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August 25 · 51 min
Live from the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum: 275 years of medicine
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.
August 24 · 51 min
Should we start worrying about the national debt?
America is now in the red for a whopping $40 trillion. How much should we be worried?
August 20 · 51 min
The surveillance state got creepier
There’s growing backlash against Flock Safety cameras. Are they an essential crime-fighting tool, or a mass surveillance system ripe for abuse?
August 19 · 51 min
Why are testosterone levels falling?
Testosterone among men has been on the decline. Should we be concerned about falling testosterone levels?
August 18 · 51 min
Why more adult children are living with their parents
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.
August 17 · 51 min
The backlash against anti-depressants
Why are some calling for reforming the psychiatric status quo? And how might the discourse impact the future of depression treatment?
August 13 · 51 min
The rise of personal robots
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?
August 12 · 51 min
How can we keep critical utilities safe from hacking?
Cyber attacks against infrastructure are on the rise. Just how vulnerable are we to hacking?
August 11 · 51 min
Why are more women freezing their eggs?
We’re looking at how modern women are balancing life goals and fertility.
August 10 · 51 min
The Trump administration’s proposal to overhaul Head Start
The Trump administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of Head Start, the early childhood education program.
August 6 · 51 min
Jennifer Weiner’s and Dena Heilik’s book recs
We’re talking to two local book lovers about top tier reads and how to fall back in love with literature.
August 5 · 51 min
Annoyance economy: the hidden cost of everyday hassles
No one likes getting stuck on hold or having to negotiate with a chatbot… and yet it feels harder and harder to avoid.
August 4 · 51 min
Election integrity in the 2026 midterms
We talk about threats to election security, the erosion of voter confidence and what it takes to keep our elections free and fair.
August 3 · 51 min
Can we ever get rid of plastics for good?
Plastic is everywhere. Going “plastic-free” can be much easier said than done.
July 30 · 51 min
Why are “granny hobbies” having a moment?
A whole new generation seems to be trading screens for binoculars and knitting needles. What’s behind the trend?
July 29 · 51 min
Big Fix: Solutions to the housing crisis | Studio 2 from WHYY | 7/29/26
In this month’s Big Fix episode: the housing crisis. Flexible zoning, more vouchers, accessory dwelling units, YIMBYISM and more.
July 28 · 51 min
Double Dare’s Philly origins | Studio 2 from WHYY | 07/28/2026
Get ready to go for a trip down green-slime memory lane as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Double Dare.
July 27 · 50 min
King James is coming to Philly
After nearly a quarter of a century on the court, LeBron James wants to end his career wearing red white and blue.
July 23 · 51 min
How to be a good neighbor
What happens when the people living closest to us become strangers? And what can we do about it?
July 22 · 51 min
What the cyclospora outbreak reveals about our food system
How can we build a more resilient food safety system? What steps can consumers take to protect themselves at home?

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