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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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Steven Tyler (left) and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform during night one of their ''Peace Out: The Farewell Tour'' on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on

Get ready to say goodbye to one of America's greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created

3 years ago

Musician Jimmy Buffett performs onstage at Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast, a concert presented by CMT at on the beach on July 11, 2010 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT)
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Arts & Entertainment

Jimmy Buffett died of a rare skin cancer

Merkel cell carcinoma has a high risk of recurring and metastasizing, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. About 3,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year.

3 years ago

The Acarajè Drum Community took center stage at Penn's Landing during the Brazilian Day Philadelphia event on Sunday
Community

On its 10th anniversary, Brazilian Day Philadelphia draws thousands to Penn’s Landing

Attendees were immersed in Brazilian cuisine, art, and music in celebration of Brazil’s independence and its cultural contributions to Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Burning Man attendee Josh Lease climbed on top of his camp's trailer to take a photo of the rainbow that emerged after heavy rains brought muddy grounds at the Black Rock City playa on Saturday
NPR
Community

One death reported after storms leave thousands stranded at Burning Man Festival

The festival organizers said access to and from Nevada's Black Rock Desert where the annual event takes place is closed, after nearly an inch of rainfall created mud-bath-like

3 years ago

The Beatles waving to fans in 1964
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Billy Penn

When the Beatles were smuggled into Philadelphia… with the help of Frank Rizzo

The Fab Four rode into town on the back of a fish truck, per famed Philly DJ Hy Lit.

3 years ago

Aerosmith performs onstage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Aerosmith, Sting, Labor Day Volksfest, Vienna Light Orchestra, and Brazilian Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 31 - Sept. 3: Aerosmith in Philly, Sting in N.J., Arts and Jazz Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt singing into a microphone on stage
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

New dates announced for Bruce Springsteen shows in Philadelphia

The shows will now take place next summer: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

3 years ago

A group photo of Delaware leaders and artists
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Arts Alliance captures data to fuel creative growth and policy through statewide initiative

Delaware arts leaders introduced a groundbreaking creative growth plan to address challenges faced by artists across the state.

3 years ago

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Philly Naked Bike Ride 2019
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Art of Rap, Ukrainian Festival, Philly Bookstore Crawl, and Waterfront Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Amos Lee performs at Railbird Music Festival on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington. He is holding a guitar in his hands and sings into a microphone.
Studio 2

Singer-Songwriter Amos Lee, Rick Steves on Travel, Sharks at the Shore

This episode holds the best of the summer. Rick Steves joins us to talk about how to travel, a biologist tells us why we need to love sharks and Amos Lee plays live music.

Air Date: August 23, 2023 12:00 pm

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File photo: Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform. (Chris Lee for Philadelphia Orchestra)
Arts & Entertainment

Union for Philadelphia Orchestra musicians authorize strike if talks break down

Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said Sunday that 95% of voting members approved the strike authorization a day earlier.

3 years ago

A woman dancing at a festival
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Food festivals in Philly and Del., ‘The Lion King,’ and Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 17 - 20: Philly Taco Fest, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes in N.J., and the Beer Bourbon & BBQ Fest in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt singing into a microphone on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Bruce Springsteen shows at Citizens Bank Park postponed due to illness

Tickets purchased will still be valid for the rescheduled dates.

3 years ago

David Devan poses for a photo
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s leader announces departure as the company tightens its belt

Devan turned Opera Philadelphia into an industry leader. He will leave as the company shrinks and adjusts for a changing world.

3 years ago

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels took center stage at Cratediggaz Records on Aug. 13, 2023, just days after closing out Hip Hop 50 at Yankee Stadium in front of thousands in New York City. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘That’s as legendary as you get’: Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels celebrates 50th anniversary of hip-hop in Philadelphia

Cratediggaz Records welcomed hip-hop icon Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels to perform an intimate show in Philadelphia, which he said is “like home.”

3 years ago

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