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Watershed moment for soccer in America? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/07/26
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- Watershed moment for soccer in America? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/07/26
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- After a bruising 4-1 loss to Belgium, hopes of a World Cup crown for the U.S. Men's National Team have been officially dashed. But some say Americans have already won.
When the U.S. hosted the Men's FIFA World Cup in 1994, the American soccer fanbase paled in comparison to the rest of the world. Since then, leagues have been founded, superstars like David Beckham, Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe have captivated American audiences, and digital media has created more ways of tuning in. According to a recent survey by The Economist, more Americans claim soccer as their top sport than baseball, hockey, tennis or golf.
Over the course of the 2026 World Cup, soccer fever has taken hold like never before. American host cities like Philly have pulled out all the stops. Fan fests and watch parties are overflowing with foreign tourists and locals alike.
So is this the watershed moment American soccer fans have been waiting for? Will popularity in the spo...
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- Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies Stumble in Kansas City | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 46:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Cristopher Sanchez, the Phillies' ace, suffered the worst start of his career in a 15-1 loss to the Royals on Monday. Are the Phils running out of gas with the All Star Game just a week away? John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journals and Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh recap a disappointing weekend in KC, discuss Trea Turner's future at shortstop, and analyze the All Star rosters, with five Phillies making the squad. Will Zack Wheeler find a way onto the team?
Keywords
Phillies, MLB All-Star, Christopher Sanchez, Trey Turner, Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, baseball analysis, Phillies road series, All-Star game
Key Topics
Phillies' recent series performance and road struggles
Impact of Christopher Sanchez's game on All-Star selection
Defense issues with Trey Turner and positional changes
Brandon Marsh's standout season and All-Star selection
Kyle Schwarber's ejection and...
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- Can democratic socialists go mainstream? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/06/26
- Runtime
- 55:44
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Democratic socialist candidates are on a winning streak. In Pennsylvania, State Rep. Chris Rabb clinched a Philadelphia congressional primary in May. And similar candidates won big in deep-blue districts in New York, California, and Colorado. There are also Democratic Socialists of America candidates running in upcoming primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin.
This leftist surge is causing some centrist Democrats to panic, worrying the D.S.A. faction of the party will alienate more mainstream voters needed to win swing and statewide elections.
Meanwhile, Republicans have seized on the comments from some of the most left-leaning candidates, including New York congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier, who has deleted social media posts calling for the abolishment of police, prisons, borders and ICE. She also attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Times Square the day after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Republicans are now painting all progressives as e...
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- Pros and cons of the e-mobility boom | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/02/26
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- E-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles have surged in the last decade. Advocates tout environmental benefits and affordability – especially given high gas prices. But critics argue they’re inviting chaos into our roads and sidewalks, citing rising rates of traffic accidents. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, micromobility fatalities rose from five in 2017 to 135 in 2024 and emergency department visits quadrupled in the same period.
Regulation has been slow and piecemeal as leaders struggle even to define these bike-like things — where does an e-bike begin and an e-moto end? What about scooters? Some states have taken an aggressive approach – in New Jersey, new rules requiring insurance, licenses, and registration for a broad range of micromobility products will kick in this month, sparking backlash amongst riders.
Today, we’re tackling a real live wire: electric micromobility and the future of our roads.
Guests:
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- SCOTUS decision analysis | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/01/26
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The Supreme Court term wrapped up yesterday, saving its most anticipated decision for last. In a 6-to-3 ruling, the court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship.
While that decision puts limits on executive power, other decisions went the other way. The court ruled that Trump could fire Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause, overturning 90-year-old precedent and opening the door to at will removals at dozens of what had been considered independent agencies. But the justices made an exception for the Federal Reserve, blocking the president’s efforts to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook without cause.
This episode, we’ll unpack the whirlwind final weeks of court rulings with two constitutional scholars. We’ll go through the decisions on birthright citizenship, the ruling allowing states’ a grace period for mail-in ballots, and the decision allowing state bans on transgender athletes. We’ll ...
