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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

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie, right, gestures during a debate with Democratic challenger Ralph Northam, left, during a debate at University of Virginia-Wise in Wise, Va., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.
National Interest
Immigration
National

Will Trumpism triumph in Virginia tonight?

If Democrats lose tonight’s Virginia gubernatorial contest, then they deserve to join the Whigs in history’s dustbin. But Democrats being Democrats, they may well blow it.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's oddly-shaped 7th Congressional district is often cited as an extreme example of gerrymandering.(via govtrack.us)
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Politics

U.S. Supreme Court allows lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s congressional map to proceed

A federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's congressional districts will move forward after a decision by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.

8 years ago

Books
Elections
New Jersey

N.J. to vote on allocating funds from environmental suits, borrowing for libraries

New Jersey voters asked to borrow for libraries and dedicate lawsuit settlements for environmental work in two ballot questions.

8 years ago

A law enforcement official stands watch outside the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas. A man dressed in black tactical-style gear and armed with an assault rifle opened fire inside the church in the small South Texas community on Sunday, killing and wounding many. The dead ranged in age from 5 to 72 years old. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Radio Times
Behavioral Health
Law
Mental Health

Texas Church shooting raises familiar questions

Guests: Lily Raff McCaulou, Melissa Jeltsen, Allison Anderman The plague of mass shootings in America continued t ...

Air Date: November 7, 2017

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District attorney candidate Larry Krasner sits for a shoeshine
NewsWorks Tonight
Elections
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Philly DA candidates Krasner, Grossman ready for Tuesday showdown

In the unconventional race for Philadelphia District Attorney, the Democratic nominee has sued the police frequently and the Republican nominee won the Inquirer's endorsement.

8 years ago

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Elections
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

2017 Pennsylvania and New Jersey voter guide

Pennsylvania From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday,  polls will be open for Pennsylvanians to vote on municipal and mayoral races. Vot ...

8 years ago

A law enforcement official walks past the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
National Interest

Dr. Trump diagnoses mental health. Feel better now?

In the wake of the latest mass shooting, Trump has weighed in. And once again, he has proved himself useless.

8 years ago

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Elections
New Jersey

NJ Elections: Who is Kim Guadagno?

The current lieutenant governor and secretary of state, Guadagno is a married mother of three from Monmouth Beach. Guadagno, 57, w ...

8 years ago

Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy participates in a debate at Stockton University. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
New Jersey

NJ Elections: Who is Phil Murphy?

A former U.S. ambassador to Germany, the 59-year-old Phil Murphy is a retired Wall Street executive who grew up in a working-class family ...

8 years ago

Philadelphia district attorney candidates Larry Krasner and Beth Grossman.
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Philadelphians prepare to select new district attorney

City voters will choose between a defense attorney and career prosecutor, while New Jersey will elect Gov. Chris Christie's successor.

8 years ago

Listen 6:00
Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno (left) and Democratic candidate Phil Murphy are making their final pitches to voters.
Elections
New Jersey

Murphy, Guadagno pitch N.J. voters during campaign's final weekend

Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Democratic candidate Phil Murphy traded familiar jabs during the final weekend of the New Jersey governor's race.

8 years ago

Voters across the region will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote (WHYY, file)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Elections
Pennsylvania

Racing for the bench: Six things to know about who's funding Pa. judicial races

We take a look at the big contributors for the seven statewide appellate judgeships on the ballot in Pennsylvania Tuesday.

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Government Accountability
Sustainability

With more and more Puerto Ricans fleeing to Philly, but still no federal disaster relief funds, city faces growing challenges

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's state capitol building in Harrisburg (WITF)
Economy
Pennsylvania

Pa. lawmakers, Wolf administration poised for fight over jobless program funding

With the state budget wrapped up, Pa. lawmakers can turn their attention to a few fast-approaching deadlines — including the renewal of funding for unemployment compensation.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania's oddly-shaped 7th Congressional district is often cited as an extreme example of gerrymandering.(via govtrack.us)
Neighborhoods
Pennsylvania

Supreme Court rejects bid to halt redistricting lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to put on ice a federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's congressional districts approved after the 2010 census.

8 years ago

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