https://www.wvtf.org/news-from-virginia-public-radio
News from Virginia Public Radio | WVTF
Virginia Public Radio is a partnership of Radio IQ, WMRA in Harrisonburg, WHRO in Norfolk and WAMU in Washington.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-30/murders-are-down-nationwide-researchers-point-to-a-key-reason
Murders are down nationwide. Researchers point to a key reason | WVTF
Jun 30, 2025 - Homicides are falling dramatically in many U.S. cities, after a surge in 2020 and 2021. Analysts say a reinvestment in communities from local government after...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-07/sean-combs-trial-update-in-trials-fourth-week-more-witnesses-allege-abuse
Sean Combs trial update: In trial's fourth week, more witnesses allege abuse | WVTF
Jun 7, 2025 - In a week when two witnesses using pseudonyms testified that Combs had assaulted or abused them and another witness said he dangled her over a hotel balcony,...
https://www.wvtf.org/2021-11-05/photos-colin-powell-remembered-as-great-lion-with-a-big-heart
Photos: Colin Powell remembered as 'great lion with a big heart' | WVTF
Apr 23, 2023 - A funeral service was held at National Cathedral, in Washington D.C., for the former secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2007-11-15/musharraf-forms-interim-government-till-elections
Musharraf Forms Interim Government Till Elections | WVTF
Oct 21, 2023 - President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has set up a caretaker government to run Pakistan until the January elections, and opposition leader Benazir Bhutto continues...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2020-12-01/world-record-is-set-for-most-varieties-of-cheese-on-a-pizza
World Record Is Set For Most Varieties Of Cheese On A Pizza | WVTF
Jun 29, 2021 - French chef Beniot Bruel created a pie with 254 varieties of cheese. The chef carefully measured out small portions to ensure each distinct cheese counted...
https://www.wvtf.org/2020-06-11/play-it-forward-lakecia-benjamin-sings-through-her-saxophone
Play It Forward: Lakecia Benjamin Sings Through Her Saxophone | WVTF
Aug 31, 2022 - Ari Shapiro talks to jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her new album Pursuance: The Coltranes and an artist she is grateful for: James Blake.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2019-12-26/in-preach-podcast-lee-hale-hosts-conversations-about-struggling-with-faith
In 'Preach' Podcast, Lee Hale Hosts Conversations About Struggling With Faith | WVTF
Jun 29, 2021 - NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lee Hale, host of the podcast, Preach, about his conversations with people who are struggling with their faith.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-07/police-shootings-highlight-risks-for-african-americans-who-carry-guns
Police Shootings Highlight Risks For African-Americans Who Carry Guns | WVTF
Dec 1, 2023 - The police shootings in Baton Rouge, La., and suburban St. Paul, Minn., this week have some important parallels and some equally important differences. NPR...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-02-18/privacy-advocates-file-lawsuit-to-stop-doge-from-peeking-at-irs-taxpayer-data
Privacy advocates file lawsuit to stop DOGE from peeking at IRS taxpayer data | WVTF
Feb 18, 2025 - A coalition of watchdog groups and unions is seeking to block the DOGE team from accessing taxpayer data at the IRS. A similar battle is brewing over Social...
https://www.wvtf.org/2024-08-29/judge-dismisses-felony-charges-against-2-ex-officers-in-breonna-taylor-case
Judge dismisses felony charges against 2 ex-officers in Breonna Taylor case | WVTF
Aug 29, 2024 - The Justice Department considers next steps after a judge dismissed felony charges against two former officers accused of lying to secure a search warrant...
https://www.wvtf.org/2025-05-17/amid-global-competition-for-production-business-hollywood-is-hurting
Amid global competition for production business, Hollywood is hurting | WVTF
May 17, 2025 - Hollywood's plummeting film and TV production levels have studio executives and grassroots groups pushing for better incentives to keep business in California.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2021-11-24/movies-to-watch-in-your-pjs-this-holiday-weekend-from-film-critic-ty-burr
Movies to watch in your PJs this holiday weekend from film critic Ty Burr | WVTF
Nov 24, 2021 - Make a nice hot cup of tea and settle in to watch something new.
https://www.wvtf.org/2019-12-28/engineering-designs-for-people-with-autism
Engineering Designs For People With Autism | WVTF
Jun 29, 2021 - Engineering students in Connecticut are working on designs that could make everyday life easier for people with autism and their families.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-24/in-north-philadelphia-the-best-and-worst-of-the-city
In North Philadelphia, 'The Best And Worst Of The City' | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - Community activist and Clinton delegate Malcolm Kenyatta gives Michel Martin a tour of his neighborhood in North Philadelphia, where he was born and where he...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2003-04-09/war-update-marines-1st-division
War Update: Marines 1st Division | WVTF
Apr 9, 2022 - NPR's Melissa Block speaks with NPR's John Burnett, traveling with the U.S. Marines. He reports they moved with relative ease throughout the eastern half of...
