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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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Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Papillion, Neb.
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Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. Brian Munroe and Republican challenger Dan McPhillips

Dan McPhillips is challenging Democratic incumbent state Rep. Brian Munroe in a face-off that could determine which party controls the state House.

2 years ago

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Kyle Evans Gay and Ruth Briggs King are fighting for votes to become Delaware’s next lieutenant governor

Delaware is one of 17 states that elect their lieutenant governor separately from the governor. Both candidates have been state legislators.

2 years ago

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This is an official Pennsylvania mail-in ballot in Pittsburgh
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Bucks County Board of Elections warns of fake video showing destroyed ballots

The video has been reported to law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Pennsylvania Department of State.

2 years ago

Tahesha Way speaks behind a podium
Criminal Justice
New Jersey
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N.J. ramps up election security ahead of early voting. What voters need to know

Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, who oversees the state's Division of Elections, said there are no credible election threats, but added that New Jersey is ready for any problems.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
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Government Accountability
History

What is fascism? And why does Harris say Trump is a fascist?

History's two most famous fascists were Nazi chief Adolf Hitler in Germany and Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.

2 years ago

AP Deputy Managing Editor David Scott
Elections
National
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

News media don’t run elections. Why do they call the winners?

It’s up to governments to run and administer elections and maintain the official record of who won and by how much.

2 years ago

Election worker
Elections
National
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

If the polls just closed, how can AP already declare a winner?

Election night won't be all nail-biters. Chances are some winners will be declared before a single vote has been tallied just as the polls close in those states.

2 years ago

Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

‘Crazy quilt of fever dreams’: Election lawsuits cost Philadelphia’s suburban counties more than $2.6 million

Delaware County Elections Director Jim Allen said “conspiracy fantasies” over the election are soaking up taxpayer money.

2 years ago

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Kamala Harris speaks in front of Anderson Cooper
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

John Kelly said Trump wanted generals like Hitler’s. At a town hall in Delco, Harris says that’s a ‘911 call to the American people’

Trump's longest-serving chief of staff said the former president praised Hitler while in office. At a CNN town hall in Aston, Harris said Trump is a fascist.

2 years ago

This is an official Pennsylvania mail-in ballot in Pittsburgh
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pennsylvania high court gives voters provisional option if their mail ballots get rejected

Pennsylvania’s highest court has ruled people whose mail ballots are rejected for not following technical procedures in state law can cast provisional ballots.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris orders food at Philadelphia's Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
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Philadelphia

VP Kamala Harris makes stop at Philadelphia’s Famous 4th Street Deli

Workers say the presidential candidate ordered a pastrami sandwich and potato pancakes at the corner deli that serves traditional Jewish food.

2 years ago

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Residents vote early
Elections
National
Pennsylvania

These are the 2 paths either Trump or Harris has to follow to become president

With seven states up for grabs, here are the likely scenarios that would put either candidate in the White House.

2 years ago

Scott Perry speaks, Janelle Stelson speaks, side by side photos
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. Rep. Scott Perry led a conservative House takeover. Now he’s in a tough race against a moderate Democrat

Perry is being challenged by Democrat Janelle Stelson, a former TV news anchor who is well-known in a House district that includes Harrisburg and its surrounding communities.

2 years ago

Panel discussion
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Health Care
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Sen. Casey, state and county officials discuss Black maternal health at Philly campaign stop

Casey joined Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby and Pa. state Reps. Morgan Cephas and Gina Curry to discuss the cause behind the spike in Black Maternal mortality.

2 years ago

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