as how we as human beings have evolved, and also how we haven’t evolved,” said artistic director Alex Burns.
@quintessencephl aims to renovate the building into a space for community gatherings, education and more programming.
Discover more about Philly neighborhoods at Billy Penn’s City Guide.
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- How spoiled food becomes farm-fresh eggs in Bucks County
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A partnership between the Warminster Food Bank and Hidden Valley Farm results in a reduction of food waste and free eggs for hungry Bucks county residents. The farm's chickens and pigs gobble the expired food that the food bank can no longer distribute to humans and in return, farm owner Eric Kretschman donates eggs back to the food bank for their customers.
For more from Bucks County, check out WHYY.org/News
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- A jam session inside a Chinese restaurant in Newark, Del., streams worldwide
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- What began as a few songs on a neglected piano has evolved into a community jam session that has drawn artists from across the region, attracting the attention of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Leon Thomas, Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, and has continued to reach viewers around the world through livestreams.
The piano had been sitting there for years as life unfolded around it. Customers shuffled in and out carrying cartons of fried rice, lo mein and chicken wings. Seasons changed. Dust settled across the instrument's worn frame. Most people hardly noticed it.
Until an artist came searching for somewhere to play.
For more from Johnny Perez-Gonzalez, check out WHYY.org/News
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- The Odyssey, Part 2 - Flicks (2026)
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Christopher Nolan talks with Patrick Stoner about the most difficult part to film in his sprawling critical & box office 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/"
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- Double Dare’s Philly origins | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/28/2026
- Runtime
- 54:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Get ready to go for a trip down green-slime memory lane. The iconic Nickelodeon show Double Dare is celebrating its 40th anniversary and we’re unpacking its unique ties to Philadelphia, as the show was originally produced right here at WHYY.
Host Marc Summers will be with us live in-studio to relive the memories, as will Double Dare sidekick John Harvey, whose “Harvey in the Morning” radio show was a staple in Philly in the 80s and 90s.
Guests:
– Marc Summers, TV personality and host of the original Double Dare
– John Harvey, TV and radio personality and announcer of Double Dare
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- King James is coming to Philly | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/27/26
- Runtime
- 55:13
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Cue the trumpets. The king himself is coming to the birthplace of American independence. In a social media post on Friday, LeBron James announced that he wanted to finish his unparalleled career in the city of brotherly love.
The announcement came as a surprise to some who thought the four-time NBA champion would go for a team he had a history with like the Miami Heat or the Cleveland Cavaliers. Others wondered if the league’s oldest player might finally hang up his jersey after nearly a quarter century on the court.
The 22-time all star, four time MVP, and all-time leading scorer instead chose Philadelphia, where he will be joining fellow stars Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey. In his announcement, James said he thought it was his best chance at another championship ring and he looked forward to energizing a new fan base.
And while the former is still undecided, the latter is well on its way. The last time the Sixers won a champions...
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- Phillies Inconsistencies On Display In Series Losses to Dodgers and Yankees | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 57:48
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- All the Phillies' warts were on full display during their 3-6 homestand coming out of the All Star Break against the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees. On this episode of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss what's most needed with one week left until the MLB Trade Deadline.
Key Topics:
Phillies' recent performance and series results
Trade deadline strategies and potential player moves
Player performance issues, especially Trea Turner and Bryce Harper
Defensive and offensive struggles of the team
Impact of injuries and prospects on team strategy
Comparison with other playoff teams and league analysis
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
02:10 - Phillies' Homestand Performance and Series Results
04:55 - Trade Deadline Approaches: Key Players and Moves
07:21 - Defensive and Offensive Struggles of the Phillies
11:13 - Analysis of Player Perf...
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- Alec Bohm Passed Chase Utley In The Weirdest Way #baseball #shorts #Phillies #mlb
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- On the latest Hittin' Season podcast, Alec Bohm's record-breaking hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded is just another milestone in a 2026 season full of them!
LISTEN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-inconsistent-phillies-roster-waits-for-the/id1015394113?i=1000778567133
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- How to be a good neighbor | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/23/26
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Do you know your neighbors? Research shows Americans are spending less time with the folks next door than just a decade ago. The technology takeover means we’re more siloed — and when we need to fix something around the house, find out what’s happening in the neighborhood, or even ask for directions, a simple online search will do.
Less homeownership for younger people, a declining birthrate, and shuttering of some local libraries and community centers all play a part. But, even with the changing social fabric of our neighborhoods and increased isolation, there are so many ways to strengthen the places we call home. It can start with simply introducing yourself to someone new.
