Skip to content
In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver. BBC

BBC Newshour

Listen Live

Listen Live

With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
Next

1A

With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

WHYY
rewind
play
fast-forward
 
 
 
Radio Schedule
WHYY
  • DONATE
Primary Menu
  • News
  • Radio & Podcasts
    • Radio Schedule
    • Ways to Stream
    • WHYY Listen App
  • TV
    • WHYY TV Schedule
    • WHYY Watch App
    • Live TV
    • Watch on Demand
    • Stream PBS Kids
  • Arts
  • Events
  • Education
    • WHYY Youth Media
    • WHYY Media Labs
    • WHYY Early Education Programs
    • For Students
    • Pathways to Media Careers
    • Youth Media Awards
  • Support
    • Membership
    • WHYY Passport
    • WHYY Member Portal
    • Sponsorship
    • Vehicle Donation Program
    • Volunteer
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • DONATE

Health

President Joe Biden speaks behind a podium, in front of an American flag
NPR
Law
Public Health

Biden’s budget proposal reverses a decades-long ban on abortion funding

Biden's budget follows through on a campaign promise to overturn the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding ban on federal funding for most abortions.

5 years ago

Owner Adiyuh Davis inspects the pepper selection. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Changing Communities
Delaware
Food & Drink

Oasis of fresh fruit, veggies sprouts in northeast Wilmington ‘food desert’

The gritty strip of Northeast Boulevard is targeted for comprehensive redevelopment. The Produce Spot emerged ‘organically’ when two sisters went into business.

5 years ago

Listen 3:38
Guests dine at El Serrano restaurant
Business
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pennsylvania lifts capacity restrictions for businesses, retail shops

Starting Monday, restaurants and businesses no longer have capacity limits or physical distancing requirements.

5 years ago

A member of the Philadelphia Fire Department administers the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to a person at a vaccination site setup
Medicine
Public Health
Health Desk Help Desk

How do COVID-19 vaccines affect people who are immunocompromised?

If you have certain conditions, or are taking certain medications, parts of your immune system may function less effectively. Here’s what we know.

5 years ago

A homeless man pushes his belongings along a Los Angeles street. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
NPR
Homelessness
Housing
National

Exclusive: HUD’s Marcia Fudge says she’s ready to fight homelessness as head of panel

Marcia Fudge was selected Thursday to chair the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, which is coordinating the government's response.

5 years ago

Beachgoers spend time at Monmouth Beach, N.J., Sunday, July 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Carvin)
New Jersey
Public Health

NJ to give beachgoers COVID shots over Memorial Day weekend

The “Shots At The Shore” campaign will offer free vaccinations Saturday and Sunday at Sandy Hook, Long Branch and Asbury Park.

5 years ago

Person's legs in wheelchair
Aging
Pennsylvania

AARP/Drexel report shows racial disparities in seniors’ health care in Pennsylvania

A new study from AARP and Drexel’s College of Nursing shows lack of broadband access thwarts telehealth for many older Black and brown residents.

5 years ago

The influenza virus. (Frederick Murphy/CDC)
Pennsylvania
Public Health

COVID mask mandate credited with one of mildest flu seasons in state history

COVID-19 restrictions helped keep the flu at record low levels.

5 years ago

People, some without masks, walk along Market Street
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia COVID restrictions will be lifted ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline

Philly COVID restrictions will lift ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline, but masks still needed.

5 years ago

Veterans gather at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day. (Peter Tobia for WHYY)
Radio Times
Behavioral Health
Mental Health
Military

Healing the invisible wounds of war

Millions of veterans and service members struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. -- 20 die by suicide every day. How have veterans coped during the pandemic?

Air Date: May 28, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:13
Since moving into her own place, Rita Stewart says, she feels healthier, supported and hasn’t gone to the ER. 'It’s a blessing,' says Stewart from her one-bedroom apartment with its small kitchen and comfy couch. 'This is a chance for me to take care of myself better.' (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

Hospitals, insurers invest big dollars to tackle patients’ social needs

Eager to control costs, health systems and insurers try to address food insecurity, housing, and more. Yet the evidence is mixed that these efforts work.

5 years ago

Listen 5:15
Philadelphians wait in the lobby of the Liacouras Center at Temple University to recieve the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The 24-hour vaccination event was organized by the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity

Increase incentives, and go door to door, to reach undervaccinated communities, Pa. lawmakers say

Take more aggressive steps, some urge: Move vaccine locations to where the people are, and change hours of clinics to when they’re convenient for workers.

5 years ago

Philadelphia’s Health Center #1 at Broad and Lombard streets. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Public Health
Technology

Philly data breach that impacted health employee emails also hit other departments

It appears the hack is connected to a series of attacks targeting health care and social service organizations and agencies during the pandemic.

5 years ago

The Rocky statue is outfitted with a mock surgical face mask
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pennsylvania to lift face mask mandate by the end of June

Pennsylvania's mask mandate will be lifted on June 28 or when 70% of adult residents are fully vaccinated — whichever comes first.

5 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf, wearing a face mask, speaks to the press from behind a podium
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Pa. coronavirus update: 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he will only lift face-mask requirements once the percentage of fully vaccinated people reaches 70%.

5 years ago

Page 165 of 435« First«...163164165166167...»Last »
Arts & Entertainment Community Courts & Law Education Health Lifestyle Money Politics & Policy Science Urban Planning Weather
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor
  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Latest News

  • Philadelphia snow updates: Dangerous cold stretch, snowfall totals, transit disruptions and latest storm impact

    3 hours ago

  • The surprising tie between global warming and heavy snow in the Philly region

    6 hours ago

  • Philly sees its biggest snowstorm in 10 years as bitter temperatures promise to keep slushy conditions around for days

    17 hours ago

  • WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.

Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal

Donate
Learn about WHYY Member benefits
Ways to Donate
WHYY

WHYY provides trustworthy, fact-based, local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community.

WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY. It’s how we live.

Contact Us

Philadelphia

215.351.1200
talkback@whyy.org

Delaware

302.516.7506
talkback@whyy.org

Our Programs

  • Albie’s Elevator
  • Art Outside
  • Ask Governor Meyer
  • Billy Penn at WHYY
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • The Declaration’s Journey
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Souls
  • Jukebox Journey
  • Movers & Makers
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • Philadelphia Revealed
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • Radio Times Rewind
  • Sports In America
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • Voices in the Family
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know
  • Your Democracy

Inside WHYY

  • About
    • Social Responsibility at WHYY
    • Board and Executives
    • Community Advisory Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Employment
    • Internships
    • Press Room
    • Meet Our Newsroom
    • WHYY News Style Guide
    • WHYY Productions
    • WHYY Spaces
    • Submissions
    • History
    • Directions
    • Coverage Area
    • Financial Statements
    • WHYY Community Report
    • Supporters
    • Privacy
  • Mobile Apps
  • Meet Our Newsroom
  • Employment
  • Lifelong Learning Award
  • N.I.C.E. Initiative
  • Contact Us
  • Sponsorship
  • Directions
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Sign up for a Newsletter

© 2026 WHYY

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use for WHYY.org