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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks

The FAA reported issues at Newark's international airport, as well as in Los Angeles, Texas and Florida. Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.

3 months ago

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at a town hall in Ogunquit, Maine, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)
Studio 2
National
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Democrats on the Graham Platner controversy

Are Democrats compromising their values in an effort to build a broad tent? What are the risks and where should the line be drawn?

Air Date: October 27, 2025 12:00 pm

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side-by-side photos of Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli
Elections
New Jersey

Early voting begins in contests to pick New Jersey’s governor, New York City’s mayor

Early voting, which opened Saturday, runs through Nov. 2 in New Jersey and New York City. The races are key tests for Democratic Party leaders ahead of the 2026 midterms.

3 months ago

File: Crates of milk are seen at a food bnk warehouse on July 2, 2025.
Home & Family
Pennsylvania
Public Health

SNAP funding freeze: Here’s how to find free food resources in the Philadelphia region — and how to help

Nearly 472,000 Philadelphia residents rely on the federal food assistance program.

3 months ago

Republican Jack Ciattarelli, left, and Democrat Mikie Sherrill participate in the final debate in the New Jersey governor's race
Elections
Government Accountability
New Jersey

DOJ prepares to send election monitors to New Jersey, California following requests from state GOPs

The DOJ announced it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions: Passaic County, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Riverside and Fresno counties in California.

3 months ago

Supreme Court chambers
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
WESA

Pennsylvania Supreme Court would be left short-handed if retention effort fails

Pennsylvania’s constitution lays out a clear procedure for filling a Supreme Court vacancy.

3 months ago

SNAP
Delaware
Government

‘Cruelty and indifference’: Delaware’s $400M budget shortfall could impact services for low-income residents

The massive tax bill passed by Republicans this summer included tax breaks for corporations and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.

3 months ago

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A large stack of bins piled up against the wall
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia

‘Philly ain’t playing’: City steps up anti-dumping enforcement efforts

Forty additional city employees have been given authority to issue notices of violation against illegal dumpers. They hit the streets next month.

3 months ago

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., holds a news conference on day 23 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
National
Politics

Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

Republicans objected as Democrats proposed a voice vote on their legislation to pay all federal workers and prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from mass firings.

3 months ago

The Pennsylvania Judicial Center in Harrisburg
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Pa. election 2025: What to know about the Superior Court candidates

Brandon Neuman, Maria Battista and Daniel Wassmer are vying for an open seat, while Judge Alice DuBow is up for a retention vote.

3 months ago

Downtown business district.
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania

Will Coatesville’s new ShotSpotter system deliver on anti-gun violence promises?

Coatesville police are banking on ShotSpotter to help combat gun violence in Chester County's only city.

3 months ago

Listen 0:56
‘’No Kings’’ protesters gather at Independence Mall in Philadelphia on Oct. 18, 2025.
Studio 2
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Philadelphia
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Will ‘No Kings’ rallies make a difference?

The "No Kings" demonstrations drew millions to the streets to protest President Donald Trump. Are peaceful protests an effective strategy and what’s the end goal?

Air Date: October 22, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 45:40
President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington.
Government
Law
National

Trump seeks ‘a lot of money’ from federal government for past DOJ investigations

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he did not know the dollar figures involved and suggested he had not spoken to officials about it.

3 months ago

Atlantic City mayoral candidates Democrat Marty Small Sr., left, and Republican Naeem Khan, right.
Elections
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey election 2025: What Atlantic City voters need to know about the mayoral race

Embattled Democratic Mayor Marty Small Sr. is running for his second full term against Republican businessman Naeem Khan.

3 months ago

Robert Reed deposits his ballot in an election drop box in Newark, N.J.
Aging
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey election 2025: What you need to know about casting your ballot as an older adult in the governor’s race

Older adults, who are also the most consistent voting bloc, have cited affordability as a top concern.

3 months ago

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