Best Defense Health Agency Podcasts (2024)

1
School District of Philadelphia outlines plan to help students and teachers discuss Israel-Hamas war 1:12

10m ago1:12

1:12

The Philadelphia School District is taking steps to ensure that students can discuss the Middle East conflict in class without feeling threatened or unsafe. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: Holli Stephens/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

1
Immigrant communities and advocates rally against false Haitian narrative amplified by GOP presidential ticket 1:08

15m ago1:08

1:08

Haitian and other immigrant communities have been the target of threats since former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance began amplifying discredited claims about a Haitian immigrant community in Ohio. KYW’s Matt Coughlin was at the National Constitution Center today as the community rallied against hate. 📸: Win McNamee/Getty Image…

1
Bucks jury finds Sesame Place not liable for discrimination, 2 years after performer was accused of snubbing Black girls 0:57

2m ago0:57

0:57

Two years after a mother said Sesame Place snubbed her two young daughters, a jury in Bucks County says the park is not liable. That's according to our media partners at NBC 10 who report that the case included claims of discrimination. In a statement, provided by NBC 10, a spokesperson for Sesame Place says they are pleased with the jury's verdict…

1
Philadelphia man turns fantasy football feud into international incident with fake tips to police about mass-casualty threats 1:08

3h ago1:08

1:08

A Philadelphia man pleads guilty to falsely telling police a rival planned to commit a mass shooting in Norway and a bombing in Iowa. KYW’s Matt Coughlin reports. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

1
Abington Township police looking for man they say entered Roslyn laundromat and assaulted woman folding clothes 1:13

1h ago1:13

1:13

Police in Abington Township, Montgomery County, are searching for a masked man who they say brutally attacked a woman inside a laundromat on Wednesday morning. Police say, around 7 a.m, a man wearing dark clothes walked into the laundromat at Easton and Woodland roads in Rosyln and made his way directly to the woman, who was folding clothes. "This …

1
Philadelphia gets $12-million federal grant to support its tree canopy plan 0:59

10m ago0:59

0:59

Philadelphia gets a $12 million grant from the USDA to help support efforts to increase the city’s tree canopy. KYW Newsradio's John McDevitt reports from Malcolm X Park in West Philly, where officials announced the boost. (Photo Credit: John McDevitt/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

1
Israel Escalates Attacks on Hezbollah, Media Coverage of Trump Assassination Biased, Iran Hacks the Election | Sept. 10 12:03

1h ago12:03

12:03

Description: TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Electronic devices continue to blow up on members of Hezbollah. Research shows extreme media bias against Trump after second assassination attempt. Teamsters avoid endorsing presidential candidate. Iranians hack the Trump campaign. Organization sends explicit gender materials …

1
SEPTA plans to install new gates, designed to deter fare evasion, at more L stations 1:09

1h ago1:09

1:09

SEPTA is getting ready to expand its inventory of new fare gates designed to deter turnstile jumpers. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports. 📸: Mike DeNardo/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

1
Family, friends of law enforcement say their final goodbye to fallen Sergeant Jaime Roman 2:01

5m ago2:01

2:01

Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman has been posthumously promoted during his funeral service at the Cathedral Basilica in Center City. Officer Roman died last week, nearly three months after he was shot during a traffic stop in Kensington. KYW Newsradio's Connor Barkon reports from outside the Cathedral. (Photo Credit: Conner Barkon/KYW…

1
Camden mayor says New Jersey's Sixers arena offer stands if 76 Place needs a Plan B 1:09

15m ago1:09

1:09

Camden isn’t quite ready to throw in the towel on their arena proposal, despite the 76ers reaching an agreement to build in Center City. That announcement coming yesterday from Mayor Cherelle Parker. But KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty spoke with Camden’s mayor, who says they’ll be ready on the side of the river if things fall through. 📸: …

1
Philadelphia police investigate shooting death of 13-year-old girl 0:53

21m ago0:53

0:53

A 13-year-old is shot dead inside a home in North Philadelphia. It happened last night in the city’s Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. Now detectives are trying to figure out exactly what happened. Here’s KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson. 📸: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

1
Nick Sirianni not second guessing his decisions in Eagles loss to Atlanta 4:59

6h ago4:59

4:59

KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram and the Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese discuss Nick Sirianni's mid-week press conference, and how he assessed the loss to the Falcons. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)By Audacy

