Media
WHYY News wins 15 Keystone Media Awards for investigative reporting, digital coverage
The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”
1 year ago
Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63
Wade Goodwyn had one of public radio's most recognizable voices but it was his rich writing and keen observations that made him a listener favorite over decades at NPR.
1 year ago
Journalists at Gannett newspapers walk out over deep cuts and low pay
Hundreds of journalists are walking off the job Monday and Tuesday at two dozen newspapers owned by the Gannett company.
1 year ago
YouTube will no longer take down false claims about U.S. elections
The Google-owned video platform's reversal comes as former President Donald Trump continues to baselessly claim the 2020 election was stolen.
1 year ago
Summer TV and the Writers’ Strike, Chris Christie to Launch 2024 Bid
What should you watch on your streaming service this summer? And what's the latest with the WGA strike? Plus, former NJ Gov. Christie's likely 2024 bid and Studio 2 trivia.
Air Date: June 1, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:13Why weren’t the Phillies on my TV this Memorial Day? Blame a computer
By letting a computer make the schedule, Major League Baseball is failing to take advantage of a huge viewership opportunity.
1 year ago
WHYY wins 6 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio, as well as works that spanned documentary, newscast, sports reporting, and podcasting.
1 year ago
CNN’s Amanpour criticizes network’s decision to hold Trump town hall
Amanpour became the network's most prominent journalist to publicly criticize the decision to host Donald Trump for a town hall in New Hampshire last week.
1 year ago
How national media framed the Philadelphia mayor’s race: A potential ‘progressive takeover’
In the weeks before the primary, the local contest was hot political news.
1 year ago
’Food is love’: Chef Lidia Bastianich receives WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award
In her new show, the celebrity chef digs into her experience as an immigrant while exploring the foods of others who immigrated to the U.S.
1 year ago
Listen 1:54Cellphone Etiquette, Election Day, Fresh Air’s Tonya Mosley
Cell phones interrupted two Philadelphia Orchestra concerts recently. We're talking about cell phone manners. And, a conversation with Fresh Air's new co-host, Tonya Mosley.
Air Date: May 16, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:32Philadelphia Inquirer hit by cyberattack causing newspaper’s largest disruption in decades
The Inquirer said on its website that the attack was detected Saturday morning when employees found that the paper’s content-management system wasn’t working.
1 year ago
Elon Musk must still have his tweets approved by Tesla lawyer, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court says Elon Musk cannot back out of a settlement with securities regulators over 2018 tweets claiming he had the funding to take Tesla private.
1 year ago
Jacklyn Zeman, longtime ‘General Hospital’ cast member who played nurse Bobbie Spencer, dies at 70
Her family confirmed the news Wednesday and says she died after a short battle with cancer.
2 years ago
Elon Musk says he’s found a woman to lead Twitter as new CEO
Shares of Tesla rose about 2% Thursday after Musk made the announcement.
2 years ago