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What the price of gold tells us about the economy | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/14/25
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- What the price of gold tells us about the economy | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/14/25
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- 7 months ago
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- Gold and silver prices have soared to record highs, even as newly announced tariffs on China threaten to dampen the momentum in the stock market.
For many investors, these precious metals serve not primarily as high-return investments but as a form of financial insurance during times of uncertainty. At the same time, industrial manufacturers are increasingly turning to rare minerals as assets, driven by trade restrictions and national security concerns, which in turn fuels policy-driven demand.
So, what does this financial landscape reveal about the direction of the U.S. economy? And should we all consider investing in gold and silver?
Guests:
Maria Aspan, NPR financial correspondent
Edward Nelling, department head and professor of finance in the LeBow College of Business at Drexel University
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- Gaza ceasefire deal: Roadmap for lasting peace? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/13/25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Hamas released the 20 living Israeli hostages today after two years in captivity, marking a significant step in the ceasefire agreement. Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners included in the deal. Scenes of emotional reunions were seen across Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. Humanitarian aid also began flowing into the battered Gaza Strip. This marks the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
President Donald Trump declared “the end of a war” and what he called “a historic dawn for the Middle East” this morning in an address before the Knesset, Israel’s parliament. So far, the truce he helped broker appears to be holding.
Following his speech, Trump traveled to Egypt for a peace summit with leaders from Turkey, Jordan, Britain, Germany, France, and Italy. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attended; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, did not participate.
Despite widespread relief with the ceasefire, many uncertain...
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- Introducing Sports In America with David Greene
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- From WHYY in Philadelphia––the home of Fresh Air––and Pulitzer-winning public media distributor PRX comes Sports in America, a new weekly public radio show and podcast hosted by renowned journalist David Greene. The program will debut Tuesday, September 30 and will be available to public radio stations across the United States as well as podcast listeners everywhere.
Sports in America will feature in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports, from the star who hits the winner at the buzzer to the millions of people whose lives are touched by the game. Diving into the personal and transformative moments shaping athletes, coaches, and fans alike, the show goes beyond the highlights to explore stories making sports a cornerstone of American life.
David Greene is an acclaimed journalist and New York Times best-selling author. He hosted NPR’s Morning Edition for more than a decade and hosted NPR’s popular morning news podcast, Up Firs...
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- Did The Phillies Just Lose The Craziest Game Ever?
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- 7 months ago
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- Is this end of an era? After the Phillies' stunning Game 4 loss to the Dodgers, questions abound as to whether how many of these players will be back in 2026. How did this happen? Again??? Hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher react to the incomprehensible Orion Kerkering play, the most underrated reason why they lost Game 4, the offense that disappeared once again, and whether it's time for manager Rob Thomson to be let go.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to the Season's End
02:06 - Reflections on the Phillies' Performance
05:58 - The Emotional Rollercoaster of Playoff Losses
09:01 - The Need for Change in the Team
11:55 - Analyzing the Offense's Disappearance
14:46 - The Impact of Key Players' Performance
17:51 - The Decision-Making in Critical Moments
20:35 - The Fallout from the Final Game
31:40 - The Impact of Umpiring Decisions
34:46 - Offensive Struggles and Playoff Performance
37:35...
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- Camden crime reversal | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/9/25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Violent crime in Camden has seen a dramatic turnaround — with zero homicides recorded this summer.
Once considered one of the "most dangerous cities in America," the city reported 67 homicides in 2012, a rate among the highest in the country when adjusted for population.
The following year, the city made a drastic change: It dismantled its entire city police department and established the Camden County Police Department. The former department had faced allegations of corruption and mismanagement for decades.
At the time, the police union, as well as some residents and scholars, opposed the idea, but trends in violent crime have vindicated the decision — falling 55% from 2012 to 2024 and gaining the city national and international attention.
Takeaways include the positive benefits of a revitalized commitment to community policing and a greater sense of solidarity with residents, as well as other contributing factors such as demoli...
