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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Hilary Naiberk and Nikhil Lakhani
Politics & Policy

Volunteers knock on doors to create climate ‘super-voters’ in Philadelphia

The Environmental Voter Project targets people who are passionate about climate and the environment, but rarely or never vote.

1 year ago

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Want to be a poll worker in N.J.? Here’s everything you need to know, from pay to required training

Here are the steps to become a poll worker in New Jersey — and how to earn more than the base salary.

1 year ago

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on debate stage
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Trump’s plan would add $4 trillion more to U.S. debt compared to Harris’, analysis says

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget warned of "an eventual fiscal crisis" if politicians don't address the national debt more forcefully.

1 year ago

Curtis Bashaw and Rep. Andy Kim
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N.J. U.S. Senate race: Key takeaways from the first debate between candidates Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw

New Jersey’s Democratic and Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate debated affordability, border security and other issues.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. John Lawrence and Democratic challenger Cristian Luna

The 13th District race between John Lawrence and Cristian Luna could swing the balance in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

1 year ago

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a hand holds mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Supreme Court declines to decide mail-in ballot issues before election

The court rejected a request to block enforcement of a requirement that mail-in ballots bear a handwritten date.

1 year ago

Elon Musk jumps in the air next to Donald Trump onstage
Politics & Policy

Elon Musk makes appearance at Trump rally in Butler, Pa.

The SpaceX and Tesla CEO stood with the GOP nominee on Saturday where Trump survived an assassination attempt in July. Musk also has created a super PAC supporting Trump.

1 year ago

Anna Payne and Joe Hogan
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: What voters need to know about Pa. state Rep. Joe Hogan and Democratic challenger Anna Payne

Anna Payne is challenging Republican incumbent state Rep. Joe Hogan in a face-off that could determine which party controls the state House.

1 year ago

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Community

LOVE Park murals urge Philadelphians to the polls

Mural Arts’ “To the Polls” temporary murals have returned to Center City with new messages about voting.

1 year ago

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Commissioners Jamila Winder, left, and Neil Makhija, right, pose with Montgomery County's new voter services van.
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County launches voter outreach van

Voters registered in the county can access a range of services onboard, including registering to vote, requesting mail ballots, returning mail ballots and more.

1 year ago

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A person holds up a protest sign outside the U.S. Supreme Court.
Politics & Policy

Abortion-rights groups are outraising opponents 8-to-1 on November ballot measures

Abortion rights groups have outraised opponents by a nearly 8-to-1 margin in campaigns for ballot measures across the U.S. this year.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Harris and Trump battle for labor support as dockworkers suspend strike

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are trying to get the upper hand with working-class voters in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.

1 year ago

Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
Politics & Policy

‘Liar’: Casey, McCormick accuse each other of dishonesty in first Pa. Senate debate

Democrat Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick sparred over a range of issues and accused each other of misrepresenting each other’s positions.

1 year ago

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Travis Williams
Politics & Policy

Delaware Dems seem poised to retain ‘stranglehold’ on statewide offices, legislature, but some call one-party rule unhealthy

Republicans haven’t held one of the nine statewide seats since 2018, but some pin hopes on “Delaware yellow” gubernatorial candidate Mike Ramone.

1 year ago

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Actors dance onstage
Arts & Entertainment

How to stop worrying and love the election cycle: ‘This Is the Week That Is’ brings comedy to the presidential race

“This Is the Week That Is,” the annual spoof of current events, takes aim at the presidential election.

1 year ago

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