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The Psychology of Political Misinformation, Using Poison to Dye Clothes
Professor Dannagal G. Young on why we're so likely to believe misinformation online, and how that weakness gets exploited. Plus, the impact and unique history of clothing dye.
Air Date: January 4, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:47Editor’s note: WHYY News team welcomes journalists, celebrates noteworthy storytelling in 2023
WHYY journalism was recognized with numerous national and local awards this year.
1 year ago
WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.
1 year ago
Youth homelessness in Philadelphia illustrated: ‘They are invisible’
The artistic piece was created by Philadelphian Gabby Rodriguez in three different mediums — color pencil, watercolor, and marker.
1 year ago
2023 In Review: Behind the Scenes of Our Favorite Episodes
Cherri and Avi revisit their most memorable segments, from famous authors, to cocktail mixologists, to live music and the host of Jeopardy.
Air Date: December 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 10:55Billy Penn Wrapped: 2023 year in review
A look at the most read, most impactful, most hilarious Billy Penn stories of 2023.
1 year ago
Editor’s note: Civic dialogue will take root in newsrooms in 2024
Civic dialogue in news promotes the next level of public service journalism.
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
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