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1 year ago
Cheese Adventures with Madame Fromage, Climate Scientist Michael Mann
Penn climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Plus, how to taste, pair and love cheese from around the world with Tenaya Darlington.
Air Date: December 26, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:226abc helicopter crew filmed Christmas lights in New Jersey before fatal crash
Killed in the crash were the pilot, 67-year-old Monroe Smith of Glenside, Pennsylvania, and a photographer, 45-year-old Christopher Dougherty of Oreland, Pennsylvania.
1 year ago
Insects, wildfires, and Philly’s 100th mayor: Here are WHYY News’ most read stories of 2023
From Sixers arena drama to rain-activated poetry, there was something for everyone in 2023.
1 year ago
Chopper 6 crash kills 2 workers at Action News; cause under investigation
The pilot and photographer died as a result of the helicopter crash Tuesday night as they returned from an assignment at the Jersey Shore.
1 year ago
2023 in photos: Philly chases sporting feats and political firsts
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
1 year ago
Bridging Blocks program at WHYY News promotes civil debate among neighbors
The discussions have tackled everything from voter turnout and preservation to ATVs and motorbikes.
1 year ago
WURD’s ‘Radio XALAAT’ gives Philly’s African diaspora ‘a home on the radio dial’
A weekly radio program has served Philadelphia’s African diaspora for decades. As ‘Africatown’ comes into force, Radio XALAAT’s host looks back.
1 year ago
Listen 1:27Meat Consumption And Environment, Dog Illness, Greatest Movies
Animal agriculture is huge contributor of greenhouse gas emissions. How harmful is our appetite for meat for the climate and what would it mean to cut back, even a little?
Air Date: December 7, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 43:0010 things to know about ‘The Pulse,’ the award-winning WHYY News health and science radio show
On any given week, “The Pulse” team is digging around for unique and fascinating health and science topics for the podcast. Here, they share a few fun facts.
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Listen 2:43In 2013, WHYY sought to expand its health and science footprint, and “The Pulse” was born. Here’s how it evolved and how it looks today.
1 year ago
Listen 2:43Longtime ‘Fresh Air’ contributor Dave Davies signs off (sort of)
Davies chats with Terry Gross about some of his most memorable interviews, and the preparation that goes into each conversation.
1 year ago
How Spotlight PA’s nonpartisan journalism cuts through the noise and gets results
No matter the issue or political party, Spotlight PA’s relentless reporting demands the truth and drives real change.
1 year ago
Fake babies, real horror: Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI’s power to mislead
Pictures from the Israel-Hamas war have vividly and painfully illustrated AI's potential as a propaganda tool, used to create lifelike images of carnage.
1 year ago
Philly philanthropists give $2 million to help newsrooms — including WHYY’s Billy Penn
The grant is intended to help news organizations reach financial sustainability in the face of a widespread crisis in local journalism.
1 year ago