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The Best Pitcher in Baseball Right Now #mlb #phillies #baseball
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- The Best Pitcher in Baseball Right Now #mlb #phillies #baseball
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 4 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!
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- Can the Phillies survive the Padres and Dodgers? | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 1:00:26
- Date posted
- 4 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
- 4 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
- 4 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...
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- Pressure
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 4 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.
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- Online health trends: fact versus fiction | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/19/26
- Runtime
- 55:19
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- According to a new report from the Pew Research Center, half of Americans under 50 are turning to social media influencers and podcasters for health information, the majority of which are not health care professionals. Many describe themselves as coaches, entrepreneurs, or mothers.
Of those looking to social media influencers for health information, nearly a fifth say the advice is very or extremely different from what they’ve been told by health care providers. Many say they struggle to tell what’s true and what’s not.
So today, we’re talking about why people are turning to Instagram and TikTok for health advice. Plus, we’re tackling some of the biggest online health and wellness trends: How much protein should you consume? What about creatine? And what the heck are “peptides” and “parasite cleanses?” From the wacky to the banal, we have two doctors in the house to help us sort fact from fiction.
Guests:
– Dr. Nyree ...
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- The rise of independent voters | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/18/26
- Runtime
- 54:57
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The number of people who identify as political independents has reached an all-time high. A 2025 Gallup poll found 45% of Americans now consider themselves independent, that’s almost twice the share who identify as Democrat or Republican.
Much of that growth is being driven by younger voters, who instead of shedding the independent label as they age and joining a party affiliation, are sticking with it.
But in tomorrow’s Pennsylvania primary, none of those voters will have a say. Pennsylvania is one of eight states with a closed primary system, which means only registered party members can cast a ballot in party primaries.
Today, we’ll talk about the rise in independent voters. Why are their numbers surging and what’s the political impact? And we’ll debate the pros and cons of open and closed primaries: should Pennsylvania allow everyone to vote? We’ll talk with a plaintiff in a lawsuit aiming to do just that.
Guests:
-Da...
- Title
- This Bryce Harper home run distance is INSANE #mlb #baseball #shorts
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Bryce Harper wanted to prove that he's "elite." Well, after his majestic 450+ foot home run off the Pirates Saturday, and Sunday's blast off Paul Skenes, he's proving he's all the way back. John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discussed on a new Hittin' Season!
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- Phillies Red-Hot Streak Continues In Pittsburgh | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 52:47
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber hit a bunch of bombs. Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez pitched shutouts. The Phillies have won six straight series under Don Mattingly and are suddenly the hottest team in MLB. It's an all new Hittin' Season with John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh dissecting each of the three phenomenal wins in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Which victory over the Pirates was your favorite?
Chapters:
00:00 - Navigating Personal Challenges and Family Dynamics
02:14 - Key Players and Their Impact on the Game
05:15 - Analyzing the Best Game of the Weekend
10:17 - The Importance of Starting Pitching
16:00 - Zack Wheeler's Comeback and Performance
22:33 - Don Mattingly's Managerial Approach
29:56 - The Phillies' Rotation and Future Prospects
32:08 - Complete Game Shutouts in Baseball
32:44 - Cristopher Sanchez's Rise to Stardom
33:52 - The Uniqueness of Sanchez's Journey
34:39 - Rar...
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- Kangaroo Island - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- Rebecca Breeds talks with Patrick Stoner about her award winning Australian film set in the unique sanctuary island off the south coast.
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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- Hacking your budget in an uncertain economy | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/14/26
- Runtime
- 55:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The latest inflation numbers spell out bad news for Americans on a budget. Consumer prices have risen, with no real projections for when groceries, gas and household items might get cheaper.
As a result of increasing costs, experts have detected some troubling trends: a growing number of households are relying on credit cards to cover everyday expenses and utility bills, and the average credit score dipped last year. Food banks say they are feeling the strain too, as more people turn to non-profit organizations for help.
But Americans are also finding creative, even unorthodox ways to save money. Challenges like a “no spend month” are trending online; families are carpooling or splitting the cost of popular memberships; there are a plethora of rebate apps offering cash back for your grocery receipt; and good old-fashioned couponing might be in-fashion again.