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- Not Dead Yet! Phillies SMASH Dodgers 8-2. Can They Win the Series?
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- 7 months ago
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- The 2025 Phillies are still alive thanks to their 8-2 win over the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS, keeping their season going for at least one more game. On this edition of Hittin' Season, the Good Phight's John Stolnis, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher from SABR's Baseball Research Journal recap Game 3, featuring Kyle Schwarber's two homers, phenomenal pitching by Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez, and a breakout night from the rest of the bats. Plus, the gang sets up Thursday night's Game 4 in L.A. as well.
Chapters:
00:00 - Phillies' Resilience in Game Three
02:55 - Analyzing Key Players and Performances
05:59 - The Impact of Uniforms and Superstitions
08:45 - Game Strategy and Managerial Decisions
11:52 - Narratives and Expectations in the Series
14:47 - Reflections on Clayton Kershaw's Performance
17:51 - Looking Ahead: Future Games and Predictions
22:27 - Emotional Reactions to Game Coverage
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- Supreme Court’s new term: major cases and presidential power | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/8/25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Supreme Court kicked off its new term this week. On Tuesday, the justices heard arguments in a case challenging Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. A Christian therapist argues the ban violates her First Amendment rights.
Other significant cases on the docket include a Louisiana dispute involving the Voting Rights Act, a majority-Black district, and the question of unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. The Court will also consider whether states can ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports, basing participation on an individual’s biological sex.
But the most consequential issue this term may be the scope of presidential power. The justices are set to hear multiple cases testing executive authority – ranging from President Donald Trump's imposing tariffs to efforts to remove officials from independent agencies, including a case involving Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
We’ll break down the key cases, lega...
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- The Woman In Cabin 10 - Flicks (2025)
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Keira Knightly & Director Simon Stone talk with Patrick Stoner about shooting the mystery thriller on an actual super yacht.
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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- Has the US military lost its warrior ethos? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/07/25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of generals and admirals last week to deliver a stark message: the U.S. armed forces, he said, has become too woke, too fat, and had lost their warrior ethos.
Speaking at Quantico before the nation’s top brass, Hegseth argued that the military had lost its way due to an overemphasis on DEI initiatives. He announced a return to strict grooming standards and fitness requirements, even if that means excluding women and what he called “weak” men.
Hegseth explained, “there will be no more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement. Just common sense, maximum lethality, and full authority for our warfighters.”
President Donald Trump echoed Hegseth’s remarks and defended his deployment of National Guard troops in Democrat-led cities, calling it a response to a “war from within.” Trump suggested those cities could serve as training grounds for this more aggressive fighting fo...
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- Did The Phillies Make A Huge Mistake?
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Rob Thomson's decision to bunt with Bryson Stott in Game 2 against the Dodgers directly led to a Phillies loss. Can they recover? Was it a coward's move?
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- Phillies Lose Game 2, Is Their Season Over?
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- It was as excruciating a loss as one can experience in the MLB playoffs, the Phillies losing to the Dodgers 4-3 in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Needing to win the next three games to keep their season alive, can they pick themselves off the mat and end four years of disappointment? On the latest Hittin' Season podcast, John Stolnis and Liz Roscher discuss Rob Thomson's controversial decisions, the slumps from Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, and other highlights (or lowlights) from Monday night's disastrous loss.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Initial Reactions
02:48 - Game Recap: Painful Loss to the Dodgers
05:47 - Rob Thomson's Controversial Decisions
08:50 - Missed Opportunities
11:59 - The Pressure on Key Players
27:36 - The Pressure of Expectations
32:39 - Focusing on the Micro: Winning Each Pitch
35:38 - Fan Influence and Citizens Bank Park
37:41 - Pitching Performance and...
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- Shutdown stalemate, ICE protests, Gaza talks, regional budget battles| Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/6/25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- In today’s politics roundtable, we break down the week’s biggest stories with two columnists from opposite sides of the aisle.
