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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Courts & Law

Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google

With only two weeks to Election Day, the Trump Justice Department is taking bold legal action against Google on an issue of rare bipartisan agreement.

6 years ago

Solvay in West Deptford
Science
NJ Spotlight

South Jersey company confirms use of unregulated replacement for toxic chemical

But Solvay says it’s not responsible for environmental contamination with "legacy" chemicals.

6 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Biden, Trump vie to sway Latino voters in Pa. in waning days of campaign

Nationwide, Latino people are the fastest-growing part of the electorate, and they are expected to be the largest racial or ethnic voting group this year after white people.

6 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Millions of Pennsylvanians skip every election. Here’s why this year could be different

Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are aggressively pursuing people who vote sporadically or have never voted at all.

6 years ago

Listen 4:42
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Arts & Entertainment

A Puerto Rican frog comes to North Philly: The coquí sing in El Centro del Oro

A sound installation along 5th Street evokes the nighttime chorus of coquí frogs.

6 years ago

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Jerry Jordan has headed the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers since 2007. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers preparing a possible strike vote Wednesday

Philadelphia’s teachers union is planning a possible strike vote this week, as negotiations have stalled nearly two months after the union’s contract expired.

6 years ago

The sun rises behind the Supreme Court in Washington
Politics & Policy

Supreme Court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania ballots

The justices divided 4-4 Monday, an outcome that upholds a state Supreme Court ruling that allowed election officials to receive and count ballots until Nov. 6.

6 years ago

Apartments are seen in Hilltop west of downtown Wilmington
Urban Planning

Another defeat for Wilmington blight bill targeting ‘irresponsible’ landlords

It’s back to the drawing board for city lawmakers trying to force landlords to make repairs to dilapidated rental homes in Wilmington.

6 years ago

Ann Kathryn sails into the Manasquan Inlet
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

N.J. to provide $11M in pandemic relief to struggling fishing industry

Eligible businesses include commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture businesses, processors, dealers, and bait and tackle shops.

6 years ago

Santa Claus
Community
NBC10

Santa Claus will be visiting Philly-area malls – behind a shield

Visitors will be able to pose for photos or have storytime with Santa in the mall, but there will be COVID-19 safety guidelines in place. You can also chat with him by Zoom.

6 years ago

Robert Reed deposits his ballot in an election drop box in Newark, N.J.
Health

N.J. coronavirus recovery: ‘Double down’ on virus protections; 1.75M mail ballots submitted

Public health officials say the rising number of new COVID-19 cases is a sign that residents should become even more vigilant as the holidays approach.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy

Prospects dim for critical election bill in Pennsylvania

County officials are still pushing for a change they say could ensure the vast majority of ballots are counted within hours of polls closing.

6 years ago

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia lit up red for industry professionals out of work due to the pandemic. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: New bill could help struggling performance venues

State Rep. Jake Wheatley has introduced a bill designed to help independent live music venues hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

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Courts & Law

New Jersey man arrested for allegedly threatening judge

William Kaetz's arrest comes months after a disgruntled attorney fatally shot the son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas and wounded her husband in a targeted attack.

6 years ago

A worker moves boxes at Snowman Logistics
Health

Vaccine storage issues could leave 3B people without access

The vaccine cold chain hurdle is the latest disparity of the pandemic weighted against the poor, who more often live and work in conditions that allow the virus to spread.

6 years ago

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