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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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File photo: A North Atlantic right whale surfaces on Cape Cod Bay, in Massachusetts, on March 27, 2023.
Politics & Policy

U.S. sets plans to protect endangered whales near offshore wind farms; firms swap wind leases

The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released final plans to protect endangered North American right whales.

2 years ago

Philadelphia activist Paula Peebles. (Courtesy of Fonya Brown)
Community

Renowned Philly civil rights activist Paula Peebles dies at 70

Throughout her lifetime, Paula championed for economic, social and civil rights.

2 years ago

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File photo: A fan waves a flag as Team Canada celebrate after the men's bronze medal hockey game against the Czech Republic at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018
Courts & Law

Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?

Charges were filed in London, Ontario, against five players, including four who are currently on NHL teams.

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson seated at a round table, conducting a caucus meeting
Politics & Policy

Lots of new faces, but familiar issues as Philly City Council returns to action

Philadelphia City Council returned to City Hall for its first official legislative session of the year.

2 years ago

kids in a classroom
Education

‘Thrive at Five’: Philly school officials are urging parents to register students for kindergarten

The district says it’s important for parents to register students as soon as possible due to limited seats per school.

2 years ago

Councilmember Mark Squilla signs a pledge to support workers as members of the Domestic Workers Alliance look on.
Politics & Policy

Philly workers ask City Council to pledge support for labor protections on the first day of the new term

The action comes ahead of anti-retaliation legislation expected to be introduced by prime sponsor Councilmember Kendra Brooks this term.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump leaves his apartment building, Thursday, Jan 25, 2024, in New York.
Courts & Law

Donald Trump testifies in his defense in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit — for less than 3 minutes

He testified that he “just wanted to defend myself, my family” and the presidency.

2 years ago

Pa. State Police headquarters building
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Some deleted Pa. crime lab records ‘no longer accessible,’ State Police say

Affected records may include information about how evidence was handled once it reached the lab, as well as communication logs and digital images.

2 years ago

A severely eroded section of sand dune lines the beach in North Wildwood N.J
Science

North Wildwood trying not to lose the man vs. nature fight on its eroded beaches

New Jersey has fined the town $12 million for unauthorized beach repairs that it says could worsen erosion.

2 years ago

Cup of Tea
Community

A Bryn Mawr professor has brewed up a storm by offering Britain advice on making tea

Bryn Mawr College chemistry professor Michelle Francl says one of the keys to a perfect cup of tea is a pinch of salt.

2 years ago

Dumping at Fairhill and Annsbury streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Parker promises change on litter and dumping in Philly. What will that take?

Advocates are encouraged by the new mayor’s early plans to clean up the city. But some are skeptical about her pick to lead the efforts.

2 years ago

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U.S. singer Madonna performs
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Tattoo Fest, Madonna, Lunar New Year and Dinos After Dark in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 24 - 28: Tattoo Fest in Philly, “The Producers” in N.J., and Common in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia City Hall during the daytime in summer.
Politics & Policy

Poverty, inequality top of mind as Philly City Council returns to session

Philly Council returns with most members having served one term or less, a new leadership structure and many new ideas.

2 years ago

An empty pool
Community

Philly Phreeze is back! Parks and Rec looking for willing residents to jump into frigid waters for lifeguard recruitment

“Everyone who jumps will help raise the funds,” Parks and Rec Commissioner Orlando Rendon said. “We need to offer many tropical getaways amid the urban landscape.”

2 years ago

Wind turbines
Science

New Jersey takes an ‘educated leap into the future’ as state approves 2 new offshore wind projects

The newly approved offshore wind farms will be located about 40 miles off the N.J. coast and generate enough electricity to power 1.8 million homes.

2 years ago

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