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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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When airlines cancel flights and offer no other options to get to your destination within a reasonable amount of time, they are legally obligated to offer a refund. (Kay Fochtmann/Getty Images/EyeEm)
NPR
Money

Airlines offer vouchers, credits for canceled flights. Customers want cash

Nearly 60 million people lost money on canceled trips, but only 30% will get full refunds. Airlines, hurting for cash, try to offer credits and vouchers instead.

6 years ago

Regional rail train
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA Regional Rail conductor dies of coronavirus

Michael Hill’s death marks the first for the Regional Rail division of the authority.

6 years ago

A SEPTA bus driver wears a protective mask as he drives through Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA is giving masks to riders after backlash to face-covering mandate

SEPTA is distributing about 20,000 surgical masks to riders on select buses and trains and at select transportation hubs.

6 years ago

A recent flight from Senegal brought some 150 people back to the U.S., due to the coronavirus. The crew were wearing personal protective equipment — but when the flight landed, its passengers were taken to baggage claim, rather than to a health checkpoint. one passenger reported. (via DanHonig)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Americans returning to U.S. say they’re surprised by lack of stringent health checks

Travelers are finding a wide range of health screenings at U.S. airports, even after repatriation and other international flights.

6 years ago

A clip from a viral video shared on Facebook on April 10, 2020. (Facebook)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After video of man dragged off Philly bus goes viral, SEPTA reverses mask mandate

After a video of police dragging an unmasked man off a SEPTA bus went viral, the agency reversed coronavirus safety measures.

6 years ago

A clip from a viral video shared on Facebook on April 10, 2020. (Facebook)
PlanPhilly
Health

Police forcibly eject man without face mask from SEPTA bus

A new viral video shows what appears to a group of police officers forcibly pulling a man not wearing a face covering off of a SEPTA bus.

6 years ago

Transit police stand outside the Clothes Pin in Center City. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Urban Planning

SEPTA police urge nonessential riders to stay off transit as coronavirus hits force

Philadelphia’s transit cops are “on edge” about managing the safety of the system while protecting themselves from coronavirus. At least two officers have tested positive.

6 years ago

A screen shows canceled incoming flights at TF Green International Airport in Warwick, R.I. on March 30, 2020, during the novel coronavirus outbreak. (Joseph Prezioso /AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Money

Airlines want to cancel rule requiring them to refund fares for canceled flights

An industry group says airlines around the world are burning through cash and can't afford to pay refunds to customers for canceled flights, despite regulations requiring it.

6 years ago

On Tuesday, a usually busy Market Frankfort line was nearly deserted. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA to close stations, dramatically reduce service as coronavirus death toll rises

The new “Lifeline Service Schedule,” intended to increase safety for riders and operators while discouraging nonessential trips, will take effect April 9.

6 years ago

A SEPTA bus driver wears a protective mask as he drives through Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Health

SEPTA confirms 3 coronavirus deaths

The coronavirus pandemic has taken the lives of three Philadelphia transit workers. As of April 6, 48 SEPTA employees have tested positive for the virus.

6 years ago

A SEPTA rider dons a surgical mask. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA is getting $643M in federal coronavirus aid

SEPTA is getting the emergency federal aid it needs to fill its coronavirus-depleted coffers. But experts say the money won’t be enough to make the agency whole.

6 years ago

Regional rail stations were nearly empty on March 17 in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA seeks 10,000 face masks as pandemic continues to take a toll on transit service

SEPTA is racing against the pandemic’s spread, continuing to adapt to heightened risks and a reduced workforce that is calling for more protections.

6 years ago

SEPTA said that ridership is down due to the coronavirus. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘If you don’t have to ride, please don’t’: SEPTA, PATCO further reduce service

SEPTA is cutting back its already reduced Regional Rail service after ridership dropped by more than 90% this week. PATCO is also reducing services.

6 years ago

Two Market-Frankford Line cars lifted for repairs at the 69th Street SEPTA repair shop. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health

Two more SEPTA workers diagnosed with COVID-19, transit union bulk orders hand sanitizer

Three SEPTA workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the three work in maintenance while the third works at the agency headquarters.

6 years ago

A SEPTA rider dons a surgical mask. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA faces a ridership problem that coming federal aid won’t fix, experts say

SEPTA and other regional transit agencies are facing an unprecedented challenge that won’t be solved by a $25 billion relief package advancing on Capitol Hill.

6 years ago

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