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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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Elections

Woman shopping in a supermarket
Politics & Policy

Why high prices toppled Democrats — and other governments around the world

Voters really don't like inflation. In fact, whenever there's a sustained jump in the cost of living, the party in power often pays a price.

10 months ago

a canvas observer photographs Lehigh County provisional ballots as vote counting in the general election continues in Allentown, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Senate race is close in Pa., provisional ballots may make the difference. Does yours need to be ‘fixed?’

As the race for U.S. Senate remains close in Pa., many eyes are on provisional ballots which may tip the balance. Some, however, may not be counted without action.

10 months ago

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Politics & Policy

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the Department of Health and Human Services, and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will be secretary of state.

10 months ago

Voters wait in line
Politics & Policy

Claims that millions of noncitizens would illegally vote evaporated after Trump’s win

Before Election Day, right-wing social media was awash with claims about noncitizens voting. Once it was clear President-elect Trump would win, those claims dried up.

10 months ago

Jasmine Rivera stands in the middle of an art exhibition space.
Community

‘We know what’s on the line’: Philly and Pa. immigration leaders, organizers gear up for a second Trump presidency

“We’re going to have to address urgent needs while doing the long-term work to achieve structural change,” said one organizer. "We are going to need everyone to fight back."

10 months ago

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Donald Trump standing in sight of multiple U.S. flags
Health

Pa. abortion providers, legal experts look at what’s ahead for reproductive rights under a second Trump term

Health providers and legal experts say changes to federal funding, insurance coverage and federal law during Trump’s first presidency could foretell what’s to come.

10 months ago

Listen 1:16
Donald Trump raises a fist
Politics & Policy

Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?

Numerous offshore wind projects have approvals and at least three are operating. Trump could prohibit future projects and exert leverage over ones that aren't as far along.

10 months ago

The Trump family walks on stage at an election night party
Courts & Law

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win

Trump was charged last year with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

10 months ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

A guide to key figures in Donald Trump’s orbit

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies.

10 months ago

U.S. Army veteran, Doug Sherrill, 63, bikes to a polling site to vote for the first time in his life, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Hamtramck, Mich. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Studio 2 Extra: When election pollsters get it right

Franklin & Marshall College called this election almost perfectly. Their final Pennsylvania survey had Trump at 50 percent and Harris at 49. How'd they do it?

Air Date: November 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidate David McCormick arrives at an election night campaign party Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh
Politics & Policy

U.S. Senate candidate sues Philadelphia elections over provisional ballots

At issue are provisional ballots provided to Philly voters who originally used mail-in ballots which were invalidated.

10 months ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Democrats maintain narrow control of Pa. state House

Barring any departures, Democrats will hold their 102-101 majority of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives over Republicans for another two years.

10 months ago

Listen 0:49
Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump rebuilds Democrats’ ‘blue wall’ states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania

Republican victories were most pronounced in Pennsylvania, where deep dissatisfaction surfaced with the status quo.

10 months ago

The U.S. Capitol is shown from afar on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy

GOP picks up more key U.S. House seats; Democrats insist they still have a path to a majority

Trump is consolidating power in Washington, returning to the White House a much more dominant force than in his first term.

10 months ago

Scott Perry
Politics & Policy

GOP flips 2 U.S. House seats in Pa., as Republican Scott Perry wins again

Perry had his cellphone seized by FBI agents investigating the web of Trump loyalists central to his bid to remain in power in 2020.

10 months ago

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