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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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New Jersey

A utility meter
Science

New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June

Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.

5 months ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Valentine’s Day fun in Philly, Trevor Noah in Atlantic City and Ringling Bros. circus in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 13–16: Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend brings concerts, comedy and family fun to the area.

5 months ago

Listen 4:52
La'Quetta Small and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.
Courts & Law

NAACP calls for Atlantic County prosecutor’s resignation after Atlantic City mayor acquitted of child abuse charges

The organization said the prosecution of Atlantic City's mayor on child abuse charges raises concerns over prosecutorial overreach.

5 months ago

the back of A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer
Politics & Policy

New Jersey residents can upload videos of ICE activity to a new state portal

Gov. Mikie Sherrill has also signed an executive order that prohibits ICE agents from operating on state property.

5 months ago

Listen 0:57
Analilia Mejìa
Politics & Policy

New Jersey special election 2026: Former Congressman Tom Malinowski concedes primary to Analilia Mejia

The concession comes nearly a week after Election Day in the primary race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s U.S. House seat.

5 months ago

Listen 1:08
An unhoused man keeping warm in the Trenton Train Station answering questions
Community

New Jersey’s homeless population is growing. So too are concerns about federal assistance program budgets being slashed

Many homeless individuals are scared to go to shelters for fear they will be robbed or attacked.

5 months ago

Listen 1:18
A painting features an Egyptian and another Black man with duck feet on his head
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia-born artist makes regional debut at Rowan University Art Gallery and Museum

Devan Shimoyama questions the desire for perfection in his new exhibit, “SHIFT,” drawing from a reimagining of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck.

5 months ago

Listen 1:02
Construction on a rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey is shown
Urban Planning

Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

The Trump administration had halted $16 billion for the project, citing concerns about unconstitutional spending.

5 months ago

Close up of elementary student using watercolors for painting on art class in the classroom.
Education

‘Staying level might be a win’: Arts education in N.J. set a standard but faces greater financial pressures and continued inequity

Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.

5 months ago

Listen 1:11
firefighters search for a firefighter who fell in the Delaware River
Community

Camden firefighter dies after falling into Delaware River

Officials said it happened during a routine maintenance check of a fire boat, but it's not yet known how the firefighter fell into the water.

5 months ago

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill waves
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill’s U.S. House seat

Sherrill vacated the seat after she won the governorship last year, opening up the competitive Democratic primary.

5 months ago

Muhammed Emanet pours Turkish tea
Community

The detention of South Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms

The detention of a Turkish couple who own a New Jersey kebab shop helped galvanize their community against immigration crackdowns last year.

5 months ago

Bob Marley singing on stage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

First Friday, early Valentine’s festivities, a Bob Marley birthday bash and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 5–8: New theater premieres and a children’s book fair are among weekend event highlights.

5 months ago

Listen 5:10
A delivery worker rides a motorized bicycle
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s new e-bike law deemed discriminatory by immigrant advocates and older adults

Cycling organizations, older adults and immigrant advocacy groups are calling on legislators to amend the new law.

5 months ago

Listen 1:12
Dave Matthews performing
Arts & Entertainment

Dave Matthews Band comes back to Camden, plus 2 new songs and a limited-time return to a special performance

DMB has announced its annual summer tour with two dates across the river from Philly. To whet fans’ appetites, the band announced a forthcoming live album.

5 months ago

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