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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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Money

Burger chain Wendy’s looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year

The fast food company is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand.

2 years ago

Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam
Community

Black-owned roaster Win Win Coffee will soon start brewing in Kensington

The Philly entrepreneurs are building a network of coffee farmers across the African diaspora to build more Black wealth.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
One of the four mini-golf courses at Puttshack, on 1625 Chestnut Street.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

What to expect at Puttshack, Philly’s first tech-driven mini golf venue

The 26,000 square-foot space features four courses, two bars, and an extensive food menu.

2 years ago

Various flavors of Neptunes Fix Elixir, a product labeled to contain tianeptine.
Health

Illnesses linked to ‘gas station heroin’ are growing, New Jersey health officials warn

Tianeptine is a non-FDA approved drug that’s being sold in convenience stores and gas stations across New Jersey.

2 years ago

Listen 1:29
People standing together at a table at the Philly Beer Fest
Community

The inaugural Philly Beer Fest is raising money for Trauma Survivors Foundation

Profits from the first-ever Philly Beer Fest are going to support an organization that helps trauma survivors.

2 years ago

Shelves of merchandise at the Pennsylvania Wine and Liquor store in Seven Fields, Pa, are seen through the window
Community

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board offering grants of up to $50,000 for campaigns to discourage underage alcohol use

The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.

2 years ago

The images shows two circa 15-feet victorian bird cages and a slide.
Studio 2

Why Risky Play is Important, A ‘Chinese Menu’ for Lunar New Year

More speed, more heights, more tumbling, more fun? We discuss a new study about the importance of risky play and a new playground at FDR Park that puts it to the test.

Air Date: February 15, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:47
Boyz II Men members, from left, Wanya Morris, Nathan Vaderpool, Shawn Stockman and Mike McCary rehearse at the Shrine Auditorium
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Boyz II Men, Philly Beer Fest and ‘Zooman and the Sign’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 16 - 18: James Baldwin celebration in Philly, Rowan Jazz Festival in N.J. and Oleta Adams in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:22
Plate of hummus
Community
Billy Penn

It’s all in the family at Cilantro Mediterranean Cuisine

Traditional Egyptian flavors with a twist for American palates get top billing on S. 4th St.

2 years ago

A mixture of Hershey's chocolates is displayed in the company's Times Square store
Money

Record cocoa prices heading into Valentines Day proves to be a headache for sweets king Hershey

Cocoa futures prices have doubled over the past year and hit an all-time high of $5,874 per metric ton on Friday.

2 years ago

A Pennsylvania professor stirred up international debate after suggesting to pour salt in your hot beverage.
Studio 2

The Chemistry of Tea, Lyla in the Loop, Morton Cranial Collection

Bryn Mawr chemistry professor Michelle Francl created an international stir when she suggested a few granules of salt to tea made for the perfect cup.

Air Date: February 1, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:00
Brittany Davis, Patricia Floyd and Walter DeShields in the Bristol Riverside Theater production of
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Black History Month, NoLibs Restaurant Week, Freezefest and ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:30
Vitamins are displayed in pharmacy Duane Reade by Walgreens, Thursday, March 25, 2021, in New York. Walgreens reports earnings March 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Studio 2

Death Penalty in America, Navigating the Vitamin Aisle

Why has Americans’ support for the death penalty shifted over the last few decades, and where do you land on the issue? We'll also talk about the the tricky vitamin aisle.

Air Date: January 31, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:59
Trezana Beverley and Melanye Finister in Arden Theatre Company’s Ladysitting. Photo by Wide Eyes Studios.
Studio 2

PA Abortion Ruling, ‘Ladysitting’ at Arden, Where to Eat in 2024

Lorene Cary's memoir Ladysitting is about caregiving and her grandmother’s 101 vibrant years of life. It's now at Arden Theatre. Plus, Philly Magazine's 50 Best Restaurants.

Air Date: January 30, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:59
Cup of Tea
Community

A Bryn Mawr professor has brewed up a storm by offering Britain advice on making tea

Bryn Mawr College chemistry professor Michelle Francl says one of the keys to a perfect cup of tea is a pinch of salt.

2 years ago

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