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Life inside a Revolutionary War military hospital
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- Life inside a Revolutionary War military hospital
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- 4 months ago
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- Gen. George Washington feared he would lose his army to disease at Valley Forge, so he built a military hospital at nearby Yellow Springs, a spa village known for its healing waters.
Visit the monument ruins of the hospital in this video hosted by WHYY's Peter Crimmins. Learn how the battle against disease advanced military medicine and the important role that women played.
Video by Emma Lee and Peter Crimmins
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- Life inside a Revolutionary War military hospital
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
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- Gen. George Washington feared he would lose his army to disease at Valley Forge, so he built a military hospital at nearby Yellow Springs, a spa village known for its healing waters.
Visit the monument ruins of the hospital in this video hosted by WHYY's Peter Crimmins. Learn how the battle against disease advanced military medicine and about the important role that women played.
Video by Emma Lee and Peter Crimmins
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- Mummers are all about starting the new year the right way in Philadelphia
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- 4 months ago
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- For the 150th year, the Philadelphia Mummers marched from Center City to South Philadelphia to spread good will on New Year's Day, 2026.
For more, check out WHYY.org/News
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- One Battle After Another - Flicks (2025)
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- 4 months ago
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- Chase Infiniti & Regina Hall talk with Patrick Stoner about what a young or even veteran actor can learn from their famous costars.
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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- Bryce Harper's Not Elite T-Shirt is Tone Deaf
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- 4 months ago
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- Bryce Harper's recent Instagram post, showing him working out in batting cages wearing a "not elite" shirt, has sparked much discussion among fans and in the world of professional sports. This move raises questions about his intentions, whether he's trolling or seeking sympathy, and adds another layer to the ongoing narrative surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies. We dive into the details and offer our sports analysis on what this could mean for the mlb star and the team this baseball season.
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- Is an Angry Bryce Harper Good For the Phillies?
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- 4 months ago
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- Bryce Harper is mad, or so it seems. Is this good news or bad news for the Phillies? Is Dave Dombrowski living up to his reputation? Will Philadelphia's outfield get the job done? When is J.T. Realmuto going to sign? John Stolnis and Justin Klugh search for answers to some big Hot Stove off-season questions on an all new Hittin' Season podcast, from WHYY!
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- Faith and love lead in N.J. family's foster and adoption story
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- 5 months ago
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- Kathy Fillipo knew in her heart she was destined to be a parent when she adopted her daughter Jasmine. After a decade of family life, they extended their home to other children in need.
For more, check out: WHYY.org/CaringForKids
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- 40+ Double Dutch in Philly
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- 5 months ago
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- Women over the age of 40 are staying fit in the city of Philadelphia doing all things old school- double dutch, hopscotch, hula hooping and line dancing. They proudly wear their ages on the back of their t-shirts and share a bond of sisterhood.
For more, check out WHYY.org/News.
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- Song Sung Blue - Flicks (2025)
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- 5 months ago
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- Hugh Jackman & Jim Belushi talk with Patrick Stoner about the difference between acting & impressions in 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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- Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025 | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/23/25
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- 5 months ago
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- From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025. These are the issues that lit up the phones on Studio 2 all year - from the pope to politics.
We also take a look at some fun stories that could only be labeled “It’s A Philly Thing” - from the Superbowl victory to Delco pooper.
Guests:
Solomon Jones, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and WURD host
Lauren Vidas, government relations professional and author of Broad and Market, a weekly newsletter covering City Council
Stephanie Farr, writes about what makes Philly weird, wild, and wonderfully unique for the Philadelphia Inquirer
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- Meet the women of Philly's 40+ Double Dutch Club
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- 5 months ago
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- The 40+ Double Dutch Club Philadelphia chapter meets once a week to hopscotch, dance and jump rope. The women help each other stay fit and emotionally support each other.
For more, check out: WHYY.org/News
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- Cut the crap: Decluttering your home for 2026 | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/22/25
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- 5 months ago
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- ‘Tis the season of the great gift exchange. Some will be heartfelt and meaningful, some useful and needed, others absolute dreck.