Topics will include the federal government shutdown, now in its sixth day. Pay has been suspended for two million federal workers, and there’s still no sign of a funding agreement. We’ll examine the politics of the stalemate, the toll it’s taking on workers, possible paths to resolution, and who’s winning the messaging war.
We’ll also discuss developments abroad and at home, starting with the Gaza peace negotiations, National Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland, ICE protests, and the president’s mounting pressure on universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, to sign a political alignment compact. And we’ll get takes on the Bad Bunny brouhaha.
And we’ll focus on our own region, including Pennsylvania’s ongoing budget impasse, now in its fourth month. The standoff between Governor ...
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- What does it mean to be middle-class? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/2/25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- According to the Pew Research Center, the middle class is shrinking. In 1971, 61% of Americans lived in middle-income households. By 2023, that number had dropped to just 51%. As more people shift into either low-income or high-income brackets, the financial gap between us continues to grow.
After World War II, the middle class became the backbone of the country, fueling economic growth and shaping American identity. But is that changing? What happens to our economy and culture when the traditional markers of middle-class life — home ownership, stable employment, college for the kids, a nest egg for retirement — become less attainable?
Or are those goalposts outdated? What does "middle class" mean to you today?
Guests:
Daniel Laurison, Swarthmore College
Alissa Quart, author of Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream and executive director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project
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- The power of sports in America | Studio 2 from WHYY | 10/01/25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- WHYY is launching a new show, Sports in America. It’s hosted by David Greene, who you may remember from his decade hosting NPR’s Morning Edition.
Greene, a native of western Pa., has always been a diehard sports fan, and now he’s channeling that passion into exploring how sports unite people together across age, race, class and politics – how they can shape who we are.
Greene joins us to share his favorite stories and insights from the athletes and coaches he’s interviewed – from big-name sports stars to local legends.
Then, we’ll check in on the Phillies ahead of their first playoff game this Saturday. John Stolnis, of the Hittin’ Season podcast, joins us to preview Red October.
Guests
David Greene, “Sports in America”
John Stolnis, “Hittin Season”
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- Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Part 2 - Flicks (2025)
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Michelle Dockery & Joanne Froggatt—Lady Mary & Anna—talk to Patrick Stoner about the special relationship of their characters & the end of the iconic 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.
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- What’s at stake in gov’t shutdown? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 09/30/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Tonight at 12:01 a.m., the federal government is set to shut down unless Congressional Republicans and Democrats can reach a funding agreement. As of now, both sides remain at an impasse.
Republicans need support from a handful of Senate Democrats to reach the 60-vote threshold required to pass a temporary funding bill, a continuing resolution (CR), that would extend current federal funding levels into November. But Democrats have their own conditions: they want to see an extension of Obamacare subsidies and a rollback of certain Medicaid cuts before they agree to sign on.
Government shutdowns are nothing new in Washington. In 2018, during President Donald Trump’s first term, the nation endured a 34-day shutdown—the longest in U.S. history. If no deal is reached this time, most federal agencies will close their doors, and nonessential workers will be furloughed. The President has also warned of potential mass firings.
In this episode, we br...
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- Is This Phillies Season a SEQUEL or a STANDALONE Hit?
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- This will be this Phillies core's 4th crack at a World Series, and the 2025 regular season leading up to it was the most consistent of them all. What changed? We discussed on an all NEW Hittin' Season, powered by @WHYY!
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- Phillies Playoff Hopes Are Soaring This Year!
