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President Donald Trump gives a commencement address
Politics & Policy

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

The White House, in a social media posting announcing the signing, said the outlets “receive millions from taxpayers to spread radical, woke propaganda disguised as ‘news.’”

6 months ago

Joseph Gidjunis wide shot
Arts & Entertainment

Philly filmmakers’ ‘Grown Up Dad’ documentary series gets full season on PBS

The show about fathering started as a pilot last year. This weekend, the filmmakers are teasing the first season, which starts in June, at Bryn Mawr College.

6 months ago

The headquarters for National Public Radio
Politics & Policy

‘Essential’ or ‘propaganda’: Pa. lawmakers differ on support for Trump’s call to eliminate funding of NPR and PBS

Pennsylvania Democrats said they would fight Republican efforts to defund NPR and PBS while most Republicans declined requests for comment.

6 months ago

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20 years after its first upload, YouTube is changing the way people learn

Users of all ages turn to the platform to master new skills, solve problems, and learn on their own terms.

6 months ago

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Francis Davis
Community
NPR

Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died

The distinguished jazz critic Francis Davis, husband of "Fresh Air" host and co-executive producer Terry Gross, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia at 78.

6 months ago

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The Pulse
Science

‘Peak algorithm’: Why some people are pushing back against machine curation

Have we reached peak algorithm-driven culture? Finding the balance between human and machine curation.

6 months ago

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Will Smith on new music and his (West) Philly roots.
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Studio 2 Extra: Will Smith releases new music, reflects on Philly

Will Smith returns to music after two decades with his new album, "Based on a True Story." He spoke with Cherri Gregg about his connection to his hometown and personal growth.

Air Date: April 10, 2025 5:00 am

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A panel discussion
Community

2-day summit at WHYY highlights vitality of civic dialogue in local newsrooms

Journalists joined community members to focus on the importance of stronger connections between local newsrooms and communities.

7 months ago

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Trump raising his first at a press conference
Politics & Policy

The Signal attack plan messages: What we do (and don’t) know

Were federal laws were violated? Was classified information exposed on the commercial messaging app? Will anyone face consequences for the leaks?

7 months ago

Intelligence officials sitting at a table during the hearing
Politics & Policy

Gabbard calls Signal chats a ‘mistake’ as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan

Speaking before the House Intelligence Committee, Gabbard said the conversation included “candid and sensitive” information about military strikes against Houthi rebels.

7 months ago

Oct. 1974: Housewife in the kitchen of her mobile home (Horacio Villalobos / Documerica)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Modern marriage and motherhood

We'll talk about the decades of changing gender dynamics in marriage and parenthood. Are our views on domesticity really as progressive as we imagine them to be?

Air Date: March 26, 2025 12:00 pm

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the Philadelphia Portal
Community
Billy Penn

Philly breaking the Portal is the least surprising story of 2025

The interactive public art installation arrived in LOVE Park in October 2024. It lasted five months before needing repairs.

7 months ago

Donald Trump sitting in front of American and Greek flags
Politics & Policy

In their own words: Trump officials shrugging off Signal leak once decried Clinton’s server

Some of the text's participants who spoke out against Clinton haven't commented publicly at all about the Signal leak.

7 months ago

The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

The art and science of good conversation

A new book, Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, reveals the hidden architecture of good conversation and how we can become better communicators.

Air Date: March 21, 2025 12:00 pm

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Oronde McClain and Qayona Williams look on
Community

Survivor Connection: A new tool linking journalists to Philly gun violence survivors

The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting launches Survivor Connection, a resource for journalists to connect with gun violence survivors.

7 months ago

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