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On the latest episode of #LetsTalk, Dr. Hasshan Batts is joined by Bless, a prison survivor who believes he can change people's minds about him with only a five minute conversation.
"Follow Your Sense of Direction" with Bless | Let's Talk
Dr. Hasshan Batts is joined by Bless, a prison survivor who believes he can change people's minds about him with only a five minute conversation.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:19 AM
On the latest episode of #LetsTalk, Dr. Hasshan Batts is joined by Bless, a prison survivor who believes he can change people's minds about him with only a five minute conversation.
Bob Weir, the guitarist and songwriter who was a founding member of the popular and massively influential American rock band the Grateful Dead, has died.
Bob Weir, guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78
For three decades with the Grateful Dead and three more after the group ended following the 1995 death of his bandmate Jerry Garcia, Weir helped build and sustain the band's legacy across generations.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Bob Weir, the guitarist and songwriter who was a founding member of the popular and massively influential American rock band the Grateful Dead, has died.
🎥 VIDEO PREMIERE: On the latest #Trailblazers, Melody Bradford is joined by Becky Bradley, Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, to discuss how she found her love for planning, and her experience learning from tough mentors who cared deeply for a specific place.
"You Can't Plan Everything" with the LVPC's Becky Bradley | Trailblazers
Melody Bradford talks with Becky Bradley, Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, about her passion for preservation and growth.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
🎥 VIDEO PREMIERE: On the latest #Trailblazers, Melody Bradford is joined by Becky Bradley, Executive Director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, to discuss how she found her love for planning, and her experience learning from tough mentors who cared deeply for a specific place.
Dave Fry is your host today for #SundayFolk, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring progressive Celtic, bluegrass, winter tunes, contemporary songwriters, and "up-tempo folk goodies" (as Dave describes them). Hear selections from Sons of the Never Wrong, Bill Camplin, Bruce Cockburn, The Barra MacNeils, and more!
January 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Dave Fry is your host today for #SundayFolk, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring progressive Celtic, bluegrass, winter tunes, contemporary songwriters, and "up-tempo folk goodies" (as Dave describes them). Hear selections from Sons of the Never Wrong, Bill Camplin, Bruce Cockburn, The Barra MacNeils, and more!
The latest episode of #YouBetYourGarden has arrived! This week, Mike McGrath explains how to keep weeds from popping up amongst your grass. Plus, protecting birds, and your fabulous phone calls.
The Secret to a Weed-Free Lawn | You Bet Your Garden
Mike McGrath explains how to keep weeds from popping up amongst your grass. Plus, protecting birds, and your fabulous phone calls!
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January 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The latest episode of #YouBetYourGarden has arrived! This week, Mike McGrath explains how to keep weeds from popping up amongst your grass. Plus, protecting birds, and your fabulous phone calls.
Carlos Benjamin is your host for #TheBlend today, 1-4 PM. At 3 PM, Lehigh Valley drummer John Kimock stops by the studio to premiere songs from W.C.K. (Winderman, Colman & Kimock)'s new album, 'Out of the Blue,' ahead of the band's upcoming release show at the Ice House in Bethlehem.
January 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Carlos Benjamin is your host for #TheBlend today, 1-4 PM. At 3 PM, Lehigh Valley drummer John Kimock stops by the studio to premiere songs from W.C.K. (Winderman, Colman & Kimock)'s new album, 'Out of the Blue,' ahead of the band's upcoming release show at the Ice House in Bethlehem.
Megan van Ravenswaay is back with another #MegansMuseumMinute! This week's features include a museum spotlight on the Sigal Museum in Easton, a date night idea at the Sun Inn in Bethlehem, an activity for the whole family at the TileWorks of Bucks County in Doylestown, and more.
Megan's Museum Minute: Week of 1/7/26
This week's highlights include a full-day look at one of the most daring acts in American history, a visit to one of Bethlehem's oldest spots, and a way to include your four-legged friend.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Megan van Ravenswaay is back with another #MegansMuseumMinute! This week's features include a museum spotlight on the Sigal Museum in Easton, a date night idea at the Sun Inn in Bethlehem, an activity for the whole family at the TileWorks of Bucks County in Doylestown, and more.
