Best 89.5 WHRV FM Podcasts (2024)

Political experts across the spectrum say that the 2024 Presidential election may be the most consequential election in our nation's history. Are you prepared to participate? Get all the information you need to know about voting and the voting process, including registration, methods of voting, voting deadlines, and why your voice matters. And duri…

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A colossal liquid mirror could enable us to see exoplanets clearer than we’ve seen them before.By WHRO

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An Extension Mission

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NASA’s Starling team will now embark on an extension mission in partnership with Space X’s Starlink constellation to test space traffic coordination.By WHRO

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Full Cruise Mode

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Psyche’s efficient solar electric propulsion system is powered by sunlight, sending the spacecraft cruising toward its final destination.By WHRO

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Mark Rogers

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On his third album “30 Minutes From Water Street, he has a unique way of writing melodies that draw the listener in and lyrics that keep them enthralled with the stories he tells.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Bend Forming

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Bend-forming is a low-power, low-temperature method of building smart structures in space.By WHRO

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A Lucky Number

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A dedicated team kicked into action, helping turn 13 into a lucky number for NASA after all.By WHRO

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AV Round Table: Harris/Trump Debate 54:00

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Presidential candidate debates can make or break a campaign for the White House; it was President Biden's poor debate performance against Donald Trump that ultimately resulted in his leaving the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. This week, Harris and Trump took to the stage to debate the issues and ask for…

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Decelerating on Mars

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The majority of a spacecraft’s deceleration on Mars is caused by the drag from the atmosphere on the heat shield.By WHRO

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The Story of Earth

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Metal from the wreckage of the Twin Towers on 9/11 was installed on the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity.By WHRO

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MJ Lenderman

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"Manning Fireworks" bursts with a raw, unpolished charm that blends elements of alt-country, lo-fi , and grunge.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Keeping Satellites in Orbit

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The Aurora thruster harnesses the advanced propulsion technology NASA uses for deep space missions to provide a boost for satellites in orbit.By WHRO

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For Humanity

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Nations around the world now stand united as we plan a return to the Moon and build a foundation for crewed missions to Mars and beyond.By WHRO

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A Chance for Survival

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Areas identified using NASA satellite data could increase the land base available for tigers by 50 percent, giving these magnificent creatures a fighting chance for survival.By WHRO

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African American Students and Literacy 54:00

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The 2024-2025 school year is in session, and unfortunately for many African American students, the lessons may prove difficult because of poor reading skills. Black males in particular are struggling; according to published research, only 12% of Black males are proficient in reading by 8th grade. Renowned educator Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu says, "If a Bl…

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Shrouded in Light

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Imagine a tiny speck of light from a distant planet in the night sky. What hidden secrets might that light reveal?By WHRO

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Nuclear Propulsion

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Space nuclear propulsion is a technology that draws energy from fission instead of traditional chemical reactions, providing a virtually unlimited energy source.By WHRO

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Tab Benoit

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His first album in 13 years, “I Hear Thunder” is a celebration of the Bayou inspired music he has championed since his debut in 1992.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Station Life

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Veteran astronauts Wilmore and Williams put their extra time on the International Space Station to good use.By WHRO

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Saluting Our Workforce

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Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.By WHRO

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Interstellar Communications

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The Voyager twins are the longest-running and most distant spacecraft in history.By WHRO

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Another View on Health: Mental Health of African Americans 54:00

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While anyone can experience mental health disorders, African Americans are less likely than whites to be correctly diagnosed, and, are less likely to seek professional help. Prevalent in the Black community is depression, anxiety disorder, phobia, ADHD, suicide, and PTSD. Racism, police brutality, family dysfunction, abuse, homelessness, exposure t…

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Songs for the Rovers

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Each morning, the Mars rovers engineering team played a song for Spirit and Opportunity related to the task for that sol, or Martian day.By WHRO

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Testing Batteries

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The techniques developed at NASA for testing batteries for space have become part of a UL-defined method for testing all large lithium-ion battery systems.By WHRO

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Seismometer on the Moon

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LEMS is a compact, autonomous seismometer designed to carry out continuous, long-term monitoring of ground motion on the Moon.By WHRO

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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

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Their new album, the first co-authored by the duo in seven years, “Woodland” was recorded at the studio it is named after.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Ikhana

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It’s not easy to predict the path of forest fires, but it is crucial to be as accurate as possible.By WHRO

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Balloon Flight

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Scientific balloons offer near-space access for suspended payloads up to eight thousand pounds.By WHRO

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Claville Report: The DNC Convention and Project 54:00

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This week, democrats are gathered in Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their choice for president of the United States. President Joe Biden, former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton will speak, along with former First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pel…

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JERRY CARTER TRIBUTE

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Jerry Carter was a former WFOS announcer here at WHRO Public Media and before he joined our family, he spent more than 50 years in the radio business. He had a way with words and a profound knowledge of the music he played. His dedication won him the "Best Radio Personality" award by the Virginia Association of Broadcasters in 2022. He passed away …

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Skylight

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Skylights are some of the smaller holes that go directly down into caves below the lunar surface.By WHRO

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A Cataclysmic End

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Astronomically speaking, the Veil Nebula, found in the Cygnus constellation, is one of our planet’s close celestial neighbors.By WHRO

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Photon Power

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Just as a sailboat is powered by wind in a sail, solar sails take advantage of the pressure of sunlight for propulsion, eliminating the need for conventional rocket propellant.By WHRO

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Ray Lamontagne

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His new album, his ninth, “Long Way Home” has a timeless quality to it with his deep, resonant voice front and center over sparse instrumentationBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Volcanic Response

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Beyond heat and lava, volcanic activity may also cool the climate.By WHRO

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Moon Transport

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FLOAT would employ unpowered magnetic robots that levitate over a three-layer flexible film track, creating a lunar railway network.By WHRO

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What Happened in Alabama? 54:00

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Jim Crow laws - laws that enforced legal racial segregation beginning in the late 1800's and lasting until the late '60's. These laws marginalized African Americans by denying them rights like voting, education and employment. These laws created generational trauma for Black families that linger into today. Meet award-winning journalist Lee Hawkins…

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Burst Tests

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Sometimes failure is a critical component of success.By WHRO

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A 4K Demonstration

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NASA is looking to laser communications to send large amounts of information back to Earth.By WHRO

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Fuel Cells

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Three fuel cells in the service module provided all the electricity needed for the Apollo astronauts to make their historic journeys to the Moon.By WHRO

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Beabadoobee

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On her third album “This Is How Tomorrow Moves” she’s writing about more mature themes and with the help of producer Rick Rubin she has found her groove.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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A Great Achievement

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By successfully carrying out the first U.S. mission to collect an asteroid sample, the OSIRIS-REx team has guaranteed their place in the timeline of flight.By WHRO

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Evaluating Orion

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This post-mission testing will help engineers evaluate how critical systems fared after Orion completed its 25-day, one-point-four-million-mile trip to space.By WHRO

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AV Round Table: Vice President Kamala Harris 54:00

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President Joe Biden ended his campaign for a second term as President, and wholeheartedly endorsed Vice President Kalama Harris to be the Democratic nominee. In the three weeks since that decision, Harris has energized voters, raised millions of dollars, and is vetting candidates for Vice President. Our Round Table pundits talk about the race, the …