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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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Stephen Tetkowski, a senior ballet student at the Arts Academy of Benjamin Rush, is also a kicker for the George Washington High School football team. He says his dance training has prepared him well for sports. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Dance
K-12
Philadelphia
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Philly high school football player is an all-star on the field and in the dance studio

Stephen Tetkowski could not decide between dance and football. So he does both.

1 year ago

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Sabrina Carpenter poses in the press room with the award for best pop solo performance, and best pop vocal album during the 67th annual Grammy Awards. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Studio 2

Studio 2 Extra: Sabrina Carpenter found her voice in Bala Cynwyd

The story behind Sabrina Carpenter's Grammy Award shout out to a Bala Cynwyd music studio.

Air Date: February 7, 2025 12:00 pm

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Donald Nally leading a choir
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Philadelphia

The meaning of the universe is debated in a premiere by The Crossing choir

Sebastian Currier’s “Mysterium” is based on the husband-and-wife team of scientist Robbert Dijkgraaf and novelist Pia de Jong.

1 year ago

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A Philadelphia Eagles player carries the football through falling snow
Sports

Who dat former Saint finding new life in Philly? It’s All-Pro Eagles linebacker Zack Baun

Baun had four mostly forgettable seasons in New Orleans and few teams showed interest in him. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman took a flier on Baun for this season.

1 year ago

an Eagles fan with a Phillie Phanatic hat
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Philadelphia

Super Bowl parties, ‘Fires in the Mirror’ and Shemekia Copeland in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 6–9: Dan + Claudia Zanes in Del., Hoop Jawn in Philly and the "Freaky Friday" musical in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

1 year ago

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outside The Arden Theatre
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philadelphia theaters to dim their lights in honor of the late Carrie Gorn

A Broadway tradition never before done in Philly, theaters will simultaneously dim their lights to honor the late publicist.

1 year ago

Actor Rob McElhenney
Studio 2
Philadelphia
Sports
TV

Rob McElhenney: Eagles Super Bowl hopes, 'It's Always Sunny,' and 'Mythic Quest'

The Philly native talks about one of the longest-running sitcoms in history, “Mythic Quest,” his Welsh football team and the Eagles. What are his predictions for Sunday?

Air Date: February 5, 2025 12:00 pm

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children playin stringed instruments
Music
Philadelphia

Musicopia gets transformative gift to keep music education alive in Philly schools

Musicopia has received a transformative private gift, in addition to a $500,000 grant from the city for gun violence prevention through the arts.

1 year ago

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a mural of a colorful Eagle
Billy Penn
Philadelphia
Sports
Visual Arts

New mural captures Eagles’ Super Bowl energy in South Philly

Local artist Tiff Urquhart and Mural Arts Philadelphia unveiled a bold, Eagles-inspired mural celebrating the city’s passion ahead of the Super Bowl.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Music
Philadelphia
Sports

The ultimate Philly-inspired playlist to hype yourself up for an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch

Patti LaBelle, The Roots, Jill Scott and Will Smith are among the Philly legends setting the tone for your Eagles pregame.

1 year ago

Rue Landau looks at a work by Nijah Monique Blanton with Blanton
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Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Survey of Philly artists shows worry over finding work, space and money

The survey by Councilmember Rue Landau was launched in the wake of the closing of the University of the Arts.

1 year ago

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Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney leads a cheer holding the Lombardi trophy with a group of people reaching for it
Dance
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Sports

Kansas City Ballet kicks off Super Bowl dance smackdown against Philadelphia Ballet

As Super Bowl fever ramps up, ballet companies from Kansas City and Philadelphia are preparing to battle it out online.

1 year ago

Postcards sent to presidents sit on display
National
New Jersey
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

After 21 years of ‘radical listening,’ the voice of the public is on view at Philly’s Free Library

For two decades, Sheryl Oring has taken dictation from the public by typing postcards to five White House administrations.

1 year ago

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Lunar New Year, adult museum nights, African American Children’s Book Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 30 - Feb. 2: "The Cher Show" in Del., Art Battle in Philly and South Jersey Pops are among weekend event highlights.

1 year ago

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Texas A&M football player Sam Salz
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
Billy Penn

Weitzman exhibit celebrates influential Jewish Americans in a challenging time

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History offer recognition and education with “Humans of Judaism” exhibit.

1 year ago

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