For his WDIY commentary this week, Jack McCallum lays into Eagles coach Nick Sirianni for what he says was a poor decision during Sunday's regular season-ending game against the Washington Commanders. He also looks ahead to this Sunday's start to the playoffs against the San Francisco 49ers.
"You Play to Win the Game!": The Eagles' Playoff Hopes | Something to Say
Jack McCallum shares his disapproval over the Eagles' choice not to play their starters in their final regular season game, and makes his prediction for the playoffs.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:09 PM
For his WDIY commentary this week, Jack McCallum lays into Eagles coach Nick Sirianni for what he says was a poor decision during Sunday's regular season-ending game against the Washington Commanders. He also looks ahead to this Sunday's start to the playoffs against the San Francisco 49ers.
On the latest #PlanLV, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's Samantha Pearson stopped by to talk about the recent Lehigh Valley Awards Gala, which recognized the best development, transportation, and environmental projects and plans of 2025.
"The Spirit of Implementation" with Samantha Pearson | Plan Lehigh Valley
Margaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with the LVPC's Samantha Pearson about some of the best projects of 2025.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
On the latest #PlanLV, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's Samantha Pearson stopped by to talk about the recent Lehigh Valley Awards Gala, which recognized the best development, transportation, and environmental projects and plans of 2025.
It's our birthday! 🎈 🥳
31 years ago today, on January 8, 1995, WDIY officially began broadcasting at 8 AM. Thank you to our members, listeners, and volunteers for your continued support over three decades later!
Take a trip back in time and listen to a section of the first hour of broadcasting.
31 years ago today, on January 8, 1995, WDIY officially began broadcasting at 8 AM. Thank you to our members, listeners, and volunteers for your continued support over three decades later!
Take a trip back in time and listen to a section of the first hour of broadcasting.
WDIY's First Hour of Broadcasting
Twenty five years ago, on January 8, 1995, WDIY officially began broadcasting at 8 am. These excerpts were collected from the first hour on the air.…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
It's our birthday! 🎈 🥳
31 years ago today, on January 8, 1995, WDIY officially began broadcasting at 8 AM. Thank you to our members, listeners, and volunteers for your continued support over three decades later!
Take a trip back in time and listen to a section of the first hour of broadcasting.
31 years ago today, on January 8, 1995, WDIY officially began broadcasting at 8 AM. Thank you to our members, listeners, and volunteers for your continued support over three decades later!
Take a trip back in time and listen to a section of the first hour of broadcasting.
For this week's movie review, Paul Willistein looks at 'Blue Moon.' Ethan Hawke stars in the drama comedy biography film that takes place at the opening night party for the landmark Broadway musical 'Oklahoma!'
Blue Moon | At the Movies
Ethan Hawke stars in the drama comedy biography film that takes place at the opening night party for the landmark Broadway musical 'Oklahoma!'
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January 8, 2026 at 2:18 AM
For this week's movie review, Paul Willistein looks at 'Blue Moon.' Ethan Hawke stars in the drama comedy biography film that takes place at the opening night party for the landmark Broadway musical 'Oklahoma!'
As we enter the new year, we also need to say goodbye to on-air host Sally Handlon, who is stepping down from her volunteer positions hosting Lehigh Valley Business Beat and Wellness Lehigh Valley. Sally has been on WDIY's airwaves for 16 years.
Thank you for your dedication to WDIY, Sally.
Thank you for your dedication to WDIY, Sally.
January 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
As we enter the new year, we also need to say goodbye to on-air host Sally Handlon, who is stepping down from her volunteer positions hosting Lehigh Valley Business Beat and Wellness Lehigh Valley. Sally has been on WDIY's airwaves for 16 years.
Thank you for your dedication to WDIY, Sally.
Thank you for your dedication to WDIY, Sally.
Keith Kelleher is your host for today's #TheBlend, 1-4 PM. He takes a look at 'the best of the rest' of the music of 2025. Birthday wishes to Kenny Loggins. The 2 O'Clock #RandomCut takes a look at Brian Eno's 'Another Green World.' Plus, a tribute to some who passed this day in history.
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Keith Kelleher is your host for today's #TheBlend, 1-4 PM. He takes a look at 'the best of the rest' of the music of 2025. Birthday wishes to Kenny Loggins. The 2 O'Clock #RandomCut takes a look at Brian Eno's 'Another Green World.' Plus, a tribute to some who passed this day in history.
