Skip to content
NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse. Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country.

Morning Edition

Listen Live

Listen Live

In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. BBC
Next

BBC Newshour

In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh, clear perspective from across the globe.

WHYY
rewind
play
fast-forward
 
 
 
Radio Schedule
WHYY
  • DONATE
Primary Menu
  • News
  • Radio & Podcasts
    • Radio Schedule
    • Ways to Stream
    • WHYY Listen App
  • TV
    • WHYY TV Schedule
    • Live TV
    • Watch on Demand
    • Stream PBS Kids
  • Arts
  • Events
  • Education
    • WHYY Early Education Programs
    • For Students
    • Pathways to Media Careers
    • WHYY Media Labs
    • Youth Media Awards
  • Support
    • Membership
    • WHYY Passport
    • WHYY Member Portal
    • Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation Program
    • Volunteer
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE
Studio 2

Studio 2 Archive

Photo credit Sam Gold
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: Hamilton Leithauser on loss, love and The Walkmen’s Philly roots

Hamilton’s latest record “This Side of the Island” came out in March. His tour comes to the Ardmore Music Hall on May 15.

Air Date: May 9, 2025 1:00 pm

Listen 16:58
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

The rise of the spicy book club

Spicy romance novel sales have jumped in the last few years. What's behind the all the buzz? Author Betty Corrello and Philly's Cupid's Bookshop owner Tina Long join us.

Air Date: May 8, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:57
Replika can be a way for some people to connect with an AI program that mimics human relationships.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Will AI replace human connection?

Where are human-AI relationships headed? Is it ok to be friends, or more, with a chatbot? We discuss this topic with the founder of Replika, a Replika user and a reporter.

Air Date: May 7, 2025

Listen 50:38
Crozer Health staff protesting with a sign reading PATIENTS OVER PROFITS
Studio 2
Health

Is private equity helping or hurting our healthcare system?

Critics of private equity say these companies are purely profit-motivated, putting dividends before patient care and safety. Proponents argue companies can improve efficiency.

Air Date: May 6, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:00
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Triple Bottom Brewing: Beer, people and planet

Triple Bottom Brewing in Philadelphia gives fair-chance jobs to the formerly incarcerated and housing insecure. Tess Hart, the small craft brewery's co-founder, joins us.

Air Date: May 2, 2025 10:00 am

Listen 15:34
This time, Avi and Cherri hosted Studio 2 live from the Middletown Free Library in Media, Pa. Here, listeners asked a panel some tough questions about NIMBYism and YIMBYism. (Photo: Kevin McCorry, WHYY)
Studio 2
Urban Planning

Developing the Philly suburbs: NIMBYs, YIMBYs and you

We look at the housing affordability problem in the Philadelphia region. Researchers say we need a building boom to drive supply up and prices down.

Air Date: May 1, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:33
SEPTA's interim general manager Scott Sauer on Studio 2.
Studio 2
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s Scott Sauer addresses $213M deficit, service cuts

SEPTA says drastic cuts to services are coming soon without new revenue. 50 bus routes and 5 regional rail lines eliminated, fare hikes of 20% and 9 PM curfews on some lines.

Air Date: April 30, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Studio 2
Health

The debate about physician-assisted suicide in Del., NJ, Pa.

On this episode of Studio 2, we look at the latest developments in the debate over assisted suicide - also known as medical aid in dying, dying with dignity, right to die.

Air Date: April 29, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:45
Instagram/Joshua Santiago/empoweringcuts_
Studio 2
Community

Studio 2 Extra: Haircuts for the homeless

Empowering Cuts is a nonprofit that serves up free haircuts ...

Air Date: April 25, 2025 11:00 am

Listen 11:35
The image shows a lighter from the Pennsylvania-based company Zippo, decorated with the Canadian flag. Many local businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area depend on Canada as a key trading partner. Is our relationship at risk?
(Photo: Andreas Copes)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Trade, tourism, culture: Philly region’s tie to Canada

Our area has strong cultural and economic ties with Canada. They’re our biggest trading partner and tourism between our borders is popular and convenient.

Air Date: April 24, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:25
Students at the City College of New York protest the Israel-Hamas war on the campus in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The battle to fight and define antisemitism

The Trump administration accused universities of allowing antisemitism. Some say revoking pro-Palestinian protestors' visas and freezing funds is overreach, others disagree.

Air Date: April 23, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:10
Pope Francis waves
Studio 2
Community

Philadelphia remembers the legacy of Pope Francis

A look at the legacy of Pope Francis, who died Monday at the age of 88. We talk with people in the local Catholic community and weigh in on the future of the Church.

Air Date: April 22, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
Credit: Instagram/The Philly Sports Guy
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: The Philly Sports Guy — without his face paint

Philly sports fans have a bad reputation. Diehard super fan Jamie Pagliei is beloved as 'The Philly Sports Guy' and while his fandom is family-friendly, it is always intense.

Air Date: April 18, 2025 1:00 pm

Listen 12:17
Black Thought of The Roots performs at the 2018 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Friday, July 6, 2018, in New Orleans. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: The Roots’ Black Thought on ‘Upcycled: A Memoir’

Tariq Trotter's memoir, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, is the Free Library's selection for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia.

Air Date: April 17, 2025 1:00 pm

Listen 19:50
(Charles Reed/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP)
Studio 2
Courts & Law

Immigration enforcement in the Greater Philadelphia Area

On this episode of Studio 2, we talk to the people involved in cases of detention and deportation and explain sanctuary status and changing immigration policies in our region.

Air Date: April 17, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:16
Page 1 of 2412345...»Last »
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Airs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at noon on WHYY-FM

Learn More

Join the Conversation

  • E-mail
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Latest News

  • Philly Music Fest returns in October with an expanded lineup. Matt Quinn and The Wonder Years to headline

    50 mins ago

  • Most Philadelphia Mastery high schools improved graduation rates in the last 5 years

    50 mins ago

  • Pa. primary election 2025: What to know about this year’s judicial races, and who’s running

    1 hour ago

Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

Donate
Learn about WHYY Member benefits
Ways to Donate
WHYY

WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It’s how we live.

Contact Us

Philadelphia

215.351.1200
talkback@whyy.org

Delaware

302.516.7506
talkback@whyy.org

Our Programs

  • Albie’s Elevator
  • Art Outside
  • Billy Penn
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Souls
  • The Infinite Art Hunt
  • Movers & Makers
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • Philadelphia Revealed
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • Schooled
  • The Statue
  • Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • Voices in the Family
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know
  • Young Creators Studio
  • Young, Unhoused and Unseen
  • Your Democracy

Inside WHYY

  • About
    • Social Responsibility at WHYY
    • Board and Executives
    • Community Advisory Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Press Room
    • Meet Our Newsroom
    • WHYY News Style Guide
    • WHYY Productions
    • WHYY Spaces
    • Submissions
    • History
    • Directions
    • Coverage Area
    • Financial Statements
    • WHYY Community Report
    • Supporters
    • Privacy
  • Meet Our Newsroom
  • Employment
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • N.I.C.E. Initiative
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship
  • Directions
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Sign up for a Newsletter

© MMXXV WHYY

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use for WHYY.org

WHYY is partnered with