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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.

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Un signo dice Bienvenido a Wilmington
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Cynthia
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11 months ago

The headquarters for National Public Radio
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‘Essential’ or ‘propaganda’: Pa. lawmakers differ on support for Trump’s call to eliminate funding of NPR and PBS

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11 months ago

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The image shows a lighter from the Pennsylvania-based company Zippo, decorated with the Canadian flag. Many local businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area depend on Canada as a key trading partner. Is our relationship at risk?
(Photo: Andreas Copes)
Studio 2
Economy
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National

Trade, tourism, culture: Philly region’s tie to Canada

Our area has strong cultural and economic ties with Canada. They’re our biggest trading partner and tourism between our borders is popular and convenient.

Air Date: April 24, 2025 12:00 pm

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Sarah McBride speaks
Delaware
Government

Delaware elected leaders to hold in-person town hall as Trump approaches 100 days in office

The town hall includes Delaware’s congressional leaders as well as Gov. Matt Meyer and state Attorney General Kathy Jennings.

11 months ago

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Larry Krasner speaks
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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

As Dugan skips Philly district attorney candidate forum, Krasner speaks on his record

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11 months 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
Explainers
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Higher Education

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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11 months ago

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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National

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11 months ago

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer is seen from behind.
Delaware
Immigration
Politics

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11 months ago

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