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- Little House On the Prairie - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Luke Bracey (“Charles Ingalls”), Crosby Fitzgerald (“Caroline Ingalls”), Skywalker Hughes (“Mary Ingalls”) & Alice Halsey (“Laura Ingalls”) talk to Patrick Stoner about this more faithful treatment of the famous book.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
🎥 Watch more celebrity interviews ▶︎▶︎ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdphKjPqgdYppF0NQTS6D6_BXRQayfIc
Learn more about Flicks ▶︎▶︎ https://whyy.org/programs/flicks/
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- The Big Fix: Philadelphia at 2076? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/30/26
- Runtime
- 56:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- As we get ready to ring in the country’s semiquincentennial and celebrate Philadelphia’s critical role in our national independence, we’re asking: what will Philly look like at the next big milestone? The Tricentennial.
This month on The Big Fix, our monthly series where we bat around big ideas, we’re skipping past the parades and fireworks to think about what the city could become over the next half-century.
We’ve brought together three people with ambitious plans for the future of Philadelphia and the region and asked them each to pitch two big ideas for transforming the city. From the Delaware waterfront to the parkway, from the stadium district to Market East, across all our parks, schools, skyscrapers, museums and neighborhoods: how can we set Philly on the right track to thrive?
And we want to hear from you. What major project should Philadelphia take on next? How would you transform the city? What do you hope to see by 2076?
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- Shifting attitudes towards LGBTQ+ rights | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/29/26
- Runtime
- 56:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- It’s Pride Month in the United States, but a recent poll may dampen celebrations. According to Gallup, support for LGBTQ+ issues is on the decline.
The percent of US adults who say changing one’s gender is moral has dropped from 46% to 38% in the last five years. This comes as the Trump administration has pushed back on trans issues – withholding funds from healthcare providers offering gender-affirming care, investigating schools teaching about gender and sexuality, and pillorying transgender athletes.
Views on gay marriage – an issue some consider settled – also appear to have shifted. The share of U.S. adults who believe same-sex marriage should be legal has dropped by 6% in the last few years. The sharpest downturn is amongst republicans – falling from 55% to 37% – and support from independents also declined.
So how much should we read into this latest polling? And if this is indicative of a broader societal shift, what’s be...
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- Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 06/25/2026
- Runtime
- 55:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this June episode to address top issues including homelessness, criminal justice and the 2027 state budget.
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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- Pa. home repair program, city retirement payouts, and spicy new books for a historic Philly library
- Runtime
- 13:16
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Studio 2 breaks down three local news stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
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- What does patriotism mean today? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/24/26
- Runtime
- 54:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- American national pride is at an all-time low. According to Gallup's 2025 survey, only 58 percent of us feel proud to be American, a nine-point drop in just a year, the lowest number recorded in the organization’s 25 years of asking. And there’s a big divide across party lines: just 36 percent of Democrats say they're very proud, compared to 92 percent of Republicans. And when it comes to flying the flag this July 4th? A recent Reuters poll found just 27 percent of Democrats would display one compared to 64 percent of Republicans.
So as the country approaches its 250th birthday, we’re asking the question hiding underneath that poll: what does it really mean to love your country?
Is patriotism about loyalty to the ideals of America’s founders or to the country as it exists today? Can you be deeply critical of your country and still be patriotic? And where is the line between patriotism and nationalism, between love of country and something exclusiona...
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- Camden suspends operations at EMR’s junkyard after 14 fires. Residents want them gone for good.
- Runtime
- 8:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Since 2020, EMR’s five facilities in Camden’s Waterfront South neighborhood have had 14 major fires, according to state environmental records. Their industrial operations span an area the size of roughly 36 football fields, where, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, more than half of residents are Black, roughly one third are Hispanic or Latino, and about a third live below the federal poverty level, which is currently just under $16,000 for an individual.
The Margin and WHYY News interviewed seven Waterfront South neighborhood residents who experienced acute health symptoms or lingering psychological impacts after the fires.
City officials cut a deal meant to protect residents with the scrap metal company. It didn't. “We let them down,” EMR USA CEO Joe Balzano said.