On this episode of Studio 2, useful tips for saving money right now, on everything ...
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- Inside America’s emergency room crisis | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/13/26
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- What’s going on in the ER? Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are all near the top of the list for hours patients spend waiting for their name to be called.
One of the reasons for the bottleneck is that American hospitals have a “boarding” problem. Patients who come into the ER and need inpatient care often spend hours, sometimes days, on a stretcher waiting for a hospital bed to open up.
And there is no bandaid solution to the backlog. According to researchers, the financial structure of hospitals is a little bit like airlines – they intentionally overbook to maximize profits. Add onto that a backlog of care needs shirked during COVID, healthcare worker burnout, rising insurance costs, and an aging population — and suddenly you have a crisis looming.
If something doesn’t change, researchers project that the US could face a critical hospital bed shortage by 2032. So how can we get more urgency in the emergency department? And wh...
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- Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.’s role in control of U.S. House | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/12/26
- Runtime
- 55:34
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Inflation hit its highest level in three years — driven by surging costs for energy, food and housing, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Tuesday morning. Just a few days ago, the Trump administration declared an economic victory thanks to a stronger than expected jobs report. Still, the latest data shows prices rising faster than wage growth, and a new CNN poll showed President Trump at a career low approval rating on the economy.
Those polled put much of the blame on the war in Iran, putting Republicans on the defensive heading into the midterms. Against that backdrop, the recent Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act has unleashed a new round of redistricting wars, with several southern states moving swiftly to break up minority-majority congressional districts that reliably vote Democratic.
Locally, Pennsylvania is seen as key in the fight to control the House of Representatives, with four seats currently held by Repu...
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- How mega-mergers are reshaping media | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/11/26
- Runtime
- 53:08
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- CNN founder Ted Turner died last week, just as the future of the network hangs in the balance. After a competitive bidding war, Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company to CNN, is poised to be absorbed by Skydance Media – the same company that took over Paramount and its subsidiary, CBS, less than a year ago.
If the $111 billion dollar merger moves forward as planned, it will be the biggest media deal of the decade and bring major film studios, streaming powerhouses, and two legacy news giants under the same roof. Though Skydance has pledged to release at least 30 movies in theaters annually and invest in both studios, the proposal has drawn fierce pushback from Hollywood stars. Many argue that consolidation will shrink job opportunities and leave movie buffs and TV lovers with fewer choices.
Critics have also raised concerns about Skydance founder David Ellison. His father is the tech mogul Larry Ellison – one of the richest men in the world and an all...
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- Did Elmo Save the #Phillies' Alec Bohm's Season? #sesamestreet #baseball #podcast #MLB
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- After a dreadful start to the season, Alec Bohm returned to the lineup on Saturday and launched two home runs, both of which came after Sesame Street's Elmo made an appearance on the Phils broadcast claiming he "wanted to see home runs!"
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/e25FVy9VmT0
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- Alec Bohm finally breaks out | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 50:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Kyle Schwarber. Alec Bohm. Bryce Harper. Cristopher Sanchez. In yet another series win under Don Mattingly against the Rockies, the reborn Phillies featured many heroes over the weekend. But who was the star of the show? John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh peruse those questions and wonder whether Justin Crawford possesses the gift of "clutch." Also, they make fun of the Mets a little.
Chapters:
00:00 - The Phillies' Recent Performance and Series Overview
02:09 - Key Players and Their Impact
05:13 - Brandon Marsh's Breakout Season
08:13 - Alec Bohm's Turnaround and Mental Breakthrough
25:47 - Resetting Mechanics: The Mental Game of Baseball
29:50 - Bryce Harper's Elite Performance: A Closer Look
38:11 - Rookie Impact: Justin Crawford's Clutch Moments
40:51 - Pitching Insights: Christopher Sanchez's Dominance
42:30 - The Inconsistency of Jesus Luzardo and Aaron Nola
45:54 - Looking Ahead: Phillies' Up...
