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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., speaks at a news conference, Jan. 31, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Government
Health Care

3 GOP representatives from Pennsylvania oppose their party to force vote on extending health care subsidies

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who led the charge, blamed GOP leadership for letting the subsidies expire. His opponent says it just shows he’s worried about next year’s election.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:17
Michelle Suchyj, a teacher a Maurice Pritchett Academy in Wilmington
Delaware
Neighborhoods

‘We need to go big’: Redding Consortium votes to consolidate northern New Castle schools districts into one

Advocates for one single consolidated say the less fragmented students are across New Castle County, the greater chance of student success.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:57
Mike Johnson speaking to the media
Government Accountability
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Pa. Rep. Fitzpatrick among Republicans to defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

The revolt against GOP leadership came after days of talks centered on the health care subsidies.

2 weeks ago

From left, City Councilmember Mark Squilla, Congressman Brendan Boyle and state Sen. Nikil Saval
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Federal bill would restore billions for Chinatown Stitch and other transportation projects

Congressman Brendan Boyle has co-sponsored a measure to reverse federal cuts.

3 weeks ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer delivers his first State of the State address
Delaware
Economy
Government

Delaware to recoup more than $300M over 3 years after law on tax decoupling takes effect

Delaware’s corporate tax revenue was at risk due to federal tax provisions passed in the “one big, beautiful bill.”

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:59
President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Studio 2
National
Politics

Trump’s popularity heading into 2026

President Trump’s approval ratings on key issues, such as immigration and healthcare, have dipped lately. Is the famously “Teflon” president showing a real erosion in support?

Air Date: December 15, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:14
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson at a community healing event for loved ones of gun violence victims in the city’s 2nd District
Government
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

‘Making sure we’re helping people’: Council President Kenyatta Johnson on how to make Philly better

Two years into his first term leading City Council, Kenyatta Johnson talks about his priorities and improving conditions for all in Philadelphia.

3 weeks ago

Listen 6:45
Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen
Health Care
National
Personal Finance

Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard

Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance.

3 weeks ago

City Councilmembers listened to Mayor Parker's budget address
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Council passes bills on sidewalk cafes, Greyhound bus station and mobile care providers

Votes to end trash incineration and modify the resign-to-run rule were postponed.

3 weeks ago

FILE - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.,
Government
Health Care
National

The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here’s what’s at stake for Americans

The political stakes of rising health insurance premiums are looming as affordability concerns have emerged as a key issue for voters going into the 2026 midterms.

3 weeks ago

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents make an arrest
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Policing

Jenkintown limits local police collaboration with ICE

Residents pushed back on the original measure, passed in September, saying it allowed local police to assist ICE agents without judicial warrants.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joined at left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., speaks to reporters after a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans
Health Care
National
Public Health

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans

Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.

3 weeks ago

The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Housing
Pennsylvania
Taxes

Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026

For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:49
Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium surrounded by other officials
Studio 2
Housing
Philadelphia

Philly Mayor Parker’s $2B housing plan

Mayor Cherelle Parker makes the case for building and preserving 30,000 housing units in the city and reflects on her first two years in office.

Air Date: December 10, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 47:07
President Donald Trump speaks at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pa., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
Economy
Immigration
Pennsylvania

At Poconos rally, Trump calls affordability a ‘hoax’ and turns to grievances about immigration

What seems undeniable — even to Trump supporters in Monroe County — is that inflation seems to be here to stay.

3 weeks ago

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