For more from WHYY News, visit WHYY.org/News
For more from The Margin, visit TheMargin.us
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- Lucky Strike - Flicks 2026
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Scott Eastwood & Director Rod Lurie talk with Patrick Stoner about the grueling challenges of shooting this WW2 true story on location in a Bulgarian winter.
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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- Was the war with Iran worth it? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/23/26
- Runtime
- 56:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Vice President JD Vance said the first round of negotiations with Iran made good progress. Following last week’s memorandum of understanding (MOU), which set up a 60-day ceasefire, details of the agreement are being worked out, including how to keep an eye on Iran’s nuclear program.
On Monday, Vance said Tehran had agreed to let nuclear inspectors back into the country. But Iran’s government has pushed back on this, saying there’s been “no new commitments.” Currently in the MOU, Iran would get sanctions relief and the U.S. blockade lifted if it stops pursuing its nuclear ambitions. Getting Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz is also a central objective of the talks.
Meanwhile, Israel and Hezbollah are trading strikes in Lebanon, putting pressure on the fragile ceasefire. Israel never signed the MOU and has complained that it’s been sidelined. Critics on both sides of the aisle also warn that under this tentative agreement, Iran could walk...
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- Supreme Court decision time | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/22/26
- Runtime
- 54:59
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ahead of its summer recess, the Supreme Court is running up against the clock with more than a dozen decisions to hand down.
Among the biggest cases, President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, which would bar citizenship for children born on U.S. soil if their parents entered the country illegally. There are two other cases involving the president’s authority to fire officials at independent agencies: the Federal Reserve and the Federal Trade Commission. One key question as this term wraps up: will the 6-3 conservative majority check President Trump's authority again, as it did in the recent tariff decision?
Plus, there are still rulings coming on transgender sports bans, late-arriving mail-in ballots, campaign finance limits, and asylum seekers.
This hour, we’ll break down the legal arguments in the biggest cases and discuss where the justices are likely to land.
Guests:
– Emily Bazelon...
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- Descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown warn against backsliding on civil rights
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Two direct descendants of prominent abolitionists reflected on the legacy of slavery and the challenges facing Black Americans during a visit to WHYY on Juneteenth.
Kevin Douglass Greene, the great-great-grandson of abolitionist Frederick Douglass, criticized the recent court ruling allowing the Trump administration to replace the President’s House Site exhibit focused on the nine people enslaved by George Washington, calling it a “whitewashing” of history.
Brian Evans, the great-great-grandson of abolitionist John Brown, echoed Douglass Greene’s concerns about how American history is remembered and taught.
“I think it’s very important on the 250th [anniversary] that we don’t venerate the founding fathers the way we have been taught to through school. They were not persons who wanted democracy. Remember, they were all slaveholders. They were not going to change that themselves,” Evans said.
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- Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper SMASH the Mets | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 53:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies beat the living daylights out of the Mets at Citizens Bank Park over the weekend. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper had a series to remember, with Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler also starring. Also, how bad are the LOL Mets? And can the Phillies take advantage of a weak schedule as they try to hunt down the Atlanta Braves in the National League East?
Chapters
00:00 - Weekend Recap: Phillies vs. Mets
06:23 - Star Performers: Harper and Schwarber Shine
13:29 - Bryce Harper's Aggressive Base Running
20:30 - Kyle Schwarber's Impact and Legacy
29:32 - Mets' Struggles and Phillies' Future Prospects
31:37 - The Mets' Championship Drought and Cultural Shift
33:45 - Pitching Dominance: Sanchez and Wheeler's Performance
35:32 - Phillies' Winning Formula: Hitting and Pitching Balance
39:17 - Trade Talks: Seeking a Reliable Fifth Starter
43:01 - Prospect Development and Trade Strategies
46:20 - Upcoming ...
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- Live from Carpenters’ Hall: Pennsylvania Constitution at 250 | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/18/26
- Runtime
- 54:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Pop the champagne! Exactly 250 years ago today, the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference met at Carpenters’ Hall to imagine a world without tyranny. From that meeting of the minds came both a declaration of independence and a bold new vision of governance for the commonwealth.
Rebuking both the monarchy and the local elite, the 1776 Pennsylvania constitution included radical ideas like a declaration of rights and popular sovereignty.
If that sounds familiar, it might be because the Pennsylvania constitution was one of the earliest iterations of state constitutions and helped to shape not just the U.S. constitution, written more than a decade later, but democratic ideals around the world.
What local power struggles led to this foundational document? What kinds of social, economic and political pressures influenced the final product? And five overhauls and 113 amendments later, how does our current state constitution reflect those bold early visio...
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- The case for a throwback summer | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/17/26
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The ‘90s summer’ aesthetic is trending online, and the appeal is pretty obvious. Lemonade stands, rollerblades, parents chillin’ outside while their kids run around sprinkler-soaked grass. There’s a Gameboy, a Sony Walkman — and it’s all laid out on an Instagram feed. That dissonance is striking, but indicative of a hunger for a different version of summer than the kind we’ve gotten used to.
Creating a pre-internet summertime feels almost impossible. In an era when apps control our schedules and ice cream trucks accept Apple Pay, making time to unplug takes serious effort. In 2026, is there room to create an old-school summer that’s warm, familiar and connected?
On this episode of Studio 2, it’s the ultimate throwback summer: we’re bringing back some of our favorite memories from decades past. We’ll talk about the songs, snacks and hangouts that defined generations, the fun that stuck with us, and how to bring that carefree nostalgia int...
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- Disclosure Day - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Steven Spielberg and Emily Blunt talk with Patrick Stoner about shooting his complicated film with constant revisions throughout.
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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- America's love/hate relationship with tipping | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/16/26
- Runtime
- 55:28
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- If you’ve been out to eat recently, you may have noticed a change when the check arrived. Some local restaurants are temporarily scrapping the traditional tip line in favor of an automatic 20% service fee — hoping to protect workers' take-home pay during an influx of tourists during the World Cup.
Many foreign travelers might not be aware of just how much American restaurant workers rely on tips. Though many restaurants pay higher – the minimum wage in Pennsylvania has been $7.25 since 2009, and the tipped minimum wage is just a fraction of that.
While tourists may be caught off guard, locals might just be relieved not to be asked to tip even more. Since the pandemic and the rise of tablet-based checkout systems, many have reported feeling increasing pressure to tip more and more in the service sector and beyond.
So on this edition of Studio 2, we’re talking about tipping culture in America: why consumers are sick of it and why many worke...
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- The way we work | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/15/26
- Runtime
- 55:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The way we work is changing at a seemingly rapid clip. The last few years have brought the rise of AI, a shift toward remote work, and the largest share of Americans juggling multiple jobs in 25 years.
Some of these changes are exciting – who doesn't want to sneak in a load of laundry between 9 and 5, or let ChatGPT handle some of the busy work? But there are also major pain points like burnout, social isolation and fears around future job security. And that's assuming you can even find work in the first place.
As we adjust to this new landscape, what else warrants rethinking?
Today on Studio 2, we’re exploring our relationship to work. Plus, new approaches to organizing time and navigating a mercurial job market – especially for the many young people struggling to break in.
Guests:
— Callum Borchers, "On the Clock" columnist covering workplace trends for the Wall Street Journal.
— Kristie McAlpine, assistant ...
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- Why Trea Turner has no answers right now 🚫 #baseball #mlb #phillies
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies' star shortstop is struggling once again, among the worst hitters in baseball despite a $300 million contract. What should the Phils do about it?
Is Trea Turner in a permanent funk? We break down his latest 3-for-26 slump and why he has no answers.
Drop a comment with your take on whether Turner can turn this around before the playoffs.
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- Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies Falter in Milwaukee | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 43:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Breaking down the Phillies Brewers series and why Philadelphia struggled against the NL Central leaders this past weekend.
John Stolnis from The Good Phight and Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus provide analysis on last weekend's matchup between Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski and Kyle Harrison dominated the Phillies lineup and showed the Phils they are not on the same level as the NL Central division leaders.
Subscribe for weekly Phillies baseball breakdowns, and comment below on how you think the team should adjust for their next series.