1
You can now renew your passport online 2:35

9m ago2:35

2:35

CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins KYW Newsradio live to discuss the updated passport renewal process that's trying to give travelers a more convenient option. (Photo credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

1
Hundreds pay final respects to fallen police officer ahead of funeral service 1:57

30m ago1:57

1:57

Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jamie Roman will be laid to rest today. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez has the details from the Cathedral Basilica in Center City.By Audacy

1
Optimal departure times, location tracking and more features added to popular navigation apps 0:48

seconds ago0:48

0:48

Taking a road trip? You may know where you're going and how you want to get there. The real question is -- when is the best time to leave? CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg discusses new features on navigation apps. (Illustration by Getty Images)By Audacy

1
Phillies get walked off in Milwaukee, must wait to clinch postseason berth 2:02

6m ago2:02

2:02

Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers took two of three from the Phillies to clinch the NL Central title. The Phillies can punch their ticket into the postseason as early as tonight. And, a win tonight would set them up for a possible division clincher tomorrow. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram has more. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)…

1
Medical Report: Challenges to care for people with long COVID 0:53

1h ago0:53

0:53

According to a new study, many people with long COVID say that despite the symptoms, one of the biggest frustrations can be when they get to the doctor’s office. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.By Audacy

1
Held Hostage in Syria, He Says ‘Everything’ Was Taken From Him But His Faith 28:57

21m ago28:57

28:57

Syria was one of the last countries left on Sam Goodwin’s list. He was young and on a mission to join a small group of people alive today who have visited every country in the world. By 2019, Goodwin had already traveled to 180 countries, including those with hostile regimes in Iran, North Korea, and Venezuela. “I had always traveled, because it wa…

1
Delaware County debuts new automated health care supply kiosks 1:07

9m ago1:07

1:07

The future of healthcare is now in Delaware County, according to officials who have a new way of distributing healthcare products to residents. As KYW’s Justin Udo tells us, this resource is free to residents. 📸: Justin Udo/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

1
Stress: Understanding the hidden — and growing — costs to our health 3:00

22m ago3:00

3:00

Dr. Brian McDonough discusses the significant impact of stress on health, predicting that it will increasingly contribute to various diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and infections. He explains that stress triggers the immune system, inflammation, and cortisol release, which can lead to long-term health issues. He notes that modern…

1
Philadelphia police, public pay respects to Michael Roman's family a day before fallen officer is laid to rest 1:11

12m ago1:11

1:11

On the eve of the funeral for fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman, fellow law enforcement officers and members of the public attended his viewing to pay their respects to his family. KYW’s Nina Baratti reports. 📸: Nina Baratti/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

1
13-year-old girl dead from gunshot to chest after Philadelphia police find her in Allegheny West home 1:59

5m ago1:59

1:59

A 13-year-old girl is dead after she was found shot in the chest in North Philadelphia around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, police say. Officers responded to reports of a shooting inside a rowhome at West Somerset and North Bailey streets in the Allegheny West neighborhood. In the second-floor hallway, police found the girl with a gunshot to the right side …

1
City officials praise Philly airport’s economic impact, even as it ranks last in customer satisfaction for 4th year 1:03

19m ago1:03

1:03

As city leaders gathered to tout the economic impact of Philadelphia International Airport, an annual survey ranked the airport dead last in customer satisfaction. Again. KYW's Mike DeNardo reports. 📸: Mike DeNardo/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

1
West Philly teen who dreamed of making terrorist bombs, considered LGBTQ Pride March attack, to be charged as adult 1:34

29m ago1:34

1:34

Authorities say a Philadelphia teenager arrested last year and charged in an ongoing terrorism investigation was making and testing bombs and considering attacks throughout the region, including the city’s LGBTQ Pride March. Here’s KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson.By Audacy

1
Opponents of proposed location of new 76ers arena vow to take their fight to City Council 1:13

28m ago1:13

1:13

A crowd of a few hundred people opposed to the 76ers arena to be built in Chinatown gathered outside City Hall (Wednesday Afternoon) awaiting Mayor Parker's decision on whether she supports the project or not. KYW’s John McDevitt was there.By Audacy

1
UN Demands Israel Withdrawal, Millions of Illegals Expected to Vote, Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates | Sept. 18 7:13