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- The best living American songwriters | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/07/26
- Runtime
- 57:49
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Who’s the best living American songwriter? The New York Times recently released their top 30 list, pulling together input from critics, journalists and notable voices from across the music industry. The lineup spans generations and genres, from icons like Bob Dylan and Dolly Parton to modern stars like Taylor Swift, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar. It all grapples with the same question: how do we define what truly great songwriting looks like?
Lists like this are never just about who’s on them. They call into question who’s left off and why, and if you can really compare a country artist to a hip-hop writer, pop powerhouse or folk legend. Definitive compilations like this one also make us think about commercial success, cultural impact and our own tastes.
On this episode of Studio 2, we’ll look at what separates a good songwriter from a great one, and hear from the people behind The New York Times’ list. We want your hot takes, too, on who belongs and who ...
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- Pa. sues AI chatbot, NJ pushing nuclear, TV news interviewee HOF | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/06/26
- Runtime
- 11:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Join Avi and Cherri as they break down three local news stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
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- The Other Bennet Sister - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ella Bruccoleri & costars talk with Patrick Stoner about the series reimagining the PRIDE AND PREJUDICE story from the point of view of Eliza’s plain sister Mary.
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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- City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/05/26
- Runtime
- 55:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The city of Philadelphia is facing another flashpoint moment for its public schools.
The district’s overhaul of its facilities master plan — including 17 school closures — passed the board of education last week despite rancorous push-back from several members of city council. Meanwhile, Mayor Cherelle Parker is advocating hard for more school funding via a $1 dollar surcharge on Uber and Lyft rides that officials say would stave off cuts to 340 classroom-based jobs.
On this edition of Studio 2, we’re digging into the fallout of the closures and the latest on how the ridehailing companies are lobbying against the tax. We’ll also look at the latest on the heated 3rd Congressional District race, council bills designed to limit ICE, the return of the Filbert Street bus terminal, and much more in a city headlines roundup.
Guests:
– Kristen Graham, education reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer
– Tom MacDonald, repo...
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- Don Mattingly's Phillies are on an absolute run | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 50:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies are 6-1 under new manager Don Mattingly after winning three of four games against the Marlins in Miami over the weekend. On Episode 1073 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher break down some terrific starting pitching performances, a big weekend from Bryson Stott and Bryce Harper, and why the Phillies would be nuts to trade for Mike Trout. Yes, we're having this conversation again, apparently.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Recent Performance
04:36 - Analyzing the Series Against the Marlins
09:29 - The Impact of Don Mattingly's Leadership
14:20 - Starting Pitching: The Backbone of the Team
19:30 - Zack Wheeler's Return and Its Significance
24:32 - Andrew Painter's Development
28:27 - Mattingly's Approach to Team Improvement
35:57 - Analyzing Team Performance Metrics
39:01 - Roster Decisions and Player Performance
42:55 - Final Thoughts and F...
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- Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act | Studio 2 from WHYY | 05/04/26
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- A recent Supreme Court ruling on voting rights is shaking the political landscape ahead of the midterms.
In a 6-3 decision, the conservative justices stuck down a Louisiana congressional map that included two majority-Black districts and ruled that race-conscious minority-majority districts were unconstitutional.
Critics of the decision say it will lead to fewer minority candidates, less Black representation, and guts essential protections in the Voting Rights Act.
The consequences are already being felt as the ruling has led to calls for states to redraw their congressional maps, many of them with Republican-controlled legislatures. Last year, President Donald Trump started the flurry of redistricting when he called on Texas to redraw its map, in hopes of gaining five more seats in congress. Blue states followed suit, and some analysts say the latest decision could lead to an era of constant, maximum gerrymanders, especially in states of one pa...
- Title
- Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026
- Runtime
- 55:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this April episode to address top issues including the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, school funding formula changes, and rising unemployment in the first state.
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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- Political debate, school board vote, and tipping requirements | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/30/2026
- Runtime
- 12:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Join Avi and Cherri as they break down three local news stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
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- 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary debate | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/29/26
- Runtime
- 55:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- On this episode of Studio 2, we’re live with a debate among the top candidates vying for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. The primary election is just three weeks away, on May 19th, and the race among Democrats for the seat that represents a large portion of Philadelphia is heating up.
