Best The Center for Investigative Reporting Podcasts (2025)

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Heads up, drivers: PennDOT to close I-95 North in Center City overnight this week 0:31

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Heads up for drivers using I-95 in Philly this week. Starting tonight, northbound lanes will close overnight from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Washington Avenue and Callowhill Street. This will last through Friday morning.PennDOT says drivers will be detoured onto Columbus Boulevard in South Philly, then back on I-95 at Summer Street in Old City.Crews…

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3 men injured in targeted shooting in Kensington, police say 1:24

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Philadelphia police are investigating a double shooting in Kensington. They say the victims were targeted and the masked gunman got away. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)

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Mayor Parker's HOME initiative is back on Philadelphia City Council's agenda this week 1:09

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This week, Philadelphia City Council will once again take up Mayor Cherelle Parker’s affordable housing initiative. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports. (Photo credit: City of Philadelpiha)

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Driver veers car off Lincoln Drive and into creek 0:27

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First responders pulled a man from Cresheim Valley Creek in Chestnut Hill Sunday evening, after his car drove off the road and into the water. He's now in extremely critical condition. Police say this happened near the intersection of Lincoln and Cresheim Valley drives.Crews last night pulled the car out of the creek and were looking at a broken gu…

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Home fires increase by 20% during the winter holiday months, according to American Red Cross 1:01

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The number of home fires significantly goes up during the holiday months, often sparked by unattended candles or unsafe decorations. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports the Red Cross is out with some reminders to keep things safe for the holidays.

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Man injured in early-morning car crash in South Philadelphia 0:23

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A man was hurt in a car crash in South Philadelphia early Sunday morning.Photo Credit: NBC10

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Woman dies after being shot by police in North Philly 0:48

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A woman was critically hurt Sunday morning after two Philadelphia police officers shot her in North Philly. She died of her injuries at the hospital Sunday evening. The officers are on administrative leave as an investigation is launched into the incident.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Police search for theif who broke into fire trucks during Friday’s deadly Strawberry Mansion fire 0:35

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Philadelphia police said that while firefighters were responding to a deadly fire in Strawberry Mansion Friday night, someone broke into the firetrucks and stole a Jeep at the firehouse.Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Shooting prompts shutdown on 1-95 in Northeast Philly, police say 0:24

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Northbound I-95 was shut down Sunday morning from Aramingo Avenue to near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge as police investigated a shooting.Photo Credit: NBC 10

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Travelers return from Thanksgiving as busiest travel day of year begins on Sunday 1:18

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Sunday is expected to be the busiest travel day of the year, as travelers return home from Thanksgiving with family and friends.Photo Credit: Matt Coughlin / KYW Newsradio

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Philly’s newest women’s sports hub ‘The Stoop Pigeon’ set to open in 2026 1:15

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A new sports hub designed specifically for women is coming to the city, offering a first-of-its-kind place to watch games.Photo Credit: Watch Party PHL

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SEPTA to roll out more accurate real-time bus and train arrival information 1:11

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SEPTA says in the coming months, it'll be offering riders more reliable information about when the next bus or train will arrive. Photo Credit: Mike DeNardo / KYW Newsradio

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New Jersey advances bill to study benefits of therapy dogs in schools 1:09

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Therapy dogs have proven success in helping people who are dealing with mental health issues. A new program in New Jersey is looking into the potential benefits of bringing therapy dogs to schools.Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Sarah Westall is Not a Porn Star – Conversation w/ Stuart Brotman 1:03:10

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Media expert Stuart Brotman joins the program for an eye-opening conversation about the growing crisis of censorship and control in America. As an advisor to four U.S. presidents and one of the nation’s leading authorities on media law and free expression, Brotman brings a unique and deeply informed perspective on how our digital environment is bei…

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This 14-year-old is ready to launch his career in Philly sports talk 2:13

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Only 14 years old, Drew Yantosh of Brookhaven is already podcasting about sports on his YouTube page. KYW's Dave Uram has more on his fandom.(photo credit: John Yantosh)

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Amy Greer- AmeriCorp SVDP food pantry Boise 26:00

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Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On 94.5 FM and 790 AM KSPD Boise's Solid Talk https://svdpid.org/advocacy-systemicchangeofid/ https://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/ IMSI HO…

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On the heels of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday steps into action 1:09

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After the chaos of Black Friday comes Small Business Saturday, and Philadelphia has more than a few small businesses doing their own deals to mark the day. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson hit East Passyunk to talk to some small business owners.(photo credit: Nigel Thompson/KYW)

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One of Philly’s finest soccer players will play in the High School All-American Game 1:01

