Economy
Miracle on South 13th Street, Holiday Package Delivery, ‘Bake Your Heart Out’
Do you have a family recipe you make every year? Baker and blogger Dan Langan discusses his favorite cookie recipes and answers your baking questions.
Air Date: December 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Pa. lawmakers did not agree to spend more money on a popular home repair program or send additional money to poor schools despite a promise to do so earlier this year.
12 months ago
The Fed leaves interest rates unchanged but sees scope to cut them next year
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, amid signs of easing inflation. The central bank signaled that its benchmark borrowing rate may start to fall next
12 months ago
Inflation continues to moderate thanks to a big drop in gas prices
Consumer prices rose 3.1% in November from a year ago, marking a more moderate pace of inflation thanks in large part to falling gasoline prices.
12 months ago
Air Traffic Controllers on Edge, Future of Pharmacies, Unhoused Youth
Throngs of holiday travelers at airports across the country put heavy stress on an already strained aviation system. We hear about an investigation into airport safety.
Air Date: December 5, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01Countries promise millions for damages from climate change. So how would that work?
A historic agreement at the international climate talks will provide hundreds of millions of dollars for developing countries. It's nowhere near enough.
12 months ago
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market features holiday fun, unique gifts made by local vendors
The seasonal market gives Philadelphians the chance to shop local and enjoy a holiday atmosphere.
1 year ago
How Philly’s ‘Black Friday’ boycott helped advance equity and stop Rizzo’s third term
The 1978 protest brought thousands to The Gallery Mall, which lacked Black-owned businesses and usurped potential affordable housing funding.
1 year ago
‘You have to be patient’: Black Friday shoppers line up for deals at Christiana Mall
More than 130 million people were expected to take advantage of discounts on the traditional shopping day — and some also found ways to give back.
1 year ago
Why are sales so hard to resist? Let’s unravel this Black Friday mystery
The human brain has to really fight the lure of a discount. Companies know this and use many tricks to push our buttons. But there's a way to outsmart them.
1 year ago
Roll your eyes, but Black Friday’s still got it. So here’s what to look for
Americans say Black Friday is overhyped, but nearly 1 in 5 still plan to do most of their shopping then. This holiday season is expected to break shopping records.
1 year ago
Conrad Benner Talks Public Art, Americans’ Economic Worries, Endangered Food
Black Friday is still a few days away, but holiday shopping is already in full swing. But how do Americans' shopping behavior change in economic uncertainty? Or does it not?
Air Date: November 21, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:31Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year
The Senate gave final approval to a temporary government funding package Wednesday night and sent it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
1 year ago
House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help
Johnson was willing to leave his right flank Republicans behind and work with Democrats on Tuesday to keep the government open.
1 year ago
As gasoline prices fall, U.S. inflation cools to 3.2%
Consumer prices last month were 3.2% higher than the month before — a smaller annual increase than the previous month.
1 year ago