And the truth is: Americans are already drowning in stuff. With the ease of online shopping and access to cheap goods, our homes are filling up with clothes, kitchen gadgets and knickknacks. In fact, our houses are so full that one in ten Americans now rents a storage unit.
All that clutter can take a toll, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious and even depressed. So as we approach the new year, we’re taking stock of our stuff and exploring practical ways to declutter and get organized.
What’s your preferred method for sorting through all those piles? There are countless approaches, from Marie Kondo’s famous KonMari method – asking whether something “sparks joy” – to Swedish death cleaning.
We’ll talk about what actually works, how to get started and why holding on to a few treasured it...
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- Phillies Bullpen Rebuild: Brad Keller Signing vs Matt Strahm Trade | Hittin' Season
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- 5 months ago
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- One thing the Phillies won't be running back in 2026 is the same bullpen we saw in '25. After signing Brad Keller and trading away Matt Strahm, the Phils are approaching relief pitching differently this off-season. On this episode of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher tackle those deals, discuss why J.T. Realmuto remains unsigned and the back-up plans if they can't get a deal done, the White Sox signing a Japanese slugger and what it means for the Phillies, and a Phils-themed piece of merchandise we feel is missing from your Christmas wish lists.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
04:58 - Brad Keller Signing Analysis
10:54 - Bullpen Dynamics and Future Prospects
16:54 - The Cost of Relief Pitching Decisions
18:45 - Analyzing the Matt Strahm Trade
23:42 - Clubhouse Dynamics and Player Relationships
26:33 - Evaluating New Acquisitions: Kyle Backus
36:05 - The Future of the Phillies Bullpen<...
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- Reed's Farm teaches cooking to students with developmental disabilities
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- 5 months ago
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- Reed’s Organic Farm in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. brings in students from all over the state to learn culinary arts and learn some job skills, like weighing and packing vegetables grown at the farm.
For more, check out WHYY.org/News.
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- Philadelphia Mayor Parker announces intent to end to street homelessness in Philly
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- 5 months ago
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- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker gave her State of the City address at Temple University touting her administration's achievements over the past year and announcing a new initiative to end street homelessness in the city.
For more, go to WHYY.org/News
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- Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 12/18/25
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- 5 months ago
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- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this December episode to address top issues for residents, including this week’s controversial vote to redistrict Wilmington-area schools, local debates around AI data centers, and the latest on plans for the divisive Caesar Rodney statue.
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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- Holiday Party | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/4/25
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- 5 months ago
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- It’s our live holiday party special! We’re hosting some of our favorite locals, including social media star Betsey Kenny a.k.a. Philly ASMR, comedian Chip Chantry and live music from Low Cut Connie’s Adam Weiner.
What do you love and hate the most about the holiday season and -parties?
Guests:
R Eric Thomas, advice columnist
Betsy Kenney, Instagram comedian
Binh Nguyen, Senior Director of Communications at Visit Philly
Chip Chantry, comedian
Adam Weiner, pianist, songwriter and frontman of Low Cut Connie
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- Best music of the 21st Century | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/17/25
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- 5 months ago
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- From 2000 to the mid-2020s, music was reshaped by technology as genres were blurred and a new set of global voices emerged. The mp3-era upended the industry, iTunes popularized digital sales and streaming changed everything.
So which artist has had the biggest impact of the 21st century so far? Which songs will transcend time? And what great music flew under the radar?
Today on Studio 2, Avi and Cherri hash it out with two music critics with tastes that transcend genres and generations.
Guests:
Charles Holmes, senior staff writer at The Ringer
Dan DeLuca, pop music critic at The Philadelphia Inquirer
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- Sinners - Flicks (2025)
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- 5 months ago
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- Michael B. Jordan & Delroy Lindo talk with Patrick Stoner about the critically acclaimed Ryan Coogler 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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- Fans React To Phillies Adolis Garcia Deal | What's Next?
