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Why Philly Doesn’t Have a WNBA Team, How to Detect Deepfakes in an Election
After the thrilling women's NCAA tournament wrapped, we wonder why Philly doesn't have it's own WNBA team. Plus, we talk to a deepfake detective about the upcoming election.
Air Date: April 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:01WHYY’s ‘The Pulse’ celebrates 10 years on the air
Supporters leaned in to watch host Maiken Scott interview guests live for her weekly science and health show.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will answer your questions on WHYY
The monthly call-in show will air at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14.
2 years ago
Some states are seeking to restrict TikTok. That doesn’t mean their governors aren’t using it
In Pennsylvania, forward movement on a bill that first unanimously passed the state Senate last year could send legislation to the Democratic governor’s desk imminently.
2 years ago
Philly Photo Day returns after a 9-year hiatus
The photography institute TILT is bringing back its city-wide photo-sharing project.
2 years ago
Why Pa.’s efforts to regulate social media companies have failed so far
Bills that would ban TikTok and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in Pennsylvania, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.
2 years ago
Hundreds of environmental journalists are coming to Philly to learn how to do their jobs better
This year’s Society of Environmental Journalists conference focuses on journalism’s role in democracy, disinformation and activism.
2 years ago
Listen :54Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here’s how to opt out of that
Many users are criticizing Meta for limiting political content in a year when the U.S. and several other countries will be holding pivotal elections.
2 years ago
Truth Social will start trading on Tuesday. Donald Trump stands to earn a fortune
The company behind Trump's social media app will start trading on the Nasdaq exchange, potentially delivering a windfall of more than $3 billion to the former president.
2 years ago
More than 50 media orgs, including WHYY News, and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the EVEV project returns with new focus.
2 years ago
Listen 1:15WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Berwyn and West Chester
The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued endeavor to strengthen our ties with the communities we cover.
2 years ago
Supreme Court issues first of many expected decisions on social media
The court laid down guidelines for the lower courts to use in assessing the facts in similar cases.
2 years ago
University of Delaware junior named finalist in NPR’s College Podcast Challenge
Trinity Hunt’s podcast explores her relationship with her sister through letters and phone calls.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Sheriff Bilal is launching a new podcast
Airing on WURD Radio for a six-month trial period, the podcast will feature Sheriff Bilal in conversation with each of her office’s departments.
2 years ago
96th Academy Awards Roundup, Progressive Response to the State of The Union
The 96th Academy Awards are just around the corner. And movies like Oppenheimer, American Fiction, and Barbie are set to snag some of Hollywood's most coveted trophies.
Air Date: March 7, 2024 12:00 pm
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