Media
A nonprofit lifeline for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as more papers seek nonprofit sector help
This move reflects a growing trend as newspapers face declining advertising and circulation revenues.
5 hours ago
4 key takeaways from the WHYY Civic News Summit
Journalism and community engagement have the power to bridge divides and generate meaningful conversations, panelists said.
1 week ago
Listen 1:06Panels explored youth media, community connection, AI risks, misinformation and the future of public media.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:19Federal judge finds Trump violated First Amendment by ordering NPR, PBS defunded
The decision leaves the future of federal funding for public media “unresolved,” WHYY’s CEO said Tuesday, but it’s a positive sign.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:152026 WHYY News Civic News Summit highlights trust, truth and the future of local news
The conference will focus on media integrity and distinguishing truth from misinformation, with panels on public media and community engagement.
2 weeks ago
Listen 6:37Studio 2 Extra: Delaware comics tell bold African history
Manuel Godoy turned a comic into a cultural movement. Black Sands is redefining African history without Hollywood and without compromise.
Air Date: March 20, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 16:21We’re talking about the ills plaguing the live music industry and why one of the world's largest entertainment companies is in court this week.
Air Date: March 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:39Should tech giants be held accountable for the teen mental health crisis? And what could regulation look like in practice?
Air Date: February 10, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:13Super Bowl commercials try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs
This year's Super Bowl ads cost an average of $8 million per 30-second unit.
2 months ago
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
The newspaper’s books department will be closed, and its Washington-area news department and editing staff will be restructured, Murray told staff members.
2 months ago
The arrest of two journalists is sparking questions about press freedom and concerns there will be a chilling effect on political coverage.
Air Date: February 2, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Malala Yousafzai to accept WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award
The education activist recently published a memoir about growing into adulthood after being shot by the Taliban as a child.
2 months ago
Listen 1:10Studio 2 Extra: behind the scenes of food influencing
Jacob Fink, better known as @jacobdoesphilly, breaks down what exactly goes into food review content creation.
Air Date: January 23, 2026 1:33 am
Listen 11:28Altercation on SEPTA bus involving former WHYY intern and pepper spray goes viral
The two participants, including a former WHYY intern, in the chaotic scene knew each other during their time at Community College of Philadelphia. Elon Musk chimed in on X.
3 months ago
Listen 1:19Terry Gross reflects on 50 years of ‘Fresh Air’ on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’
Gross reflected on her decades-long career and the estimated 15,000 to 18,000 interviews she has conducted over the years.
3 months ago
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