# WHYY Listen: News & Podcasts — Member supported public media

> Public media app for live radio, podcasts, and local news with rewindable playback. (iPhone/iPad app by WHYY, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whyy-listen-news-and-podcasts/id1246315452 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [WHYY, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1246315451)
- Category: News, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 2,843 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-08-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whyy-listen-news-and-podcasts/id1246315452/reviews.md

## What is WHYY Listen?

DISCOVER & STAY CONNECTED
Experience the free WHYY Listen App — your connection to local news, live radio, and podcasts from across public media.

Create a free WHYY account to unlock a more seamless listening experience. Save what matters, download audio for offline listening, and pick up where you left off. Use the same account to login to NPR and PBS to


ONE ACCOUNT ACROSS PUBLIC MEDIA
Create a WHYY Account and sign in across:
-WHYY Listen
-WHYY Watch (Passport)
-NPR
-PBS
Use your account to access a more seamless experience, and manage your WHYY Membership in one place.


MANAGE YOUR WHYY MEMBERSHIP
Access and manage your WHYY membership directly in the app:
-View your digital WHYY MemberCard
-Update your payment method (for Sustainers)
-Manage your newsletter subscriptions
-Update your personal information
Whether you’re a member or have a free account, you can stay connected and keep your information up to date.

FIND EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR
Whether you're searching for a story you heard on the radio, a favorite podcast episode, or the latest news on a topic, the WHYY Listen App makes it easy. Search across articles and audio from WHYY, NPR, and Billy Penn to quickly get back to the content that matters to you.


NEVER MISS A MOMENT: LIVE & ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Pause and rewind live radio anytime, or replay shows from the past week. Whether you’re catching up or tuning in live, you’re always in control.


EXTENSIVE PODCAST LIBRARY
Listen to WHYY favorites like Studio 2, The Connection, and The Pulse, plus top NPR shows — all in one place.


IN-DEPTH LOCAL NEWS
Stay informed with award-winning journalism from WHYY News and Billy Penn, covering the issues that matter most in your community.


FEATURES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
-Search Stories & Podcasts: Quickly find articles and audio from WHYY, NPR, and Billy Penn.
-Manage Your Membership: Access your MemberCard and update your account details
-Pick Up Where You Left Off: Resume listening across devices
-Save for Later: Bookmark stories and shows
-Offline Listening: Download audio anytime
-Live Radio Controls: Pause and rewind the livestream
-CarPlay Compatibility: Listen on the road
-Personalized Experience: Keep track of your history and favorites

## Key features

- 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

## What do users think of WHYY Listen?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

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

**Cons**

- 🐛 Streaming issues and app crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔧 Needs better troubleshooting guidance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Streaming cuts off every 8 minutes
- Notifications not working properly
- Issues with audio playback and loading

**Most requested features**

- Ability to pick up where you left off
- Chromecast support
- More investigative journalism content
- Outreach to younger demographics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whyy-listen-news-and-podcasts/id1246315452/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-04-27, version 2.2.2*

Honest and accurate. Best station in the nation.

### 5/5 — PBS is the best neutral news network

*2026-01-26, version 2.2.1*

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!

### 5/5 — WHYY Every Day

*2026-01-21, version 2.2.1*

I’m not sure I’d know how to get through the day that WHYY

### 5/5 — Philly staple

*2025-11-05, version 2.2.1*

Go birds

### 5/5 — Best version of NPR mobile app

*2025-10-30, version 2.2.1*

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.

### 4/5 — After some trouble shooting the android app works fine.

*2025-10-14, version 2.2.1*

After some frustration with the app shutting off every few minutes I finally found the problem: The battery settings on my tablet would not let the app run in the background. The NPR app section FAQ section does address this. Now that I have the app and android setting correct all is good. The app works great, I wish it wouldn’t pick up where I left off though. That’s frustrating.

### 1/5 — Stops Streaming every eight minutes

*2025-10-09*

Dear WHYY, I love you. I love that Terry Gross is based there. I love that you cover NJ news a hundred times better than WNYC. I’ve donated monthly for ten years.  I love that even though I live one mile from Manhattan I can listen, I love that when I’m on the road for weeks at a time I can feel at home.  That said, recently I’ve been really mad at you.  For some reason your app cuts off every eight minutes. But that’s not just you WHYY, it’s KCRW, WNYC and the NPR app too.  It’s a pain to restart the app. I think it started with your update back in June. Please fix this once and for all since it seems I’m not the only one with this problem.

### 5/5 — Philadelphia Baby

*2025-06-28, version 2.2.0*

Great app! I used to stream WHYY through Apple Music, but that became unstable. This app is much better. I can also pause anytime and pickup where I left off.

### 5/5 — Trust

*2025-05-05, version 2.2.0*

There’s not a lot in the news channels I trust or feel I get unbiassed different views from except WHYY radio.  It’s NOT sensationalized opinions that’s so scary. Just honest , fact driven, straight forward news.  Shows are fun and informative at the same time.  I would pay for subscription.  


Thank you.

### 5/5 — Everything an NPR listener needs

*2025-03-26, version 2.1.1*

The app works great for all audio including live and recorded podcasts. I’m able to get all my local news as well as national news and radio programming. Thanks WHYY!

## Frequently asked questions about WHYY Listen

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5.0 — 2026-08-04

We've made it easier to discover and share the content you love!

-Search across articles and audio from WHYY, NPR, and Billy Penn.
-Shared podcast episodes and audio now open directly in the WHYY Listen app when available.
-General performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.4.0 — 2026-06-23

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

### 2.3.1 — 2026-05-08

Bug fixes and improvements

### 2.3.0 — 2026-04-28

New: Create a free WHYY Account for a personalized experience
New: Manage your WHYY Membership and access exclusive member benefits like your WHYY MemberCard
New: Pick up where you left off across devices
Save and download content with your account
Sync your listening and reading history
Access your account across WHYY, NPR, and PBS
Plus: livestream rewind, interactive schedule, podcasts, and more

### 2.2.2 — 2026-04-14

- bug fixes

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