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- 8 months ago
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- The Phillies. The MLB Playoffs. Red October is finally here! On the latest edition of WHYY's Hittin' Season podcast, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher get you ready for the playoffs! They also talk about the collapse of the New York Mets, preview this week's wild card series, and look back at their favorite moments from the Phils' regular season.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Setup
02:17 - Phillies' Playoff Prospects
03:41 - Mets' Epic Collapse
14:58 - Comparing Phillies and Mets
22:59 - Wild Card Round Preview
27:26 - Champagne Celebrations and Playoff Anticipation
29:10 - Intra-Squad Games: A Unique Approach
30:41 - Rest vs. Play Debate
36:08 - Power Rankings, Are the Phillies MLB's the Favorites?
37:41 - Flaws and Strengths: Analyzing the Phillies
40:28 - Transcendence: The Phillies' Evolving Mindset
43:25 - Key Factors for World Series Success
52:44 - Memorable Mome...
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- The future of downtown Philly | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/29/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Does Center City Philadelphia need to be revitalized?
The city’s downtown is sending mixed signals. On the positive side, Center City has seen robust population growth and a strong recovery in daily foot traffic since the nadir of the COVID pandemic. But office vacancies remain stubbornly high and the east side of Market Street is struggling to attract tenants. Then there’s the Sixers’ arena U-turn, which left a huge development vacuum in its wake.
One possible fix: flipping old offices into new housing. The city is already a leader in that area thanks to flexible zoning laws. Are more flips possible? We’ll ask a real estate developer who has tackled some of these big projects.
We’ll also chat with Prema Katari Gupta, CEO of Center City District, about the challenges and opportunities facing American downtowns. Why is Center City drawing new residents? And what’s preventing more growth? Is it quality-of-life issues? The high cost of c...
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- Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 9/25/2025
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Ask Governor Meyer is your chance to hear directly from their governor and ask questions in real time. WHYY’s Shirley Min leads these monthly hour-long discussions with Delaware Governor Matt Meyer.
On this episode of Ask Governor Meyer, we plan to address free speech, the recreational marijuana rollout, a massive AI data center project, confusion over property assessments — plus whatever we hear from listeners!
Guests:
Sarah Mueller, Delaware Politics Reporter at WHYY News
Sarah Petrowich, State Politics Reporter at Delaware Public Media
Ask Gov Meyer is produced by WHYY and Delaware Public Media, with editorial independence from the governor’s office.
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- 'Gray Divorce' and the impact on families | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/25/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Gray divorce – people 65 and over deciding to separate after decades of marriage — is on the rise.
So what’s behind this trend?
Some factors include longer life expectancies, greater acceptance of divorce, and women’s greater financial independence, along with higher expectations for marriage or partnership (to be best friends, lovers, co-parents and equal in labor and support).
On this episode of Studio 2, we also explore the consequences of this trend. While younger generations are marrying less, older adults who divorce face greater financial and health impacts. Men are more likely to lose their social networks after divorce, which can have a negative impact on life expectancy.
There are also consequences for the rest of the family, especially the children who find themselves helping with two aging parents in separate households.
Guests:
Lauren Harris, PhD, assistant professor at the University of New...
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- Globally Inspired Flavors in a Historic New Jersey Town
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- 8 months ago
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- Under the Moon is the brainchild of partners and owners Santiago Orosco and Eric Richardson. Inspired by the flavors of Santiago’s Argentinian upbringing and Eric’s Italian-American family, this quaint cafe is serving truly cozy, inventive dishes.
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- Americans fought each other at the Battle of Brandywine: Why did some choose to support the king?
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- 8 months ago
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- The Battle of Brandywine was a great defeat for George Washington and the Continental Army, but for many Americans, it was a great victory. About 500 American colonists fought on the side of the British at the Battle of Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777. The Revolutionary War was in many senses a civil war.
Watch highlights of the annual reenactment of the Battle of Brandywine by the Chadds Ford Historical Society and learn why some Americans rejected the rebellion and chose to support the king.
Video by Emma Lee and Peter Crimmins
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- History on a half shell: How Philadelphia was built on oysters
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- 8 months ago
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- In 1776, Philadelphia’s population of about 35,000 consumed millions of oysters a year. The colonial city was riddled with taverns and street vendors who sold oysters on the half shell. Residents could wade into the Delaware River, before it became industrialized, and pull oysters out of the water by hand.
