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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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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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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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A drawing by Kurt Vonnegut
Arts & Entertainment

The seriously whimsical art of writer Kurt Vonnegut is on view at Drexel University

The novelist who died in 2007 wrote novels for more than 50 years, while also making drawings on the side. Drexel opened an exhibition of two dozen.

3 months ago

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Jamiel Owens speaking with another man
Health

A Philly father sets out to create a support network for other fathers raising children with autism

The 2nd annual Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Autism Fathers Conference will be held April 5 at the Vanguard School in Malvern.

3 months ago

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a collage of photographs
Arts & Entertainment

Hidden City is producing a book of historic Philly photos. It wants to put your family snapshots in it

“Philadelphia in Color: 1950 - 1990,” coming in 2026, will feature candid snapshots submitted by the public.

3 months ago

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A rendering of a mixed-use development next to the Conshohocken regional rail station
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA approves a transit-oriented development deal in Conshohocken

SEPTA scrapped plans for a $48 million park and ride garage near its regional rail station and instead approved a mixed-use development project lease.

3 months ago

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Denise Botcheos holds up a Suboxone film
Science

Study finds access to lifesaving medication for opioid addiction in Philadelphia remains uneven

A researcher posed as a case manager and called treatment providers across the city to figure out how easy it is to get medication that reduces the risk of fatal overdoses.

3 months ago

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People protest a Tesla car dealership in Chester County
Politics & Policy

Chester County protesters join global demonstration against Tesla CEO Elon Musk

The growing movement targeting Musk’s company comes amid a rise in vandalism of Tesla vehicles.

3 months ago

Elon Musk departs the White House
Politics & Policy

Wisconsin judge won’t stop Musk’s $1 million payments to voters. Attorney general appeals

The election has set a record for spending in a judicial election and has become a litmus test for the opening months of Donald Trump’s presidency.

3 months ago

President Donald Trump in a suit
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s GOP primary for governor could pivot on Trump, a part-time resident

Trump hasn’t weighed in yet on the June primary, but a push by Republican candidates to win his favor is well underway.

3 months ago

Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia
Community
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Part of I-76W in Philadelphia closed this weekend for bridge deck repairs | What to know

PennDOT says it needs to repair a bridge deck on a section of the highway.

3 months ago

Water running in a Philadelphia home's sink
Community

Some Philadelphia residents could lose water access as annual shutoff moratorium comes to a close

About 4,500 Philadelphia residents could lose access to their water, according to city officials — an 80% drop in potential water shutoffs compared to pre-pandemic times.

3 months ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly and N.J. in 2025

Voters will head to the polls across the Delaware Valley to weigh in on races for district attorney, governor, election boards and beyond.

3 months ago

Mo Rushdy speaks
Urban Planning

Philly developers can build workforce housing, but they say eliminating delay in acquiring land is key

A Philly developer says affordable housing can be built quickly, but delays in acquiring land can derail city efforts to do more.

3 months ago

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Students walking on Penn's campus
Politics & Policy

Trump restricts federal research funding, a lifeblood for colleges

President Trump's administration has been using the funding spigot to seek compliance with his agenda, cutting off money to schools including University of Pennsylvania.

3 months ago

Mahmoud Khalil at a protest
Courts & Law

Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyers appear in New Jersey court over jurisdiction of Columbia activist’s case

“No matter what happens in court, what’s most important is for all of us to keep up the pressure," said Ramzi Kassem, one of Khalil's lawyers, after the hearing.

3 months ago

Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Education

Philly school district stares down a $300M deficit

The School District of Philadelphia will spend 40% of its reserves in order to avoid budget cuts for one more year. After that, there are no guarantees.

3 months ago

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