
Media
Why are we spending so much time at home?
Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.
Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:59The two-part, four-hour documentary on Leonardo da Vinci will air on WHYY Channel 12 on Nov. 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.
3 months ago
BBC debate show host offers her take on presidential election ahead of show taping in Philly
BBC's "Question Time" arrives in Philadelphia to discuss the U.S. presidential election, featuring politicians, commentators, and spontaneous audience questions.
3 months ago
Listen 6:38Who won last night’s vice presidential debate?
There were some standout moments on healthcare, immigration and abortion, but did JD Vance or Tim Walz sway voters? We debate the results of last night's debate.
Air Date: October 2, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:43WHYY wins four Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards
WHYY won four regional Emmys in the categories of health and science, lifestyle, education and human interest.
3 months ago
Can we separate art from the artists when they do something bad?
Do you still watch The Cosby Show, or listen to R. Kelly, or do you change the channel and edit your playlist in disgust? What responsibility do we have as consumers?
Air Date: September 25, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:52Harris looks for boost from Oprah as part of digital-first media strategy
Kamala Harris held a live-streamed event with Oprah Winfrey to appeal to persuadable and less-motivated voters.
3 months ago
WHYY hosts Kamala Harris, NABJ for presidential candidate interview
Harris faced a three-person panel and answered questions on a range of topics including the economy, Gaza, reparations and reproductive health rights.
3 months ago
Listen 1:04Should newspapers stop endorsing politicians?
News outlets are moving away from political endorsements. The New York Times will no longer endorse in local races, and hundreds of others have already stopped. Should they?
Air Date: September 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:47Fresh Air’s Terry Gross to open Philadelphia Orchestra’s new season
The host of WHYY’s “Fresh Air with Terry Gross & Tonya Mosley” has a long and friendly relationship with Philadelphia Orchestra's Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
3 months ago
Listen 1:21WHYY hosts Kamala Harris, NABJ for presidential candidate interview
Kamala Harris will return to Philadelphia for an interview in WHYY’s building that will be hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists.
4 months ago
Listen 6:36Local group wants to change negative stereotypes of inner city youths
Organizers say when gun violence takes aim at our communities, that ‘s not the whole story. They want to transform lives by changing the narrative of young people in Philly.
4 months ago
Listen 0:55Who won the presidential debate?
In their first debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris sparred over abortion laws, undocumented immigrants, the price of groceries, and turmoil in Ukraine and Gaza.
Air Date: September 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:42James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader.
4 months ago
Eagles fans should expect to not have access to X in Brazil after country upholds nationwide block
The Philadelphia Eagles play the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo on Friday.
4 months ago