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https://www.wvtf.org/show/pris-the-world
The World | WVTF
The World is public radio’s longest-running daily global news program. Our goal is to engage domestic US audiences with international affairs through...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-01-31/where-will-the-sundance-film-festival-be-held-in-2027
Where will the Sundance Film Festival be held in 2027? | WVTF
Jan 31, 2025 - At Sundance, movie lovers and buyers are buzzing about where the festival might end up starting in 2027. It could stay in Utah, centered in Salt Lake City -...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2017-06-28/cokie-roberts-answers-your-questions-about-secret-legislation
Cokie Roberts Answers Your Questions About Secret Legislation | WVTF
Jan 23, 2026 - In the #AskCokie segment, commentator Cokie Roberts talks with Steve Inskeep and answers listener questions about legislation drafted behind closed doors.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-06/sick-and-wounded-kids-from-gaza-seek-treatment-in-jordan
Sick and wounded kids from Gaza seek treatment in Jordan | WVTF
Jun 6, 2025 - Children from Gaza with cancer are finally making it into Jordan for long promised treatment. But a plan to allow as many as 2,000 patients out of the war-torn...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2020-06-23/segway-to-end-the-production-of-its-iconic-personal-transportation
Segway To End The Production Of Its Iconic Personal Transportation | WVTF
Nov 15, 2021 - Segway announced Tuesday that it would stop the production of its iconic personal transportation namesake less than 20 years after releasing its first model.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2016-08-31/treasury-secretary-lew-on-global-trade-deals-and-corporate-taxation
Treasury Secretary Lew On Global Trade Deals And Corporate Taxation | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says he isn't ready to write off embattled trade deals with Asia and Europe. But he says a better case needs to be made to U.S....
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https://www.wvtf.org/2004-01-08/harry-mulisch-the-best-author-youve-never-heard-of
Harry Mulisch: The Best Author You've Never Heard Of | WVTF
Feb 9, 2022 - Dutch writer Harry Mulisch has often been cited as a candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature, but his work is not well known in the United States. In his...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2020-06-15/u-s-embassy-in-south-korea-removes-its-black-lives-matter-banner
U.S. Embassy In South Korea Removes Its Black Lives Matter Banner | WVTF
Jun 29, 2021 - According to multiple news reports, the banner was taken down after President Trump and senior State Department officials expressed displeasure with it.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2023-05-19/who-is-vivek-ramaswamy-the-38-year-old-entrepreneur-and-gop-presidential-hopeful
Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, the 38-year-old entrepreneur and GOP presidential hopeful? | WVTF
May 19, 2023 - He spoke to The NPR Politics Podcast about his political identity as a nationalist and expanding Donald Trump's "America First" message to a new audience.
https://www.wvtf.org/2020-06-14/chloe-x-halle-on-releasing-their-new-album-during-americas-ungodly-hour
Chloe x Halle On Releasing Their New Album During America's 'Ungodly Hour' | WVTF
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https://www.wvtf.org/2015-10-26/at-81-feminist-gloria-steinem-finds-herself-free-of-the-demands-of-gender
At 81, Feminist Gloria Steinem Finds Herself Free Of The 'Demands Of Gender' | WVTF
Sep 13, 2023 - As she approached 60, the co-founder of Ms. magazine says, she entered a new phase in life, one in which "you can do what you want." Steinem's new memoir is My...
https://www.wvtf.org/2026-05-08/north-korea-says-it-will-deploy-new-artillery-guns-targeting-seoul
North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul | WVTF
May 8, 2026 - North Korea says it'll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-01-17/trumps-homeland-security-pick-pressed-on-domestic-terrorism-in-hearing
Trump's Homeland Security pick pressed on domestic terrorism in hearing | WVTF
Jan 17, 2025 - Noem faced questions from lawmakers about how she would handle domestic terrorism, but her remarks largely focused on immigration policy, especially along the...