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- 5 months ago
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- The Phillies appear to be done tinkering with their outfield after signing free agent Adolis Garcia to be their new everyday right fielder. On this episode of Hittin' Season, from WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the signing, what the 2026 outfield looks like, what it says about Justin Crawford and Harrison Bader, and Dave Dombrowski's off-season plan thus far. Also, an analysis of what the Braves and Mets have done over the last week.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Holiday Cheer
02:26 - Phillies' New Signing: Adolis Garcia
05:22 - Center Field Dilemma: Justin Crawford's Role
08:16 - Analyzing Adolis Garcia's Performance
11:23 - Comparing Garcia to Previous Players
14:34 - The Need for a Cleanup Hitter
17:18 - Creative Solutions in Trades
20:30 - Outfield Dynamics and Future Prospects
23:25 - Final Thoughts on the Phillies' Strategy
30:53 - Phillies Roster Dynamics
35:09 - Recent ...
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- Philly as an online gambling epicenter | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/16/25
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- 5 months ago
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- It’s not just Vegas and Atlantic City anymore – Pennsylvania has become a gambling epicenter. Online casino gaming and sports betting generated record revenues for the commonwealth.
Gambling companies are pouring more ad dollars into our region than anywhere else in the country. And now gambling help lines are fielding record numbers of calls. Young men may be particularly vulnerable to marketing filling their social media feeds, as they’ve become the fastest growing demographic battling addiction.
This episode, we’ll look at the industry, the advertising, the regulations and the risks. We’ll also zero in on the largely unregulated and predatory world of crypto casinos luring young men to bet big.
Guests:
Gillian Russell, professor at Penn State Abington and lead author on Pennsylvania Online Gambling Report
Max Marin, investigative reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer
Neil Bedi, reporter for the New York T...
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- Trump’s popularity heading into 2026 | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/15/25
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- 5 months ago
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- President Donald Trump’s popularity has slipped in recent months, though polls differ on how big a decline. The latest AP-NORC survey puts his overall job approval at 42%, while Gallup shows it closer to 36%, a second-term low. On specific issues, like the economy, immigration and health care, Americans are even more dissatisfied.
Last week, Trump kicked off a series of events designed to boost his “affordability” message, including a stop in the Poconos. At a rally billed as an effort to show empathy for the economic pressures facing Americans, Trump instead questioned the idea of “affordability,” calling it a hoax and suggesting Americans tighten their belts by spending less on things like pencils and dolls. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the Lehigh Valley tomorrow with more economic messaging amid growing discontent.
Tensions have also emerged within the MAGA base over the fight surrounding the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Former...
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- How the beauty industry is changing society | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/11/25
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- 5 months ago
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- Are holiday gift guides pushing you to buy LED masks, facial rolling pins, and snail goo? If so, you’re probably not alone. The beauty industry has grown significantly in the last decade with no sign of slowing down. Men’s grooming products and “clean” beauty are in particularly high demand going into the new year.
What’s behind the trends? How much is social media and the selfie generation warping how we see ourselves? How are personal politics influencing our presentation? And what effect are changing beauty norms having on children?
On this edition of Studio 2, we’re talking about the business (and politics) of beauty.
Guest:
Jessica DeFino, author of the “Ask Ugly” beauty advice column for the Guardian, and writer of the newsletter FLESH WORLD.
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- A New Jersey foster mom shares her heartwarming story of adopting two boys
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- 5 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.
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- Mayor Parker’s $2B housing plan | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/10/25
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- 5 months ago
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- Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joins us to discuss her $2 billion housing plan known as H.O.M.E (Housing Opportunities Made Easy).
Parker wants to build or preserve 30,000 housing units. The plan includes constructing new homes on publicly owned lots for first-time homebuyers and providing free home repairs for low-income residents.
City Council is expected to vote on the first annual budget for the plan on Thursday at its last meeting of the year. But there’s a debate over eligibility and which residents the plan should prioritize. Mayor Parker has pushed for broader income eligibility, while some progressive councilmembers want to prioritize lowest-income renters and homeowners.