Leftover shells were used to pave streets and packed into the hulls of freight ships as weight ballasts. They were burned for their lime and used to make mortar for Philadelphia’s early brick buildings.
Learn more about the role of oysters in the American Revolution.
Video by Emma Lee and Peter Crimmins
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- AI and your skyrocketing electric bill | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/24/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Are you shocked by your electric bill? Rates are expected to keep rising across our region. AI data centers are straining the power grid, some say, leaving consumers to foot the bill.
PJM, the nation’s largest electric grid operator, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and several other states, projects that AI alone could consume 5,000 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually. To meet that demand, we would need to build the equivalent of five nuclear power plants every year.
Some experts argue that PJM has been too slow in approving new power projects. Additionally, President Trump’s rollback of renewable energy initiatives has further stalled the growth of new energy production.
So what’s going wrong with our current energy system—and how can we possibly meet this ever-growing demand?
Guests:
Patrick Cicero - former consumer advocate for Pennsylvania.
Abe Silverman - assistant research scholar, Ralph O...
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- The Lost Bus - Flicks (2025)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Matthew McConaughey & America Ferrera talk with Patrick Stoner about the acting craft techniques they used to maintain the character’s sustained tension in the suspense film.
Flicks is a program devoted to exploring the latest creations from Hollywood. Each week, WHYY film critic Patrick Stoner provides up-to-the-minute coverage of top films, stars and moviemakers.
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- What the science says about autism and Tylenol | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/23/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- President Donald Trump says his administration has an “answer to autism.” At a White House press conference on Monday, the president, joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., linked autism to acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, when taken during pregnancy. Trump advised pregnant women to “fight like hell not to take it” except in extreme cases. RFK Jr. added that the FDA will begin issuing recommendations to physicians and update safety labeling.
On Monday, the FDA itself was far more measured in its messaging. It sent a letter to doctors, noting: “while an association between acetaminophen and autism has been described in many studies, a causal relationship has not been established and there are contrary studies in the scientific literature.”
Many scientists dispute any connection between autism and acetaminophen, one of the most commonly used drugs in the world. They argue the causes of autism are complex...
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- Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC and broadcast media under Trump | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/22/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has sent shockwaves across the country. The action came after Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said on a podcast, “We can do this the easy way or the hard way,” after criticizing comments Kimmel made about assigning a political motive to Charlie Kirk's alleged killer.
This sparked a nationwide debate on the power of the FCC and the Trump administration’s push to quell dissenting voices. What effect will this have on other media outlets? How much power should a federal agency like the FCC be able to wield? Where is the line between regulation and censorship?
On this edition of Studio 2, we unpack the role of government in media oversight.
Guests:
David Folkenflik, NPR media correspondent
Eugene Volokh, senior fellow at the Hoover Institute
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- Can Phillies' Stars REACH Amazing Milestones This Season?
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- 8 months ago
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- As the season wraps up, all eyes are on the Philadelphia Phillies as they solidify their playoff position. The team is chasing significant milestones, especially Bryce Harper aiming for another productive season. Catch all the mlb and baseball highlights as the Phillies push towards the playoffs!
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- What Will Happen in the Phillies Final Week?
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- With the postseason approaching, the Phillies are gearing up for MLB playoffs!
On Episode 1014 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Justin Klugh from Baseball Prospectus and Liz Roscher of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the Philadelphia Phillies' current position as they head into the final week of the regular season and prepare for the postseason. They analyze key players to watch, including milestones for Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber, and the importance of maintaining momentum. The conversation shifts to pitching strategies, particularly the roles of Aaron Nola and Walker Buehler in the playoffs. Lineup adjustments are also examined, with a focus on how the team is responding to Alec Bohm's return. The episode concludes with a discussion on the controversy surrounding Nick Castellanos and the competitive landscape of the National League wild card race.
Chapters:
00:00 - Phillies' Postseason Outlook
02:39 - Team ...
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- Creative Maki and Espresso Martinis at Tuna Bar | Check, Please! Philly
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Old City’s Tuna Bar is dishing out sushi, nigiri, maki, and more. We talk to chef/owner Kenneth Sze about his journey as a chef from a childhood learning the craft in his parent's restaurant to the fish market at dawn picking out the morning's first and best cuts of fresh seafood. Tuna Bar's menu is diverse, from a showstopping single piece of toro crowned with caviar and gold leaf to wagyu spring rolls, this is a can’t-miss date night spot.
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- Why are moms quitting the workforce? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 09/18/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- More women are leaving the labor force – especially mothers of young children. More than 200,000 have quit this year alone. That’s the steepest decline in four decades, wiping out many of the job gains made during the pandemic.
For years women have been told they could have it all – a fulfilling work and home life. Remember Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg telling moms to “lean in” to career and family. But over a decade later, many mothers are finding it’s too difficult to balance both.
So, why are women, particularly young mothers, quitting and putting their careers on hold? And what’s driving the change? In-office mandates? Rising child care costs? Changing family priorities? Something else?
Guests:
Corinne Low - author of “Having It All”
Julie Kashen - The Century Foundation
Issie Lapowsky - New York Times contributor
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- Philadelphia luxury home sales raise affordability concerns
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Since 2019 homes that sold for $1 million have exploded by nearly 500%, according to a recent report from the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University. In the same time period the median home price in Philadelphia, the suburbs and parts of South Jersey and northern Delaware — increased by about 50%.
For more reporting from Plan Philly's Aaron Moselle, check out whyy.org/news.
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- Free Speech and Right-Wing Cancel Culture | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/17/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Conservative politicians and pundits are calling for people to be fired or canceled in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing. Liberal commentators, academics, and everyday citizens who criticized Kirk, or were accused of “celebrating” his death, are being singled out and publicly shamed.
Even Vice President Vance urged people to report anyone disparaging Kirk to their employers. In just the past few days, we've seen an MSNBC analyst lose his job, American Airlines pilots grounded, an Office Depot worker fired, and a Washington Post columnist dismissed. And longer lists of "targets" are now circulating online.
Earlier this week, Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Trump administration would crack down on hate speech directed at Kirk, prompting backlash from both the left and right over potential free speech violations. She has since walked back those comments. Still, President Trump has stated that the administration will begin investigating far-left organizations in conn...
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- Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Part 1 - Flicks (2025)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Hugh Bonneville, Allen Leach, & Kevin Doyle talk with Patrick Stoner about wrapping up the beloved franchise & honor Maggie Smith.
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 drinking in bars fueled American independence
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The ability of beer and wine to bring people together and hear each other talk became a crucial element for mobilizing the public into the American Revolution.
In 1776, there were more than 120 taverns, inns and “ordinaries” in Philadelphia, not counting illegal serving houses. With an estimated population between 30,000 and 40,000 people, that amounts to an enormous number of bars per capita.
A Man Full of Trouble is Philadelphia’s last remaining example of colonial bar culture that birthed the American Revolution.
Video by Emma Lee and Peter Crimmins
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- How to combat AI in college classrooms: | Studio 2 from WHYY | 09/16/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Blue books are back in college classrooms! Remember those? Professors are embracing the old exam booklets again as a way to combat AI cheating.
Our guest, Clay Shirky, who studies AI and technology at NYU, argues that we may need to “go medieval” with education and return to the days of oral exams. Other ideas being floated include more use of the Socratic method, calling on students in class and extended office hours to ensure students are absorbing the material. But are those really feasible for large universities?
This episode, do we need to completely rethink how colleges educate students? How can we inspire students to be thoughtful AI users and not lazy ones? We’ll talk about how artificial intelligence is shaping learning and how universities are grappling with it.
Guests:
Clay Shirky - New York University
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- Charlie Kirk’s killing and cycles of political violence | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/15/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Is America in a cycle of political violence and is there any way to stop it?
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has left many Americans feeling that something is deeply broken in our culture and politics. In recent years, we've seen a rise in political violence, from the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker to the attack on Governor Josh Shapiro’s residence.
As commenters seek to assign motive to Kirk’s killing, some leaders are urging calm. Utah’s Republican Governor Spencer Cox called on younger Americans to “choose a different path,” saying, “your generation has an opportunity to build a culture that is very different than what we are suffering through right now.”
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has taken a more partisan tone, placing blame squarely on the “radical left” without mentioning violent acts by far-right extremists.
As new details emerge about the suspect, attention is also turning ...
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- Why the Phillies Are Ready for the Playoffs!
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- With only 12 games left, the Philadelphia Phillies are on fire! Is it possible they'll peak too soon? Some fans think so, but on the latest Hittin' Season podcast, we destroyed that silly narrative.
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- The Phillies Are In the Playoffs Once Again!
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- For the fourth year in a row, the Phillies are going to the playoffs. They had a chance to clinch the NL East on Sunday but came up short, so they'll look to do it this week in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, but winning two out of three against the Royals at Citizens Bank Park has the Phillies on the doorstep.
On Episode 1012 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospctus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal discuss the weekend series against the Royals and a remarkable week of baseball that has them humming and ready for October!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to the Phillies' Playoff Journey
02:47 - Reflecting on the NL East Standings
06:01 - Kyle Schwarber's 4 HR Game the Season's Turning Point
08:53 - Analyzing Player Contributions and Injuries
11:48 - The Importance of Momentum and Energy in September
14:43 - Evaluating Aaron Nola's Performance and ...
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- Is Trumponomics eroding capitalism? | Studio 2 from WHYY | 09/10/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The GOP used to be synonymous with unfettered free markets, but some of President Trump’s recent decisions have some fellow Republicans raising the specter of socialism.
Senator Rand Paul called Trump’s decision for the government to take a 10% stake in Intel a step toward socialism, while Democratic socialist Senator Bernie Sanders praised the plan. Add in Trump’s tariffs, the “Golden Share” in Nippon’s U.S. Steel deal, and other examples of government interference in private companies, and traditional free-market conservatives are growing uneasy.
While most people agree this isn’t socialism in the classic sense, Trumponomics is starting to look more like “state capitalism,” where the government steers a lot of private industry decisions.
Today, are Trump’s economic policies eroding free-market capitalism? We hash it out with a libertarian and a Republican.
Guests:
Tad DeHaven - policy analyst with Cato
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- Troubling K-12 education trends | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/11/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- New data from the Nation’s Report Card reveals troubling trends: 12th-graders are performing worse in math and reading, and 8th-graders are falling behind in science, a continuation of trends that started before the pandemic. The report from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that while top-performing students continue to excel, lower-performing students, the majority, are slipping even further behind. The report also highlights a rise in student absenteeism across the board.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon called the findings “devastating.” Some say cuts to jobs and programs at the Department of Education under her leadership won’t help, as President Donald Trump tasks her with dismantling the department altogether.
Why are student test scores falling? How much of the decline is due to the pandemic? What’s actually working in K-12 education—and how do we help more students succeed?
Guests:
Donna Cooper - Children First
Farah ...
- Title
- The push to make cycling safer in Philly | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/9/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- A cycling advocate was killed in a hit-and-run while biking in Fairmount Park last week. It’s just the latest tragic death that raises questions about bicycle safety in Philadelphia.
For years, advocates have argued for more protected bike lanes, as some residents push back — citing further burdens for motorists in terms of parking and congestion.
In recent years, cyclists have faced the added challenge of sharing space with electronic bikes and scooters, the latter of which, by law in Pennsylvania, are only supposed to be used on private property.
