Money
What’s lost in the era of streaming and subscriptions?
There’s a subscription service for everything these days. But we get to own less of the stuff we pay for.
Air Date: September 24, 2026
Listen 51:13Gov. Mikie Sherrill has defended her growth strategy, but advocates say the state must do more to boost competitiveness.
1 week ago
Listen 1:36South Jersey’s Clementon Park and Splash World shuts down and is listed for sale again
After buying the historic park out of foreclosure in 2021, the owner struggled to maintain the park, visitors say.
2 weeks ago
Philly residents will pay on average an extra $7 a month for water
The Philadelphia Water Department says bills are going up in part because more people are enrolling in a program that helps lower-income residents.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:05None of the 30 authorized stores have opened yet. Officials blame zoning rules and financing hurdles but say one will start operating this month.
2 weeks ago
A report says 5,100 jobs could be lost over the next decade. That number could surpass 8,000 if two additional casinos open elsewhere in New Jersey.
3 weeks ago
Unemployment rates have climbed for Black and Hispanic workers, and unemployed workers now outnumber open positions.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Why is the youth sports industry booming? And how has privatization changed the culture on and off the field?
Air Date: September 1, 2026
Listen 51:11Should we start worrying about the national debt?
America is now in the red for a whopping $40 trillion. Does it matter?
Air Date: August 24, 2026
Listen 51:10The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ is coming. Are Philly-area families and financial advisers ready?
As baby boomers pass down their wealth, financial planners are fighting to adapt to the next generation.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11Division of Taxation officials urge residents to make sure they fill out the correct application to be enrolled in the program.
1 month ago
The U.S. dollar and other coins got their start right here in Philly
The first U.S. Mint opened in Philly in 1792. Over 234 years later, the institution is still operating and celebrating its role in American finances.
1 month ago
Annoyance economy: the hidden cost of everyday hassles
No one likes getting stuck on hold or having to negotiate with a chatbot... and yet it feels harder and harder to avoid.
Air Date: August 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:10Merchants, lottery boss tout self-serve system, but gambling addiction counselors worry about underage users, more people going deep into debt.
2 months ago
Listen 2:14The men behind Trump’s $3.47 gas: An NFL coach, a GOP fundraiser and two New Jersey brothers
The White House denied Trump had any personal connection to the venture, but declined to say how the project was developed.
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