Media
Mounting pressure on local news
What happens to communities when there's no reliable local news? Who holds elected officials accountable? How do citizens stay informed?
Air Date: November 6, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:38Psychics, ghosts, auras, and the UCLA research lab that studied it all
In the 1970s, UCLA housed The Parapsychology Lab, which became a haven for those with psychic abilities and the researchers who studied them.
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Listen 19:54Pierre Robert: 10 things you should know about Philly’s iconic DJ
The WMMR fixture died early Wednesday, at age 70. Did you know he was a vegetarian for decades and kept a “no-play” list?
2 weeks ago
Philly DJ Pierre Robert, the ‘heart and soul of WMMR,’ has died
One of the most recognized voices in the region, Robert spent 44 years on the air in Philadelphia, all with WMMR.
2 weeks ago
DIY Philly Halloween costumes guide: 2025 edition
Struggling to imagine a good idea to dress up this year? Consider these options, pulled from the past year’s headlines.
2 weeks ago
WHYY board agrees to WPSU acquisition plan
The central Pennsylvania station that serves 1.5 million people was slated to shut down after an earlier agreement was rejected by Penn State.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12The university will no longer be required to pay a $17.6 million subsidy to WHYY as financial supporters are expected to step up to save the central Pennsylvania station.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:25Ken Burns previews ‘The American Revolution’ at a sneak peek in Camden
The new 12-hour documentary about the United States’ origin story will begin broadcasting Nov. 16 on WHYY and other PBS stations.
1 month ago
Listen 1:40Former Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a felony charge in Indianapolis altercation
Mark Sanchez had been scheduled for a court hearing Tuesday on the original charges but that was rescheduled to Nov. 4.
1 month ago
NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting clash as federal funding declines
NPR asked a judge to block CPB from awarding a $57.9M grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system.
1 month ago
WHYY opens its doors to the community and supporters for Open House and Sustainer Summit
WHYY staff welcomed new and sustaining supporters to WHYY Studios for behind-the-scenes learning about WHYY media and educational programs.
2 months ago
WHYY wins Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards for Arts and Interview programs
Programs featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma and dancer Angel Corella earned top industry honors.
2 months ago
State Sen. John Burzichelli says public TV in New Jersey could possibly morph into something like C-SPAN to cover activity at the State House.
2 months ago
Listen 0:57WHYY debuts ‘Ask Gov. Meyer’ radio show featuring questions from Delaware residents
Delaware residents can submit questions online ahead of time or call in during the program.
2 months ago
After June 30, 2026, a NJ PBS nightly news program will only air on digital platforms, and on THIRTEEN, the public television channel in New York.
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