Media
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.
3 days 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.
1 week 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 weeks 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.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:37We call ourselves a “mighty” newsroom, and it suits us perfectly for what we accomplish each week in service to our audience.
1 month ago
After 47 years, ‘Fresh Air’ executive producer Danny Miller retires
Miller joined “Fresh Air” as an intern in 1978 when the show was finding its feet. He has led the show through many periods of evolution.
1 month ago
Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2025
From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we’re breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.
Air Date: December 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:452025 in photos: A year of change, celebration and resolve in the Philadelphia region
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
2 months ago
Philly’s Roberta Fallon, TheArtBlog co-founder and WHYY community news partner, has died
Fallon was a tireless champion of Philly arts and artists. She succumbed to injuries after being struck by a driver.
2 months ago
Listen 1:16Want to see more WHYY News in your Google searches? Here’s how
Google’s new “preferred sources” feature offers readers more control over which publishers show up in their search results.
2 months ago
Ticket sales for stand up comedy shows have tripled in the last decade. Local comedians Tu Rae, Manny Brown, and Jamie Pappas tell us why.
Air Date: December 4, 2025
Listen 51:12Gail Nazarene, of Alloway Township, says her constitutional free speech rights are being violated and she should be allowed to discuss school board matters with the public.
2 months ago
Listen 1:05During a legislative hearing, the head of the N.J. Chamber of Commerce said corporate support could help save public TV in the Garden State.
3 months ago
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