Chapters:
00:00 -Phillies' Weekend Struggles Against the Brewers
02:45 - Analyzing the Phillies' Outfield Depth and Performance
06:07 - Impact of Adolis Garcia's Injury on the Phillies
08:50 - Trade Deadline Strategies and Potential Moves
11:55 - Trea Turner's Slump and Its Implications
14:42 - Comparing the Phillies and Brewers' Team Dynam...
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- LIVE From FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/11/26
- Runtime
- 56:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- It’s the most-watched sporting event on the planet, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Philadelphians. For the first time ever, the city will host men's teams from around the world for the FIFA World Cup, airing six games at Lincoln Financial Field. It’s a dream come true for many soccer fans in the region and the culmination of years of planning and lobbying by local business and political leaders.
Studio 2 is broadcasting live from FIFA Fan Fest on kickoff day, when the tournament kicks off in Mexico and just a few days ahead of the first Philly matchup, happening Sunday between Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador.
We’ll talk with the folks who got the ball rolling, lobbying hard to bring the event to Philadelphia, and get tips from a foodie expert about authentic cuisine to serve on match days. Plus, a rapid trivia round for even the most novice of fútbol fans. And, with the city’s reputation as a diehard sports town, could exposure to the Worl...
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- Where’s the line in comedy? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/10/26
- Runtime
- 1:06:23
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Comedy has always been a place to experiment and push boundaries. Controversies on stage often unearth tensions in society. In the ‘60s, Lenny Bruce ignited debate around free speech. In the ‘70s and ‘80s, Richard Pryor challenged audiences with cutting humor centered around race and class. In 2018, Hannah Gadsby’s special on #MeToo, misogyny, and homophobia became a national conversation.
But where’s the line?
Netflix’s roast of Philadelphia native Kevin Hart featured a handful of truly envelope-pushing jokes. Punchlines about suicide, Charlie Kirk, and George Floyd among others sparked debate when a joke goes “too far.”
Today, how do controversies in comedy reflect the broader cultural and political moment we’re in? And has the threshold for socially acceptable speech shifted?
Guests:
– W. Kamau Bell, stand-up comedian and creative force behind “We Need to Talk About Cosby” and “United Shades of A...
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- Toy Story 5 - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Tom Hanks & Tim Allen talk with Patrick Stoner about their emotional reaction to saying goodbye to their iconic characters in the final film of the franchise.
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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- Documenting allegations of self-dealing in the Trump administration | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/09/26
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Many government watchdogs are raising alarms about what they see as unprecedented levels of corruption and self-dealing by President Donald Trump, his family, and his inner circle. Estimates of their personal profits range from $2 to $4 billion in his second term alone.
New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton has been tracking the details of the president’s business dealings and the conflicts of interest they present. They include a record number of stock trades--3,700 since 2025 -- and Trump-branded cryptocurrency ventures that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars for the president's family.
Trump has been accused of using his office to enrich his family's business interests and of promoting a pay-to-play culture – including fundraisers for pet projects like the White House ballroom and a pardon for a cryptocurrency executive who then invested in Trump family’s crypto company.
Today, Lipton walks us through what he a...
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- Should personal scandals matter at the ballot box? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 6/08/26
- Runtime
- 56:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Democrats are favored to flip the house in the upcoming midterm elections, but wresting control away from Republicans in the Senate looks more difficult. One state in particular could make all the difference.
Maine — a state known for its independent-minded voters — is bracing for a fierce battle between five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins and an upstart oyster farmer and Iraq War veteran, Graham Platner.
Platner garnered early enthusiasm after billing himself as a working-class everyman with a progressive agenda. But his campaign has since been marred by scandal after scandal: a tattoo with Nazi symbolism, questionable online posts about sexual assault, cheating allegations — and now, an alleged pattern of troubling behavior toward women he's dated.
Despite all of it, Platner has maintained broad support — both within the party and among voters — and he’s poised to win tomorrow's democratic primary.
Today: How m...