From block parties and backyard barbecues, to apartment hallways and the suburban cul-de-sac, we'll explore why it feels harder to build connections where we live, and why those small, everyday interactions still matter. Does knowing our neighbors make us safer, happier and more ...
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- The future of flax is in a concrete wall built along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A 350-foot row of flax is growing in Maja Park along the Ben Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. The crop row is part of a temporary art installation commissioned by the Association for Public Art.
The plant, whose fibers have historically been used in linen textiles, has something to say. The row is accompanied by a quote that Ben Franklin wrote in 1747 as he was lamenting the lack of unity among American colonial militias.
“At present, we are like separate filaments of flax before thread is formed,” Franklin wrote in his pamphlet “Plain Truth.” “Without strength, because without connection.”
Called “Franklin’s Thread,” the installation was conceived and built by architect Jeff Richards to demonstrate the past and possible future of flax as a commodity crop, taking inspiration from Franklin’s quote.
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- What the cyclospora outbreak reveals about our food system | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/22/26
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- A microscopic parasite is causing a gastro-nightmare for thousands of Americans and a public health headache for officials. Across the U.S., some 7,000 cases of illness have been linked to cyclospora, a parasite usually transmitted to produce through water contaminated by human feces.
The infection leads to severe diarrhea and gastrointestinal distress. It can take up to two weeks for symptoms to appear, so tracking the source of an outbreak is extremely difficult. Federal officials have linked a majority of cases to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms in Mexico and served at chains like Taco Bell. Taylor Farms has recalled all the lettuce.
But this outbreak is just one of millions of cases of foodborne illness each year. According to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48 million Americans become sick from food annually, most of which go unreported.
Today, we talk about the vulnerabilities in our food suppl...
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- The Westies - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- J K Simmons & Tom Brittney talk with Patrick Stoner about creating the violent but tightly knit world of the real life Irish gang of 1980’s Hell’s Kitchen NYC.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
🎥 Watch more celebrity interviews ▶︎▶︎ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdphKjPqgdYppF0NQTS6D6_BXRQayfIc
Learn more about Flicks ▶︎▶︎ https://whyy.org/programs/flicks/
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- Should there be political age limits? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/21/26
- Runtime
- 24:37
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The 119th Congress is among the oldest in history — 24 members are over 80, and many of them are running for re-election. Recent events have put the question of aging elected officials back in the spotlight: the extended hospitalization of Senator Mitch McConnell, speculation about President Donald Trump's health, and lingering questions about former President Joe Biden’s final years in office.
Supporters of keeping the status quo without electoral age limits argue that age brings institutional knowledge, political wisdom, and Capitol Hill know-how. Critics counter that a gerontocracy risks losing touch with a rapidly changing culture, shutting out a younger generation from political engagement, and relying on officials who aren’t cognitively fit for a demanding job.
A recent poll found broad, bipartisan support for age limits, with 8 in 10 in favor.
There are also growing calls in D.C. for greater health transparency. Right now, no rule re...
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- Just How Are the Phillies Managing To Win When They've Been Outscored This Season? #MLB
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies have a winning record and are in position to win the division, yet have a negative run differential. Make it make sense! We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season Phillies podcast, from @WHYY!
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- Trea Turner's Wacky Night & Phillies Trade Deadline "Would You Rather?" | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 1:14:04
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Trea Turner had one of the craziest games you'll ever see in Monday night's game between the latest Phillies and Dodgers.
Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down the action from Monday night's matchup, focusing on the high-scoring offense that kept the momentum in Philadelphia's favor throughout the night.
Also, the MLB Trade Deadline is just weeks away and the Phillies have lots of needs, so we play a game of "Would You Rather?" in which the hosts break down seven different trade scenarios and try to pick the optimal path forward.
Subscribe for tri-weekly baseball analysis and game breakdowns. Let us know in the comments: which player performance impressed you the most in this Phillies vs Dodgers showdown? And which players do you think the Phillies should pursue at the trade deadline?
Key Topics:
Phillies vs Dodgers game analysis
Trea Turner's offensive and defensive performance
Trade...
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- Iran war updates, ICE shootings, election security | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/20/26
- Runtime
- 55:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Tensions with Iran are escalating. The U.S. is carrying out nightly air strikes and reinstituting naval blockades as President Donald Trump tries to wrest control of the Strait of Hormuz. And after three American service members were killed in Iranian attacks this weekend, hopes for an imminent peace agreement look grim.
Tehran is accusing the U.S. of war crimes, claiming strikes targeted civilian infrastructure including bridges and rail lines. An Iranian senior advisor warned that if attacks continued, Iran would enter “a phase of full-scale offensive and destructive operations.”
