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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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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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Money

What’s going on with the price of groceries?

Cooling inflation hasn’t translated to lower prices on store shelves. We’ll look at how sticker-shock over grocery costs is having an impact on consumers and voters.

Air Date: September 24, 2024 12:00 pm

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Gen Z develops new habits - less booze, less vaping, less sex
Studio 2
Health

Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex

Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?

Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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4 Philadelphia men arrested in ‘Operation Beef Bandit’ in connection to organized cargo theft ring

Four men from Philadelphia have been arrested in New Jersey in connection to what police are calling an organized cargo theft ring.

1 year ago

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Ben & Jerry’s launches ice cream campaign for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia

The founders of the ice cream company developed a new flavor to support their candidate.

1 year ago

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Miss New Jersey Elizabeth Mendel and Assemblywoman Andrea Katz
Health

N.J. lawmaker wants to create an office to combat eating disorders

Andrea Katz, who represents Burlington and Atlantic counties, introduced a bill to create the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within the state’s health department.

1 year ago

ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter school junior, Jostyn Polanco, shows off the root of a black simpson lettuce planted only a week before, at the school’s hydroponic greenhouse on September 6, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
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North Philly charter school powers up its culinary program with solar

The new off-grid solar array runs an aquaponics system in a greenhouse where students will learn to raise fish and grow vegetables.

1 year ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Philly’s Get Fresh Daily wants you to eat your veggies

Jiana Murdic is on a mission to get Black communities to embrace a plant-based diet and live Earth-centered lives.

1 year ago

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Science

Climate Fixers: Climate-proofing Philly for a warmer growing season

A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Burlington County, New Jersey, distributes $290,000 to fight food insecurity

The county is fighting food insecurity by giving grants to food assistance organizations.

1 year ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Romano’s Special Hot Stromboli chips flavor wins Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest

The Essington-based restaurant beat out the Mom Mom’s “Potato Pierogi” flavor and a “Cheese Ravioli and Marinara”-flavored chip inspired by Talluto’s.

1 year ago

Matt McKenney crumbles blast-frozen raspberries into the desert topping known as raspberry caviar. Blast freezing preserves the shape and texture of the delicate fruits in a way that ordinary freezing can't. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

Store owners use 'blast freezers' to improve food safety, quality, reduce waste

Blast freezers freeze food super fast and at very low temperatures, which ensures freshness, and cuts down on food waste.

1 year ago

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Studio 2

Amy Tan sketches backyard birds, the secret life of food critic Craig LaBan, and ‘The Dictionary People’

Amy Tan discovers the joys backyard birding, Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan, and the surprising history behind the Oxford English Dictionary.

Air Date: August 1, 2024 12:00 pm

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Community

Philly’s Center City restaurants hope for a boost as remote work wanes

As commuters return to in-person work, here’s how local restaurants are working to adapt to what customers want now.

1 year ago

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Health

Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.

1 year ago

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Health

Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident

As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill — all of whom have been hospitalized — and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the CDC.

2 years ago

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