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- Perched 100 feet in the air, New Jersey fire observers continue centuries-old work
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Each morning, Brian Gerber Jr. climbs up 150 metal stairs to a trap door that opens into his 7-by-7 foot office with a breathtaking view of the Wharton State Forest in South Jersey. Here he spends eight hours a day looking for smoke.
“It’s awesome,” said Gerber, a fire observer with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. “I just love the view, it changes every morning you come up here. On a crystal clear day you can see smoke almost anywhere in the state.”
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- Is Philly ready for USA 250? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/04/26
- Runtime
- 40:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The countdown is on. We are one month away from America’s 250th birthday. From the Welcome America concert and fireworks, to Movies on the Mall, to art installations and exhibitions across neighborhoods, and burying a national time capsule, the list of festivities is long. With the FIFA World Cup kickoff next week, and the MLB All-Star Game in town for the first time in 30 years, it’s an exciting time to be in Philadelphia.
The convergence of so many events drawing international attention comes with special challenges. City officials say they’re more than ready to meet the moment — and the demands of a potential influx of tourists. But critics of the preparation campaign say investments in infrastructure and beautification were too little, too late.
The decade leading up to this year’s celebration was marked by tension between planning groups and changes in leadership and direction. The COVID-19 pandemic, a municipal workers’ strike, and a fiscal ...
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- How constraints make us happier and more productive | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/03/26
- Runtime
- 55:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- For much of human history, we had far less competition for our attention. There was no internet, no chirping notifications, no infinite scrolling, and no endless backlog of things to buy. For better or worse, most people had fewer choices in their day-to-day lives.
The past few decades have brought a major shift. Now, we are up to our ears in decisions big and small — who to spend time with, what to focus on at work, what show to watch, what towels to buy. And while that freedom is often celebrated, it can also leave us scattered and overwhelmed.
When everything is available all the time, how do we decide what actually deserves our time, attention and energy?
In his new book, “Inside the Box,” journalist David Epstein argues that our brains are simply not wired to thrive in this environment. Drawing on examples including a failed tech company, a famous novelist, a Nobel Prize-winning psychologist and Dr. Seuss, Epstein explores the benefits ...
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- Pressure, Part 2 - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Andrew Scott talks with Patrick Stoner about his real life character, the weather expert who had to pick the only time the D Day landings could succeed.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
🎥 Watch more celebrity interviews ▶︎▶︎ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdphKjPqgdYppF0NQTS6D6_BXRQayfIc
Learn more about Flicks ▶︎▶︎ https://whyy.org/programs/flicks/
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- The state of ICE detention and deportation | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/02/26
- Runtime
- 55:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Protests outside Newark's Delaney Hall immigration detention center are continuing and intensifying over conditions inside the privately run ICE facility. A hunger strike by detainees over alleged poor living conditions — spoiled food and inadequate medical care – has prompted demonstrations by activists outside, and clashes with federal immigration agents and New Jersey State Police. Several protesters have been arrested. DHS has disputed that a strike is even occurring and denied the allegations about conditions.
Meanwhile, detainees at Camp East Montana in Texas, which is the largest ICE detention center in the country, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging inhumane conditions. At least three people have died at the facility since it opened in August 2025.
Detention and deportation are central to the Trump administration's immigration agenda. About 60,000 people are currently held in immigration detention facilities nationwide, and roughly 400,000 have ...
- Title
- This Phillies slump is actually historic 📉 #phillies #baseball
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies are currently facing significant offensive struggles, with their lowest batting average in franchise history through 59 games. This video dives into the team's performance, drawing comparisons to historical baseball records to contextualize their current struggles. We'll explore the baseball analytics behind these numbers and discuss what this means for the Philadelphia Phillies moving forward.
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- Are We Watching the Worst Phillies Offense in History? | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 51:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Through 59 games, the Phillies are sporting their lowest batting average in franchise history and their 5th-lowest on-base percentage. How low can they go? Will it get better? On Episode 1085 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss why the Phils' recent 4-2 west coast road trip to San Diego and Los Angeles felt less than great. Also, as Nick Castellanos makes his return to Philly for the first time this week, what level of booing should he expect?
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Season
03:00 - Analyzing the Phils' 4-2 road trip
05:51 - Offensive Struggles and Historical Comparisons
11:56 - Trade Deadline Considerations and Farm System Issues
17:45 - Future Prospects and Organizational Challenges
29:01 - The Impact of Series Losses
34:59 - Brandon Marsh: A Model Teammate
39:29 -...
- Title
- Should billionaires pay more taxes? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 06/01/26
- Runtime
- 54:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Should billionaires pay more taxes? This November, Californians will vote on a one-time 5% tax on residents whose net worth is over $1 billion. The state hopes the tax will generate approximately $100 billion, which will fund healthcare programs for low-income residents.
Current polling shows the ballot initiative is facing a close fight, with just about 52% of voters now saying they favor it. Opponents include Governor Gavin Newsom, many business leaders, and tech executives, who warn the tax will drive innovation out of the state. Already, six high-profile billionaires have left, including Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, venture capitalist Peter Thiel, and former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. There’s also a billionaire-backed opposition campaign hoping to sway public opinion.
There are also federal efforts to go after the wealthiest Americans. This spring in Washington, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and California Representative Ro Khanna intr...
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- The “dark days” of the British occupation were filled with parties, dancing and theater.
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- During the Revolutionary War, the British army took control of the city of Philadelphia from September 1777, to May 1778.
As Philadelphia 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.
But from a British perspective, Philly was a really fun town.
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- Jane Golden and Mural Arts Philadelphia: The Power of Public Art
- Runtime
- 1:08:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Philadelphia is known for its thousands of beautiful and bold murals. They are everywhere!
While creating these canvasses involves a team of artists, organizers and local residents, for the last forty years the mastermind, the mover and shaker, has been Jane Golden, the founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia.
She is a force to be reckoned with, utterly devoted to the power of art to change lives. After some serious soul-searching she has decided to retire, a huge decision for her and for the city.
Marty sat down with Jane Golden for an interview at WHYY with an audience filled with Jane fans. We’re playing that conversation on this week’s show.
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- Kurt Vile: Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me | Studio 2 from WHYY | 5/29/26
- Runtime
- 25:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- There are a lot of rockers from Philly. Patti Smith, Todd Rundgren, Hall and Oates. But if you’re asking which rocker is the most Philly, Kurt Vile is a strong contender.
Over the last two decades, Vile’s melodic, trance-inducing tracks have won him national attention. Here in Philly, though, the Lansdowne native is something of a cult hero – with a mural along the El tracks to prove it.
Vile, the third of ten siblings, started out making lo-fi tracks in his bedroom — with sights set not on LA or Nashville, but on the Philly concert scene. He’s bringing it all back home with his latest album, mostly recorded in his Mt. Airy basement.
To talk about the release of Philadelphia’s Been Good To Me, Kurt Vile sat down with Avi Wolfman-Arent for this Studio 2 Extra.
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- Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 05/28/2026
- Runtime
- 55:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this May episode to address top issues including government transparency, homelessness, and healthcare.
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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- New data center regs, corporations voting in DE, R.I.P. Superpretzel founder | Studio 2 | 5/28/26
- Runtime
- 11:55
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Join WHYY’s Studio 2 for conversation about three local news stories on Thursday, May 28.
- Title
- The Big Fix: Getting kids off screens | Studio 2 from WHYY | 5/27/26
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Last week, the Surgeon General’s office issued a warning that excessive screen use is harming kids and is a growing public health crisis. The advisory links too much screen time to worse sleep, poor school performance, anxiety, depression and weak social relationships. It recommends no more than two hours of screens daily for kids 6 to 18 (teens currently average more than seven hours daily, not counting school work), and that schools ban cell phones.
This isn’t the first advisory – many others like the American Academy of Pediatrics have been drawing attention to young people’s use of technology. Countries around the world and states are moving to pass laws they hope will address the threat digital devices present, including barring children under 16 from social media. There are also 26 states now with bans on cell phones in classrooms.
Grassroots groups of parents are also pushing to remove phones and AI from schools, driven over worries about privac...
- Title
- Jack Ryan: Ghost War - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The director and co-star—Andrew Bernstein and Michael Kelly—talk with Patrick Stoner about the differences between the series and the film.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
🎥 Watch more celebrity interviews ▶︎▶︎ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjdphKjPqgdYppF0NQTS6D6_BXRQayfIc
Learn more about Flicks ▶︎▶︎ https://whyy.org/programs/flicks/
- Title
- Iran peace deal, Dems 2024 autopsy, Trump’s payout fund | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/26/26
- Runtime
- 55:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- As his approval rating continues to slip due in part to the unpopular war in Iran, President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that a peace deal was nearly finalized. But just as Iranian officials landed in Qatar for negotiations, U.S. forces carried out “self defense” strikes on Iranian boats and missile launch sites. Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, calling them a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire and vowing retaliation.
While tensions with Iran persist, another geopolitical conflict seems to be picking up steam. Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged former Cuban President Raul Castro with murder, in a significant escalation of the U.S. pressure campaign against the island nation.
Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, democrats are divided on the future of the party and what makes the best sell ahead of the midterms as they continue to fight over lessons from their 2024 losses. And many republicans are taking a rare stand against t...
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- The Best Pitcher in Baseball Right Now #mlb #phillies #baseball
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies have the best pitcher in baseball right now! Cristopher Sanchez has established himself as the best starting pitcher going. Is he in the lead for this year's NL Cy Young Award? We discussed on an all new Hittin' Season podcast!
- Title
- Can the Phillies survive the Padres and Dodgers? | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 1:00:26
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- After losing two out of three games to the Guardians over the weekend, the Phillies are a team of two sides. Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez and Andrew Painter were tremendous. The offense, however, was in deep hibernation. On Episode 1082 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discussed the highs and lows of this Phillies team, why they're both ready to trade for Mike Trout, and whether they would trade offenses with the Washington Nationals right now.
Chapters:
02:51 - Pitching Performance: A Weekend of Excellence
08:48 - Analyzing Andrew Painter's Development
11:50 - The Impact of the Wild Card Race
14:45 - The Cy Young Race: Cristopher Sanchez's Chances
17:46 - Offensive Woes: Hitting Struggles Against Lefties
20:47 - Trea Turner's Performance and Batting Order Dilemma
23:54 - Adolis Garcia: Potential and Challenges
26:53 - JT Realmuto's Underwhelming...
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- What makes a great commencement speech | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/21/26
- Runtime
- 55:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- It's commencement speech season – politicians, celebrities, musicians, athletes, and CEOs stand before lawns and stadiums filled with graduating students, hoping to impart true words of wisdom.
This year, speakers have talked about the anxious times young people are facing: inflation, the war, threats to democracy and of course AI, which has often been met with boos by students.
Some speeches have veered more political, while others stuck with more personal advice. Queen Latifah told students at North Carolina A&T that “It takes the right kind of delusion to think you can do what you think you can do” and Hugh Jackman advised the young audience at Ball State to trust “the tingle” of your intuition.
So how did this tradition of commencement addresses evolve? And what makes a speech truly resonate? David Foster Wallace’s 2005 Kenyon College speech “This is Water” and Steve Job’s Stanford University talk are often hailed as two ...
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- What to make of the primary election results | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/20/26
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Tuesday’s primary results are in. In Pennsylvania’s competitive 3rd Congressional District, Democratic socialist State Representative Chris Rabb won the nomination, defeating Dr. Ala Stanford and State Senator Sharif Street.
Democrats also have their sights on four swing districts they hope to flip this fall and their top candidates all advanced. In the 1st District in Bucks County, Bob Harvie will face Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and, in the Lehigh Valley, firefighter Bob Brooks will face Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie. Both candidates were endorsed by Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro.
Nationally, all eyes were on Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and whether he could survive President Donald Trump’s efforts to unseat him. Massie defied him by leading the charge to release the Epstein files. Yesterday, Massie lost to Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein, a farmer and former Navy SEAL in what became the most expensive race in Kentucky hist...
- Title
- Pressure
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Oscar winner Brendan Fraser talks with Patrick Stoner about playing General Dwight Eisenhower & the planning of D Day in WW2.
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/
