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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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Visualizing the curve: Philly leads Pa. in new COVID cases

Three data visualizations show how the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is growing in Pa. as Philly sees a surge.

6 years ago

Venita Bracy at a laundromat in Northeast Philadelphia, on Feb. 15, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Wolf administration backtracks on closing laundromats for coronavirus

When Gov. Tom Wolf first issued a new order for businesses to close, laundromats were included. After public feedback, he’s reversing course.

6 years ago

Eric Jaffe performs a digital drag bunch.  (YouTube)
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With doors shuttered, performers, museums and zoos are forced to go digital

Performers, museums and zoos turn to the internet during the coronavirus shutdown to entertain — and to raise money.

6 years ago

A long line of cars waits to enter a drive-through COVID-19 coronavirus testing center in Paramus, N.J., Friday, March 20, 2020. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
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Coronavirus update: N.J. will shut down nonessential businesses

New Jersey also joined with Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut to request $100 billion in cash assistance from the federal government.

6 years ago

Medical staff prepare to start working at a drive-through testing center for COVID-19 in Paramus, N.J., on Friday, March 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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Haunted by Italy scenario, N.J. rushes to add hospital beds

Will it be enough? That’s the question on everyone’s mind, and it’s a difficult one to answer.

6 years ago

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Pa. eases take-home restrictions on meds for people in opioid recovery to reduce clinic crowds

Some patients in treatment for opioid use disorder will be able to take home up to a month’s supply of methadone, Pennsylvania officials announced Wednesday.

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Daaiyah Boone hands out bagged meals to students at Tilden Middle School during the coronavirus shutdown. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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City revises its plan for Philly kids in need of meals during school shutdown

Starting Monday, the city will provide families packages of three breakfasts and three lunches per student at 50 schools throughout Philadelphia.

6 years ago

The YWCA York closed its child care center operations and has not applied for a waiver from the state. (Ed Mahon / PA Post)
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Child care providers across Pa. face a choice in response to the state’s efforts to halt the spread of the coronavirus: Close their doors, or seek permission to stay open.

6 years ago

A health care worker stands by at a COVID-19 temporary testing site at Abington Hospital in Abington, Pa., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Health

Delaware has 39 coronavirus cases; Georgetown court closed after worker sent home

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6 years ago

Peck's Food owner Theodore Peck touches hands with a customer through window glass while closing his storefront due to the coronavirus outbreak, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Radio Times
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Connection and kindness during the pandemic

Many of us are practicing social distancing to help slow the spread of the coronavirus – keeping away from other people and staying at ...

6 years ago

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President Trump speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on Monday. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Health

Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies

White House officials are expected to update the public on the state of the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

Pedestrians in protective face mask walk past a closed business in Philadelphia, Friday, March 20, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Health

Gov. Wolf updates list of ‘life sustaining’ businesses; Montco asks for mask donations

The masks being sought by Montgomery County would go toward first responders and hospitals as needed.

6 years ago

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, center, speaks with members of the media as he departs a meeting with Senate Republicans on an economic lifeline for Americans affected by the coronavirus outbreak. on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, March 16, 2020. (Patrick Semansky/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

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6 years ago

Peck's Food owner Theodore Peck touches hands with a customer through window glass while closing his storefront due to the coronavirus outbreak, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Radio Times

Connection and kindness during the pandemic

We discuss the importance of staying socially connected even when apart and the acts of kindness that are inspiring people during the pandemic.

Air Date: March 20, 2020 10:00 am

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Billy Penn

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The bright window drawings are popping up all over the city.

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