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Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

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Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

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.

2 years ago

Studio 2
Lifestyle

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

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The New York Times filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using its published material to train chatbots. (Mark Lennihan/AP)
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Courts & Law

The New York Times sues ChatGPT creator OpenAI, Microsoft, for copyright infringement

The Times is the first major news publisher to take OpenAI to court over the use of its copyright material in its popular chatbot.

2 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

Billy Penn Wrapped: 2023 year in review

A look at the most read, most impactful, most hilarious Billy Penn stories of 2023.

2 years ago

Amir Richardson moderating the discussion from the middle of the room.
Community

Editor’s note: Civic dialogue will take root in newsrooms in 2024

Civic dialogue in news promotes the next level of public service journalism.

2 years ago

Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese
How to Explore It, Pair It, and Love It, from the Creamiest Bries to the Funkiest Blues (Hachette Books)
Studio 2

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 50:22
Helicopter
Community

6abc 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.

2 years ago

Haze covers Philadelphia, as seen from an aerial view
Community

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.

2 years ago

A police vehicle is parked on a road leading to the scene of a helicopter crash in Washington Township
Community

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.

2 years ago

A child walking in an colorful immersive art exhibit.
Community

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.

2 years ago

People sit around a table, talking with one another.
Community

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.

2 years ago

Elhadji Ndiaye at the studio.
Community

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.

2 years ago

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FILE - A selection of beef cuts is displayed at a supermarket in Miami on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. Experts agree that the urgency of climate change and the demands of a surging global population call for an overhaul of how humans get their protein. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
Studio 2

Meat 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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The Pulse
Science

10 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.

2 years ago

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The Pulse team (from left) Senior Editor and Producer Lindsay Lazarski, Reporter Alan Yu, Reporter Grant Hill, Host and Executive Producer Maiken Scott, Health Equity Fellow Marcus Biddle, Producer Nichole Currie, Engineer Charlie Kaier, and Reporter Liz Tung. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

‘Nothing is ordinary’: 10 years ago, ‘The Pulse’ was born and changed the way we learn about health and science

In 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.

2 years ago

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