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The Daily is the radio edition of the popular podcast by the same name, produced by The New York Times. Hosts Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise provide an irresistible layman’s approach to some of the most compelling and complicated stories of our time.

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Bernie the cow
Lifestyle

Sanctuary for all: Cows, pigs, sheep — even emus find refuge at The Cow Sanctuary in New Jersey

Helga Tacreiter has cared for and nurtured hundreds of animals over the past three decades at the 80-acre sanctuary in Bridgeton.

8 months ago

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Lifestyle

What we’re grateful for, and the weirdest stories of 2024

Cherri and Avi say goodbye to 2024 by revisiting the wacky, wild local headlines that made us laugh this year. And, happy tears as listeners share what they're thankful for.

Air Date: December 31, 2024 12:00 pm

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Joseph Phillips greets former President Jimmy Carter
Politics & Policy

A WHYY reporter recalls the day Jimmy Carter visited her family at her childhood home in Lansdowne

Carter’s backyard visit to the once-red suburban Philly town created a cherished moment for a family of 11.

8 months ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

The American shopping mall isn’t dead

Even with fewer shoppers, the mall isn't dead yet. With holiday shopping underway, some malls are finding creative ways to survive with experiences, entertainment and more.

Air Date: November 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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Food Bank of Delaware mobile food pantry
Community

‘Huge demand’: Delaware food pantries see long lines for free Thanksgiving dinners

The Food Bank of Delaware has been serving thousands of Delawareans across the state ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

10 months ago

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Community

Here is where you can get a free Thanksgiving meal in Philly or donate to help those in need

Local nonprofits are providing free food ahead of Thanksgiving to help curb food insecurity in Philadelphia. The moms of Eagles players join in to make the holiday memorable.

10 months ago

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

RFK’s promise to ‘Make America Healthy Again’

Why has Trump's presumptive HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s message on vaccines, pharmaceuticals and ultraprocessed foods resonated with so many Americans?

Air Date: November 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Volunteer Evangelista Baez
Community

Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation

A new survey shows 28.3% or 75.8 million people in the U.S. volunteered with a nonprofit between Sept. 2022 and Sept. 2023.

10 months ago

With people on the move, How do you stay connected? Or get past political differences?
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Pennsylvanians reveal their friendship secrets

While friendships are crucial to our well-being, maintaining them can be challenging, especially as we mo ...

Air Date: October 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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Britain's Prince William, second right, Kate, Princess of Wales, right, Prince Harry, left, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, second left, leave after they paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II lying in state at Westminster Hall, in London, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Family estrangement and reconciliation

What drives parents and children apart? What does it take to make amends and rebuild the relationship?

Air Date: October 17, 2024 12:00 pm

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All four candidates posing for a photo together
Politics & Policy

State House candidates in Bucks County discuss child care worker retention, paid family leave and key issues

All three candidates support increased state funding for early childhood education, paid family and medical leave and more.

11 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) celebrates with fans after making an interception against Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) in the final minute the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Philadelphia won 20-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Community

Former Eagles star expands ‘Next Man Up’ mentorship program to second Philly school

From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.

11 months ago

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exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

Twin boys born conjoined at CHOP celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born via cesarean section on Sept. 29, 2023.

11 months ago

St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center
Community

As temperatures dip, the stakes rise for one of Delco’s only family shelters

The family shelter in Brookhaven is facing imminent closure after a local church sold the building it operates in to the borough.

11 months ago

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why are we spending so much time at home?

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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