WHYY

Bill Marrazzo
President and CEO

WHYY

create a community engaged and enriched through media.

Our Mission is to engage audiences, expand perspectives and empower communities through continuous learning, truthful reporting, healthy dialogue and amplification of diverse voices. 

WHYY is widely known as the home of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, heard by millions each week through NPR stations and podcasts. The same dedication to excellence in journalism represented by Fresh Air powers our local news team and informative audio programming.

Community-based discussions about topics in the news bring together diverse audiences who share a common interest in grappling with society’s tough problems.

I can always count on WHYY for unbiased news reporting and excellent and entertaining programming.
— Regina
WHYY and its numerous dedicated hosts and staff deliver invaluable reporting about local, national, and global topics of interest. They enrich my understanding of the greater community in which I live.
— Jed
I’ve grown up on WHYY programming…I’m 45 now and raising my own kids on WHYY…love what you bring to our community.
— Danielle