homeland security
https://www.wvtf.org/2024-11-07/students-at-howard-university-are-disappointed-after-harris-election-loss
Students at Howard University are disappointed after Harris' election loss | WVTF
Nov 7, 2024 - After Vice President Harris' loss to President-elect Donald Trump, Howard University students say they are disappointed but are encouraged by her historic run.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2021-05-26/closing-the-vaccination-gap-between-latino-and-white-americans
Closing The Vaccination Gap Between Latino And White Americans | WVTF
Jun 29, 2021 - There's evidence that vaccination rates for Latinos are significantly lower than those for whites. But the rates have surged in the last month, and the gap is...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2017-09-01/where-would-i-go-thousands-of-rohingya-flee-myanmar-after-a-bloody-week
'Where Would I Go?' Thousands Of Rohingya Flee Myanmar After A Bloody Week | WVTF
Apr 21, 2023 - Since a militant attack last week, the military has cracked down on the mostly Muslim minority, whom Myanmar doesn't consider citizens. More than 27,000 people...
https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-17/in-the-fixers-a-glimpse-of-cleveland-that-goes-deeper-than-the-guide-book
In 'The Fixers,' A Glimpse Of Cleveland That Goes Deeper Than The Guidebook | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - Kate Spoko created a documentary series called The Fixers. In it, she asks Clevelanders what tour of the city they would give to Republican National Convention...
https://www.wvtf.org/2025-10-20/morning-news-brief
Morning news brief | WVTF
Oct 20, 2025 - Israel strikes Hamas targets as both sides blame the other for truce breaches, some shutdown impacts have been delayed, but pressure to end it grows, U.S. boat...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2016-08-09/trump-appears-to-suggest-second-amendment-could-stop-clinton
Trump Campaign Says 'Dishonest Media' Misinterpreted His Second Amendment Comment | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - Donald Trump charged that Hillary Clinton wanted to "abolish the Second Amendment," then appeared to many to suggest taking up arms against her. His campaign...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-08-04/texas-democrats-try-to-block-new-congressional-district-maps
Texas Democrats try to block new congressional district maps | WVTF
Aug 4, 2025 - The proposed redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-02-25/why-the-good-news-about-the-mpox-outbreak-of-2025-isnt-really-good-after-all
Why the good news about the mpox outbreak of 2025 isn't really good after all | WVTF
Feb 25, 2025 - The case counts seem to be dropping. But health officials say that's because violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo makes it difficult to get good data....
https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-25/just-got-laid-off-get-back-on-your-feet-with-this-step-by-step-guide
Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide | WVTF
Jun 25, 2025 - When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit...
https://www.wvtf.org/2003-06-03/italian-journalist-riccardo-orizio
Italian Journalist Riccardo Orizio | WVTF
Apr 9, 2022 - Orizio is the author of the book Talk of the Devil: Encounters with Seven Dictators. He interviewed deposed dictators who have not apologized for their crimes...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2024-12-07/saturday-sports-detroit-lions-lead-nfl-mls-cup-final
Saturday Sports: Detroit Lions lead NFL, MLS Cup final | WVTF
Dec 7, 2024 - So far this season, the Detroit Lions lead the NFL. Saturday sees the MLS Cup Final. And Manny Pacquiao is entering the Boxing Hall of Fame.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2002-12-13/cardinal-law-resigns-the-view-from-boston
Cardinal Law Resigns - The View from Boston | WVTF
Oct 21, 2021 - Bob Edwards talks with Monica Brady-Myerov of member station WBUR about Cardinal Bernard Law's resignation. The Archdiocese of Boston is getting new...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2023-05-22/w-va-race-could-be-pivotal-to-deciding-which-party-controls-the-u-s-senate
W.Va. race could be pivotal to deciding which party controls the U.S. Senate | WVTF
May 22, 2023 - With Democrats currently controlling the Senate with a slim majority, the Senate race in West Virginia could determine which party has control of the chamber...
https://www.wvtf.org/2022-11-29/a-fight-over-how-to-enforce-immigration-laws-reaches-the-supreme-court
A fight over how to enforce immigration laws reaches the Supreme Court | WVTF
Nov 29, 2022 - The Biden administration wants immigration authorities to focus on threats to public safety, but a lower court said its guidelines went too far. Now the high...