In a primetime address last week, President Trump spent little time on the Middle East. Instead, he sounded the alarm around election security, reiterated unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, and called upon congress to pass his SAVE America Act – a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and voter ID at the polls.
...
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- Philadelphia Fans Prove They're Built Different at All-Star Week #philly #baseball #shorts
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The intensity of Phillies fans is unmatched.
You in the stands were the story during All Star week, and our hats are off to you!
Listen to the FULL Hittin' Season here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/118P1voOOH6uw2GrCc1hTG?si=U_1vx9l_R1mXNZGeK0YUuw
- Title
- The Odyssey, Part 1
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Matt Damon talks with Patrick Stoner about the grueling shooting schedule of the epic & why Christopher Nolan’s directorial style is admired.
"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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- Title
- A jam session inside a Chinese restaurant in Newark, Del., streams worldwide
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- What began as a few songs on a neglected piano has evolved into a community jam session that has drawn artists from across the region, attracting the attention of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Leon Thomas, Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer, and has continued to reach viewers around the world through livestreams.
The piano had been sitting there for years as life unfolded around it. Customers shuffled in and out carrying cartons of fried rice, lo mein and chicken wings. Seasons changed. Dust settled across the instrument's worn frame. Most people hardly noticed it.
Until an artist came searching for somewhere to play.
For more from Johnny Perez-Gonzalez, check out WHYY.org/News
- Title
- Nobody Saw This Coming From Zach Wheeler #pitcher #mlb #baseball
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Zack Wheeler is back on the mound and pitching better than ever.
After a life-threatening injury sidelined his season, many doubted if he could return to form. This breakdown analyzes how he defied expectations to dominate on the field again.
Subscribe for more baseball analysis and let me know your thoughts on his current performance below.
- Title
- Can the Phillies Keep This Momentum? First Half Deep Dive | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 1:11:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Where are the Phillies as they enter the All Star break? Hosts John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal hand out grades for the Phils' first half, and preview the All Star Game in Philadelphia this week, with Cristopher Sanchez starting, Zack Wheeler staying home, and Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber gearing up for Monday's Home Run Derby. Will a Phillie win in front of their home crowd?
Phillies, MLB, baseball, trade deadline, first half review, team analysis, Zach Wheeler, Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Phillies season Phillies, baseball, bullpen, all-star game, home run derby, MLB, sports analysis
Topics:
First half team performance and standings
Impact of new manager Don Mattingly
Player highlights: Bryce Harper, Brandon Marsh, Zack Wheeler
Trade deadline needs and strategies
Team strengths and weaknesses
Player development and inju...
- Title
- Tips for the best weekend in Philly | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/09/26
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- If you had just one weekend in Philly, where would you go? A recent New York Times feature set out to answer that question, mapping out a 36-hour visit. But, every Philadelphian has their own favorites: a coffee shop, must-see neighborhood, iconic meal, hidden gem, and the place they insist every visitor should experience.
Some of the Times’ recommendations are obvious. Others are under-the-radar. But when it comes to Philly, there's always another great restaurant, park, museum, mural, or corner bar waiting to be discovered. Whether you're a lifelong resident or planning your first visit, it’s a heavy lift to fit the best of the city into just one weekend.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’re building our own ideal 36 hours in Philly. We’ll talk about what made the NYT list — and what didn’t — and round up your suggestions for a truly memorable, exciting and perfectly Philly trip.
Guests:
– Tonya Pendleton, Things to Do cura...
- Title
- Is nicotine back? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/08/26
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Nicotine seems to be having a moment. Smoking rates hit historic lows just a couple of years ago, and lung cancer deaths have fallen precipitously, but pop culture tells another story. Movies and TV shows like “The Bear” are peppered with smoking scenes. On social media, superstars like Beyonce, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter are all accessorizing with cigarettes.
Meanwhile, another part of the culture is going all in on nicotine pouches that dissolve in your mouth. Influencers including Joe Rogan say it sharpens the mind and helps him optimize. Tucker Carlson started his own pouch company. Tech companies are putting them into office vending machines. And behind the budgets of tobacco industry marketing, smokeless products are entering the mainstream.
This comes as the Food and Drug Administration just reversed a ban on flavored vape products and greenlit certain Zyn pouches to market themselves as safer than cigarettes.
So wha...
- Title
- Young Washington
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- William Franklyn-Miller & Sir Ben Kingsley talk with Patrick Stoner about the struggling but learning young British officer who later became the father of our country.
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/
