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Former President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump says Liz Cheney might not be such a ‘war hawk’ if she had guns pointed at her

Trump made the comment at an event late Thursday in Arizona with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

11 months ago

Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

What to watch: TV critic reviews new shows and cult classics

We talk about the best shows on TV right now, from comedy to drama and everything in between. Melanie McFarland, Salon's award-winning senior culture critic joins us.

Air Date: October 31, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
Warehouse for teens, says REACH Riverside leader Wenona Sutton, aims to keep the most vulnerable population busy with a variety of stimulating activities.  (
Community

‘Like a new planet’: WHYY News to debut new Delaware documentary, ‘Resurrecting Riverside’

The long-neglected swath of Northeast Wilmington has a rich history, and now it’s undergoing a comprehensive $500 million revitalization.

12 months ago

Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why are we spending so much time at home?

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:59
Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph in Abbott Elementary. (Gilles Mingasson/ABC)
Education

Sheryl Lee Ralph gets personal about education as ‘Abbott Elementary’ returns Wednesday

Ralph won an Emmy for her portrayal of veteran teacher Barbara Howard on the hit TV show. She opens up about her career and her fight for equitable education.

12 months ago

Listen 2:01
JD Vance and Tim Walz
Politics & Policy

How to watch the vice presidential debate between Walz and Vance

The 90-minute debate will start at 9 p.m. EDT on Oct. 1.

1 year ago

Maggie Smith
Arts & Entertainment

Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89

Maggie Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation that included Vanessa Redgrave and Judi Dench.

1 year ago

WHYY on 6th Street in Philadelphia.
Community

WHYY wins four Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards

WHYY won four regional Emmys in the categories of health and science, lifestyle, education and human interest.

1 year ago

Sean
Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Can we separate art from the artists when they do something bad?

Do you still watch The Cosby Show, or listen to R. Kelly, or do you change the channel and edit your playlist in disgust? What responsibility do we have as consumers?

Air Date: September 25, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:52
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

This combination photo shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaking during a presidential debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta, left, and Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaking during a Democratic presidential primary debates,
Politics & Policy

How to watch the presidential debate between Trump and Harris

Tuesday night’s debate in Philadelphia will be the second presidential debate this year, but the first time that Donald Trump will be on stage with Kamala Harris.

1 year ago

Jason Kelce
Arts & Entertainment

Kelces cash in: Travis and Jason Kelce take popular ‘New Heights’ podcast to Amazon’s Wondery

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, are taking their popular “New Heights” podcast to Amazon’s Wondery under a three-year deal.

1 year ago

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

Jason Kelce in the stands at the olympics
Community

6-time All-Pro Jason Kelce is slimming down, embracing his TV role and enjoying life after football

The six-time All-Pro center might be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer and he has a chance to be an even better analyst.

1 year ago

A woman standing on stage in front of a microphone
Arts & Entertainment

WORLD channel now airs on WHYY television services and features a range of global programming

WHYY television viewers have access to stories with the goal of bringing a human element to “conflicts, movements and cultures.”

1 year ago

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