Skip to content
The latest news and information from the world's most respected news source. BBC World Service delivers up-to-the-minute news, expert analysis, commentary, features and interviews.

BBC World Service

Listen Live

Listen Live

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.
Next

Fresh Air Weekend

Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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

Politics & Policy

Jack Stollsteimer speaks
Crime
Elections
Pennsylvania

Delco district attorney charges Millbourne Borough official with election fraud

DA Jack Stollsteimer alleges Millbourne Borough Vice President Mohammed Nurul Hasan falsely registered people and cast ballots on their behalf in his losing mayoral bid.

1 year ago

Listen 0:47
Josh Shapiro speaks
Government
Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro launches initiative to hire federal workers laid off by Trump administration

Out of 81,000 state jobs, Pennsylvania has 5,600 “critical vacancies” for posts including registered nurses, civil engineers, accountants and emergency-management positions.

1 year ago

Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House
Studio 2
Government
Military
National
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Trump’s Ukraine move shakes up US foreign policy

President Trump is dramatically altering American foreign policy, seemingly turning our backs on our allies while praising our rivals. Is this a pivot to America-first?

Air Date: March 5, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:35
Susano Cordoba, right, sells peanuts to truck drivers
Business
International

What to know about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on businesses and shoppers

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, along with a heightened 20% levy on Chinese goods.

1 year ago

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress in the House chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Government
National

Trump’s address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide. Here are 7 key takeaways

The hard edge reflected Trump’s steamroller approach to his second term, brushing aside opposition and demanding loyalty throughout the federal government.

1 year ago

volunteer escorts stand outside a Planned Parenthood
Criminal Justice
Government
Health Care

As feds drop FACE Act cases in Philly and elsewhere, reproductive health providers worry about escalating violence

The dismissed federal lawsuit against a man who barricaded himself inside a Philly Planned Parenthood in 2021 is part of changes at the U.S. Department of Justice.

1 year ago

Listen 6:27
Wilmington, Delaware skyline
Delaware
Government
Politics

Is ‘DExit’ a real threat to Delaware’s $2B-a-year incorporation kingdom, and will proposal protect or destroy ‘the franchise’?

Gov. Meyer and lawmakers say legislation is critical to protect the state’s dominance, but critics deride the measure as the “Billionaires’ Bill.”

1 year ago

Listen 3:44
Philly-based Ukrainian Nationals soccer team
International
National
Philadelphia

Philly-area Ukrainian Americans express heartbreak, disappointment as President Trump shifts Ukraine policy

While Philly’s Ukrainian residents express concern with Trump’s shift on Ukraine, some are optimistic support for their homeland will continue.

1 year ago

Listen 3:17
President Donald Trump speaks
Government
International
National

A look at claims around Trump’s initiatives as he prepares to address Congress

President Donald Trump has moved quickly during his first six weeks in office to make numerous changes.

1 year ago

Donald Trump speaks at a joint address of Congress
Government
National

Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent

The president took credit for reorienting the economy, immigration and foreign policy as he updated Congress on plans after a turbulent first few weeks in office.

1 year ago

Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House
Economy
Government
International
Military

Trump pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to war

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, who represents parts of Philly and is co-chair of the Congressional European Union Caucus, called the move "a direct threat to our national security.”

1 year ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Delaware
Government
Health Care

Delaware Senate committee considers bill adding abortion rights to state constitution

Delaware legalized abortion access up until viability in 2017. Constitutional amendments must pass both chambers in two consecutive General Assemblies.

1 year ago

Listen 0:51
Donald Trump speaks to reporters
Government
National
Politics

What to expect from Trump’s next first speech to Congress

When the president speaks to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, his words are bound to be different from when he addressed lawmakers at the beginning of his first term.

1 year ago

Rob Bresnahan speaks at a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, Aug. 17, 2024, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Economy
Pennsylvania
Politics
Taxes

Pennsylvania Republicans who narrowly won their House seats feel the heat of early votes back home

Three newly elected Pa. Republicans are feeling the heat back home after supporting cuts to Medicaid funding while President Donald Trump makes economy-altering decisions.

1 year ago

Elon Musk receives a chainsaw
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Even in Philly, some support Trump’s mass firings

Republicans say inflation and national debt demand sharp federal cuts.

1 year ago

Page 71 of 1,108« First«...6970717273...»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

  • Levee plan not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps

    23 hours ago

  • An intestinal parasite is causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know about cyclospora

    24 hours ago

  • WURD Radio’s ‘Freedom Journeys’ recognizes 250 Black Philadelphians for their historic impact on the city

    24 hours ago

    Listen 1:00
  • 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
  • Ask Governor Meyer
  • Billy Penn at WHYY
  • Check, Please! Philly
  • The Connection
  • The Declaration’s Journey
  • Delishtory
  • Flicks
  • Fresh Air
  • Good Neighbor Club
  • Good Souls
  • Hittin’ Season
  • Jukebox Journey
  • On Stage at Curtis
  • Peak Travel
  • PlanPhilly
  • The Pulse
  • The Source
  • Sports In America
  • Studio 2
  • Things To Do
  • WHYY News Climate Desk
  • You Oughta Know

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
  • Bridging Blocks
  • 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