On this episode of Studio 2, we talk about Philadelphia's cycling infrastructure and discuss potential solutions.
Guests:
Jessie Amadio, organizer at Philly Bike Action
Alex Quistberg, associate research professor at Drexel University
Sen. Tim Kearney (D) - Pa. state senator for the 26th District (part of Delaware County)
- Title
- Authentic Japanese Ramen House in Philly's Chinatown | Check, Please! Philly
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- It’s hard to have a bad meal in Chinatown and this beloved ramen joint is no exception. Pop in any afternoon and Terakawa will be full of ramen-lovers dining solo or with a group of friends or coworkers. Try the namesake Terakawa ramen in their 12-hour tonkotsu broth or the spicy ramen for a little kick.
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- Chief of War, Part 2 - Flicks (2025)
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Indigenous cast members of this Jason Momoa Hawaiian historical drama mini-series talk with Patrick Stoner about what it meant to them to share the cultural heritage.
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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- Title
- How One Game Changed The NL East Race!
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Phillies beat the Mets 1-0 on Monday night, pushing their lead in the division up to 8 games with 18 to play. Does the NL East belong to the Phils for the second year in a row? John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss on the latest Hittin' Season!
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- Phillies Beat the Mets, is the NL East Race Over?
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- After the Phillies' 1-0 win over the Mets in Philadelphia on Monday night, is the National League East race now over? On Episode 1009 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis of The Good Phight, Baseball Prospectus' Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher, Editor of SABR's Baseball Research Journal, discuss Aaron Nola's performance and the Phils' 8-game lead in the division with three more to play. Also, a discussion about Trea Turner's hamstring injury, Alec Bohm hitting the Injured List as well, and a conversation about America's newest villain, Philly Karen.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Game Overview
02:59 - Injury Updates and Team Dynamics
05:39 - Philly Karen, Baseball's Newest Villain
08:45 - Trea Turner's Hamstring, How Do the Phillies Cope?
14:41 - Phillies Beat Mets 1-0 Behind Aaron Nola's Redemption Outing
33:54 - Phils' 1-0 Win Was Historic
36:48 - Is the National League East Race Over?
41:46 - Harrison Bader Saved the Ou...
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- Should Democrats avoid “woke” words?| Studio 2 from WHYY | 09/08/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Should Democrats abandon so-called “woke” language? That’s what a memo from the center-left think tank Third Way suggests as a way to appeal to more voters.
Titled “Was It Something I Said?”, the memo argues that elected Democrats don’t sound like regular people anymore. Instead, they rely on “therapy speak,” “organizer jargon”, and “seminar room language” advanced by special interest groups. Third Way lists 45 words for Democratic politicians and activists to avoid, including: privilege, triggering, birthing person, unhoused, and systems of oppression.
But if liberals give up this language, are they also giving up on their values of inclusion? Is language really the reason Democrats are failing to connect with voters, or is this debate a distraction from bigger problems?
Guests:
Matt Bennett- executive vice president for public affairs and co-founder of Third Way
Rep. Sarah McBride - A Democrat represe...
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- Philadelphia's Water Orchestra Lets YOU Be the Maestro!
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Check out the new Water Orchestra, a captivating water fountain art installation that brings community support to downtown Philly, Pennsylvania. This attraction spot offers a unique experience, solidifying the city's status as one of the most interesting cultural landmarks. Be sure to check out this new video to see it in action!
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- The sex recession: why are Americans having less sex | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/04/25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- America is in a sex recession. Adults of all ages – married and single – are having less sex than they did in past decades. A new study found that 37% percent of 18-64 year olds have sex at least once a week, compared to 55% in the 90s.
Why are people having less sex and what are they doing instead? Also, how essential is sex to our lives and to our relationships–can you have a strong connection or marriage without it?
Guest:
Debby Herbenick - Director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University
