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Here! Now! In the moment! Paddling in the middle of a fast moving stream of news and information. Here & Now is a daily news magazine, bringing you the news that breaks after "Morning Edition" and before "All Things Considered."

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Community

Legendary TV journalist Bill Moyers dead at 91

In hundreds of hours of PBS programs, he proved at home with subjects ranging from government corruption to modern dance, from drug addiction to media consolidation.

5 months ago

Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at his primary election party, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Lessons for Democrats from a progressive victory in NYC

A shocking twist in NYC's mayoral primary as a rising progressive star overtook former governor Andrew Cuomo. What message does Zohran Mandami's win send to the democrats?

Air Date: June 26, 2025 12:00 pm

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Community

WHYY News wins 23 Professional Keystone Media Awards for 2024 work

“This robust slate of Keystone awards affirms the reason why WHYY is considered one of the most trusted sources of news,” Bill Marrazzo, president and CEO, said.

5 months ago

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Politics & Policy

U.S. resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

The State Department says officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the U.S. government, culture, institutions or principles.

5 months ago

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Community

WHYY’s Bridging Blocks tackles ableism and accessibility in latest community conversation

During the community conversation, the group talked about people in power and those meant to help them didn't listen to their needs.

5 months ago

FILE - Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Trump Media surged in the first day of trading, Monday, July 15, following the assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Why is political violence on the rise?

Last year, threats against elected officials reached an all-time high. And polls find more Americans support the use of violence to achieve a political goal. We discuss why.

Air Date: June 17, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 45:10
WHYY's pop-up newsroom at Princeton Public Library. Madhu Bora and P. Kenneth Burns speak with an attendee
Community

WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Willingboro, New Jersey

Burlington County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.

5 months ago

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Community

Pennsylvania public media affiliates weigh impact of possible cuts after U.S. House votes to defund them

The measure, which would claw back two years of public media funding, passed by only two votes, with five Republicans voting against it and four Democrats missing the vote.

5 months ago

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WHYY's pop-up newsroom at Princeton Public Library. Madhu Bora and P. Kenneth Burns speak with an attendee
Community

WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Cherry Hill

Camden County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.

5 months ago

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Politics & Policy

What’s targeted in Trump’s request for $9.4 billion in budget cuts from Congress

Democrats call the cuts inhumane and say they'd rip life-saving support from hungry and sick people worldwide.

5 months ago

WHYY's pop-up newsroom at Princeton Public Library. Madhu Bora and P. Kenneth Burns speak with an attendee
Community

WHYY News will host a pop-up newsroom in Westampton Township, New Jersey. You’re invited

South Jersey residents can ask questions, meet the New Jersey team and discuss story ideas during an upcoming WHYY News pop-up newsroom in Burlington County.

5 months ago

WHYY News' Vice President for News and Civic Dialogue Sarah Glover interviewed Irving Washington, board chair of the American Journalism Project and former CEO of the Online News Association in addition to Galen Gordon, executive producer for Straight Shooter Media and former senior vice president for talent strategy and development at ABC News about what it means to be a newsroom leader. (Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY)
Community

WHYY News’ Black Men in Media Summit offered glimpse into a changing industry

Award-winning media professionals shared industry insights and offered professional guidance on how to succeed in a volatile media landscape.

5 months ago

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Community

WHYY News teams up with the Trenton Community Street Team for a community BBQ

Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News representatives.

5 months ago

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Courts & Law

PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

The lawsuits were filed on similar grounds, saying Trump's complaint that public media is biased against conservatives represents viewpoint discrimination.

6 months ago

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Courts & Law

NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media

The lawsuit from NPR and three local stations argues that Trump’s executive order to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR violates the First Amendment.

6 months ago

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