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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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Lenny Kravitz, PGA Championship, ‘Chicago’ and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 14–17: Tribute bands, the Philly Jewish Music Festival and a live retelling of “The Princess Bride” are among weekend highlights.

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‘The Woman Question’ at People’s Light Theatre uses a 19th-century medical college in Philly to address 21st-century politics

The new play, based on the 19th-century Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, centers international students studying in Philadelphia.

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‘Currents’ multimedia installations portray Schuylkill River in new art exhibit at Fairmount Water Works

The exhibit features multimedia installations created by 10 local artists that bring to life the once-obscure underground corridors of the water system.

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Former Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey
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76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach, AP source says

The 76ers were easily ousted by the New York Knicks to end Morey’s sixth season in charge.

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How mega-mergers are reshaping media

Who are the billionaires redrawing the maps of our media ecosystem? What will change if some of the biggest names in entertainment and news fall under the same umbrella?

Air Date: May 11, 2026

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Billy Penn

Philly weekly events calendar: May 11 to May 17

Film screenings, story slams, dance tours, budget talks, No Arena Open Mic Night, flea markets and more this week as spring in Philly continues.

1 month ago

Gwyn Roberts, center, rehearses
Music
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Philadelphia

Philadelphia gave America its first major musical oratorio in 1781. Then it got buried in poop

Tempesta di Mare is presenting a fully orchestrated “America Independent, or The Temple of Minerva” as it has never been done before.

1 month ago

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The best living American songwriters

The New York Times Magazine released a list of the top 30 living American songwriters, from Taylor Swift, to Stevie Wonder, to Jay-Z. Who made the cut and who didn’t?

Air Date: May 7, 2026 12:00 pm

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Alice Cooper performing
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Performances from Alice Cooper and Everclear, Love Your Park, ‘Kinky Boots’ on stage and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 7–10: Sixers' playoff run continues, celebrate Greek culture at the Opa! fest or brush up on your history during a live podcast taping at the Kimmel.

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The Mütter Museum commemorates 50th anniversary of deadly Legionnaires’ summer in Philly with new exhibit

“The Philly Killer exhibition,” as well as a second new exhibit called “Creating a City of Medicine,” are part of the city’s semiquincentennial celebrations.

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Germantown musician Corey Bernhard plans next chapter after ‘Late Show’ cancellation

A new series of Philly shows by the keyboardist will benefit Juntos, an advocacy group aiding immigrant families affected by enforcement.

2 months ago

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Prized private collection of Benjamin Franklin items briefly on display in Philadelphia, before heading to auction

Highlights from the Jay T. Snider collection of Benjamin Franklin are on display at The Library Company of Philadelphia, before heading to auction at Sotheby’s.

2 months ago

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Billy Penn

Your guide to Philly’s comedy scene

Philly is funny – literally. Whether you’re looking for an improv show, comedy classes or the bigger headliners, here’s your guide to Philly’s comedy scene.

2 months ago

Pax Ressler and Jackie Soro
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The shiny veneer of American Girl dolls wears thin in latest production at Philly’s FringeArts

Pax Ressler and Jackie Soro play both themselves and their American Girl counterparts in “Girl Dolls: The American Musical.”

2 months ago

The Flatliners performing
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Philadelphia

Manayunk’s Sing Us Home fest sees its strongest attendance with performances by Dave Hause and surprise guests

With “campfires,” surprise sets and new songs, Manayunk’s Sing Us Home Festival brought thousands together for the weekend.

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