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The New York Times recently announced it would no longer endorse political candidates in local races. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should newspapers stop endorsing politicians?

News outlets are moving away from political endorsements. The New York Times will no longer endorse in local races, and hundreds of others have already stopped. Should they?

Air Date: September 17, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:47
Terry Gross
Arts & Entertainment

Fresh Air’s Terry Gross to open Philadelphia Orchestra’s new season

The host of WHYY’s “Fresh Air with Terry Gross & Tonya Mosley” has a long and friendly relationship with Philadelphia Orchestra's Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

1 year ago

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Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in the East Room of the White House, March 18, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

WHYY hosts Kamala Harris, NABJ for presidential candidate interview

Kamala Harris will return to Philadelphia for an interview in WHYY’s building that will be hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists.

1 year ago

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DayOneNotDayTwo
Community

Local group wants to change negative stereotypes of inner city youths

Organizers say when gun violence takes aim at our communities, that ‘s not the whole story. They want to transform lives by changing the narrative of young people in Philly.

1 year ago

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Who won the presidential debate?

In their first debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris sparred over abortion laws, undocumented immigrants, the price of groceries, and turmoil in Ukraine and Gaza.

Air Date: September 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:42
James Earl Jones
Community

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader.

1 year ago

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Community
6abc

Eagles fans should expect to not have access to X in Brazil after country upholds nationwide block

The Philadelphia Eagles play the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo on Friday.

1 year ago

Robert Telles
Courts & Law

Jury finds ex-politician guilty of murder in 2022 killing of Las Vegas investigative reporter

A jury in Nevada has found a Democratic former Las Vegas-area politician guilty of murder in the killing of an investigative journalist.

1 year ago

William Formica
Education
6abc

Souderton Area School Board director apologizes for comments posted about Kamala Harris

He was accused of writing that Harris performed a sex act in response to a question about the vice president's political accomplishments.

1 year ago

Evan Gershkovich
Community

Friends of Evan Gershkovich hold a celebration in Princeton after Wall Street Journal reporter’s release

Princeton, New Jersey held a pizza party to celebrate the release of Evan Gershkovich from a Russian prison Aug. 1.

1 year ago

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COntent creators at the DNC
Politics & Policy

Live from the DNC, it could be one of your favorite online influencers

Convention organizers invited content creators to the DNC.

1 year ago

A man uses the dating app Tinder in New Delhi. (AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal, File)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Philly, what’s it like to date in 2024? Where do you find love?

What's it like to look for love these days? From awkward dinners to blind dates and endless Tinder swiping, folks on the dating scene have it rough.

Air Date: August 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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Phil Donahue
Community

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show.

1 year ago

Vice President Kamala Harris waves during a campaign rally
Politics & Policy

They look like — and link to — real news articles. But they’re actually ads from the Harris campaign

A Kamala Harris advertising campaign that uses Google search is prompting some concerns among news outlets about their work being co-opted for political purposes.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker celebrates her win
Community

WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for 2023 election coverage

The WHYY News team won the 2024 Edward R. Murrow award for "Excellence in Innovation" for its coverage of the 2023 elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

1 year ago

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