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John Lansing
NPR
Community

NPR CEO John Lansing will leave in December, capping a tumultuous year

His tenure will be defined by his handling of the extreme challenges of the pandemic, a racial reckoning, and headwinds in the podcasting industry that led to severe layoffs.

3 years ago

Susan Casey is the author of several books, most recently, The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean
Studio 2

The Unexplored Deep Ocean, Mercury in Retrograde, Pa. Supreme Court Race

In the deepest parts of the ocean, strange creatures lurk and industrial fishing and deep sea mining pose a threat. Plus, mercury is in retrograde right now. So, what?

Air Date: August 30, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:47
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Community

Local, national, and international journalists represented during ONA23 in Philadelphia

This past week, Philadelphia played host to 1,707 media professionals from across the globe for the first part of the Online News Association’s 2023 convention.

3 years ago

Bob Barker smiles and laughs
NPR
Arts & Entertainment

Longtime ‘Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker dies at 99

Barker used his fame to promote another great passion: animal rights.

3 years ago

Studio 2

Making Friends in Adulthood, NPR’s Ari Shapiro, Legacy of Charles L. Blockson

It can be difficult and awkward to find a groove with new friends as an adult. We'll talk about how to make, and keep, new friends at any age. Plus, NPR host Ari Shapiro.

Air Date: August 24, 2023

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screenshot of Trump's twitter account
NPR
Courts & Law

Trump’s tweets count as an ‘overt act’ in the Georgia case. What does that mean?

The case centers on the idea that Trump and 18 others worked together "knowingly and willfully" as part of a broad conspiracy to attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

3 years ago

Paul T. Jackson, 34, works with Frontline Dads patrolling the area around Broad and Susquehanna at dismissal time to look out for potential violence. His own experience with stop and frisk makes him think it is not a good idea. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’ podcast

The podcast was a collaboration between WHYY News and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting.

3 years ago

The Phillie Phanatic looks on during a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Studio 2

Why We Love Mascots, Covid Update, ‘Schooled’

The original Phillie Phanatic joins us to talk about the recipe for the perfect mascot, which has the power to unite millions of people. Also, Covid case counts in the region.

Air Date: August 15, 2023 12:00 pm

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The last printed issue of the Marion County Record sits in a display in its office, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Marion, Kan.
Community

Police questioned over legality of Kansas newspaper raid in which computers, phones seized

Police simultaneously raided the home of Eric Meyer, the newspaper's publisher and owner.

3 years ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

James McBride’s ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’

In his new book, award-winning author James McBride pairs a page-turning murder mystery set in Pottstown, P.a. with a powerful story of compassion, community and love.

Air Date: August 11, 2023 12:00 pm

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Photo by Faith Jennings
Studio 2

Ken Jennings Explores the Afterlife, Hittin’ Season for the Phils, Things to Do

Jeopardy! host and former champion Ken Jennings' new book is an offbeat and hilarious guide to the afterlife. He joins us to talk about '100 Places to See After You Die.'

Air Date: August 10, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:45
Kap2ure Photography
Studio 2

‘Congratulations, The Best Is Over!’ with R. Eric Thomas, Good Economic News?

The economy is on the upswing. We'll break down the latest on inflation, interest rates and more. Then, the hilarious new essay collection from writer R. Eric Thomas.

Air Date: August 8, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:02
Trump points towards something.
NPR
Courts & Law

Should Trump’s trial be televised?

There would need to be an exception to a rule barring cameras and microphones in federal courtrooms to make it happen.

3 years ago

File photo: Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives for a CNN town hall at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., Feb. 18, 2016.
Courts & Law

Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida

Trump claimed in the suit that references to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as “the Big Lie” was tantamount to comparing him to Adolf Hitler.

3 years ago

Headshot of Edith Chapin.
NPR
Community

NPR veteran Edith Chapin tapped to lead newsroom

NPR has moved to shore up its leadership at a time of significant transition, naming veteran news leader Edith Chapin as its senior vice president for news and editor in chief

3 years ago

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