People + News

Mr. Nice Guy

Tom Hanks has built his career on being the likable everyman and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Big Questions

As host of WHYY’s The Pulse, Maiken Scott delves into the unexplored terrain of health and science.

Birth of a Poet

Matilda Bray, a precocious wordsmith from Bucks County, finds her voice.

Origin Story

How Jim Drucker became a hero to comic-book collectors around the world.

What a Catch

One of baseball’s rising stars, J.T. Realmuto is ready to make an impact on a new-look Phillies team...

On Point

T.J. McConnell, the 76ers’ standout point guard, goes on the offensive.

Quick Wit

Standup comic Alonzo Bodden talks NPR, motorcycles as meditation, and the perils of air travel.

Long, Strange Trip

No matter how far indie-rock star Kurt Vile roams, he always feels close to home.

Turning Pages

Innovative tools inspire students with learning differences to nurture their love of reading.

The Setup

After 40 years of making people laugh, Brian Regan’s time has come.