Studio 2

No one likes getting stuck on hold or having to negotiate with a chatbot… and yet it feels harder and harder to avoid.

We talk about threats to election security, the erosion of voter confidence and what it takes to keep our elections free and fair.

Plastic is everywhere. Going “plastic-free” can be much easier said than done.

A whole new generation seems to be trading screens for binoculars and knitting needles. What’s behind the trend?

In this month’s Big Fix episode: the housing crisis. Flexible zoning, more vouchers, accessory dwelling units, YIMBYISM and more.

Get ready to go for a trip down green-slime memory lane as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Double Dare.

After nearly a quarter of a century on the court, LeBron James wants to end his career wearing red white and blue.

What happens when the people living closest to us become strangers? And what can we do about it?

How can we build a more resilient food safety system? What steps can consumers take to protect themselves at home?

The case for and against age maximum limits for our political leaders. And should we also have health transparency rules?

We’re breaking down the biggest national stories with commentators from either side of the aisle.

What belongs in the perfect Philly weekend? From coffee and cheesesteaks to museums and murals, we’re crowdsourcing the city’s ultimate must-do itinerary. Guests: Tonya Pendleton , Things to Do curator for WHYY Stephanie Farr , Philadelphia Inquirer features columnist who writes about what makes Philly weird, wild, and wonderfully unique Alisha Miranda , freelance hospitality reporter...

American smoking rates have reached historic lows, but cigarettes are all over pop culture, as are nicotine products like vapes and pouches.

Our home team is officially out of the running for the 2026 FIFA World Cup… so why do some people say Americans are still winning?

Democratic socialists are on a winning streak in Pennsylvania, New York and Colorado but will the movement help or hurt Democrats chances in November?

In celebration of America’s big birthday, we’re spotlighting revolutionary people, places and events across our region.

E-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motos are all over our streets (and sometimes sidewalks). How are the rules of the road changing accordingly?

We unpack the final weeks of court rulings with two constitutional law scholars: birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans, presidential firing power, and more

What could the city become over the next half-century? How could we redesign the city for the future?

After decades of growing acceptance, American support for LGBTQ+ rights has declined in the last few years. What’s driving the shift and what does will it mean?

Remember when “going outside” was the only summer plan? From the snacks, to hangouts, to one-hit wonders that defined summer, we’re throwing it back to simpler low-tech times.

Is patriotism about upholding the ideals of America’s founders? Is it blind allegiance to the country? Can you be deeply critical of the U.S and still be patriotic

As negotiators from the U.S. and Iran begin to hammer out a deal, what exactly is on the table? Who stands to win and lose?

The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?

What made Pennsylvania’s first ever constitution so radical that it only lasted 14 years? And how did such a short lived document have such a long lasting impact?