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Next month, some of the nation's top high school soccer players will take part in the High School All-American Game in Charleston, South Carolina. The game is pitched as a way for standout players to have one more opportunity to compete with their elite high school counterparts and maybe impress a few college scouts. KYW's Matt Leon spoke to one of…

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Carpenters’ Hall to kick off America 250 with ‘Year of the Spy’ event 1:19

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Old City's Carpenters Hall is celebrating the 250th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s Revolutionary War spy meetings. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard reports the meetings built the groundwork for America’s independence.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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What to expect from the MLB’s 2026 Field of Dreams Game 1:04

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It might not be the most prestigious history, but the Fightin Phils have been around since 1883. And on Aug. 13, 2026, they’ll turn back the clock for MLB’s Field of Dreams Game in Dyersville, Iowa. KYW's Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi spoke to an MLB official about the cornfield contest.(photo credit: Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-New…

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Man accused of shooting Philly cop 12 years ago, injuring 3 others, pleads guilty 1:31

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The man accused of shooting a Philadelphia cop more than a decade ago and injuring three others pleaded guilty earlier this month, just as the trial for the killing of Sergeant Richard Mendez began. KYW Newsradio's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us the two are connected by a now-retired officer who was injured in both incidents.(…

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This bill would ask Philly voters to create a city-run retirement plan 1:15

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A bill that would ask Philadelphia voters to create a city-run retirement plan moved closer to passage last week when it cleared a City Council committee. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(photo credit: Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images)

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Another week, another inconsistent performance by the Birds 1:43

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Some Eagles fans hit the exits early as the Birds were upset by the Bears on Black Friday, 24-15. Their best shot at taking a lead came late in the third quarter, when Jalyx Hunt knocked down a Caleb Williams pass into his own hands and gave the Birds possession, already in field goal range in a 1-point game. But three plays later, inside the Bears…

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Alabama’s Threats to Prosecute Abortion Helpers 50:06

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In August 2022, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall made a guest appearance on a local conservative talk radio show. It was two months after the US Supreme Court had overturned Roe v. Wade, and abortion was now illegal in Alabama. And Marshall addressed rumors that he planned to prosecute anyone helping people get abortions out of state. “If so…

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Legendary Christmas light show returns to the Wanamaker building 1:23

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The Wanamaker Building in Center City, Philadelphia, was once again full of life Friday as the legendary Christmas Light Show returned to the Grand Court. KYW Newsradio's City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports it was a huge effort that delighted hundreds of people who flocked to the first show of the season.(photo credit: Pat Loeb/KYW)…

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Get ready to glide! Winterfest is back at the RiverRink. 1:07

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Winter may be a few weeks away, but Philly's Winterfest is in full swing.As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us, the ice rink on the banks of the Delaware River is officially open for kids of all ages.(photo credit: Justin Udo/KYW)

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Villanova Wildcats to take on Harvard Crimson in round 1 of FCS playoffs 14:32

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The Villanova University football team has qualified for the FCS playoffs for the third consecutive season.They host Harvard Saturday afternoon for their first-round matchup.KYW Newsradio's Matt Leon has more.(photo credit: Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Survey: Immigrants and their children avoid medical attention over fears of separation and deportation 1:18

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A human rights advocacy group published a survey of medical professionals, which says immigrants and their children are declining to seek out health care due to fears of separation and deportation.KYWs Vik Raghupathi tells us that it could have negative consequences on public health in general(photo credit: Lawrey/Getty Images)…

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What are the best apps to check before your next flight? 0:48

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CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg says, when it comes to air travel, forewarned is for-earned... (photo credit: Getty Images)

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Medical Report: How to prevent tooth decay 0:58

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Nine out of ten Americans have tooth decay. KYW Newsradio's medical editor, Dr. Brian McDonough, has more.

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This Pa. bill aims to remove financial barriers to breast cancer detection 1:13

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A bill that would eliminate financial barriers to the detection of breast cancer now awaits Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signature.The bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support.KYW Newsradio's Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert reports.(photo credit: Getty Images)

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SEPTA opens new pop-up shop in Center City 0:26

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Want to put a little of your Black Friday coin into a needy Philadelphia service? Consider the new SEPTA pop-up store.(photo credit: KYW Staff)

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3 arrested in connection with fraud investigation inside Bucks County bank 0:49

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Police in Bucks County had to hunt down three people suspected in a bank fraud scheme earlier this week, ending with all three arrested in a dramatic fashion.(photo credit: NBC10)

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Will the Eagles get back on track against the Bears? 1:18

