Explainers
WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean?
The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency but the coronavirus is here to stay.
12 months ago
Why Hollywood writers are striking and the immediate impact
Writers of films and TV shows are now on strike. The central issue in negotiations is writers' share of pay for shows that stream on Netflix and similar outlets.
12 months ago
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture, not independence
In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.
12 months ago
4 dangers that most worry AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
Geoffrey Hinton, the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” recently resigned his job at Google to share his concerns that unchecked AI development could threaten humanity.
12 months ago
How will we know if the U.S. economy is in a recession?
Many economists, though, still expect a recession to hit as soon as the current April-June quarter — or soon thereafter.
12 months ago
Mayoral Candidate Amen Brown, Ranked Choice Voting, Studio 2 Trivia
Amen Brown on running in the democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia. Then, would ranked choice voting make elections better? And, the next round of Studio 2 trivia.
Air Date: April 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:20Ep. 1: Safe Drinking Water, Delaware River Chemical Spill
Tap water in Philly is now safe to drink through Wednesday. Cherri and Avi also look at the top stories in the rest of the region.
Air Date: March 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:30Panic is growing over passport delays. What you should know before traveling
Looking for a passport? The Department of State's website says processing time is eight to eleven weeks with routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited.
1 year ago
These 6 tips can help you skip the daylight saving time hangover
The lingering jet-lagged feeling you get when daylight saving time begins and ends can disrupt your health as well as your mood. Try these 6 tips from sleep experts to make ne
1 year ago
What’s behind the new trend of “stem cell” microneedling?
A new microneedling technique utilizes a solution based on human stem cells to increase the treatment’s effect. WHYY’s host of The Pulse, Maiken Scott, gave it a try.
1 year ago
How the myth of ‘patient zero’ was made
A labeling fluke and an international bestseller shaped our thinking about public health.
1 year ago
Listen 13:16FarmerJawn is expanding their agriculture access vision into Chester County
After bringing their vision to Cheltenham, FarmerJawn sees an opportunity for more organic food access and Black farmers at Westtown School.
1 year ago
FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
The Food and Drug Administration estimates that around 30 million people in the United States deal with hearing loss.
1 year ago
Why Philly had such a big drop in mail ballot requests this year
“What kid likes to fill in bubbles, like a standardized test?” one youth vote organizer said.
1 year ago
What to expect in Pennsylvania on election night
AP does not make projections and will only declare a winner when it’s determined there is no scenario that would allow the trailing candidates to close the gap.
1 year ago