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NPR
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Adnan Syed’s appeal, keeping ‘Serial’ subject in prison
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it will not consider an appeal filed by convicted killer Adnan Syed.
6 years ago
Instagram will test hiding ‘Likes’ on some U.S. accounts starting next week
Like seriously, if you post something to the 'gram and not one of your followers hits "like," is it even worth sharing?
6 years ago
Billy Penn
Plus: How about a resource list at the end of every article or broadcast about a shooting?
6 years ago
NPR
For many #MeToo accusers, speaking up is just the beginning
What happened to the people who shared their stories amid the #MeToo movement? Many say they've paid a high emotional and financial cost for discussing their harassment cases.
6 years ago
Facebook announced it won't fact check political advertising while Twitter announced its ban on all political advertising. What role do these platforms play in our democracy?
Air Date: November 6, 2019 10:00 am
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WHYY employees vote to unionize, join SAG-AFTRA
The union at WHYY will represent the broadcaster’s content creators, who want better salaries and workplace conditions
6 years ago
Journalist Brian Rosenwald details the circumstances that led to the rise of AM talk radio, Rush Limbaugh, all the way to the election of Donald Trump.
Air Date: October 29, 2019 12:00 am
Listen 49:44
NPR
Facebook News: App will offer hand-picked stories from NPR, other outlets
Facebook has hired a small team of journalists who will pick the stories that show up in one of the sections of the app, called Today's Stories.
6 years ago
U.S. drones ‘raining death on people’ in Yemen, Saudi journalist says
Safa Al Ahmad has produced hard-hitting documentaries about unrest in Saudi Arabia and the war in Yemen. She has harsh words for the United States, too.
6 years ago
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Billy Penn
Philly’s most infamous Weird Twitter star has a new TV show. Here’s what it’s like.
Airing Wednesdays on Adult Swim, TruthPoint features Dril and a cohost examining modern society in the context of the “dark web.”
6 years ago
WHYY reporters, producers to vote in SAG-AFTRA union election this month
WHYY management agrees to October date for union election, disputes which employees should be represented by SAG-AFTRA
6 years ago
WHYY staffers file for union election
A group of 85 WHYY staffers have filed a petition with the NLRB asking that a vote be taken to see if those employees want to join the SAG-AFTRA union.
6 years ago
Billy Penn
What’s the future of local news in Philly? And why should people care?
Come to GREATPHL19 to discuss the Philadelphia media landscape and what it means for our community.
6 years ago
Covering cannabis: Four takeaways for journalists reporting on pot and communities of color
The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists hosted a workshop for journalists on covering cannabis in a new legal, cultural and economic landscape.
6 years ago
WHYY reporters, producers form union, ask for voluntary recognition
WHYY reporters and producers seek to form a union with demands of fair compensation, advancement opportunities and reasonable work schedules.
6 years ago