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WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts

WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts

Member supported public media

2.7K ratings
43 reviews
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📡 News
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 8, 2017
  • June 23, 2026

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WHYY, Inc.
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Stream live radio, access on-demand audio stories, and immerse yourself in local and national podcasts. Rewind live broadcasts, replay past shows, and build a personalized listening queue for a seamless audio experience tailored to your schedule.

✓Rewindable live radio stream
✓Replay past shows from the last week
✓Extensive podcast library
✓In-depth local news coverage
✓Seamless listening queue
✓CarPlay compatibility
✓Download episodes for offline listening
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of WHYY Listen. Based on 2.7K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 👍User-friendly and accessible
  • 🎉Great local broadcasting
  • 💯Reliable and trustworthy

Negative things

  • 🐛Streaming issues and app crashes
  • 🔋High battery consumption
  • 🔧Needs better troubleshooting guidance
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What's New in WHYY Listen

2.4.0

June 23, 2026

This update includes: - Accessibility updates including improved VoiceOver and TalkBack functionality, plus layout adjustments to accommodate larger text sizes - General bug fixes and improvements

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User reviews

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Awesome

Honest and accurate. Best station in the nation.
morgonymorgony

PBS is the best neutral news network

I really enjoy listening to PBS because it offers more national and international news than any other network. I watch news on TV, except FOX because it raises my blood pressure. (Or at least it feels like it. Love PBS & NPR!
mikegrlmikegrl

WHYY Every Day

I’m not sure I’d know how to get through the day that WHYY
Vince-AllentownVince-Allentown

Philly staple

Go birds
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Best version of NPR mobile app

Best in class local broadcasting. Also nice because when you bring up the app there’s not an additional, annoying “brought to you by” ad like every other NPR broadcaster app seems to have. I listen to and contribute to WHYY’s Mobile App even though I don’t live in the Philly market.
Sbr72Sbr72
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Developer apps

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Streaming cuts off every 8 minutes

Bug

Notifications not working properly

Bug

Issues with audio playback and loading

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to pick up where you left off

Feature

Chromecast support

Feature

More investigative journalism content

Feature

Outreach to younger demographics

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FAQ

What does the WHYY Listen app do?

The WHYY Listen app allows you to stream live radio from WHYY, access a wide range of on-demand audio stories, and listen to a curated selection of local and national podcasts. It provides features like rewinding live radio, replaying past shows, and creating a personalized listening queue.

What are the key features of the WHYY Listen app?

Key features include a rewindable live radio stream, the ability to replay any live show from the past week, an extensive podcast library featuring local and national shows, in-depth local news coverage, and a seamless listening queue for continuous playback. It also offers CarPlay compatibility and the option to download episodes for offline listening.

Is the WHYY Listen app free to use?

Yes, the WHYY Listen app is free to use. As a member-supported, not-for-profit organization, WHYY makes its content accessible without charge. Donations to support WHYY's public media services are encouraged.

What kind of content can I find on the WHYY Listen app?

You can find a variety of content including live radio streams, on-demand audio stories, local and national podcasts (such as Studio 2, The Connection, The Pulse, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, and Up First), and in-depth local news reporting on politics, health, and culture.

How can I get help or find more information about the WHYY Listen app?

For additional help and frequently asked questions, you can visit the official WHYY Listen app help page at https://whyy.org/whyy-listen-app-help/. This resource provides detailed information and answers to common user queries.