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Politics & Policy

Trump says AP will continue to be curtailed at White House until it changes style to Gulf of America

Two journalists from the Associated Press — whose Stylebook is the arbiter for editorial choices at thousands of news outlets — were denied entrance to Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.

4 months ago

Barbara Shermund (right) is pictured with her mother, Fredda Cool, who died in the flu epidemic of 1918. After that, Shermund left San Francisco to pursue a cartooning career in New York. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

The bad girl wins: An original New Yorker cartoonist gets her due at the Brandywine Museum

The Brandywine Museum’s exhibition of Barbara Shermund’s cartoons aligns with the New Yorker magazine’s 100th anniversary.

5 months ago

Gabe Mahalik (dj_gabereal) with a copy of 'Inner Excellence', which went viral when Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown was seen reading it on the sidelines of a game.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

‘Fake sports radio caller’ talks going viral for his Delco Eagles fan satire

Gabe Mahalik is a youth pastor and wedding DJ, but you might know him better from his viral dj_gabereal social media reels posing as a fake Philadelphia sports radio caller.

Air Date: January 23, 2025 4:00 pm

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A mansion on a large estate
Community

Longtime Philadelphia TV anchor and former N.J. lawmaker Diane Allen is selling her historic mansion along the Delaware River

Allen says the time has come to downsize and spend more time with family.

5 months ago

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Arts & Entertainment

A Philly artist created a climate news AI bot. The result is ‘a little sassy’

Sarah Kaizar’s AT Feed is an automated aggregate of current climate news and a critique of the future of information.

6 months ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

Investigating the cult-like tactics of modern marketers

Marketing companies can be pretty sneaky when trying to get new customers. Instead of straightforward sales pitches, they've turned to manipulative tactics used by cults.

Air Date: January 17, 2025 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Health

Alcohol’s link to cancer

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warnings on alcohol labels. Could updated labels, taxes, fewer liquor stores or advertising bans make Americans drink less?

Air Date: January 7, 2025 12:00 pm

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This combination of file photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking at a campaign rally Erie, Pa., on Oct. 14, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking a campaign rally in Uniondale, N.Y., on Sept.18, 2024.
Community

Editor’s note: 2024 marked an exceptional year of storytelling at WHYY News

Donald Trump’s historic re-election, a wacky billboard dating ad and the future of suburban malls were some of the year’s most read stories.

6 months ago

Studio 2
Lifestyle

What we’re grateful for, and the weirdest stories of 2024

Cherri and Avi say goodbye to 2024 by revisiting the wacky, wild local headlines that made us laugh this year. And, happy tears as listeners share what they're thankful for.

Air Date: December 31, 2024 12:00 pm

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Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Livin’ the cake life with champion baker Lily Fischer

Fischer runs Fishtown's Cake Life Bake Shop. She won Cupcake Wars among other baking competition shows. She talks with Avi about nostalgia, joy and Beyonce's birthday cake.

Air Date: December 27, 2024 1:00 pm

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Lifestyle

Dave Davies reflects on WHYY’s role in MOVE Commission, top Fresh Air interviews

WHYY’s Dave Davies reflects on the 1985’s MOVE bombing commission and some of his favorite Fresh Air interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Maggie Smith and more.

6 months ago

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Tommy Avallone's latest documentary
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Studio 2 Extra: Famous TV and movie houses…and what it’s like to live inside

Picture the house from Home Alone, Full House or Friday. In a new documentary, NJ's own Tommy Avallone reveals the perks, and the consequences, of living in a famous home.

Air Date: December 20, 2024

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Arts & Entertainment
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Howard Eskin announces abrupt departure from WIP sports radio

The self-described “King” offered no reason for his stepping aside.

6 months ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker (Emma Lee/WHYY); the Save Chinatown Coalition (Emily Neil/WHYY); Sen. Andy Kim (AP Photo/Seth Wenig); SEPTA Regional Rail train (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2024

From standout political and cultural moments, to off-the-wall antics that could only happen in Philly, we’re talking about the top local news stories of the year.

Air Date: December 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

City launches new website to track progress made on Parker campaign promises

The website tracks everything from potholes to murders and offers one-stop shopping for residents and people coming into town.

7 months ago

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