https://www.wvtf.org/2002-12-17/california-water-use-deadline
California Water-Use Deadline | WVTF
Oct 21, 2021 - NPR's Andy Bowers reports that unless there's a last-minute deal, California water users are about to be put on a crash diet. U.S. Interior Secretary Gale...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2024-08-28/this-is-genius-a-new-graphic-novel-imagines-conversations-between-einstein-and-kafka
This is genius: A new graphic novel imagines conversations between Einstein and Kafka | WVTF
Aug 28, 2024 - Turns out Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka lived in Prague at the same time and had the same circle of friends. In a new graphic novel, Ken Krimstein puts us in...
https://www.wvtf.org/2017-09-27/with-bottles-and-buckets-puerto-ricans-seek-the-water-to-survive
With Bottles And Buckets, Puerto Ricans Seek The Water To Survive | WVTF
Apr 21, 2023 - The damage left by Hurricane Maria has disabled running water for many in Puerto Rico. People are driving to mountain springs to fill empty soda bottles and...
https://www.wvtf.org/2004-08-04/dennis-hastert-lessons-from-coaching-and-politics
Dennis Hastert: Lessons from Coaching and Politics | WVTF
May 6, 2022 - House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) reflects on his rise to the top in his new book, Speaker: Lessons from 40 Years in Coaching and Politics. He speaks with...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-10-14/this-week-brings-a-bumper-harvest-of-brand-new-books
This week brings a bumper harvest of brand new books | WVTF
Oct 14, 2025 - This week's new titles include memoir, comics journalism and speculative fiction, horror and humor. Susan Orlean tells her own story in Joyride, and...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-01-31/trump-wants-to-cut-the-federal-workforce-who-they-are-and-what-that-means
Trump wants to cut the federal workforce. Who they are and what that means | WVTF
Jan 31, 2025 - President Trump's efforts to cut the federal workforce by 10% might not save as much money as hoped and could have unintended consequences. NPR explains why.
https://www.wvtf.org/2022-11-03/maren-morris-is-a-progressive-voice-in-country-music-on-a-humble-quest-rebroadcast
Maren Morris is a progressive voice in country music on a 'humble quest' (Rebroadcast) | WVTF
May 12, 2022 - The Grammy-winning songwriter has a new album and is embarking on a nationwide tour this summer.
https://www.wvtf.org/2003-04-14/music-review-here-comes-the-sharp-things-from-the-sharp-things
Music Review: 'Here Comes The Sharp Things' from The Sharp Things | WVTF
Apr 9, 2022 - The New York band The Sharp Things employs a long list of instruments. Strings, wind, and brass contribute as much to their music as guitar, bass, and drums....
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https://www.wvtf.org/2004-08-21/stephen-frys-bright-young-things
Stephen Fry's 'Bright Young Things' | WVTF
May 7, 2022 - The British actor and author adds director to his resume with Bright Young Things, a period piece set in London between the world wars. The film adapts Evelyn...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2021-06-24/more-than-half-of-u-s-buildings-are-in-places-prone-to-disaster-study-finds
More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds | WVTF
Jan 15, 2025 - Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both...
https://www.wvtf.org/2022-11-14/is-the-trump-spell-breaking
Is the Trump spell breaking? | WVTF
Nov 14, 2022 - With the defeat of many election deniers and the loss of several Trump-backed candidates, is former President Donald Trump's influence on the GOP breaking up?
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https://www.wvtf.org/2020-12-17/did-thanksgiving-travel-cause-covid-19-surge-experts-say-results-are-mixed
Did Thanksgiving Travel Cause COVID-19 Surge? Experts Say Results Are Mixed | WVTF
Jun 29, 2021 - Data show a surge in virus transmission in some areas. Doctors, local health departments and others in the community talk about what they are seeing, and what...
