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WHRO's 'Stars Among Us' podcast offers an immersive and intimate journey into the lives of Holocaust survivors and liberators, blending powerful personal narratives with evocative sound design to illuminate untold tales of resilience and hope amid one of history's darkest chapters.

In-depth insights into pivotal issues shaping our schools and our children's future. Engage in interactive discussions with regional Virginia superintendents and participate in live Q and A segments addressing concerns relevant to families like yours.

Join WHRV and CAN-TALK Podcast host Kayda Plus for a weekly list of curiously curated arts, culture, and lifestyle events. The Contemporary Arts Network (CAN) presents this perfect planner for those looking for something new and interesting to do—It's a "CAN-DO!"

Explore the history, culture, benefits, and challenges of rural America. Take a deep dive into previously undiscussed issues of the hollowing out of our rural, agrarian communities, and what is replacing this void, if anything. Also examine initiatives, ideas, and actions to both arrest and reverse these trends through interviews with leading scholars, authors, practitioners, and professionals.

88.7 WFOS presents a sixty-second journey through time—full of factoids, historical moments, and the sounds that shaped musical history for today’s date on The Time Machine Radio Network. Hosted by Paul Shugrue.

A weekly series from WHRO Public Media featuring stories written by local children. Join us each week to hear a new story.

WHRV invites you to explore a layered history featuring real stories about the people, culture, art, events, and human experience that make Hampton Roads unique. You can also dig deeper, offer story suggestions, and learn more about WHRV’s Open Channel at whrv.org/openchannel

What We Do is a documentary podcast series hosted by Doug Fraser. Join in on Doug’s journey as he explores the people behind the most intriguing passions, hobbies, and jobs around the world. From meeting the person who found 17 billion dollars in sunken treasure, to exploring the story of the man behind the voice of animated character Porky-Pig, the topics span far and wide.

It's not a question of if parts of coastal Virginia will go underwater, but when. How is the region grappling with that reality?

A collection of WHRO feature news including WHRO stories, interviews and in-depth reporting from Southeastern Virginia.

Hear comments by those who make the arts so vibrant in Hampton Roads - conductors, musicians, singers, actors, teachers, visual artists. Learn about performances and get insight into the creative process from the artists themselves.

An 8-episode exploration of the clues left behind by a secret society fighting for civil rights in pre-Civil War Virginia.

BirdNotes is a result of radio host Dwight Davis' long-time interest in birds, a short feature that can be about almost any aspect of bird life, from migration to coloration to birds in art to song.

The American Revolution offers countless remarkable stories of ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things—from the call for independence in 1776 Philadelphia to the improbable surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Hampton Roads, with its deep harbors and strategic position in the prosperous Virginia colony, played a distinct role in that history. As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, WHRO presents Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore, a chronicle of America's semi-quincentennial through the people, actions, and events that have shaped our country. This weekly feature offers a...

Engross yourself in a serene blend of narratives and melodies from globally celebrated composers. Designed to clear the mind, these 30-minute sessions guide listeners towards tranquility, combating insomnia, and fostering mindfulness. Come journey with us, recalibrate the mind, and embrace rejuvenation rooted in peace and well-being.

WHRO Weekly Edition is your go-to source for the latest local and regional news. Tune in every week for a comprehensive and engaging half-hour radio program that keeps you informed about the stories that matter most to our community.

For decades, residents in two Black neighborhoods in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia have complained about coal dust that coats the interiors of their homes, cars and playgrounds in a fine black dust. Dust they also breathe. Dust that makes them sick. Some residents are deeply concerned about the impact of the dust on their lives. Others are unaware of the dust and its effects. Crosswinds puts residents in the center of the story of coal dust in Hampton Roads, and what’s unfolding now in efforts to build healthier neighborhoods and lives. Distributed by WHRO Public Media.

Democracy at Work profiles the women and men engaged in public service - either as volunteers or as government workers. They have a compelling story to tell about how they uphold core democratic ideals - free and fair elections, the right to be represented at a criminal trial, the defense of the country from enemies foreign and domestic, the proper care of veterans, and ensuring clean air and water, to name a few examples. Public service is often low-paid and overlooked, maligned as the Deep State. Many highly-qualified professionals choose public service in part because they believe in the ...