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‘I don’t need to see your belly button’: The new workplace etiquette
From loud ringtones to crop tops and reply-all emails. What pet peeves get you all riled up? Ahead of Labor Day, we talk about the dos and don'ts at the office.
Air Date: August 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Is trolling the future of politics?
Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking a page out of President Donald Trump's social media playbook with trolling memes and TikTok trends. Is it time for other Democrats to follow suit?
Air Date: August 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35How vaccine policy is changing under RFK Jr.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s' overhaul of vaccine recommendations and research and what it means for public health and pandemic preparedness.
Air Date: August 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14SEPTA cuts take effect: ‘We’ve been in the spiral for years and years’
As SEPTA's service cuts go into effect, commuters are asking: How will my child get to school tomorrow? Do I need to leave earlier for my commute?
Air Date: August 25, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Studio 2 Extra: Opera Philadelphia's Anthony Roth Costanzo talks new season
Anthony Roth Costanzo, Opera Philadelphia's leader, turned financial challenges into success, making the company the only sold-out in the U.S. and innovating opera anew.
Air Date: August 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 18:15Understanding the latest research on keeping our brains healthy and sharp at any age. From diet, to exercise, technology and more, with Dr. Daniel Monti and Pam Belluck.
Air Date: August 21, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Republican and Democratic lawmakers debate SEPTA funding
The fight over funding public transit has revealed an even bigger rift in Pennsylvania. There is a growing and often tense divide between urban and rural parts of the state.
Air Date: August 20, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:02Are you overspending with Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay? A BNPL reality check
Buy now, pay later apps are growing in popularity, especially among young shoppers. Some financial experts say these convenient apps are cause for concern.
Air Date: August 19, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Trump places DC police under federal control; Zelenskyy in the US – news roundtable
Zelenskyy meets Trump Monday to discuss. Meanwhile, Trump put Washington, D.C. police under federal control, hinting at nationwide expansion. A panel of journalists discuss.
Air Date: August 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10The Great Philly Pop Culture Showdown
A game-show-style battle over all things Philly music, movies, history and culture - recorded at 118 North in Wayne, Pa.
Air Date: August 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 53:34Modern aging: Is “old” outdated?; Tradwives take over social media: More than a trend?
Life expectancy is rising, with Americans living longer than ever before. But this "silver tsunami" necessitates a re-evaluation of aging stereotypes and society.
Air Date: August 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Why we gossip; the flip phone revolution
We'll hear from people who have tried to make the low-tech lifestyle work. And, Kelsey McKinney on why we love juicy gossip about friends, family and even celebrities.
Air Date: August 12, 2025 12:00 pm
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