The Source

WHYY

A weekly local news podcast featuring the WHYY newsroom’s most impactful audio reporting, including segments from Billy Penn, PlanPhilly, WHYY News Climate Desk and The Pulse.

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  1. 6 ngày trước

    The Source Episode 5

    The Source episode five explores how weight loss surgery may be helpful for treating childhood obesity. The Pulse team uncovers why the GLP-1 drug may influence restaurants to offer smaller portions. The WHYY News Climate Desk explores climate-friendly building materials made by Penn researchers and the news team reports on how the botanical roots of America were unearthed as part of WHYY News’ America 250 coverage. Plus, we visit the East Passyunk neighborhood to check out El Chingon, a restaurant winning awards and hearts for its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. WHYY News staffers Nicole Leonard, Alan Yu, Susan Phillips, Peter Crimmins and Kimberly Paynter contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.

  2. 3 thg 8

    The Source Episode 4

    The Source episode four travels to the depths of New Jersey’s Pinelands, where 21 fire towers are used by fire observers who utilize a century-old system to detect smoke. The state of New Jersey experiences 1,100 wildfires each year, and these fire towers are integral to firefighting efforts. Additional stories in this episode include the effects of the ongoing shortage of ADHD medications on patients in our region, a look back at how the British Army reveled in Philadelphia in 1778, the impact that traditional dance has on immigrant children, and why there is a Yiddish renaissance in Philly. WHYY News staffers Susan Phillips, Alan Yu, Peter Crimmins, Emily Neil and Emma Lee contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.

  3. 27 thg 7

    The Source Episode 3

    The Source episode three explores the impact of a Camden junkyard on its neighborhood. Moreover, this podcast features Black women who sold pepperpot soup on the cobblestone streets of colonial Philadelphia 250 years ago, a Bucks County farm working to fight food hunger and a bilingual soccer anthem created in Philly. WHYY News staffers Sophia Schmidt, Kimberly Paynter, Emily Neil and Jennifer Lynn, as well as freelance journalist Katrina Janco contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.

  4. 20 thg 7

    The Source Episode 2

    The second episode of The Source explores how the city of Philadelphia prepares for heat waves, the impact of the MOVE bombing amid its 40th anniversary, why creative learning and musical instruction can yield positive future outcomes for New Jersey students and how a senior help line has made a profound impact in Delaware. WHYY Reporters Sophia Schmidt, Tom MacDonald, Cris Barrish and P. Kenneth Burns contributed to this episode.

  5. 13 thg 7

    The Source Episode 1

    The Source podcast’s first episode features stories by WHYY News reporters Cris Barrish, Tom MacDonald and Nicole Leonard. Barrish reports on Sarah McBride, Delaware’s newest Congresswoman, MacDonald chronicles millions in overtime pay accrued by city workers and Leonard explores the growth of artificial intelligence within Pennsylvania health systems. The Source is a podcast produced by WHYY News and Billy Penn. Each episode includes a Billy Penn-ism, a bit of wit and wisdom from Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn.

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    Introducing The Source

    WHYY News produces “The Source,” a local news podcast featuring the newsroom’s most impactful audio reporting. The segments include local dispatches from storytelling teams across the newsroom, including Billy Penn, PlanPhilly, WHYY News Climate Desk and The Pulse. Each innovative podcast episode concludes with a notable Billy Penn-ism or saying. “The Source” podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts.

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Giới Thiệu

A weekly local news podcast featuring the WHYY newsroom’s most impactful audio reporting, including segments from Billy Penn, PlanPhilly, WHYY News Climate Desk and The Pulse.

Thông Tin

  • Nhà sáng tạo
    WHYY
  • Năm hoạt động
    2026
  • Tập
    6
  • Xếp hạng
    Sạch
  • Trang web chương trình
    The Source