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Today · 51 min
The Big Tech backlash in schools
How Big Tech pushed into classrooms, the growing presence of AI chatbots in education and the resistance building among parents, teachers and some students.
Yesterday · 50 min
The making of “Bucks County, USA”
Award-winning filmmakers Robert May and Barry Levinson join Studio 2 to discuss their new documentary series.
Tuesday · 51 min
AI doomerism: will artificial intelligence spiral out of control?
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?
Monday · 51 min
Party Switchers: Why Change Your Vote?
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.
September 10 · 51 min
Boyz II Men on why solo careers are overrated
How has the legendary R&B group stayed in harmony for over thirty years?
September 9 · 51 min
Preserving the Academy of Natural Sciences
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?
September 8 · 51 min
National politics roundup
We’re digging into all the top headlines with local commentators on either side of the aisle.
September 3 · 51 min
How to find love in a “romance recession”
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.
September 2 · 51 min
The politics of AI data centers
Public opposition over data centers is uniting people of all political stripes and is forcing politicians to course correct.
September 1 · 51 min
A new era in youth sports
Why is the youth sports industry booming? And how has privatization changed the culture on and off the field?
August 31 · 51 min
Measles outbreak in Pa.
The first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years were announced last week by Governor Josh Shapiro but they have sparked controversy.
August 27 · 50 min
The Philly bike race is back!
We unpack the significance of the return of the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic and unpack the behind-the-scenes story of how it happened.
August 26 · 51 min
Big Fix: Solutions for higher education
Is a college degree worth it? More families are asking that question as tuition skyrockets.
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?

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