4m ago7:13

7:13

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: The U.N. demands that Israel withdraw from Gaza. More than 1 in 4 Democrats believe America would be better off if former President Donald Trump had been assassinated, a poll shows. Experts say somewhere between 1.5 million and 2.7 million illegal immigrants are likely to cast a ballot in …

1
Man who admitted to killing child while defending himself in shootout sentenced to 6-12 years in prison 1:25

1h ago1:25

1:25

The man who admitted to killing a 7-year-old boy during a West Philly shootout was sentenced today to up to 12 years behind bars. The judge said while the defendant’s bullet killed the child, he hastily acted in self-defense, as we hear from KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon. (Photo: Philadelphia Police Department)…

1
Parker approves 76ers' plan for Center City arena, pending legislative OK 1:23

3h ago1:23

1:23

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says she’s about to greenlight a downtown arena for the 76ers, over the protest of residents in nearby Chinatown. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports the mayor made the surprise announcement on social media.By Audacy

1
Filipino American teen activist named Philly’s new youth poet laureate 1:13

14m ago1:13

1:13

The Free Library of Philadelphia has named the city’s 12th youth poet laureate. KYW Newsradio City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports she’s a junior at SLA Beeber who draws on her Filipino American roots for inspiration.By Audacy

1
Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate, signals end to its inflation fight 1:13

8m ago1:13

1:13

After some debate the Federal Reserve has made its decision to cut the key interest rate by half a point. This is the first cut in four years. Bloomberg Reporter Joan Doniger spoke with KYW Newsradio's Michelle Durham about the Fed's decision.By Audacy

1
Hispanic Literacy Festival to provide families in South Philly with books as well as baby gear 1:14

1h ago1:14

1:14

Promoting literacy and serving the needs of the community is the goal of the weekend’s Hispanic Literacy Festival & Community Baby Shower. KYW Newsradio Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has more. (Photo courtesy of Latinos Educando Juntos)By Audacy

1
Atlantic City mayor, wife indicted on child abuse charges for allegedly beating teenage daughter 1:16

4h ago1:16

1:16

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife, the city’s superintendent of schools, have been indicted on child endangerment and other charges for allegedly beating their teenage daughter on numerous occasions. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has details... (Photo credit: NJ Governor’s Office via Flickr)…

1
Collingdale council meeting turns fiery as cops, residents condemn police chief candidate over alleged misconduct 1:40

13m ago1:40

1:40

Chaos erupted at a Collingdale Borough Council meeting in Delaware County Tuesday night over the potential hiring of a police chief candidate who is currently under investigation for alleged misconduct. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports. (Photo credit: NBC10)By Audacy

1
Medical Report: Is it time for a critical look at dental practices? 0:53

7m ago0:53

0:53

According to a new study, there is a growing need for evidence-based dentistry to look at various dental procedures and the cost versus benefit for patients. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough takes a look.By Audacy

1
The Eagles' defensive line is concerning, says Merrill Reese 3:33

16m ago3:33

3:33

In this morning's Minute with Merrill, the Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese explains to KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram why teams across the NFL are having up and down starts, just like the Eagles. Merrill and Dave also discuss the disappointing start for the Eagles defensive line, as well as who to watch for on the Saints' offense. (Photo …

1
This US airport has the longest walk from check-in to gate 0:48

18h ago0:48

0:48

We can usually figure out at least an estimate of how long it will take us to get to a specific airport, but then there's the time it takes us to get through the airport. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg takes a look at the airports with the longest and shortest treks to the gate. (Photo credit: Getty Images)…

1
Democrats' voter registration advantage in Pa. is the slimmest in decades, data shows 1:17

16m ago1:17

1:17

There are 48 days to go until Election Day, and Democrats' voter registration advantage over Republicans in Pennsylvania is the slimmest in decades. Democrats make up 44% of registered voters in Pennsylvania. Republicans make up 40%. Nearly 16% of voters are unaffiliated or are registered third-party. Spotlight PA reports Republicans say it the pro…

1
Northbound Blue Route in Delco reopens after nearly 5 hours due to overturned dump truck 2:16

13h ago2:16

2:16

The Blue Route in Delaware County is back up and running after a nearly five-hour closure Wednesday morning due to an overturned dump truck.By Audacy