We invited three frontrunners in the race to join us to debate the issues and make their cases before a live audience. State Representative Chris Rabb and State Senator Sharif Street will join us.
After weeks of communication with our team, Dr. Ala Stanford opted to back out of our debate Wednesday morning about two hours before it was set to begin. The reasons given in the press statement were formatting conflicts with WHYY. We feel confident that we operated in good faith.
We’ll ask the candidates what they can do for Philly voters in Washington and get their views on affordability, healthcare, foreign policy, the Trump administration, the democrat...
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- Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt Talks Melanoma Prevention For Kids and Phillies' Early Season Woes
- Runtime
- 16:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt joins Hittin' Season's John Stolnis to discuss a new initiative he's launching to raise awareness about the importance of young athletes using sunscreen to avoid melanoma later in life. Also, Schmidt talks about the 2026 Phillies' struggles, the wisdom of firing a manager early in the season, and the future economic health of Major League Baseball.
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- One Spoon of Chocolate - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- RZA, the director—Quentin Tarantino colleague & leader of the Wu-Tang Clan hip hop group—talks with Patrick Stoner about how music guides his direction.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- The wild cost of weddings | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/28/26
- Runtime
- 58:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- For couples in the U.S., making their love official comes with a hefty price tag. The average wedding now costs around $35,000, a figure that can rival a down payment on a first home or years of student loan payments. Social media has intensified the pressure for a picture-perfect wedding, with trends like black tie, detailed themes, multi-day events and designated content creators on the rise.
Guests are also feeling the strain. Between travel, attire, gifts and pre-wedding events like showers and bachelorette parties, attending a wedding can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
In response to high prices, many couples are rethinking tradition altogether, opting instead for backyard ceremonies, courthouse weddings or casual parties in place of formal receptions (think: food trucks and DIYs). Most, however, still agree that the special day is worth the price, no matter how high.
On this episode of Studio 2: the rising cost of weddings and...
- Title
- Rob Thomson Becomes Dave Dombrowski's Fall Guy #Phillies #MLB #baseball
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson. Was it deserved? Can Don Mattingly help turn the Phillies' season around? Catch an all NEW Hittin' Season podcast as we examine the move and what comes next!
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- The Big Fix: How to power our future | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/27/26
- Runtime
- 55:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Energy demand is rapidly growing, fueled by AI data centers, industrial expansion and electrification. According to a recent report by consulting firm ICF, demand for electricity will increase 25% by 2030 and 78% by 2050. But America’s power grid is already overworked and buckling under the load.
Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only making energy concerns more heated, and despite the United States being relatively energy independent, consumers are still feeling the pain at the pump and in the supply chain.
Some say the answer is to drill more and build more gas-powered plants. Others say this is the moment to double down on renewables and decarbonize our future.
On this episode of The Big Fix, we ask the question that touches everything from your electricity bill to the health of the planet: how should we power the future?
Guests:
–Abe Silverman, assistant research scholar with the Ralph O’Connor Sustainabl...
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- Is Rob Thomson Getting Fired? Phillies Fans Demand Changes | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 53:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Fresh off an awful week of baseball against the Braves and Cubs, Phillies fans are speculating Dave Dombrowski could make some major changes now. Would firing manager Rob Thomson be one of them? On the latest Hittin' Season podcast, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher debate that, the team's abysmal play in Chicago and Atlanta, and the task ahead for them. Also, did the Red Sox' firing of Alex Cora speed up the Thomson timeline?
Chapters:
00:00 - Phillies' Struggles and Current State
05:05 - Is Rob Thomson Getting Fired This week?
15:02 - Evaluating the Roster and Future Moves
19:45 - Dave Dombrowski's Role
26:29 - The Impact of Player Changes on Team Dynamics
31:49 - The Role of Chemistry in Team Success
36:36 - Assessing Player Performance and Future Potential
40:01 - Long-Term Phillies Contracts and Their Implications
44:42 - Looking Ahead: The Road to Recovery
49:19 - Final Thoughts on Team Direc...
