Economy
Researchers and clinicians raise concerns about online gambling risks for young Pennsylvanians
Prediction markets allow access at 18, raising questions about gambling risks for young adults, warning signs and gaps in Pennsylvania’s research.
11 hours ago
Listen 5:35Why are so many men opting out of the workforce?
Over the last several decades, the number of men in the U.S. who aren’t participating in the workforce has risen steadily.
Air Date: November 2, 2026
Listen 51:10New Navy Yard training program prepares Philadelphians for pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs
The program will offer training in simulated clean rooms, with courses beginning in January. Some will be open to people without college degrees.
7 days ago
Listen 1:16We discuss how dark money shapes policy, how to curb pay-to-play corruption, and how to limit the influence of billionaire donors.
Air Date: October 27, 2026
Listen 51:10College or trade school? How the calculus is changing
With the costs of education continuing to rise, some young people are swapping college degrees for tool belts and apprenticeships.
Air Date: October 14, 2026
Listen 44:08With two new shipping berths and a new auto and cargo facility in South Philadelphia, PhilaPort expects business to double.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:10El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, afirma que la factura anual promedio de Delmarva aumentó casi $400 en los últimos cinco años.
1 month ago
Delmarva Power’s rate hike request slammed as ‘largest in Delaware history’
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer says the average annual Delmarva Power bill went up nearly $400 over the past five years.
2 months ago
We’re digging into all the top headlines with local commentators on either side of the .
Air Date: September 8, 2026
Listen 51:11Unemployment rates have climbed for Black and Hispanic workers, and unemployed workers now outnumber open positions.
2 months ago
Listen 1:09Should we start worrying about the national debt?
America is now in the red for a whopping $40 trillion. Does it matter?
Air Date: August 24, 2026
Listen 51:10Why Philly’s public housing costs an average of $315,000 per unit
PHA’s $6.3 billion plan would remake its aging housing portfolio. Its per-unit estimate, which rivals the value of many Philadelphia homes, doesn’t tell the full story.
3 months ago
Listen 1:59Pennsylvanians whose homes were damaged in July storm can apply for financial assistance
The July 11 microbursts knocked out power, downed trees, flooded streets and basements and damaged cars and buildings.
3 months ago
Public Service Commission members, who approved Delmarva Power’s interim rate request, questioned the scope of its oversight authority.
4 months ago
Listen 0:52Pa. leaders and service providers brace for late budget as deadline passes for sixth year in a row
The state legislature went into recess Tuesday despite the budget deadline. Republican leaders said they will pick negotiations back up after the holiday.
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