Studio 2

With school back in session, Dr. Tony Watlington joins Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg to discuss Philadelphia’s public schools. He talks school closures, appropriate uses of AI, and lagging math and reading proficiency amongst students.

How Big Tech pushed into classrooms, the growing presence of AI chatbots in education and the resistance building among parents, teachers and some students.

Award-winning filmmakers Robert May and Barry Levinson join Studio 2 to discuss their new documentary series.

Does AI pose an existential threat to humanity? Concern is growing, even among the CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic. But are the fears overblown? And are safeguards feasible?

Have you ever changed your mind about a political issue? We’ll talk to experts about party switchers and what they could mean for the midterms.

How has the legendary R&B group stayed in harmony for over thirty years?

Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences is slatted to close at the end of the month. But can the the 200-year-old museum to be saved?

We’re digging into all the top headlines with local commentators on either side of the aisle.

Gen Z is dating less than generations past. What’s holding them back? We’re talking about the trends and how to find meaningful connections in the modern era.

Public opposition over data centers is uniting people of all political stripes and is forcing politicians to course correct.

Why is the youth sports industry booming? And how has privatization changed the culture on and off the field?

The first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years were announced last week by Governor Josh Shapiro but they have sparked controversy.

We unpack the significance of the return of the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic and unpack the behind-the-scenes story of how it happened.

Is a college degree worth it? More families are asking that question as tuition skyrockets.

Studio 2 is scrubbing in! 275 years after doors first opened, we’re hosting a special live remote broadcast from the nation’s very first chartered hospital.

America is now in the red for a whopping $40 trillion. How much should we be worried?

There’s growing backlash against Flock Safety cameras. Are they an essential crime-fighting tool, or a mass surveillance system ripe for abuse?

Testosterone among men has been on the decline. Should we be concerned about falling testosterone levels?

Nearly half of 18-30-year-olds are living with their parents, pushed there by tough job market, soaring housing prices and the rising cost of everyday life.

Why are some calling for reforming the psychiatric status quo? And how might the discourse impact the future of depression treatment?

Imagine having a robot around the house to do your daily chores. Well, for $20,000 you can take home Neo, a humanoid robot. But are human-like robots ready for primetime?

Cyber attacks against infrastructure are on the rise. Just how vulnerable are we to hacking?

We’re looking at how modern women are balancing life goals and fertility.

The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of Head Start, the early childhood education program.

We’re talking to two local book lovers about top tier reads and how to fall back in love with literature.