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Is the middle class actually shrinking, or are we just losing the traditional hallmarks of it?
Studio 2
Economy

What does it mean to be middle class?

Many people are feeling squeezed in today’s economy, with the prospect of affording college and a house, as well as saving for retirement, feeling further out of reach.

Air Date: October 2, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
What drives up 'gray divorce' among people 65 and up?
Studio 2
Gender
Home & Family
Mental Health
Sex & Relationships

Retirement, independence, divorce: The surprising trend after 60

Gray divorce - the only demographic group with a rising divorce rate is people 65 and up. What’s behind this trend? And what are the consequences?

Air Date: September 25, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
Some mothers wish to return to work as soon as possible, while others prefer to stay home and care for their children; their reasons for these choices differ greatly.
Studio 2
Economy
Employment
Home & Family

Why are more moms quitting their jobs?

More than 200,000 women have quit this year alone. That’s the steepest decline in four decades and washes away many of the job gains from the pandemic.

Air Date: September 18, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:12
GOP used to be synonymous with unfettered free markets, but some of President Trump’s recent decisions – like the government taking a 10% stake in computer chip company Intel – have some Republicans saying it's a step towards socialism. (Photo Credit: AP NEWS - altered)
Studio 2
Economy

Is Trumponomics eroding capitalism?

Are Trump’s economic policies eroding free-market capitalism? We hash it out with a Libertarian and a Republican.

Air Date: September 10, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:16
A man checks for air leakages at a home's door
Energy
Environment
Taxes

This tax credit for energy-efficient home upgrades has saved Pa., Del. and N.J. millions. It’s expiring at the end of 2025

The tax credits help offset the cost of upgrades such as heat pumps, windows and insulation. They expire at the end of December.

4 weeks ago

Gov. Phil Murphy discusses the Anchor property-tax relief program. (Credit/NJ Governor’s Office)
New Jersey
Taxes

New Jersey is gearing up to dispatch a new round of ANCHOR property tax relief money to homeowners and renters

Some people who qualified for an ANCHOR payment last year will have to fill out a new application. Here’s what you need to know to get your money.

1 month ago

Listen 1:07
Buy now, pay later? BNPL apps are a chance for some and a risk for others.
Studio 2
Business
Economic Development
Economy

Are you overspending with Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay? A BNPL reality check

Buy now, pay later apps are growing in popularity, especially among young shoppers. Some financial experts say these convenient apps are cause for concern.

Air Date: August 19, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
WHYY News Business Breakfast
Economic Development
Philadelphia

Here’s what you missed during Philly’s influential tri-state Black Chamber tour to prepare for 2026

The African American Chamber of Commerce is working to make sure its members can grow their businesses from the influx of tourists next year.

2 months ago

Listen 1:17
The Philadelphia skyline.
Business
Gender
Philadelphia

How Philadelphia women are still working to close the gender pay gap

Data shows that, across multiple factors, the pay gap between men and women still persists, even in big cities like Philadelphia.

2 months ago

Listen 1:03
A for sale sign sits outside of a house
NPR
Housing
National

Home sales are down. So why are prices at an all-time high?

Those with equity in a home can trade up more easily, while many first-time homebuyers are still stuck on the sidelines.

2 months ago

President Donald Trump looks on
Government
National
Politics

Trump signs bill to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid, public broadcasting funding

About $1.1 billion was destined for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funds NPR and PBS; most of that money is distributed to over 1,500 public media stations.

2 months ago

A Tariff Free sign to attract vehicle shoppers is at an automobile dealership in Totowa, N.J., on April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Studio 2
Economy
Politics

Assessing the Trump economy

How are you feeling about the economy? New reports show tariffs might be partly to blame for mild price increases, but consumers are feeling good despite rising inflation.

Air Date: July 21, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija holds up a sign showing the previous starting minimum wage for county employees
Pennsylvania
Politics

Montgomery County increases minimum wage for county employees

The county now has the highest starting minimum wage for its employees of any local government in Pennsylvania.

3 months ago

Listen 1:00
An educator looking at a sunflower
Delaware
Economy

Delaware group invests $570,000 in grants to strengthen Latino communities and expand education, jobs and more

More than 25 nonprofits will use new funding from the Arsht-Cannon Fund to improve opportunities for Latino Delawareans.

3 months ago

Listen 1:28
a billboard reads FENTANYL STEALS FAMILIES STOP FENTANYL
NPR
Addiction
Government
Medicine

Trump team withholds $140 million budgeted for fentanyl fight

Threats to funds for public health departments battling fentanyl overdoses come as some experts see the addiction safety net unraveling.

3 months ago

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