The Source

The Source episode five explores how weight loss surgery may be helpful for treating childhood obesity. The Pulse team uncovers why the GLP-1 drug may influence restaurants to offer smaller portions. The WHYY News Climate Desk explores climate-friendly building materials made by Penn researchers and the news team reports on how the botanical roots of America were unearthed as part of WHYY News’ America 250 coverage. Plus, we visit the East Passyunk neighborhood to check out El Chingon, a restaurant winning awards and hearts for its delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. WHYY News staffers Nicole Leonard, Alan Yu, Susan Phillips, Peter Crimmins and Kimberly Paynter contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.

The Source episode four travels to the depths of New Jersey’s Pinelands, where 21 fire towers are used by fire observers who utilize a century-old system to detect smoke. The state of New Jersey experiences 1,100 wildfires each year, and these fire towers are integral to firefighting efforts. Additional stories in this episode include the effects of the ongoing shortage of ADHD medications on patients in our region, a look back at how the British Army reveled in Philadelphia in 1778, the impact that traditional dance has on immigrant children, and why there is a Yiddish renaissance in Philly. WHYY News staffers Susan Phillips, Alan Yu, Peter Crimmins, Emily Neil and Emma Lee contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.

The Source episode three explores the impact of a Camden junkyard on its neighborhood. Moreover, this podcast features Black women who sold pepperpot soup on the cobblestone streets of colonial Philadelphia 250 years ago, a Bucks County farm working to fight food hunger and a bilingual soccer anthem created in Philly. WHYY News staffers Sophia Schmidt, Kimberly Paynter, Emily Neil and Jennifer Lynn, as well as freelance journalist Katrina Janco contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper.

WHYY News produces “The Source,” a local news podcast featuring the newsroom’s most impactful audio reporting. The segments include local dispatches from storytelling teams across the newsroom, including Billy Penn, PlanPhilly, WHYY News Climate Desk and The Pulse. Each innovative podcast episode concludes with a notable Billy Penn-ism or saying. “The Source” podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts.