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Education

Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here’s what to know for borrowers

Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans. Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020.

3 weeks ago

Students at the City College of New York protest the Israel-Hamas war on the campus in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Thursday, April 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jake Offenhartz)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

The battle to fight and define antisemitism

The Trump administration accused universities of allowing antisemitism. Some say revoking pro-Palestinian protestors' visas and freezing funds is overreach, others disagree.

Air Date: April 23, 2025 12:00 pm

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Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick announcing new tariffs
Politics & Policy

Trump pauses steeper tariffs for most countries, while hiking levies on China. What we know

With so many back-and-forth tariff actions and threats, it can be tough to keep track of where things stand. Here's a rundown of what you need to know.

1 month ago

A shopper peruses cheese offerings at a Target store in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Studio 2
Money

Recession fears are mounting. What should Americans do?

Americans are pessimistic about their financial futures. Consumer confidence has dropped. Some are too scared to look at their 401Ks. What should we do in this uncertain time?

Air Date: April 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Science

Why water fluoridation is under fire in the U.S.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation nationwide.

1 month ago

Sen. Cory Booker speaks during a hearing in Washington
Politics & Policy

Who is Cory Booker, the Democrat from New Jersey holding the Senate floor?

Booker played part in a 2018 bipartisan measure to overhaul federal sentencing laws passed after some Black leaders forged an alliance with Trump.

1 month ago

the Signal app on a phone
Community

What is Signal, the messaging app where Trump officials texted war plans to a journalist?

National security officials texted war plans for military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in the secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.

2 months ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

The art and science of good conversation

A new book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, reveals the hidden architecture of good conversation and how we can become better communicators.

Air Date: March 21, 2025 12:00 pm

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Weather

Philly and surrounding areas are at an elevated fire risk. With no rain in the forecast, little relief is expected this week

Current forecasts predict the next several days to be pretty dry, which won’t do anything to quell current fire hazards.

2 months ago

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Laura Hedlund, 48 of Eagan, protests in front of a Target store. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Studio 2
Money

Do consumer boycotts work?

Americus Reed II and Jordyn Holman discuss the political economic blackout protesting Target, Amazon, Walmart and other major retailers for DEI policy reversals nationwide.

Air Date: March 6, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2: On the Road at Princeton Public Library (Left to right: Avi Wolfman-Arent, Cherri Gregg, Tom Griffiths, Arvind Narayanan)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

How AI is changing the world

AI experts Arvind Narayanan and Tom Griffiths discuss the rise, risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence at Princeton Public Library for Studio 2: On the Road.

Air Date: March 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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Conan O'Brien and others roll out a carpet for the Oscars
Arts & Entertainment

How to watch the Oscars on Sunday night

Whether you're looking for menu ideas for your Oscars party, or need a refresher on the nominees, we've got you covered.

2 months ago

An employee closes a cage as a chicken waits to be slaughtered inside the La Granja Live Poultry Corporation store on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
Studio 2
Health

H5N1 Bird flu: Your questions, answered

Egg prices are high and the culprit is H5N1 bird flu. Millions of birds have died from the virus itself or in attempts to control the spread. Is an H5N1 pandemic coming?

Air Date: February 19, 2025 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia City Hall
Community
Billy Penn

Presidents Day in Philly: What’s open and what’s closed

It's a minor holiday, which leads to confusion over what’s open and closed. We can help.

3 months ago

Vehicles stop at traffic lights along Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City, N.J. on Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Politics & Policy

New rule for new drivers in N.J.: What parents need to know about the mandatory requirement

Parents and guardians must now certify their teen driver has logged 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night, before they can get a probationary license.

3 months ago

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