x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Morning Agenda

Sometimes, your mornings are just too busy to catch the news beyond a headline or two. Don’t worry. The Morning Agenda has got your six. Each weekday morning, host Karen Hendricks will keep you informed, amused, enlightened and up-to-date on what’s happening in central Pennsylvania and the rest of this great commonwealth.

news daily news

All Episodes

12:30

PA immigrant community fears new policies; Federal...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/18

Norristown, Montgomery County sees more reports of immigration enforcement activity. Much of the federal funding frozen by the Trump administrationis meant for climate and environment programs. New research from Drexel University finds children in Philadelphia continue to have elevated levels of lead in their blood. An Underground Railroad site in York County is scheduled to open to the public this spring for the first time in more than two centuries.Support WITF:

en-US

12:08

Limited coverage for weight loss drugs; Counties...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/17

Independence Blue Cross in Pennsylvania started limiting coverage for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Diesel fuel from an overturned fuel truck on a road near Pittsburgh is causing oil slicks in the Allegheny River downstream of the spill. The Delaware River has been voted 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year. Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA tells us about a debate over how some counties are using money from settlements with drug companies meant to address the opioid overdose crisis.Support WITF:

en-US

12:45

Pa. Gov. Shapiro sues Trump adminstration's funding...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/14

Governor Josh Shapiro has filed suit against the Trump administration over its attempt to freeze federal billions of dollars meant for Pennsylvania projects. Shapiro is also calling on the legislature to address the state's ailing health care system. Faculty and coaches at Commonwealth University's three campuses have overwhelmingly said they do not have confidence in the university president’s leadership. Penn State Extension officials are encouraging people to take part in the Great Backyard

en-US

8:02

Pa. researchers in wait-and-see mode for federal...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/13

A federal judge has temporarily stopped a new Trump administration policy to put a cap on indirect overhead costs that come with research.Penn State had been getting ready to pause applying for certain grants. Respiratory virus infection is taking a toll on people across Pennsylvania, but is hitting the northeastern part of the state particularly hard. Now that Governor Josh Shapiro has made his initial budget proposal, state lawmakers must negotiate over what makes it into the final plan by this

en-US

7:37

Philly will be rockin' Friday at Eagles' victory...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/12

It's going to be a party on the parkway come Friday as the Eagles celebrate their Super Bowl win. The city is planning to handle a crowd that could top one million people. Pennsylvania and other states are trying to figure out what a Trump administration order will mean for the buildout of federally-funded electric vehicle charging stations. A new report finds Beaver County’s economy and population continue to decline despite the construction of Shell’s ethane cracker. The deadly January

en-US

8:54

Bird flu outbreak in Lancaster County; Pa. state...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/11

Three Lancaster County poultry flocks have reported outbreaks of avian flu, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. University of Pittsburgh researchers have found an effective antibody that could produce a bird flu vaccine. The state Corrections Department is recommending the closure of four facilities, includingRockview state prison in Centre County. A new Alzheimer’s test developed at the University of Pittsburgh could help doctors detect signs of the disease years

en-US

10:41

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champs; Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/10

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions for the second time in franchise history. The Shapiro Administration is stepping up its response after more cases of Avian Influenza were reported in commercial poultry flocks in Central Pennsylvania. A central Pennsylvania site famous for migrating snow geese is closing areas to the public to prevent the spread of bird flu. Pennsylvania is among several states absorbing substantial increases in health care costs for the poor, as they realize that the

en-US

7:41

Child care in Pa. may be at-risk due to funding...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/07

Some Head Start preschools in Pennsylvania are finding themselves in financial limbo, still unable to access their federal funding. Discontent with Democratic U.S. Senator John Fetterman is growing among some Pennsylvania voters. The Eagles and Chief meet on Sunday in the Super Bowl. Studies have shown the big game also coincides with a rise in cardiac events, including heart attacks.. More cases of Avian influenza have surfaced in commercial poultry flocks in several Central Pennsylvania counties

en-US

10:27

Central Pa. immigration group furloughs workers;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/06

Governor Josh Shapiro’s budget plan would more than double the state’s Ag Innovation Fund. The governor is also hoping to lower energy costs for families -- as part of his budget proposal, and legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania. Geisinger’s unionized Luzerne County nurses are voicing their demands for their updated contract in one last effort to avoid a strike. Pennsylvania is using some of its opioid settlement money to support harm reduction services in Philadelphia. A Lancaster

en-US

6:59

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget plan calls for more...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/05

Governor Josh Shapiro has pitched a $51.5 billion state budget to a joint session of the General Assembly. The proposal includes more funding for K -12 education. Shapiro is also introducing flat funding for state-related universities, including Penn State. He is also taking another crack at securing more public transit funding. The impact area where a medical transportation plane crashed in Philadelphia last week could reopen later today. A strong majority of journalists at LNP | LancasterOnline

en-US

7:43

Gov. Josh Shapiro set to unveil spending priorities;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/04

Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to seek more money for public schools and public transit when he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers later today. Penn State leadership have announced the university’s budget allocations for fiscal year 2026-27. University Park will see a small overall increase in funding, while the Commonwealth Campuses -- like those in York. Harrisburg, Mont Alto and Reading -- are getting another cut. A new lawsuit claims -- for the first time -- people died

en-US

11:50

Fatal Philadelphia plane crash kills 7, injures 22;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/02/03

The number of people hurt in Friday’s medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia has risen to 22. Seven people died in the accident. Days after the Trump administration blocked any new refugees from entering the country, it cut services for refugees already in the Pittsburgh region. Two state House members from western Pennsylvania have authored a bill requiring restaurants to notify diners of allergens in their food. A Central Pennsylvania school board is investigating why a racially

en-US

11:21

DC air disaster touches Pa.; Confusion in Lancaster...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/31

Some passengers who died in the collision of an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Blackhawk helicopter in Washington, D.C. have ties to the Philadelphia and Delaware regions. The U.S. Department of Justice is awarding $2.5 million for Pennsylvania to create a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system. Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled a plan to boost energy production in Pennsylvania. New test results show schools in Pennsylvania and across the country are still struggling to help

en-US

7:31

Electricity price hikes in Pa. capped through 2028;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/30

County commissioners across the state want vote-by-mail reforms and additional funding for 911 and mental health services. Governor Josh Shapiro says that Pennsylvanians will be spared a steep rate hike proposed last year by the operator of the state's electric grid. A Lancaster County school board has adopted two policies crafted by the Independence Law Center, which has worked with typically Republican-dominated school boards to craft policies on student access to library books and rules for

en-US

13:08

Child care programs in Pa. concerned over Trump's...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/29

The Trump Administration’s attempted federal funding freeze has left many agencies and organizations in Pennsylvania scrambling for information. The administration also says schools and churches are no longer off limits when it comes to immigration enforcement. The State College Area School District’s superintendent addressed the issue this week, as concerns circulated about immigration enforcement turning up in the community. Hundreds of people are protesting the termination of the

en-US

7:29

First two cases of bird flu pop up in Pa.;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/28

A commercial poultry flock in eastern Pennsylvania has tested positive for HPAI, more commonly known as bird flu, while geese found dead in Adams County also tested positive for the virus. They are thefirst two cases in Pennsylvania this year. School-based health centers in Pennsylvania help people in both urban and rural areas overcome barriers to accessible healthcare. Democrats and Republicans are racing to pick a nominee to replace the late Representative Matt Gergely in the 35th state House

en-US

8:06

Eagles soar into the Super Bowl; Immigration issue...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/27

For the second time in three years, Philadelphia and Kansas City will meet in the Super Bowl. The Eagles are all that is standing in the way of the Chief's attempt for a three-peat. A flyer is encouraging people in Scranton to report what it calls illegal aliens to U.S. Immigration and Customs - known as ICE. In the Philadelphia suburbs, a growing number of people born in another country play a vital role in their economies. Some county leaders are responding to the Trump Administration's

en-US

7:19

Resurgence of avian flu cases in Pa.; Western Pa....

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/24

A number of Canada geese found dead in Adams County are being tested for avian influenza. The state Game Commission is conducting the tests after the birds were discovered near Gettysburg College's Quarry Pond. Now,a popular wildlife area in Lancaster County is urging caution to visitors. In the California Area School District - just south of Pittsburgh - educators are tapping into STEM skills to help students gain better access to art education. They’re using 3D printing violins. Road and

en-US

7:11

Could J6 pardons encourage future political...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/23

Experts are worried about political violence in the wake of President Donald Trump issuing blanket pardons, commutations and dismissals for January 6 defendants -- including more than 100 from Pennsylvania. Sidewalks, roads, and parking lots have been doused with salt -- in the wake of Sunday's snowstorm and this week's frigid temperatures. But,the crunchy crystals may make it safer to walk and drive, but can also be a pollutant. Penn State leaders are not ruling out the possibility of campus

en-US

6:15

Pa.'s row officers take the oath of office;...

The Morning Agenda ·

2025/01/22

Pennsylvania’s three statewide row officers have been sworn in to four-year terms, marking the first time that all three offices were filled by Republicans at the same time who were elected. A Central Pennsylvania hospital is marking a milestone for one of its workers. Anurse is now the longest-serving employee at St. Luke’s Miners Coaldale Campus in Coaldale, Schuylkill County. A federal grant will allow the use of technology to help traffic congestion involving large trucks along two

en-US

650 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci