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The Why Archive
‘Defund the police’: The view from Philly
Calls to "defund the police" range from major reallocations of resources to abolishing forces entirely. What could that look like? And what do Philadelphians want?
Air Date: June 16, 2020
Listen 21:55Reckoning with Frank Rizzo’s legacy
Why did the Frank Rizzo statue become a symbol of police brutality? The Why examines his record and his legacy on policing in Philadelphia.
Air Date: June 15, 2020
Listen 19:59Camden P.D.’s transformation? It’s complicated
The reasons why Camden, N.J. dissolved and rebuilt its police department are very different from why activists are now calling for similar moves across the country.
Air Date: June 11, 2020
Listen 15:53Unprecedented Pa. primary has lessons for November
Civil unrest, a pandemic, widespread mail-in balloting, and new voting machines combined to make last week's Pa. primary a more unusual test run for November than expected.
Air Date: June 9, 2020
Listen 15:01‘New normal’ for non-COVID health care
As the Philly restrictions, doctors are starting to reschedule routine visits. Here's why many of the changes they've made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic will stick.
Air Date: June 8, 2020
Listen 17:30Police allowed Fishtown mob to threaten neighbors who want answers
A group of white men carrying baseball bats assaulted at least three people in Fishtown. Why did police allow them to assemble past curfew while telling protesters go home?
Air Date: June 4, 2020
Listen 15:49‘Why did this just happen?’ Philly’s escalating protests
WHYY reporters chronicle how protests, looting and the police response have escalated in Philly, taking us deep into what they've seen, heard and experienced on the ground.
Air Date: June 2, 2020
Listen 34:56The call that calmed tensions in West Philly
After protests, looting and a heavy police response rocked West Philly Sunday night, City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier was able to calm tensions with just one phone call.
Air Date: June 1, 2020
Listen 17:03How Philly’s Health Dept. adapted to deal with COVID-19
Now that the city has moved past the initial surge of the coronavirus pandemic, how has Philly's Health Dept. done at keeping the number of cases down?
Air Date: May 28, 2020
Listen 14:33Scientists are racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, but a Philly expert says it takes years to do safely and outlines the risks of rushing the process.
Air Date: May 26, 2020
Listen 12:57At 139, Lucy the Elephant is still a hit. Here's the story of how the six-story wooden pachyderm came to be and avoided demolition to become a Jersey Shore icon.
Air Date: May 25, 2020
Listen 12:36Could forgiveness follow apology 35 years after the MOVE bombing?
Some leaders are pushing for Philly to formally apologize for the MOVE bombing 35 years ago. It that were to happen, what would an apology — and forgiveness — look like?
Air Date: May 21, 2020
Listen 26:46Why nursing homes are taking COVID-19 patients
At least half the COVID-19 deaths in Pa., N.J. and Del. have been among nursing home residents. So why are some facilities knowingly letting in patients with the virus?
Air Date: May 19, 2020
Listen 18:03Social distancing and summer at the Jersey Shore
N.J. beaches will be open just in time for Memorial Day weekend. But how could a socially-distanced Jersey Shore change the close culture beach-goers love?
Air Date: May 18, 2020
Listen 14:22Unemployment’s unintended consequences
As Congress debates whether to extend benefits, here's a deeper look at why the unemployment system isn't working for many of the nearly 2 million Pa. residents out of work.
Air Date: May 14, 2020
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