Best WHRV Podcasts (2025)

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TRADOC ends its 52 year run with a ceremony Friday 0:50

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The Army inactivated Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Eustis Friday. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh says the command officially shuts down October 1.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Hampton Roads universities expand nursing programs as federal bill targets workforce shortage 1:03

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Virginia Wesleyan University and Old Dominion University are reshaping their nursing programs to keep pace with a shortage straining hospitals nationwide.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Half of ODU students report loneliness. Many now turn to AI for help. 0:58

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For years, Virginia has lagged in access to mental health care behind national average, a gap especially evident in Hampton Roads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Army Corps planning to restore sinking wetlands at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach 1:00

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The 6.6-acre marsh restoration is part of the third phase of the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration project.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Computers for Space

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RadPC was a technology demonstration that proved low-cost computers can self-correct when exposed to lunar radiation.By WHRO

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AV on Health: Vaccines 54:00

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Vaccines — everyone's talking about them. But which ones should you get? Should your child be vaccinated? And how do you make the best decision for your family? Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby cuts through the noise and provides sound advice as we tackle the controversy surrounding vaccines.By WHRO

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Norfolk International Airport will offer flights to Mexico early next year

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More overseas destinations are on the horizon, officials say.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia Beach is looking to amend the city charter to protect against rural development

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The step comes amid pressure to find additional land for economic development below the city’s Green Line. It would require state approval to put into effect.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New Pilot Simulations

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A NASA research project is looking at alternatives to conventional flight simulators for pilot training.By WHRO

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ODU has brought in a new vice president to help them change the university’s image with the Navy 0:46

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Old Dominion University has brought in a new vice president of national security to help them change the university’s image with the Navy. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Cloud Types

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In 1803, Luke Howard used Latin terms to classify four main cloud types. Now an interactive game can help players identify the clouds we see.By WHRO

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Advocates say the root cause of Virginia’s housing problem is there simply aren’t enough homes.

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Newport News Delegate Shelly Simonds met with local groups this week to talk about what can be done about the state's housing shortage.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk International Airport saw more passengers this summer than ever

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June, July and August were the three busiest months ever in the airport’s 87-year history.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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HRBT seabird colony could soon be leaving Fort Wool – to a brand new island 1:35

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The Army Corps plans to build the new island out of locally dredged material.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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IMAP

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As a modern-day cartographer, IMAP will investigate the interaction of the solar wind at its boundary with interstellar space.By WHRO

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Wednesday

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“Bleeds” brilliantly follows up the twin successes they have had with their last album in 2023 and bandmate M.J. Lenderman’s solo release last yearBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New disease-forecasting model may help Hampton Roads tackle high death rates 1:01

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The earlier health officials and policymakers can spot disease spikes, the more lives can be saved.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Virginia gains 7,200 jobs in August, unemployment remains flat as fallout continues from federal cuts

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The state is up about 7,700 jobs this year, though reductions in the federal workforce continue to weigh on employment in the state.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Emitted by the Sun

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Scientists will soon have three new ways to study our dynamic Sun.By WHRO

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ODU survey: Most Hampton Roads residents see flooding as a threat 0:55

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The findings come from the university’s latest Life in Hampton Roads survey.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Not Quite Equal

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Twice a year, the center of the Sun is directly above the equator, and Earth’s axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the Sun.By WHRO

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Egyptian festival in Hampton this weekend is a 'community service.' 0:49

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Twice a year, St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Hampton hosts an Egyptian festival to introduce people to the foods and customs of its active Egyptian-based congregation. The festival begins Friday.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Chesapeake Regional gains trauma center status, expanding lifesaving care 1:00

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For years, seriously injured patients in Chesapeake had to be transferred out of the city.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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CNU poll shows Democrats lead in statewide races as early voting begins in Virginia

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The latest numbers from Christopher Newport University's Wason Center shows Dems leading by double digits in the races for governor and lieutenant governor. The race for attorney general is closer.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Edenton, N.C: The Statue is Down 54:00

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Every Saturday since 2021, Move the Monument Coalition members protested to remove the Confederate statue standing in the town square of Edenton, NC since 1961. The Edenton Bell Battery Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans protested to keep the statue in place. Late in the evening of August 30, 2025, the statue was removed and temporarily pl…

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Charter to reach out to Suffolk residents about broadband expansion

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Charter Communications has until June 2026 to spend federal grant money earmarked for high-speed internet extensions, but needs permission when its plans reach private property.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Time to Launch

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In the hours prior to a rocket launch, flight controllers monitor various systems, including weather.By WHRO

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Williamsburg and W&M looking at vetting off-campus housing

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Rentals in the Rent Ready program would be marketed as quality-certified if they scored well after inspection.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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TRADOC merger will be clucky but effective General says 0:48

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Gen. Gary Britto says the deactivation of the TRADOC command at Fort Eustis this month is part of the biggest transformation for the Army in a generation. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Despite record plantings, the Chesapeake Bay watershed keeps losing trees 0:51

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Tree conservation is a key strategy for reducing pollution in the bay, but officials are struggling to stem losses.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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More doctors in Hampton Roads leaving insurance behind in favor of direct payment systems 1:01

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Doctors say opting out of insurance is cheaper overall and allows them to spend more time with fewer patients to improve care and guard against burnout.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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New photo exhibit on Chincoteague aims to document — and save — island treasures 3:31

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Coordinated by the local planning commission, the exhibition displays images of what residents want to protect in the face of environmental threats.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Outer Banks home collapses into ocean

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The home in Buxton is the 12th one to fall in five years along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Friend or Foe

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Space is a very uninviting place for humans. And one of the unexpected sources of danger is our very own Sun.By WHRO

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Virginia Guard begins ICE duty 0:44

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The Virginia National Guard has begun working behind the scenes with ICE. WHRO Military Reporter Steve Walsh has the story.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Sunblock for Roman

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NASA technicians have installed the sunshields on the Roman Space Telescope.By WHRO

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Author, TV host Jenna Hager kicks off Norfolk Forum's season on Thursday 0:49

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The Norfolk Forum was established over 90 years ago to host lectures on pertinent affairs of the time. The forum continues the work and its season begins this weekBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Josh Ritter

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“I Believe in You My Honeydew” shows that, with imaginative turns of phrases and catchy musical hooks, substantial, complicated themes can be delivered in a meaningful and understandable way.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Supersonic Parachutes

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NASA is working on EPIC solutions to make supersonic parachute delivery more reliable.By WHRO

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Virginia limits COVID-19 vaccine access for healthy adults under 65 0:41

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The state’s new order changes how Virginians can get their shots, making a prescription mandatory for many who were previously able to walk into a pharmacy.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Lunar Vehicle Instruments

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NASA has selected the first instruments to be integrated into a lunar terrain vehicle.By WHRO

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Some doctors in Hampton Roads turn to AI to reshape patient care 0:50

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With staff stretched thin, health systems are rolling out to artificial intelligence to ease workloads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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COVID-19 vaccine access is limited; here’s what Virginians need to know 1:02

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With flu season underway, the updated guideline creates uncertainty among pharmacies and residents in Hampton Roads.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Chesapeake Regional Healthcare tries brunch to tackle nurse shortage 0:56

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Facing staffing shortages that worsened during the pandemic, Chesapeake Regional is looking for new ways to get nurses in the door.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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FBI: Threat to Hampton, other historically Black univerisities not an imminent threat

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The threats made to Hampton, Virginia State and other HBCUs around the southern U.S. are being considered a national-level swatting incident.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Two historically Black universities in Virginia closed Thursday due to threats

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Hampton and Virginia State universities canceled all classes and events on Thursday, as did several other HBCUs around the southern U.S.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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'Austen's Pride,' in Newport News this weekend, shows Austen's enduring appeal 0:49

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December marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of 19th-century British author Jane Austen. What would she think of fan groups, movies and now musical that thrive in her honor?By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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AV Round Table: Vaccines, Violence, Voting 54:00

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Florida becomes the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates for its citizens — will others follow suit and what does it mean for public health? President Trump promises to send the National Guard to other US cities to curb violence — is that legal? And the race is on to see who will become the next governor of Virginia — will voters turn out in r…

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Preserving a Memory

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The cold, dry environment of Mars will help preserve a tribute to the victims who perished in the September 11th attacks.By WHRO

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James City County is the latest Virginia county to regulate data centers

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“There are not really very many good places for this to be developed,” said John McGlennon, Board of Supervisors vice chair.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA