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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.
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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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WHYY News teams up with the Trenton Community Street Team for a community BBQ

Residents can enjoy a complimentary lunch and meet with WHYY News representatives.

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PBS suing Trump administration over defunding, three days after NPR filed similar case

The lawsuits were filed on similar grounds, saying Trump's complaint that public media is biased against conservatives represents viewpoint discrimination.

1 month ago

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Courts & Law

NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media

The lawsuit from NPR and three local stations argues that Trump’s executive order to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR violates the First Amendment.

1 month ago

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David Cross on comedy and finding optimism in an ‘awful world’

Actor, producer and comedian David Cross will be at the Ardmore Music Hall on May 28 as part of his “The End of The Beginning of The End” tour.

Air Date: May 27, 2025 10:00 am

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WHYY News is hosting a pop-up newsroom in Trenton, New Jersey with community members. You’re invited

Residents can discuss story ideas and ask questions during an upcoming WHYY News pop-up newsroom in the City Hall atrium.

1 month ago

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From Dolly Parton to MrBeast, James Patterson is always learning

One of the best-selling authors of all time sat down with Terry Gross for an onstage interview as WHYY gave him its annual Lifelong Learning Award.

2 months ago

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Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Fetterman’s fitness, GOP budget battle

Republicans in D.C. are fighting over a budget plan, as fallout continues after an explosive New York Magazine article questions Pa. Senator John Fetterman’s fitness to serve.

Air Date: May 13, 2025 12:00 pm

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A ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Mercer County, N.J. offers a chance for community members to share concerns, story ideas

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2 months ago

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Trump files late night executive order calling for an end to funding for NPR, PBS

The order cutting funding for NPR and PBS is “significant,” and puts smaller public media stations at greater risk.

2 months ago

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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.’”

2 months ago

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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.

2 months ago

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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.

2 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.

2 months ago

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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.

3 months ago

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The Pulse
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‘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.

3 months ago

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