Exactly 30 years ago today, on January 7, 1996, Lehigh Valley residents were waking up to what would turn out to be the largest snowstorm for the area in modern times. Do you have any memories or pictures from the storm? Post them in the comments!
📸 National Weather Service
📸 National Weather Service
January 7, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Exactly 30 years ago today, on January 7, 1996, Lehigh Valley residents were waking up to what would turn out to be the largest snowstorm for the area in modern times. Do you have any memories or pictures from the storm? Post them in the comments!
📸 National Weather Service
📸 National Weather Service
We look back on a year that offered both extraordinary progress and unprecedented challenges for WDIY, from our programming growth and local impact to our finances and 30th anniversary celebrations.
As we begin the new year, thank you for standing with public radio.
As we begin the new year, thank you for standing with public radio.
WDIY 2025 Station Report
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January 7, 2026 at 3:07 AM
We look back on a year that offered both extraordinary progress and unprecedented challenges for WDIY, from our programming growth and local impact to our finances and 30th anniversary celebrations.
As we begin the new year, thank you for standing with public radio.
As we begin the new year, thank you for standing with public radio.
On this month's second new #TheInsideDish feature, Shane McGee welcomes Brett Biggs of the historic Sun Inn in Bethlehem, to explore the efforts to preserve the downtown building's rich history while creating a casual, one-of-a-kind dining experience.
A Meal Surrounded by History with Brett Biggs | The Inside Dish
Shane McGee is joined by Brett Biggs of the Sun Inn to talk about the Bethlehem location's offerings from a step back in time to a great meal.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:23 AM
On this month's second new #TheInsideDish feature, Shane McGee welcomes Brett Biggs of the historic Sun Inn in Bethlehem, to explore the efforts to preserve the downtown building's rich history while creating a casual, one-of-a-kind dining experience.
🙅♂️ "There's no such thing as perfection."
Actor Oakes Fegley gave his advice to other young actors and creatives struggling with anxiety or self-doubt.
He joined WDIY Youth Media Program student host Brannagh Breslin on the latest #YANALV.
Watch this episode ⤵️
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Actor Oakes Fegley gave his advice to other young actors and creatives struggling with anxiety or self-doubt.
He joined WDIY Youth Media Program student host Brannagh Breslin on the latest #YANALV.
Watch this episode ⤵️
wdiy.org/yanalv17
January 6, 2026 at 9:39 PM
🙅♂️ "There's no such thing as perfection."
Actor Oakes Fegley gave his advice to other young actors and creatives struggling with anxiety or self-doubt.
He joined WDIY Youth Media Program student host Brannagh Breslin on the latest #YANALV.
Watch this episode ⤵️
wdiy.org/yanalv17
Actor Oakes Fegley gave his advice to other young actors and creatives struggling with anxiety or self-doubt.
He joined WDIY Youth Media Program student host Brannagh Breslin on the latest #YANALV.
Watch this episode ⤵️
wdiy.org/yanalv17
Tonight on #LiveFromGodfreyDaniels, 7-9 PM, Dave Fry brings you folk sets from Anne Hills, The Burns Sisters Band, and Red Molly. Blues from Sonny Landreth and Dave Van Ronk. Celtic from Jean Redpath and Relativity. Also spotlights on Big Lazy and Danielia Cotton — and much more!
January 6, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Tonight on #LiveFromGodfreyDaniels, 7-9 PM, Dave Fry brings you folk sets from Anne Hills, The Burns Sisters Band, and Red Molly. Blues from Sonny Landreth and Dave Van Ronk. Celtic from Jean Redpath and Relativity. Also spotlights on Big Lazy and Danielia Cotton — and much more!
🎥 VIDEO PREMIERE: On the latest episode of #Trailblazers, Melody Bradford welcomes Phil Simonetta, entrepreneur, owner of Pearly Baker's Alehouse in Easton, and real estate investor, to talk about how he balances so many businesses and teams.