https://www.wvtf.org/2016-06-08/apps-that-aim-to-give-parents-superpowers
Apps That Aim To Give Parents 'Superpowers' | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - A new wave of educational technology focuses on building family connections. Here's a look at two new approaches.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-01-27/thousands-of-palestinians-begin-returning-home-to-a-devastated-gaza
Thousands of Palestinians begin returning home to a devastated Gaza | WVTF
Jan 27, 2025 - The long trek home by Palestinians comes as mediators helped end twin crises over ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-02-19/postmaster-general-louis-dejoy-says-it-is-time-to-find-his-successor
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says it is time to find his successor | WVTF
Feb 19, 2025 - Louis DeJoy said he plans to step down after a nearly five-year tenure marked by the coronavirus pandemic, surges in mail-in election ballots and efforts to...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-02-26/musk-says-federal-workers-should-expect-another-round-of-pulse-check-emails
Musk says federal workers should expect another round of 'pulse check' emails | WVTF
Feb 26, 2025 - President Trump warned federal workers who did not reply to recent emails asking them to describe "five things" they accomplished are "on the bubble"...
https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-25/no-longer-omar-actor-michael-k-williams-on-lucky-breaks-and-letting-go
No Longer Omar: Actor Michael K. Williams On Lucky Breaks And Letting Go | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - Over the course of his career, Williams says he's learned to separate himself from his characters (like The Wire's Omar). In HBO's The Night Of, he plays a...
https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-16/trump-makes-first-public-appearance-with-pence
Trump Makes First Public Appearance With Pence | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appeared today for the first time with his vice presidential running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Pence brings a...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2026-04-21/ai-doc-explores-promises-and-risks-of-rapidly-developing-artificial-intelligenc
'AI Doc' explores promises and risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligenc | WVTF
Apr 21, 2026 - It advocates for people to understand AI so we can put up guardrails to prevent the worst and foster the best outcomes.
https://www.wvtf.org/2025-05-29/drag-artists-are-getting-attacked-this-safety-handbook-aims-to-help
Drag artists are getting attacked. This safety handbook aims to help. | WVTF
May 29, 2025 - As Pride Month approaches, a group of drag artists and their allies are releasing guidelines to help performers navigate a landscape of online harassment and...
https://www.wvtf.org/2024-12-06/cryptos-new-swagger-whats-driving-bitcoins-surge-past-100-000
Crypto's new swagger: What's driving Bitcoin's surge past $100,000? | WVTF
Dec 6, 2024 - NPR's Michel Martin talks to Henry Hu, professor of corporate law and securities regulation at the University of Texas, about future of crypto currency.
https://www.wvtf.org/2020-12-01/eu-could-approve-pfizer-biontech-covid-19-vaccine-in-december
EU Could Approve Pfizer, BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine In December | WVTF
Jun 29, 2021 - If approved, the vaccine could be distributed before the end of the year, BioNTech says.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-08-16/teenagers-in-washington-d-c-say-the-federal-police-takeover-makes-them-feel-unsafe
Teenagers in Washington, D.C., say the federal police takeover makes them feel unsafe | WVTF
Aug 16, 2025 - When President Trump announced his crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., the local U.S. attorney said she wanted to focus on juveniles. But experts say...
https://www.wvtf.org/2017-09-29/lawmakers-meet-with-twitter-reps-after-russia-spreads-misinformation
Lawmakers Meet With Twitter Reps After Russia Spreads Misinformation | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - Before joining Congress, Rep. Will Hurd was a senior adviser to a cybersecurity firm. He sits on the House Intelligence Committee and talks to Rachel Martin...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2016-08-19/as-trump-tours-flood-ravaged-la-white-house-announces-obamas-going-too
As Trump Tours Flood-Ravaged La., White House Announces Obama's Going, Too | WVTF
Mar 31, 2023 - President Obama is heading to Louisiana next week to survey damage from historic flooding there. The announcement by the White House came on the same day GOP...