This episode, Mayor Parker will make her case for her housing strategy and her push for wider eligibility. And as she approaches the end of her second year in office, we’ll also examine her record on other major issues including crime, immigration, sanitation,...
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- The Thing With Feathers - Flicks (2025)
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- 5 months ago
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- Benedict Cumberbatch talks with Patrick Stoner about waiving his usual fee to do small projects that he admires.
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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- Phillies News: Kyle Schwarber Is Coming Home!
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- 5 months ago
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- Kyle Schwarber is back with the Phillies! The Phils land a big fish at the Winter Meetings, so shat does it mean for the team, their window of contention and their ability to add to the MLB roster this winter? Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the Schwarber deal, what's next for Dave Dombrowski and the front office, as well as Rob Thomson's contract extension and the Mets losing closer Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers on Episode 1035 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY!
Chapters
00:00 - Kyle Schwarber's Return to Philadelphia
06:00 - The Competition for Schwarber: Reds and Pirates
08:45 - Schwarber's Contract Details and Performance Metrics
11:47 - Impact of Schwarber's Signing on the Team
14:42 - Rob Thomson's Contract Extension
17:56 - Mets' Lose Edwin Diaz, Door Closing?
20:37 - Final Thoughts on the Winter Meetings and Future Moves
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- The Global Chain Reaction That Followed 1776
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- 5 months ago
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- After 1776, movements for independence spread far beyond the United States, to Latin America, Europe, and beyond. As empires weakened, leaders looked to the language of the Declaration of Independence to challenge old systems of power.
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About The Declaration’s Journey
The Declaration’s Journey traces the story of the Declaration of Independence from Jefferson’s pen to movements for freedom around the world. In partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, the series explores how its words inspired revolutions, challenged injustice, and continue to shape our shared pursuit of equality.
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Visit The Declaration’s Journey: https://www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/the-declaration-s-journey
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This program was made possible by a generous grant from Fred and Barbara Sutherland
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- Are high school seniors ready for college? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/9/25
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- 5 months ago
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- A recent report out of the University of California San Diego went viral and raised big questions about America’s K-12 education system.
It found that in the last five years, the number of incoming students with below middle school level math skills increased by a factor of thirty. One example referenced came from a remedial math class, where more than 60% of students couldn’t round the number 374,518 to the nearest hundredth.
The findings spawned an onslaught of op eds and think pieces.
From the WSJ: The College Students Who Can’t Do Elementary Math
From the WashPo: The signs of educational decline are now impossible to ignore
From The Atlantic: American Kids Can’t Do Math Anymore
Today on Studio 2: we’re trying to make sense of this math problem. Does it signal deep trouble in how we’re preparing students for college? Is grade inflation muddying the waters? Does it suggest that there’s a widening gulf b...
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- Safer homes or a “1984” future? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/8/25
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- 5 months ago
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- From a Ring camera catching a porch pirate to advanced AI spotting a potential mass shooter, surveillance technology is smarter than ever. But is this AI revolution genuinely enhancing our security, or could it open the door to a "1984” dystopia?
Today on Studio 2, we explore the tradeoffs in how big tech is changing the way we think about safety as we give private companies more access to our homes and personal spaces.
Guests:
Todd Feathers, reporter at WIRED covering algorithms, surveillance, and technology
Kade Crockford, director of technology and justice programs at the ACLU of Massachusetts
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- Bryce Harper Is Doing WHAT To His Blood?
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- 5 months ago
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- The Phillies' Bryce Harper recently promoted on Instagram a procedure he underwent in which one-third of his blood was oxygenated and transfused. What is this supposed to do for him? We discussed on the latest Hittin' Season!
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- The Phillies Could Be MAJOR Players At This Year's Winter Meetings!