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- Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/23/26
- Runtime
- 55:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Has anyone ever poked fun at the way you talk, how you pronounce a word or phrase? For Philadelphians, it might be “wooder” “caw-fee” “bee-yoo-dee-full” or “jeet?”
But all of us have some kind of accent and there’s a fascinating history behind how they’ve developed over decades and often centuries, as groups of people spread apart and intermingled.
Today we’re going to dive into that history with linguist Valerie Fridland. We’ll look at why certain accents stick and others disappear, and what they reveal about power, identity and belonging. Fridland has a brand new book titled Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents.
Guest:
— Valerie Fridland, professor of linguistics at the University of Nevada.
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- Fact, fiction and future for U.S. scientific and medical research | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/22/26
- Runtime
- 55:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Billions in potential cuts to the National Institutes of Health could dramatically reshape the future of American science. The Trump administration’s latest budget proposal calls for a 10% reduction in funding to NIH funding and additional cuts to other science agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency and NASA.
Congress ultimately beat back steeper proposed cuts to NIH last year and appears poised to do so again, but the science reductions that have gone through have left many doctors and researchers reeling.
Labs have tightened budgets, clinical trials are being scaled back or delayed, and a generation of young scientists faces an increasingly uncertain future. The Trump administration has specifically targeted initiatives it sees as political, including researching health outcomes for women and minorities, as well as climate change and mRNA vaccines. Amid other priority shifts, experts worry there could be ripple effects that stall progress o...
- Title
- Sleepers - Flicks (2026)
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Barry Levinson, Oscar winning director for RAIN MAN, talks with Patrick Stoner—on the 30th anniversary of SLEEPERS—about his casting process.
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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Learn more about Flicks ▶︎▶︎ https://whyy.org/programs/flicks/
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- AI and the future of work | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/21/26
- Runtime
- 57:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Are doomsday predictions of AI’s impact on workers overblown? There’s still a raging debate about how disruptive automation will be in the workforce and who will be hit hardest.
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman recently delivered a stark warning that unemployment could climb 20% to 30% within the next two to five years as AI and humanoid robots enter the workplace. A report by Boston Consulting group similarly predicts roughly half US jobs will be reshaped by AI in the next two to three years.
But others are more cautious. Most economists agree that while big disruptions are coming, the pace and scale is still uncertain.
This episode, we’ll look at AI's potential to replace workers and ask what past technological upheavals, from the Industrial Revolution to the internet, can teach us about navigating the transition. And we’ll also explore how the changes ahead could ripple into politics, culture and society.
Guests:
...
- Title
- How spoiled food becomes farm-fresh eggs in Bucks County
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 5 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
- Title
- Economic check-in: Stocks surge, consumers wary, Fed Chair pick | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/20/26
- Runtime
- 56:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Stubborn inflation has dogged the U.S. economy for years now. Americans are paying more for groceries, housing, healthcare, and a war in the middle east hasn’t exactly helped. Up until very recently, supply chain disruptions sent gas and fuel prices soaring. All of this may be contributing to consumer sentiment reaching an all time low last week, according to a long-running University of Michigan survey.
So are Americans right to be glum about the economy? Are we headed towards a recession or is this a temporary discomfort?
President Donald Trump has waved away economic concerns, pointing to a thriving stock market and continues to call for interest rate cuts. And if his nominee for Federal Reserve chair gets the green light in tomorrow’s Senate Banking Committee hearing, he just might get them.
So who is President Trump’s pick to lead the central bank? And what might new leadership mean for inflation and the economy?
Guests:...
- Title
- How the Phillies Became Baseball's Statistical Disaster #mlb #analysis #sports
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- On an all new Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher run down some of the most damning statistics from the Phillies' early season struggles.
- Title
- What's Wrong with the Phillies Right Now? | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 1:00:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies have the worst run differential in baseball. They can't hit. They can't pitch. They can't field. And they're losing ground to the Braves in the NL East. What's wrong? Is manager Rob Thomson on the hot seat? And how much worse are the Mets? On an all new Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh cover all the bases.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Season
04:17 - Analyzing the Recent Series Against the Braves
09:30 - Player Reactions to Team Struggles
14:24 - Rob Thomson on the Hot Seat?