Putting the Result First with Pearly Baker's Phil Simonetta | Trailblazers
Melody Bradford sits down with entrepreneur and real estate investor Phil Simonetta to explore how he balances multiple businesses that span several states.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:29 AM
🎥 VIDEO PREMIERE: On the latest episode of #Trailblazers, Melody Bradford welcomes Phil Simonetta, entrepreneur, owner of Pearly Baker's Alehouse in Easton, and real estate investor, to talk about how he balances so many businesses and teams.
Congratulations to #TheInsideDish, which is celebrating its 10th year on WDIY! The show premiered in January 2017 with Mike Drabenstott. 🎉😋
On this month's first new episode, new rotating Shane McGee sits down with Mike Slaski, co-founder of HOEM kitchen, a Lehigh Valley meal delivery service.
On this month's first new episode, new rotating Shane McGee sits down with Mike Slaski, co-founder of HOEM kitchen, a Lehigh Valley meal delivery service.
Just Heat and Serve with Mike Slaski | The Inside Dish
Shane McGee talks with Mike Slaski, co-founder of HOEM Kitchen, the Lehigh Valley's own meal delivery service.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Congratulations to #TheInsideDish, which is celebrating its 10th year on WDIY! The show premiered in January 2017 with Mike Drabenstott. 🎉😋
On this month's first new episode, new rotating Shane McGee sits down with Mike Slaski, co-founder of HOEM kitchen, a Lehigh Valley meal delivery service.
On this month's first new episode, new rotating Shane McGee sits down with Mike Slaski, co-founder of HOEM kitchen, a Lehigh Valley meal delivery service.
Arnie Lichten is your host for #TheBlend today, 1 - 4 PM. On this week's show, he remembers the music artists who passed in 2025. Follow along alphabetically from Mick Abrahams (Blodwyn Pig) to Jesse Colin Young, with music from all over the spectrum.
January 5, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Arnie Lichten is your host for #TheBlend today, 1 - 4 PM. On this week's show, he remembers the music artists who passed in 2025. Follow along alphabetically from Mick Abrahams (Blodwyn Pig) to Jesse Colin Young, with music from all over the spectrum.
On this week's #LandmarksWithLeon, Rachel Leon explores the history of Bethlehem's Luckenbach Mill from its role in the American Revolution to its recent revitalization.
Luckenbach Mill | Landmarks with Leon
Rachel Leon explores the history of the Bethlehem mill from its role in the American Revolution to its recent revitalization.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:06 AM
On this week's #LandmarksWithLeon, Rachel Leon explores the history of Bethlehem's Luckenbach Mill from its role in the American Revolution to its recent revitalization.
Tonight on #GoodCleanFun, Kate Riess brings you three hours of indie rock and alterna-pop from 8 to 11 pm! Hear new music from The Charlatans, The Wedding Present, The Church, Temples, the Mountain Goats, and more. Kate invites you to come dance with her!
January 4, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Tonight on #GoodCleanFun, Kate Riess brings you three hours of indie rock and alterna-pop from 8 to 11 pm! Hear new music from The Charlatans, The Wedding Present, The Church, Temples, the Mountain Goats, and more. Kate invites you to come dance with her!
Tonight at 7 PM on #HiddenCharms ― the music of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s― it's a marshmallow world! Join Neil and Shelly as they frolic in the ice and snow with Dean and Frank to start things off. Then they'll warm up with the Turtles, the Cyrkle, a crop of '70s confessional tunes, and more.
January 3, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Tonight at 7 PM on #HiddenCharms ― the music of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s― it's a marshmallow world! Join Neil and Shelly as they frolic in the ice and snow with Dean and Frank to start things off. Then they'll warm up with the Turtles, the Cyrkle, a crop of '70s confessional tunes, and more.
On the latest #TeenConnect, our Youth Media Program student host Helen Cox welcomes Alexa, Alyssa, and Janaia from Hopes and Hearts, an organization started by Lehigh Valley high school students that raises awareness around pediatric cancer.
"Cancer Doesn't End After Treatment" with Hopes and Hearts | Teen Connect
Helen Cox talks with members of Hopes and Hearts, a nonprofit formed by local teens to support pediatric cancer research.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:27 PM
On the latest #TeenConnect, our Youth Media Program student host Helen Cox welcomes Alexa, Alyssa, and Janaia from Hopes and Hearts, an organization started by Lehigh Valley high school students that raises awareness around pediatric cancer.