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- 5 months ago
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- What will the Phillies do this week at the Winter Meetings in Orlando? On Episode 1034 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher believe Kyle Schwarber will re-sign with the Phils this week, but what if he doesn't? Where could he go? What would the Phillies do if that happens? Plus, each host shares an "under the radar" player they'd target, Japanese free agents of interest, and some time is spent discussing Bryce Harper's curious health regimen.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Winter Meetings Overview
02:19 - Bob Nightengale Did It Again
05:14 - Bryce Harper's Blood Swapping Procedure (Yes, Really)
08:22 - Kyle Schwarber's Free Agency and Winter Meetings Preview
21:54 - The Free Agency Dilemma
26:33 - Backup Plans for the Phillies
30:18 - The Catcher Conundrum
40:34 - Under the Radar Players
51:26 - Final Thoughts on Free Agency
55:01 - Interest in Tatsuya Imai and Japanese Pl...
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- What France and Haiti Saw in the Declaration That America Didn’t
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- 5 months ago
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- France and Haiti saw powerful possibilities in the Declaration’s language about rights and equality, but those possibilities felt threatening inside the early United States. As Haiti fought to end French rule and slavery, American leaders struggled with what that kind of revolution could mean at home.
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About The Declaration’s Journey
The Declaration’s Journey traces the story of the Declaration of Independence from Jefferson’s pen to movements for freedom around the world. In partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, the series explores how its words inspired revolutions, challenged injustice, and continue to shape our shared pursuit of equality.
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Visit The Declaration’s Journey: https://www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/the-declaration-s-journey
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This program was made possible by a generous grant from Fred ...
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- The state of stand-up comedy | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/4/25
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- 5 months ago
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- With ticket sales tripling in the last decade, stand-up comedy is booming. But not all comics are feeling a tailwind. New comics are under pressure to adapt their work to social media. And those who came up on Instagram and TikTok are generating an audience online, but can struggle to thrive in the clubs. Today, we’re yukking it up with local Philly comedians about how the genre is evolving as technology and politics change.
Guests:
- Jamie Pappas, Philly-based comedian
- Manny Brown, Philly-based comedian and cofounder of Next in Line comedy club
- Tu Rae, veteran Philly comedian and teacher
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- Cut ties or no?: How to deal with difficult family relationships | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/3/25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- More than one in four Americans are estranged from a family member. Estrangement appears to be increasing, amplified by viral social media videos that encourage people to set firm boundaries or even cut off contact with toxic parents or siblings.
As “no contact” becomes more publicly discussed and normalized, sometimes even celebrated, questions arise about whether complete separation is truly the healthiest path to healing, whether society’s views on family estrangement are shifting and how individuals can know when distancing themselves is the right choice.
Guests
Joshua Coleman - psychologist and author of Rules of Estrangement
Harriet Brown - author Shadow Daughter
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- Hamnet - Flicks (2025)
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Jessie Buckley & Paul Mescal talk with Patrick Stoner about director Chloe Zhao’s unusual approach of dropping them into a scene with little or no dialogue.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- How GLP-1s are changing our culture | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/2/25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The use of GLP-1 drugs has surged over the past year. A new Gallup poll shows that 12.4% of Americans are now taking them — a two-fold increase from just a year ago. And while we’re still learning about the important health effects these medications may offer, their influence is already reaching far beyond the doctor’s office.
GLP-1s are reshaping how people think about food, clothing, exercise, and even travel — touching nearly every corner of the economy. The impact is only beginning to be felt in grocery sales, restaurant menus, fashion design, and fitness trends. On top of that, some people are discovering that they are altering their romantic relationships and their sex lives.
This hour, we explore how GLP-1s are leaving their mark on food, fashion, our identity and our romantic lives.
Guests:
Jaclyn Peiser, covers retail for The Washington Post
Lisa Miller, The New York Times correspondent for the Well desk
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- The Phillies Signed a 16-Year-Old HOME RUN KING from Venezuela
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Phillies' top international signee for 2026 could be the team's next superstar, and his power was on full display in a home run derby in his native Venezuela against established MLB stars! We discussed on the latest Hittin' Season!
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- Could the Phillies Sign THIS Japanese Superstar?
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- On Episode 1033 of Hittin' Season, powered by WHYY, The Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, editor of the SABR Baseball Research Journal discusses the latest rumors on Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, Ketel Marte trade ideas, a Japanese pitcher we'd all like to see in Philly, and various hot take Phillies topics that may have landed you in a fight at Thanksgiving, courtesy of That Ball's Outta Here! https://thatballsouttahere.com/8-phillies-hot-takes-to-fight-about-over-thanksgiving-dinner?page_source=v_recirc
Chapters
02:58 - MLB Rumors and Player Speculations
06:03 - Japanese Players and Their Impact on MLB
09:00 - JT Realmuto's Future with the Phillies
12:08 - Kyle Schwarber's Contract Negotiations
15:06 - Trade Rumors: Ketel Marte and Other Players
18:08 - Prospects and Future Strategies for the Phillies
33:51 - Phillies Trade Speculations
36:16 - Hot Takes on Phillies Players...
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- How Philly turned the tide on homicides | Studio 2 from WHYY | 12/1/25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Philadelphia police are closing homicide cases at a rate the city hasn’t seen in decades. The clearance rate has climbed to nearly 90%, a forty-year record high. Just a few years ago, the department was solving fewer than half of the city’s murders.
What’s behind this dramatic shift? Crime is down since its pandemic peak, allowing detectives to devote more attention to each case. Technology is also playing a role. A wider network of surveillance cameras, improved data-sharing between units, and new forensic tools have allowed the police to collect better evidence for investigations.
This hour, we’ll examine what’s driving the high clearance rate, how these trends are shaping day-to-day policing, and what the numbers can – and can’t – tell us about safety in the city. We’ll also hear from a resident who is still waiting for justice for their brother’s killing.
Guests:
Frank Vanore, deputy commissioner of the Phi...
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- Tips for finding and expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving | Studio 2 from WHYY | 11/26/25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- As we head into the Thanksgiving break, a time devoted to being with friends and family, we’re bringing back a Studio 2 tradition: Showing some gratitude attitude, a conversation about how to find peace and say thanks in what can be a busy and stressful holiday season.
We’re joined again by James Pawelski and Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, a married couple specializing in positive psychology. They’ve recently released an audiobook on how to keep long-lasting relationships feeling fresh and vibrant.
We’ll also talk about setting a positive mindset and finding hope. Family gatherings can stir memories of those we’ve lost and make finding happiness difficult. We’ll discuss how gratitude can help keep the legacy of our loved ones alive.
Guests:
James Pawelski, professor and director of education at the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Psychology Center
Suzann Pileggi Pawelski, writer for Psychology Today.
They co-author...
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- Shelter animals receive special Thanksgiving meal at PSPCA
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- 6 months ago
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- The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held a Thanksgiving event for over 200 cats and dogs in their Philadelphia shelter on East Erie Avenue.
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- What is a head spa?
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- 6 months ago
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- Sonia Yoon, owner of Sarang Head Spa in Philadelphia, talks about the benefits of being treated at a head spa.
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- A Man on The Inside, Season 2
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- 6 months ago
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- Ted Danson & Mary Steenburgen talk with Patrick Stoner about using their real life marriage to create a natural sense of timing in the comedy mystery.
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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- Inside the $16B scam industry | Studio 2 from WHYY | 11/25/25
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- 6 months ago
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- ’Tis the season and scammers are banking on it. As the holidays approach, criminals are targeting vulnerable people with a wave of schemes, many of them online.
The tactics range from fake notices about unpaid parking tickets and overdue water bills to warnings about hacked computers. As technology evolves, so do the schemes. Artificial intelligence is making these scams more convincing than ever.
Investigators say many of these operations come from overseas, particularly in large “scam farms” across Southeast Asia. The industry has grown into a profitable criminal enterprise, costing Americans more than $16.6 billion.
So how do you avoid becoming a victim? How can you tell what’s real and what isn’t?
Guests:
Bob Sullivan, host of the AARP podcast The Perfect Scam
Eric O’Neill, former FBI counterintelligence operative and author of Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime
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- Phillies Rumors: Trades, Free Agency and Kyle Schwarber a Pirate?
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- 6 months ago
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- On Episode 1032 of Hittin' Season, The Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh of Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the trades involving Taylor Ward, Marcus Semien and Brandon Nimmo and how they affect the Phillies, the chances Kyle Schwarber signs with the Pirates or Reds, three non-tendered players of potential interest, and an interview with MLB.com's Todd Zolecki on the 20th anniversary of the trade that sent Jim Thome away from the Phillies to make room for Ryan Howard. Powered by WHYY!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Episode
01:00 - Phillies Hot Stove: Trades and Rumors
06:43 - Analyzing Recent Trades: Mets and Orioles
14:14 - Potential Trade Targets and Future Prospects
21:19 - Bounce Back Candidates and Team Strategy
21:30 - Bounce Back vs. Catapult Candidates
22:18 - Platoon Players and Outfield Upgrades
23:21 - Trade Impacts on the Phil...
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- The great leaf blower debate | Studio 2 from WHYY | 11/24/25
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- 6 months ago
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- Last week, Lower Merion Township took a side in a nationwide debate. But it was not health care, or immigration, or Marjorie Taylor Green that generated two and a half hours of contentious public comment.
Instead it was gas-powered leaf blowers causing the dust-up. When the ordinance to ban them passed 10 to 4, many locals celebrated the decision as a win for the environment and for their ear drums. Others say the change creates an onerous regulation for the landscaping industry, forcing new equipment to be purchased that comes with drawbacks.
So, how bad are gas-powered leaf blowers really? Could Lower Merion’s decision spark a trend across the region? And what should we make of the industry concerns?
Guests
Todd Sinai - President of the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners
Gerhart Arndt - of Sustainable Lawn Care Services
David Masur- executive director of PennEnvironment
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- New Jersey second-graders inspired by hip-hop dance
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- 6 months ago
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- Hip Hop Fundamentals teaches kids the basics and then they get to run with it, making up their own combos and moves, working together and buidling their confidence.
For more info, visit WHYY.org/news
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- How to navigate or avoid a nightmare workplace | Studio 2 from WHYY | 11/20/25
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Five years ago, the pandemic dramatically changed many people's experience of work. A lot of us worked from home, awkwardly adopting new technologies like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. And, given the circumstances, many managers loosened the reins, but now…companies are forcing workers back into the office and performance reviews are no longer being graded on a curve.
But that’s not the only thing coming up. Across all kinds of workplaces, variables like AI and Gen Z workers have entered the chat. And of course, all of the old gripes about useless meetings and bad bosses have not gone away. Today, we’re talking about modern workplace woes and how to avoid them.
Guests:
Lauren D’Innocenzo, professor at Drexel University
Max Read, author of the popular substack “Max Reads” and a writer for the New York Times advice column “Work Friend”
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- Visit Philly’s only revolutionary tavern | Studio 2 from WHYY | 11/19/25
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- 6 months ago
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- As the 250th anniversary of America’s founding approaches, we’re exploring the people, locations, food — and drinks — with fascinating connections to the revolution. One of those places is A Man Full of Trouble tavern, which opened its doors to thirsty dock workers in 1759.
Located on Spruce Street near the Delaware Waterfront, A Man Full of Trouble was a place for the working class to meet, drink, and stay, and imagine what independence could look like. The Society Hill space avoided demolition as the neighborhood developed and outlasted turnover and vacancies to become the city’s oldest surviving bar.
What was it like to gather in this small tavern after a long day of industrial labor? How central were spaces like these to the time, culture, and momentum of the revolution?
In the kick-off to a Studio 2 occasional series leading up to Independence Day 2026, we go on the road to understand what life was like for a Man Full of Trouble’...
