Studio 2

We talk with reporters in Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, Scranton, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia about early turnout and what voters are telling them.

Over the last several decades, the number of men in the U.S. who aren’t participating in the workforce has risen steadily.

Polls show an increasing number of American consumers are frustrated with their shopping experiences.

On this live Studio 2 On the Road special, we’re at the Newtown Theatre in Bucks County to talk about the races that could determine control of Congress.

We discuss how dark money shapes policy, how to curb pay-to-play corruption, and how to limit the influence of billionaire donors.

We dig into the key races that could decide who controls Harrisburg.

A look at the controversy surrounding the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office.

Why has Trump repeatedly sided with Putin? What does it mean for America’s security, economy and the war in Ukraine?

We’re looking at a new wave of consumer products: personalized AI assistants. What can they do for you? And at what cost?

In the wake of the alleged gang rape at a fraternity at Cornell University, many are asking: can fraternities be fixed or is frat culture beyond repair?

Americans are having friends and family over less and less often. What’s holding people back? And with isolation on rise, how can we get back into the habit?

With the costs of education continuing to rise, some young people are swapping college degrees for tool belts and apprenticeships.

NPR’s Scott Detrow and Daniel Burke interviewed hundreds of Pope Leo’s family, friends, teachers, and fellow friars to understand the man behind the robes.

Online telehealth platforms took off during the pandemic. And now AI has entered the chat. Is in-person counseling a thing of the past?

Democratic candidate Bob Harvie on his bid to unseat incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick. Plus, a breakdown of Pennsylvania’s most contentious congressional races.

After years of campus reforms and #MeToo, why does it feel like nothing has

Public support for the death penalty has steadily declined in the modern era. But in recent years, executions surged. What’s behind the rise?

Latino voters helped carry President Donald Trump back to the White House in 2024. Now they seem poised to swing hard the other way.

Seasoned TV critics join us to weigh in on the sleeper hits, the overhyped, and which shows are just incomparable.

How can we ensure AI works for us, not against us. We debate ideas for averting doomsday, holding tech companies accountable, and protecting kids in the classrooms.