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WLIW21 stands out as one of the most esteemed and forward-thinking public media organizations in the United States. As part of the WNET family, WLIW21 serves as a distinctive cultural and educational entity that utilizes television and digital media to inform, educate, entertain, and uplift its audience. Since it first went on the air in 1969, WLIW21 has been dedicated to the residents of Long Island and the larger tri-state area, providing high-quality programming focused on the arts, education, and public affairs both on television and online. WLIW21 is dedicated to fostering lifelong learning and creating impactful experiences for the community. The content they produce sparks curiosity, motivates action, and supports individuals in pursuing their aspirations.

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Trump names former Texas state Rep. Scott Turner to lead Housing and Urban Development | News | WLIW-FM

Nov 23, 2024 | wliw.org | Jennifer Ludden

HUD is bracing for possible budget cuts, something the first Trump administration proposed but was unable to get through Congress. Other changes could restrict who gets rental aid.
Critical fire conditions present through NY metro area, including Long Island | Long Island Morning Edition | WLIW-FM

Nov 8, 2024 | wliw.org

Plus, Long Island veterans organizations will be holding events recognizing Veterans Day this coming Monday, Nov. 11.
What chimpanzee gestures reveal about human communication

Jul 26, 2024 | wliw.org | Kira Wakeam |Regina Barber |Emily Kwong |Ailsa Chang

Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives. But how much of their communication resembles ours? A lot, it turns out. According to a study published Monday in the journal Current Biology, chimpanzees gesture back-and-forth in a similar way to humans taking turns speaking. Gal Badihi, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of St. Andrews, looked at exchanges among five wild chimpanzee populations in East Africa.
Why we choke under pressure, according to a cognitive scientist

Jul 19, 2024 | wliw.org | Sanaz Meshkinpour |Manoush Zomorodi |Katie Monteleone |Chloee Weiner

Part 1 of the TED Radio Hour episodeSports psychology for everyday lifeChoking, whiffing it, the yips. For every spectacular performance in sports history, there’s an example of a highly-skilled athlete who folds under pressure. And it’s not just sports: we also might freeze up during a presentation, an important recital or a big speech. But what happens in our brains during those high-stakes moments?
A Gaza Detainee Speaks

Jul 16, 2024 | wliw.org | Greg Dixon |Daniel Estrin |Anas Baba

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The Consequential Meeting in China Being Held in Secret

Jul 15, 2024 | wliw.org | Greg Dixon |John Ruwitch

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Rep. Auchincloss says constituents are worried about Biden's ability to win and lead

Jul 12, 2024 | wliw.org | Tiziana Dearing |Amanda Beland |Rob Lane

https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BUR7688368452.mp3Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss remains tight-lipped on his opinion if President Biden should remain the Democrats’ candidate for November.
British Voters Choose the Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Jul 5, 2024 | wliw.org | Christine Arrasmith |Lauren Frayer

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Charlotte the stingray, the would-be mom, has died at her N.C. aquarium

Jul 1, 2024 | wliw.org | Lydia Wilson |Bill Chappell

Charlotte, the celebrity stingray who was declared to be pregnant without a male mate earlier this year, has died at the small aquarium where she lived in North Carolina. In a previous announcement, the aquarium called her condition “a rare reproductive disease.”“We are sad to announce, after continuing treatment with her medical care team and specialist, our ray Charlotte passed away today,” the Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO said on Facebook Sunday night.
Hundreds of Florida arts groups scramble for funding after DeSantis vetoes grants

Jul 1, 2024 | wliw.org | Wilkine Brutus

Copyright 2024 WLRN Public MediaTranscript :MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed more than $30 million in state budget grants that fund arts and culture organizations. From member station WLRN in Miami, Wilkine Brutus reports that many of those groups are now worried about layoffs. WILKINE BRUTUS, BYLINE: It’s the first time anyone can remember that there was no money for arts organizations in Florida’s state budget.