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As the Democratic party panics — should President Biden step aside?
Does the Democratic party need a new nominee? A growing chorus of pundits are calling on President Joe Biden to step aside. But many democrats have rallied behind him.
Air Date: July 3, 2024 12:00 pm
The intimate setting enabled attendees to have deeper conversations and network with those on the frontlines of the fight for equality.
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Listen 1:03The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms
The justices returned the cases to lower courts in challenges from trade associations for the companies.
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WHYY ‘Black Men in Media’ summit tackles stereotypes, diversity in media
At WHYY’s day-long event, experienced Black journalists shared their career insights on shifting media narratives about the Black community.
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Listen 1:35Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocates
The Supreme Court is weighing cases involving Jan. 6, including a decision Friday that makes it easier for some rioters to contest their charges and convictions.
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Trump and Biden’s 2024 presidential debate face off, Happy Birthday to the Philly Zoo!
Ahead of Thursday's highly anticipated CNN presidential debate, we'll talk about what's at stake for Joe Biden and Donald Trump and how the candidates might perform on stage.
Air Date: June 27, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 44:15WHYY News joins Every Voice, Every Vote initiative to expand access to civic news and information
The grant funding will support community-centered projects that prioritize solutions-focused accountability reporting and civic engagement.
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Principles laid out Monday call on tech companies, advertisers and media to refrain from using disinformation and hate speech for any purpose and ensure the ethical use of AI.
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WHYY News wins 18 Keystone Media Awards for accountability reporting, digital coverage
The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”
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Pennsylvania Senate passes a bill to outlaw the distribution of deepfake material
The legislation would outlaw the distribution of salacious or pornographic deepfakes. Sponsors say it'll eliminate a legal loophole that has frustrated prosecutors.
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WHYY News wins 5 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that spanned feature reporting, sports coverage, and podcasting.
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Billy Penn’s next editor is Kevin Donahue
Media executive to lead a team of Philadelphia reporters and digital journalists.
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Bill Walton, Hall of Fame player who became a star broadcaster, dies at 71
He was the NBA’s MVP in the 1977-78 season, a two-time champion as a player and a member of both the NBA’s 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary teams.
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On Saturday, attendees of all ages enjoyed panel discussions, workshops and a comic book marketplace at Temple University’s Student and Faculty Center.
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Dabney Coleman, actor who specialized in curmudgeons, dies at 92
He won a Golden Globe for “The Slap Maxwell Story” and an Emmy Award for best supporting actor in Peter Levin’s 1987 small screen legal drama “Sworn to Silence.”
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