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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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Politics & Policy

Sen. Pat Toomey speaks in Harrisburg on Nov. 8, 2019. He sponsored a bill aimed at barring future presidents from banning fracking. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Environment
Pennsylvania

Toomey takes preventative measures as Dems call for fracking bans

Pennsylvania’s Republican U.S. Senator introduced a resolution he hopes will enable Congress to defeat future presidents’ fracking bans in court.

7 years ago

Bags for ballots sit in the York County elections office on Nov. 6, 2019. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Elections
Pennsylvania
PA Post

7 solutions for Pennsylvania’s problems at the polls

Lessons from this year’s election in Pennsylvania could avoid a mess in 2020.

7 years ago

Mail-in ballots are already used in California and several other states (Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

A fix for long lines at the polls? Pa.’s getting mail-in voting for 2020

You’ll have 50 days before the election to finish and submit your ballot.

7 years ago

Hundreds rallied outside the Statehouse to push lawmakers to join 13 other states and Washington, D.C. in extending licenses to undocumented immigrants. (Joe Hernandez/WHYY)
Immigration
New Jersey

With the election in the rearview mirror, N.J. advocates renew call for driver’s licenses for immigrants

Hundreds rallied outside the Statehouse to push lawmakers to join 13 other states and Washington, D.C. in extending licenses to undocumented immigrants.

7 years ago

Despite unanswered questions about security and transparency, mobile voting pilots aimed at overseas and military voters move forward in a number of states. Above, wristbands noting
NPR

In 2020, some Americans will vote on their phones. Is that the future?

Despite unanswered questions about security and transparency, mobile voting pilots aimed at overseas and military voters move forward in a number of states.

7 years ago

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses crowd during Q&A with University of Delaware professor Lindsay Hoffman. (Kevin Quinlan/University of Delaware)
Delaware
New Jersey

At UDel, Christie muses on impeachment, this week’s election results, and dining with Trump

The former New Jersey governor spoke at his alma mater, the University of Delaware. He said President Trump will be impeached but not removed from office.

7 years ago

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Down the Shore
New Jersey
Public Health

Fall back no more? N.J. bill seeks to keep state on permanent daylight saving time

A bill pending in the New Jersey legislature seeks to keep New Jersey on daylight saving time year-round.

7 years ago

Elaine Paul Schaefer (left center), Christine Reuther, and Monica Taylor celebrate their historic win for the three open seats on the Delaware County Council. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Changing Communities
Elections
Pennsylvania

What led to the blue wave in the Philly suburbs? Demographics, strong candidates and Donald Trump

Historic elections in 3 of Philadelphia’s 4 collar counties led to a Democratic takeover, driven by demographic shifts and disaffection with the president.

7 years ago

David Oh at his Election Night watch party in Northeast Philadelphia. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Elections
Philadelphia

Is David Oh the future of Philadelphia’s Republican Party?

How a narrow Election Day win could portend a changing fate for Philadelphia Republicans.

7 years ago

Kendra Brooks (right), Working Families Party candidate for City Council, joins  members of 215  People's Alliance in calling for an end to the city's tax abatement program. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Philadelphia

How independents pulled off a historic upset in Philly

Philly's no longer a two-party town. History was made Tuesday night when Working Families Party candidate Kendra Brooks won a seat on City Council.

Air Date: November 7, 2019

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There were lots of demonstrations of the new Philly voting machines, but not everyone got a chance to try them before Election Day. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
Philadelphia

Philly officials praise new voting machines, promise to fix ‘significant wrinkles’ for 2020

The city says issues with new voting machines were expected. They plan to look into complaints and fix them for the 2020 election.

7 years ago

Working Families Supporters celebrate Kendra Brooks' victory (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Pure money’? Philly Democrats and Republicans grapple with third-party win

Working Families Party’s Kendra Brooks clinched a Council seat in a historic first for the city.

7 years ago

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Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Cleaning out my office’: Four new faces are coming to Philadelphia City Council

Get ready to meet some new municipal leaders, Philly.

7 years ago

People waiting to vote spilled into the main church area at a West Philly polling place (Willa Rowan)
Elections
Billy Penn

Lines were so long at West Philly polls that some people left without voting

“It would have been great to make it home and see my kids before they went to sleep,” said one voter who stayed.

7 years ago

Republicans Jean Stanfield (left) and Ryan Peters (right) both won on election night (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Elections
New Jersey

Bucking national trend, Republicans make gains in New Jersey election

New Jersey Republicans appeared to defend their Assembly seats in a handful of competitive races and make gains in both houses of the Legislature.

7 years ago

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