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It's Game Day! Eagles will try to get back on track today against the Bears, as we hear from KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram. (photo credit: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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Woman struck and killed while crossing street in University City 0:22

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Police say a 41-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a car in University City on Thursday afternoon.(photo credit: NBC10)

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Watch Duty App Changes Approach To Wildfire Response 10:46

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The nonprofit app Watch Duty is revolutionizing how people get information about wildfires and evacuations. And it’s not just residents in vulnerable areas downloading the app — firefighters are using it too.Reporter: Scott Rodd, KPBS People who often eat fish caught in the San Francisco Bay could be consuming unhealthy levels of persistent, danger…

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Black Friday shoppers kick off the holiday season at KOP 1:12

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Black Friday came in with a bang at the King of Prussia Mall as shoppers lined up early to get their share of deals. KYW Newsradio’s Nigel Thompson was there…

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Merrill Reese's 3 Keys to Eagles-Bears on Black Friday 2:00

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It's Football Friday and Game Day as the Eagles host the Bears at 3 p.m. at the Linc. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram asks the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles, Merrill Reese, for his three keys to the game.

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Haverford’s Liam Taylor breaks Delco rushing record in 103rd Thanksgiving Day rivalry game 0:55

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History is made at a Delaware County Thanksgiving Day high school football game where the rivalry between two teams stretches back more than 100 years.Photo Credit: Bryan Ramona / KYW Newsradio

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Hundreds of volunteers help MANNA bring Thanksgiving meals to Philly residents fighting critical illnesses 1:26

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Volunteers planned, prepped, and cooked hundreds of meals at the Manna facility at 20th and Hamilton Streets, just a few blocks from the Thanksgiving Day parade route, and then delivered those gifts of food, comfort, and kindness to area residents battling life-threatening illness. Photo Credit: Matt Coughlin / KYW Newsradio…

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Penn Museum opens new interactive exhibit highlighting history of Indigenous peoples 1:11

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The Penn Museum has a new Native North American Gallery spanning 2000 square feet.Photo Credit: Shara Dae Howard / KYW Newsradio

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PHA to lay off 20% of its staff as it begins ambitious affordable housing plan 1:23

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The Philadelphia Housing Authority plans to lay off 20% of its staff, in a move to cut costs as it plans to expand affordable housing. (Photo credit: Philadelphia Housing Authority)

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Philly kicks off the holidays with its 106th Thanksgiving Parade 1:52

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Thousands of people kicked off their holiday in Center City and along the Ben Franklin Parkway for the 106th Thanksgiving Day Parade, the longest-running in the country. Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez / KYW Newsradio

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Plane evacuated after passengers report smoke onboard at PHL airport 0:40

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Last night, a plane at Philadelphia International had to be evacuated before it could take off.It was around 9:30, just as the American Airlines flight was about to depart for Savannah-Hilton Head airport in South Carolina. Passengers reported smoke in the cabin, and they were forced to evacuate by walking on the wing of the plane.(Photo: Getty Ima…

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Merrill Reese's Thanksgiving Message to Eagles Fan 2:12

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The Eagles have one day to go before their big game against the Bears, but in the meantime, KYW's Dave Uram and the Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese preview the NFL's Thanksgiving triple header.Additionally, Merrill has a special Thanksgiving message for Eagles fans. (Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)…

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Modesto Loses Single-A Minor League Team 10:22

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Minor league baseball has a rich history in California, going back more than a century. But minor league baseball is changing. Like other professional sports, it has become a big-money game, attracting owners looking to cash in on rising team values. One Central Valley city has witnessed what that big-money game looks like firsthand, losing its lon…

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Pa lawmaker seeks to criminalize 'swatting' after Villanova incident 1:11

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A bill in the Pennsylvania House is aimed at cracking down on “swatting" schools - fake calls to emergency responders that try to get SWAT teams and other law enforcement to flood a scene. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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How do caregivers impact the New Jersey economy? 1:27

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As the aging population lives longer, the need for more family caregivers increases.This National Family Caregivers Month, AARP released new data on who caregivers are in NJ, their needs, and the effect on the economy.KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Federal agency union leaders await House bill that would reverse Trump order stripping bargaining rights 1:19

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Federal agency union leaders are anticipating a vote in the House on a bill that would reverse a Trump executive order that stripped those unions of collective bargaining rights. KYWs Vik Raghupathi spoke to one union leader who says the order has prevented some employees from doing their jobs effectively.(Photo: Getty Images)…

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Does Thanksgiving turkey actually make you sleepy? 0:46

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Does eating that Thanksgiving turkey really make you sleepy?KYW Medical Editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look.(Photo: Getty Images)

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