Specials

WHYY Presents

Lidia Bastianich: WHYY Lifelong Learning Award 2023

Special | 28m 45s

Chef, television host, and restaurateur, Lidia Bastianich accepts WHYY's 21st LLA.

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A House in the Garden: Shofuso and Modernism

Special | 26m 46s

Modernist masters and traditional Japanese architecture meet in the Philadelphia region.

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Angel Dose

Special | 26m 4s

A documentary about an inspiring Philadelphia nurse who decides to run for office.

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Words of Mass Destruction Part 3: Holding Hope

Special | 16m 32s

Two grassroots organizations work to mitigate the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Words of Mass Destruction Part 2: Confronting COVID

Special | 16m 6s

Confronting COVID discusses COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

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Ronald Romano - I Tend to Grow on People

Special | 3m 53s

Ronald Romano shares his journey of getting clean from the challenges of drug addiction.

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Terry Gross in Conversation with Dawn Staley: Full Version

Special | 1h 27m 4s

Honoring Olympic gold medalist, NCAA-winning coach & Basketball Hall of Famer Dawn Staley

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Terry Gross in Conversation with Dawn Staley

Special | 28m 45s

WHYY 20th Lifelong Learning Award recipient Dawn Staley interviewed by Terry Gross

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Princess McGeachy - Picture Memories

Special | 5m 6s

Princess McGeachy recounts stories and shares songs about meaningful moments in her life.

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Marisol Olivero - I Got This Kind of Heart

Special | 5m 16s

Marisol Olivero describes her love for all people, especially those who are hurting.

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David Wood - Big Love

Special | 5m 53s

David Wood offers a touching tribute to the first great love in his life.

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Christopher King - Chess

Special | 3m 15s

Christopher King recounts how chess, which he learned in prison, has helped him in life.

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Youth Poet - Sojourner Ahebee

Special | 2m 40s

World-renown poet Sojourner Ahebee shares her story and poem titled “Birth.”

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Youth Poet - Lorena Garcia

Special | 2m 32s

Poet Lorena Garcia, who draws inspiration from her Puerto Rican heritage, recites “Wepa.”

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Youth Poet - Keyssh Datts

Special | 2m 26s

Keyssh Datts, a young poet “who’s trying to heal with words,” recites “Lucky Me.”

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Youth Poet - Andre’a Rhoads

Special | 2m 21s

Andre’a Rhoads, Philadelphia’s Youth Poet Laureate, shares a poem about personal growth.

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Sara

Special | 1m 48s

A short documentary highlighting lessons learned about hybrid learning during COVID-19.

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Leraynha

Special | 1m 48s

A short documentary highlighting lessons learned about family during the pandemic.

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Francheska

Special | 1m 52s

A short documentary highlighting lessons learned about gratitude during the pandemic.

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Legendary

Special | 23m 49s

Watch this inside look into the effort to preserve Philadelphia's ballroom scene.

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WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award honoring Dr. Anthony S. Fauci

Special | 1h 6m 50s

Special virtual event honoring Dr. Fauci.

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WHYY’s Lifelong Learning Award: Dr. Anthony S. Fauci VIP Q&A

Special | 1h 35m 4s

Special virtual event honoring Dr. Fauci.

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WHYY Presents: The Philadelphia Orchestra

Special | 1h 26m 13s

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents BeethovenNOW.

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WHYY’s 17th Annual President’s Dinner

Special | 28m 47s

WHYY’s 17th Annual President’s Dinner featuring Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.