1
What to Do If You Get Smeared Like Nick Sandmann 34:40

12m ago34:40

34:40

Todd McMurtry was a lawyer, but he had never practiced defamation law before legacy media outlets demonized 16-year-old Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann for the crime of "smirking" while wearing a Make America Great Again hat. Now, McMurtry has published a book about defamation law—a book he recommends as a kind of "car insuranc…

1
Resuscitated Giant Heart and iconic locomotive to anchor $20M renovation of Franklin Institute exhibits 0:52

34m ago0:52

0:52

More than $20 million has been secured to reimagine two of the Franklin Institute’s exhibits that feature a couple of the institution's most iconic installations. KYW’s John McDevitt reports the science museum is celebrating its bicentennial year and looking forward to offering visitors new exploration and discovery opportunities for years to come.…

1
Costumed character performer from NJ accused of sex crimes involving minor in another state 1:19

6m ago1:19

1:19

A man who worked as a costumed character at some local theme parks was arrested after investigators accuse him of sex crimes that involved a minor in another state. The Mercer's County Prosecutor's Office say officials were contacted by law enforcement in Missouri about an investigation where an underage girl was talking to and exchanging child sex…

1
Philadelphia School Board president says closures are likely, with district expected to prepare for review of buildings 1:14

22m ago1:14

1:14

The Philadelphia School District is poised to start a comprehensive review of its school buildings, that could result in school closures and consolidations. We get the story from KYW education reporter Mike DeNardo. 📸: Holli Stephens/KYW NewsradioBy Audacy

1
Pennsylvania State Police looking for driver believed to be involved in fatal I-95 hit-and-run 1:08

10m ago1:08

1:08

A woman who authorities believe was struck on I-95 earlier this month… has died and as KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, they are looking for the driver who may have hit her to come forward.By Audacy

1
Harris condemns Trump, Vance for spreading misinformation, endangering immigrant communities 1:16

12m ago1:16

1:16

Vice-president Kamala Harris took her turn answering questions from the National Association of Black Journalists, in Philadelphia, today. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports it was quite a different exchange than the one with Republican Donald Trump in July. 📸: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesBy Audacy

1
Habitat for Humanity volunteer blitz kicks off in West Philly 1:18

5m ago1:18

1:18

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is kicking-off its group volunteer builder’s blitz in West Philly's Mantua neighborhood. KYW Newsradio's Shara Dae Howard tells us, the six-day sprint is starting with all women volunteers. (Photo Credit: Shara Dae Howard/KYW Newsradio)By Audacy

1
New Jersey man pleads guilty in 2023 drunken boating accident on Schuylkill 1:19

4h ago1:19

1:19

A New Jersey man who Philly authorities say was driving a boat drunk and crashed last year has pleaded guilty to two of nearly 20 charges he faced…the rest were withdrawn by the District Attorney’s office. Out of the slew of charges, Parminder Singh (SING) pleaded guilty to only reckless endangerment and endangering the welfare of children. (Photo …

1
Instagram says it's rolling out new safeguards for teen users 1:14

14m ago1:14

1:14

Teenagers will notice some changes while scrolling on Instagram. The company says it’s creating accounts with built in limits for anyone under 18 years old. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more… (Photo Credit: Getty Images)By Audacy

1
Trump Addresses Second Assassination Attempt, House to Vote on CR, Hezbollah Promises Retaliation | Sept. 17 5:02

18m ago5:02

5:02

TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down: Donald Trump speaks publicly for the first time since the second attempt on his life. Democratic Senator Richard Blumnethal slams the Biden-Harris administration for “stonewalling" requests for information on the two attempted assassinations of Donald Trump. House Speaker Mike Johnson anno…

1
Montgomery County is prepared to run a secure election, officials say 1:19

6h ago1:19

1:19

Montgomery County residents who requested mail-in ballots should start receiving them soon, as county officials say more than 100,000 will be sent this week. As we hear from KYW Suburban Bureau Chief Jim Melwert, the county is also putting out a warning to anyone thinking about breaking election laws. 📸: Getty Images…

1
Nephew of ex-union boss John Dougherty pleads guilty to a single count of unlawfully demanding money 0:34

19m ago0:34

0:34

The nephew of former union boss John Dougherty has pleaded guilty to a single Federal charge connected to his 2021 indictment, which also charged his uncle. The Feds accused Greg Fiocca of being paid but not working and allegedly attacking a contractor — but yesterday (MON) Fiocca pleaded guilty to a single count of unlawfully demanding money as a …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Defense Health Agency Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide