As negotiators from the U.S. and Iran begin to hammer out a deal, what exactly is on the table? Who stands to win and lose?

The Supreme Court will soon hand down decisions on major cases like birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, and transgender sports bans. What should we expect?

In 2015, Serena Williams was preparing for Wimbledon and struggling with self-doubt. She was questioning her ability to compete, especially at the net. Her coach was worried about her crisis of confidence and made a risky decision. He told her that she was winning 80 percent of her net shots, which was a lie. He tricked her to derail her expectation of failure. She went on to win the tournament and upped her net game.

That’s one of the stories Nir Eyal recounts in his new book, Beyond Belief, where he explores how our assumptions drive our behavior, for better or for worse.

He says beliefs aren’t just thoughts and feelings. They’re practical and provisional, giving us enough certainty to act and enough flexibility to adapt when we get new information. Nir Eyal joins us to talk about the power of belief.

What made Pennsylvania’s first ever constitution so radical that it only lasted 14 years? And how did such a short lived document have such a long lasting impact?

After another abysmal outing against the Marlins on Wednesday, Andrew Painter was sent down to AAA. Host John Stolnis of The Good Phight analyzes the decision, what Painter needs to work on and what the Phils will do to fill his slot in the rotation. Also, the Phillies took two out of three from Miami, an update on how Phillies players are faring in the All Star Game fan vote, and changes coming to the Home Run Derby.

On this episode of Studio 2, it’s the ultimate throwback summer: we’re bringing back some of our favorite memories from decades past. We’ll talk about the songs, snacks and hangouts that defined generations, the fun that stuck with us, and how to bring that carefree nostalgia into the 21st century.

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Why American consumers are tired of tipping and why many workers can’t get by without it.

Microshifting, polyworking, hybrid, RTO mandates and AI…disruptions to modern work continue.

In her new book, For Better and Worse, historian Stephanie Coontz digs into thousands of years of marital history to help explain how the tradition has evolved.

It’s the most-watched sporting event on the planet, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Philadelphians. For the first time ever, the city will host men’s teams from around the world for the FIFA World Cup, airing six games at Lincoln Financial Field. It’s a dream come true for many soccer fans in the region and the culmination of years of planning and lobbying by local business and political leaders. 

On this special edition of Studio 2, we look at the social, cultural and economic impact of the World Cup on the Philadelphia region.

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