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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.
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Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop, R&B and more stripping down their sound for a concert series that's unlike anything else on the internet — or the radio.

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ, convention, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Chicago.
Politics & Policy

Former President Trump questions vice president’s race and punts policy questions during NABJ event

The former president and Republican presidential candidate answered questions but cut short his promised hour.

9 months ago

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minn.
Politics & Policy

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile.

9 months ago

Mary Mason, a Philadelphia talk radio veteran known for her program
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Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94

Mason became a Philadelphia radio star at a pivotal time, paving the way for women and minorities to do the same.

10 months ago

Education School Cellphone Bans
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No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom

Lawmakers approved $250,000 for schools to test out ways of ending the distraction caused by cell phones in the classroom.

10 months ago

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
Politics & Policy

The Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained as best we can

How did the coconut tree emerge as the emblem of the vice president's most devoted, or at least most-online followers? It's a story more than a year in the making.

10 months ago

Members of the crowd react as U.S. Secret Service agents surround Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Did you entertain conspiracy theories after the Trump assassination attempt?

Since the attempted assassination of former President Trump, conspiracy theories have been circulating about what happened. Why do we fall victim to this outlandish thinking?

Air Date: July 17, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:45
Fire station
Community
6abc

Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attempt

Representatives in the borough called his post and subsequent comments, "grossly inappropriate, expressing approval of the violent attempt on former President Trump's life."

10 months ago

Great Valley Education Association President Nikki Salvatico walks down the aisle in the auditorium after ushering the other teachers in. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY News)
Education

Chesco residents demand transparency, accountability from Great Valley School District amid TikTok controversy

One parent said her daughter was targeted on TikTok a month after teachers fell victim to an online harassment campaign. She said the district’s response was lackluster.

10 months ago

Listen 1:12
Andrea Lawful-Sanders
Politics & Policy
6abc

Philly host leaves radio station WURD after Biden campaign provides questions for interview

Andrea Lawful-Sanders used questions provided by Biden's campaign when she interviewed him after the first presidential debate.

10 months ago

The TikTok Inc. building is seen in Culver City, Calif., on March 17, 2023.
Education
6abc

Middle schoolers create over 20 fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers in Chester County

After consulting with law enforcement agencies, the Great Valley School District held an assembly for eighth-grade students to address the responsibility of social media.

10 months ago

Joe Biden speaking at a rally
Politics & Policy

Biden rejects independent medical evaluation in ABC interview as he fights to stay in race

President Joe Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort, said his disastrous debate performance last week was a “bad episode."

10 months ago

Howard Eskin
Community

Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over ‘unwelcome kiss’

SportsRadio 94WIP's parent company immediately opened up an investigation into the incident after hearing about Eskin's “unwelcome kiss.”

10 months ago

Joe Biden speaking at a rally
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

As the Democratic party panics — should President Biden step aside?

Does the Democratic party need a new nominee? A growing chorus of pundits are calling on President Joe Biden to step aside. But many democrats have rallied behind him.

Air Date: July 3, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:56
Tamara Russell speaks to the audience at the Pride Brunch
Community

Philly activists, supporters and journalists discuss education, mental health issues and the problems impacting the LGBTQIA+ community at WHYY News’ Pride Brunch event

The intimate setting enabled attendees to have deeper conversations and network with those on the frontlines of the fight for equality.

10 months ago

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A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building on a sunny day.
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

The justices returned the cases to lower courts in challenges from trade associations for the companies.

10 months ago

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