19:24 - Our Favorite Terrible Phillies Stats
30:44 - Phillies Struggling Offense and Home Run Stats
33:59 - Pitching Bad Luck
38:54 - Felix Reyes and Cristopher Sanchez
45:27 - Emotional Climate in the Clubhouse
50:40 - Comparative Analysis: Phillies vs. Mets
57:39 - Final Thoughts and Looking Ahead
Buy Justin's NEW book, "Summer of the Cheap W...
- Title
- How to have a greener thumb | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/16/26
- Runtime
- 56:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- After a grueling winter, spring is here and with it all sorts of gardening opportunities.
Whether you are new to planting or an old green thumb, each new season brings a variety of challenges. But for all the heat waves, pesky pests, or space limitations, there are just as many creative solutions. Today, we’re talking about how to get the best soil, planting above ground versus below, irrigation tips and tricks and answering all your burning questions.
Whether you’re working with half an acre or a bathtub sized box on the roof, our guest today has an abundance of sage advice.
Guest:
– Sally McCabe, associate director of community education at the Philadelphia Horticultural Society.
- Title
- Age gaps in romance | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/15/26
- Runtime
- 35:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- May/December romances are back in the spotlight thanks to a reality TV series pairing singles decades apart in age. With an average age gap of 4 years between couples in the U.S., partners with 10, 20 or even 30 years between them face persistent assumptions – and the occasional disapproving stare.
Cougars, gold diggers, creeps. We’re familiar with the language that surrounds age gap romances and their often assumed transactional nature. But is it really fair to judge the relationships in terms of a financial or sexual trade-off? When two adults fall in love, does an age difference matter?
Today on Studio 2, unpacking the stigma of age gap relationships.
Guests:
– Justin Lehmiller, Senior Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute and host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast
– Christine and Eduardo, an engaged couple with a 30 year age gap
- Title
- Copy of Age gaps in romance | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/15/26
- Runtime
- 35:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- May/December romances are back in the spotlight thanks to a reality TV series pairing singles decades apart in age. With an average age gap of 4 years between couples in the U.S., partners with 10, 20 or even 30 years between them face persistent assumptions – and the occasional disapproving stare.
Cougars, gold diggers, creeps. We’re familiar with the language that surrounds age gap romances and their often assumed transactional nature. But is it really fair to judge the relationships in terms of a financial or sexual trade-off? When two adults fall in love, does an age difference matter?
Today on Studio 2, unpacking the stigma of age gap relationships.
Guests:
– Justin Lehmiller, Senior Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute and host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast
– Christine and Eduardo, an engaged couple with a 30 year age gap
- Title
- Copy of Age gaps in romance | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/15/26
- Runtime
- 35:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- May/December romances are back in the spotlight thanks to a reality TV series pairing singles decades apart in age. With an average age gap of 4 years between couples in the U.S., partners with 10, 20 or even 30 years between them face persistent assumptions – and the occasional disapproving stare.
Cougars, gold diggers, creeps. We’re familiar with the language that surrounds age gap romances and their often assumed transactional nature. But is it really fair to judge the relationships in terms of a financial or sexual trade-off? When two adults fall in love, does an age difference matter?
Today on Studio 2, unpacking the stigma of age gap relationships.
Guests:
– Justin Lehmiller, Senior Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute and host of the Sex and Psychology Podcast
– Christine and Eduardo, an engaged couple with a 30 year age gap
- Title
- The Last Thing He Told Me
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Nicolaj Coster-Waldau & Judy Greer talk with Patrick Stoner about making the second season of the series as the author was writing the sequel.
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
- Political roundtable | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/14/26
- Runtime
- 37:19
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The U.S. launched its naval blockade of Iranian ports Monday after weekend peace talks broke down. Some of the key sticking points behind the failed negotiations included the length of the moratorium on Iran’s nuclear program and Iran’s demand to maintain control of the Strait of Hormuz. By Tuesday morning, there were signs that a second round of talks may happen before the ceasefire expires next week.