https://www.wvtf.org/2003-06-03/henry-fords-wheels-for-the-world
Henry Ford's 'Wheels for the World' | WVTF
Feb 10, 2022 - Henry Ford's affordable, mass-produced Model T changed the face of America. But the innovative automaker's failure to look beyond the Model T was nearly...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-28/is-the-student-loan-crisis-fact-or-fiction
Is The Student Loan Crisis Fact Or Fiction? | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - A new book says the student loan crisis is overblown. Author Sandy Baum says we really need to focus on the small portion of borrowers who are really...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2004-08-06/kerry-edwards-focus-on-war-security
Kerry, Edwards Focus on War, Security | WVTF
May 6, 2022 - The Democratic presidential ticket campaigns in the Midwest. NPR's Steve Inskeep joins Sen. John Kerry and Sen. John Edwards as the "Believe in America" tour...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-16/exploring-the-underground-latin-music-scene-in-tokyo
Exploring the underground Latin music scene in Tokyo | WVTF
Jun 16, 2025 - From cumbia to salsa and Chicano rap, Latin music has a home among audiences in Tokyo, Japan.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2002-12-21/london-town-crier
London Town Crier | WVTF
Oct 21, 2021 - Peter Moore, London Town Crier, is leaving his post and is searching for someone to replace him. He also leads a big parade on New Year's Day. Hear NPR's Scott...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2023-11-02/the-news-roundup-international
The News Roundup - International | WVTF
Nov 3, 2023 - Aid workers continue to die in Gaza. The Panama Canal reduces passage.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2023-05-15/immigration-judge-says-trial-workloads-and-resource-constraints-are-a-problem
Immigration judge says trial workloads and resource constraints are 'a problem' | WVTF
May 15, 2023 - NPR's A Martinez asks Mimi Tsankov, president of the National Association of immigration judges, about the end of Title 42.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2021-11-11/how-other-countries-at-cop26-view-american-leadership-and-climate-promises
How other countries at COP26 view American leadership and climate promises | WVTF
Nov 11, 2021 - President Biden has declared the U.S. is back as a leader in combatting disastrous climate change. But after years of unfulfilled pledges, how do other...
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https://www.wvtf.org/show/woodsongs
WoodSongs | WVTF
Folksinger Michael Johnathon's WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour is an hour long, weekly live-audience, Americana format show that presents the best grassroots and...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2014-11-16/operation-sea-lion-is-a-flawed-but-fascinating-look-at-wwii
'Operation Sea Lion' Is A Flawed But Fascinating Look At WWII | WVTF
Sep 15, 2023 - Historian Leo McKinstry sheds new light on the British homefront and the failure of Nazi invasion plans, but reviewer J.P. O'Malley says the book is marred by...
sea lion
https://www.wvtf.org/podcast/virginia
Virginia On Demand | WVTF
Radio IQ’s Virginia On Demand is a weekday podcast hosted by Jeff Bossert. It’s a collection of the day’s top stories and featured stories from the Radio IQ...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2016-06-05/narendra-modi-comes-to-washington
Narendra Modi Comes To Washington | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - The prime minister of India visits the U.S. this week and will meet with President Obama and address Congress. Modi was once banned from entering the U.S., but...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2023-11-29/after-nato-meeting-secretary-of-state-blinken-will-head-to-the-middle-east
After NATO meeting, Secretary of State Blinken will head to the Middle East | WVTF
Nov 29, 2023 - Blinken will make his third trip to the region since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. Before that he'll be at NATO headquarters in Brussels to reaffirm support...
https://www.wvtf.org/2009-09-09/for-amreeka-director-life-as-inspiration-for-art
For 'Amreeka' Director, Life As Inspiration For Art | WVTF
Jul 18, 2023 - Writer and director Cherien Dabis talks about her feature film Amreeka, and the immigrant childhood that inspired it.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-05-05/be-square-and-get-to-the-root-of-it-celebrate-square-root-day-today
Be square and get to the root of it! Celebrate Square Root Day today! | WVTF
May 5, 2025 - Square root days happen only a few times in a century, and the man who brought the day fame is celebrating his sixth one.
the root of it
https://www.wvtf.org/news/2026-04-09/spring-wildflower-walks-in-nature-preserves-planned-throughout-virginia
Spring wildflower walks in nature preserves planned throughout Virginia | WVTF
Apr 9, 2026 - Spring wildflowers are beginning to bloom, and there are several events planned across Virginia where you can enjoy them.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2016-07-11/hassle-of-being-a-patient-can-turn-into-a-crisis-without-sick-leave
Hassle Of Being A Patient Can Turn Into A Crisis Without Sick Leave | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - A new NPR poll shows about a third of working adults have no sick leave, even as more people are living with chronic health problems that require regular care.
https://www.wvtf.org/2016-08-04/indianapolis-star-reveals-usa-gymnastics-failed-to-report-abuse-cases
'Indianapolis Star' Reveals USA Gymnastics Failed To Report Abuse Cases | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with Marisa Kwiatkowski, investigative reporter for the Indianapolis Star, about how USA Gymnastics didn't report allegations of...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2019-12-31/facing-financial-misconduct-trial-ex-nissan-chief-flees-japan-for-lebanon
Facing Financial Misconduct Trial, Ex-Nissan Chief Flees Japan For Lebanon | WVTF
Sep 14, 2024 - Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is taking refuge in Lebanon. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Washington Post Tokyo Bureau Chief Simon Denyer about what has...
