From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Terry Gross, host of “Fresh Air,” made a special appearance Thursday night on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” following a major milestone for the long-running radio program: its 50th anniversary on air. … Read more
As Stephen Colbert marked his 60th birthday, his name appeared on TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2025—and it instantly made people stop mid-scroll. On the surface, the choice made perfect sense. The sharpest voice in late-night television. The mind behind some of the most incisive, thoughtful satire on the air. The … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the interim authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of “high-quality,” sanctioned oil to the U.S. The move comes after U.S. forces on Saturday captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, hauling them to New York City to face criminal drug charges. Trump … Read more
HARLEM — In a sermon that quickly spread across social media, a prominent Harlem pastor delivered a blistering critique of former President Donald J. Trump, drawing parallels between Mr. Trump and Venezuela’s embattled leader, Nicolás Maduro. From the pulpit of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, Reverend Kevin Johnson, senior pastor of the 217-year-old congregation, spoke … Read more
U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., has died at age 65. LaMalfa represented the 1st Congressional District, part of Northern California, and was chair of the Congressional Western Caucus. His death brings House Republicans’ majority down to 218–213. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., confirmed LaMalfa’s death on X. “Jacquie and I are devastated about the sudden … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., will receive a formal censure letter and that he has directed Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain’s retirement rank and pay and provide a recommendation in 45 days, sharply escalating an investigation alleging he made “seditious statements” that … Read more
Rachel Maddow’s career has often intersected with political controversy, reflecting both her high-profile platform and the polarized nature of contemporary American politics. One prominent example came during the Trump administration, when her show extensively covered allegations of corruption and executive overreach. While many viewers praised Maddow for detailed investigative reporting, critics accused her of bias … Read more
On Friday afternoon at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the 2025 Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Political Journalism unfolded less like a media victory lap than a reckoning. The journalists honored — Rachel Maddow, Jon Stewart, Scott Pelley, Peter Alexander, John Dickerson, Julio Vaqueiro, and a range of local and investigative reporters — gathered amid an … Read more
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday evening condemned the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling the operation both “unlawful” and “unwise.” In a lengthy post on X, Harris acknowledged that Maduro is a “brutal” and “illegitimate” dictator but said that President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela “do not … Read more
Prime-time television rarely produces moments that ripple instantly through Washington, cable news, and social media all at once. But on the night Rachel Maddow delivered what many viewers are already calling the most devastating political media segment of the year, the shockwaves were immediate – and unmistakable. Calm, methodical, and almost disarmingly measured, Maddow opened … Read more