Meanwhile, President Trump is facing backlash over his attacks on Pope Leo. After the Pope cited a “delusion of omnipotence” driving the war in Iran, Trump called the pope “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy.” Trump then posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as a Christ-like figure, which he took down after public outcry. Pope Leo responded to the controversy, saying that he is not afraid of the Trump administration.
Add to that a string of strange and erratic posts by the president in recent weeks, including Trump’s threa...
- Title
- The history of the U.S. Supreme Court | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/13/26
- Runtime
- 54:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- In a special live broadcast from University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School,we are tracing the history of the U.S. Supreme Court – how it was established, how it evolved and how each generation has wrestled with our constitutional rights and democratic ideals.
With the 250th anniversary approaching, what has the Supreme Court meant for American democracy? From the founding to Reconstruction, the New Deal to the Civil Rights movement and up to the Roberts Court, we’ll follow the fundamental tension between decisions that expanded personal liberties and those that limited them.
We’ve got two legal scholars to help us unpack it all in front of a live audience of Penn Law students.
Kermit Roosevelt, professor of administrative justice at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and author of The Nation That Never Was: Reconstructing America's Story
Amanda Shanor, associate professor at the Wharton School. Before coming to P...
- Title
- Bryce Harper knows the Phillies are playing terrible baseball #baseball #mlb #honest
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- It's hard to watch the Phillies at the moment. The offense remains quiet, the starting pitching is inconsistent, and the team is playing "badly." When will it stop?
- Title
- What's Wrong With the Phillies Right Now? | Hittin' Season
- Runtime
- 39:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Awful offense. Brutal baserunning. Mental mistakes all over the place. Inconsistent starting pitching. What on earth is going on with the Phillies? John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss their latest disappointing series, this one against the Diamondbacks over the weekend in Philadelphia. When will this team get back on track?
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Overview of the Phillies' Struggles
02:27 - Analyzing Poor Performance and Base Running Errors
05:19 - Management and Coaching Concerns
08:21 - Offensive Inconsistencies and Scoring Issues
11:29 - The Impact of Team Dynamics and Player Performance
21:21 - Early Season Reflections
23:28 - Bullpen Performance Insights
25:07 - Bryce Harper's Resurgence
27:45 - Starting Rotation Challenges
30:30 - Andrew Painter's Development
32:08 - Pitching Staff Analysis
34:07 - Looking Ahead to the Cubs Series
35:42 - Fan Sentiment and Expectations
- Title
- How to make and keep friends | Studio 2 from WHYY | 04/09/26
- Runtime
- 55:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Making friends can often feel a bit like dating – it can be awkward and vulnerable. And without the social infrastructure of school or work, it can be challenging to know where to begin.
A conversation that recently trended on X argued that making new friends outside the biggest cities in the U.S. is just harder. “Unless you’re from there, or you move right after college, everyone’s social circle is basically set to people they grew up with or worked with at 22,” one user wrote.
Even for those who have managed to develop connections, a survey by the American Friendship Project found that 40% of participants said they didn't feel as close to their friends as they'd like.
Time and again, research shows that community is critical to our well-being. Having close friends is linked to better mental health outcomes and longer life expectancy. So, how do we meet people if not at school or work? And once we make a connection, how do we get the m...
- Title
- Demystifying dementia | Studio 2 from WHYY | 4/8/26
- Runtime
- 54:46
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- One in three older Americans will get some form of dementia – diseases like Alzheimer’s and Lewy body – and the numbers are only expected to grow. And the toll doesn’t stop with the patient. Tens of millions of family members and friends become caregivers, often at enormous personal cost to their own health, careers, and financial security. The economic impact to the country is also enormous, at hundreds of billions of dollars each year.
For decades, people diagnosed with dementia had little hope, but that's beginning to change with breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and even potentially prevention. A simple blood test can now detect biological markers of the disease years before symptoms show. And while we still can’t reverse the course of disease, new drugs offer more tools for treating and managing symptoms.
Scientists are also developing a clearer picture of what puts people at elevated risk for Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases...