financial misconduct
https://www.wvtf.org/2022-11-30/blinken-calls-for-more-support-for-ukraine-and-a-united-front-against-china
Blinken calls for more support for Ukraine and a united front against China | WVTF
Nov 30, 2022 - Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for more support for Ukraine and a united front against China. The new ambassador to Russia had a confirmation...
https://www.wvtf.org/news/2026-04-21/as-it-wrestles-with-budget-cuts-roanoke-tries-to-heal-from-urban-renewal
As it wrestles with budget cuts, Roanoke tries to heal from urban renewal | WVTF
Apr 21, 2026 - The city of Roanoke uprooted hundreds of mostly Black residents through its urban renewal projects during the 20th century. Now the city is wrestling with what...
https://www.wvtf.org/2003-02-27/film-critic-david-edelstein
Film Critic David Edelstein | WVTF
Apr 8, 2022 - Film critic David Edelstein comments on the DVD release of Donnie Darko, starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2025-10-21/new-yorks-city-council-looks-to-ban-central-park-horse-drawn-carriages
New York's city council looks to ban Central Park horse-drawn carriages | WVTF
Oct 21, 2025 - New York City has long argued over whether to ban the horse-drawn carriages that ferry tourists around Central Park and other sites. Now, it looks like the...
https://www.wvtf.org/2003-01-22/iraqi-olympic-athletes
Iraqi Olympic Athletes | WVTF
Oct 22, 2021 - Host Bob Edwards talks with Charles Forest, the chief executive of Indict, a London-based human rights group, about the allegations against Saddam Hussein's...
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https://www.wvtf.org/2020-12-26/not-my-job-we-quiz-black-monday-star-don-cheadle-on-black-friday
Not My Job: We Quiz 'Black Monday' Star Don Cheadle On Black Friday | WVTF
Jun 29, 2021 - Cheadle plays stockbroker Maurice Monroe in Black Monday, the Showtime series that takes viewers back to the international market crash in 1987. Originally...
https://www.wvtf.org/community-calendar
Community Calendar | WVTF
Community events in Southwest and Central Virginia
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https://www.wvtf.org/2014-11-15/boko-haram-seizes-town-that-is-home-to-kidnapped-schoolgirls
Boko Haram Seizes Town That Is Home To Kidnapped Schoolgirls | WVTF
Jun 28, 2021 - The rebel group that abducted nearly 300 girls in April has captured the town where they were taken, dashing faint hopes that a cease-fire deal with the...
boko haramtown
https://www.wvtf.org/2023-11-07/ohio-votes-in-favor-of-amending-the-state-constitution-to-enshrine-abortion-rights
Ohio votes in favor of amending the state constitution to enshrine abortion rights | WVTF
Nov 8, 2023 - Ohio voters voted to amend their state constitution to guarantee the right to abortion.
https://www.wvtf.org/2025-06-15/how-israels-attacks-on-iran-will-impact-irans-nuclear-talks-with-the-u-s
How Israel's attacks on Iran will impact Iran's nuclear talks with the U.S. | WVTF
Jun 15, 2025 - NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks the International Crisis Group's Ali Vaez about the current state of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
https://www.wvtf.org/2023-11-21/former-israeli-prime-minister-reflects-on-the-2005-withdrawal-from-gaza
Former Israeli prime minister reflects on the 2005 withdrawal from Gaza | WVTF
Nov 21, 2023 - Unilateral disengagement was Ehud Olmert's brainchild. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with the former Israeli prime minister about how he views that plan now.
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https://www.wvtf.org/podcast/virginia/2026-04-09/virginia-on-demand-for-april-9-2026
Virginia On Demand for April 9. 2026 | WVTF
The top stories for April 9. 2026, including college faculty calling on Gov. Spanberger to amend collective bargaining legislation, Sen. Tim Kaine's reaction...
virginia on demandaprilwvtf
https://www.wvtf.org/2023-05-20/influential-church-leader-timothy-keller-has-died-at-the-age-of-72
Influential church leader Timothy Keller has died at the age of 72 | WVTF
May 20, 2023 - He was a co-founder of The Gospel Coalition, a group concerned that evangelical Christianity had become too politicized.