Best 89.5 WHRV FM Podcasts (2025)

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Fuel for the Dark Side

11h ago

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Both astronauts and robots will need power on the Moon. Solar power just isn’t an option in permanently shaded regions.By WHRO

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R2

1d ago

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A fully operational R2 is now displayed standing with arms and legs extended as it looks straight at Discovery’s starboard side.By WHRO

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New Faces in Philanthropy 54:00

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African Americans donate approximately $11 billion annually to nonprofit organizations and charities — yet the person asking for the donation is most often not Black. According to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, 89% of fundraising professionals are white, while only 4% are Black. That picture may be changing in Hampton Roads! We intro…

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Edible Delights

4d ago

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Astronauts on the International Space Station are experimenting with plants that both flower and produce an edible crop.By WHRO

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Crucible Contamination

5d ago

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Levitating the materials during manufacturing, instead of placing them in a container, could avoid crucible contamination, producing higher purity steel.By WHRO

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Tech Transfer for Teeth

6d ago

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This toothpaste is a NASA spinoff based on the revolutionary insight of a NASA scientist who used biology to make semiconductors.By WHRO

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Goose

6d ago

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Since their last album in 2022 their popularity has grown exponentially, “Everything Must Go” will only ramp up their momentum.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Reducing Noise

7d ago

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NASA researchers are working on reducing landing gear noise to make flying quieter.By WHRO

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A Mix of Life

10d ago

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Scientists have released the first in-depth analyses of the samples from asteroid Bennu.By WHRO

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AV on Health: The Importance of Public Health Services 54:00

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A recently obtained memo by the Washington Post shows plans for deep cuts to the budget for the Department of Health and Human Services as the Trump administration prepares its 2026 fiscal year budget request to Congress. The memo calls for reshaping federal health agencies that oversee food and drug safety, manage the nation's response to infectio…

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Dual Band Radar

11d ago

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Through an equal partnership between NASA and the India Space Research Organization, NASA is preparing to send the first-of-its-kind dual band radar satellite into space.By WHRO

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Anywhere Any Time

12d ago

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Have you seen Planetary Defenders yet?By WHRO

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Celebrating Earth

13d ago

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We’re celebrating Earth, as only NASA can.By WHRO

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Julien Baker & Torres

13d ago

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They had similar upbringings and use that bond collaborate on the new album "Send a Prayer My Way" which has a very alt-country feel to it’s songs.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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One Million Acts of Science

14d ago

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April is Citizen Science Month!By WHRO

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Putting Tech to the Test

17d ago

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Nestled in a pod under an F/A-18 Hornet aircraft wing, traveling up to the speed of sound, NASA put a commercial sensor technology to the test.By WHRO

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Claville Report: Defying the Law 54:00

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Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against Trump administration initiatives including civil servant firings, immigration, DOGE, budget freezes, birthright citizenship, public health data, and the list goes on. One high profile case, the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, has reached the Supreme Court. Another federal court case is the exclusion…

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Radiation Tolerant

18d ago

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When RadPC hitched a ride to the Moon on Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost mission, it was another example of how NASA and American companies are working together to deliver science and technology to the Moon.By WHRO

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Taking Out the Trash

19d ago

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It’s time to take out the trash!By WHRO

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The Perfect Cup

20d ago

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This NASA spinoff keeps your coffee hot.By WHRO

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Bon Iver

20d ago

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“Sable fable” is made up of songs that deal with Justin Vernon's identity, he’s happier now and it shows in the bright, vibrant soundBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Fabric Swatches

21d ago

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SHERLOC, an instrument at the end of Perseverance’s robotic arm, lets scientists study fabric samples on Mars.By WHRO

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Auroras on Neptune

24d ago

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For the first time, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured auroral activity on Neptune.By WHRO

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AV Round Table: Is Black History Being Erased? 54:00

25d ago54:00

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The fallout from President Trump's executive order to eliminate all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts from the federal government continues, this time in the re-writing of history. According to the Washington Post, the National Parks Service has changed the narrative about the Underground Railroad and other edits have changed how notable mome…

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Homecoming

25d ago

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Their long-duration science expedition has come to a close with splashdown off the Florida coast.By WHRO

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The Deep Unknown

26d ago

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NASA satellite maps complement efforts by the international scientific community, giving researchers a better picture of the deep unknown.By WHRO

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Artemis Tress

27d ago

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A new generation of Moon trees are taking root across the country.By WHRO

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile

27d ago

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Though they are thirty five years apart in age, they have become very close and that bond is what makes “Who Believes in Angels" special.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Parker Takes the Trophy

28d ago

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For the fourth year in a row, NASA is the proud recipient of the prestigious Collier Trophy.By WHRO

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Goodnight Moon

1M ago

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As the Sun set, Blue Ghost said its final farewell.By WHRO

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Guess Who's Getting High! 54:00

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Does it surprise you to learn that according to one national poll, more than 20% of adults ages 50+ say they have used marijuana in the past year? Of that number, 12% say they use it on a monthly basis. Seniors are using the drug to help with sleep, pain, mental health issues and to relax and/or feel good. We explore why this group is embracing can…

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Noise Testing

1M ago

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Airplane noise testing typically requires a complicated wired system.By WHRO

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Pellet Printing

1M ago

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After 3D-printing a habitat for Mars, AI Space Factory, Incorporated, has become a leader in terrestrial applications.By WHRO

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Pranksters on Station

1M ago

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Some of the April Fool’s Day jokes among astronauts have, quite literally, been out of this world.By WHRO

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Mumford and Sons

1M ago

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"Rushmere" is their first album since 2018 and is like a warm embrace of comforting music from an old friend.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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Repelling Dust

1M ago

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The Electrodynamic Dust Shield, or EDS, was one of the NASA payloads sent to the Moon on Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1.By WHRO

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Total Eclipse from the Moon

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While many of us across North America were watching the lunar eclipse, Blue Ghost captured images of it from the Moon!By WHRO

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AV on Health: Protecting Your Peace of Mind 54:00

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There have been, and continue to be, a lot of changes at the federal level that impact lives, including job losses, uncertainty about Medicare and Medicaid, increased food prices and the ending of programs meant to protect marginalized communities. For many, these are stressful times full of anxiety. The question is, "How do we protect our peace?" …

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Choosing Your Houseplants

1M ago

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Thanks to this NASA spinoff, you can choose houseplants that help you breathe easier.By WHRO

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Images of Descent

1M ago

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During Blue Ghost’s successful soft landing, NASA cameras captured the first-of-its-kind imagery of a lander’s engine plumes interacting with the Moon’s surface.By WHRO

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Looking at Solar Storms

1M ago

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SPHEREx wasn’t alone on its recent launch to orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. NASA’s PUNCH mission also hitched a ride.By WHRO

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My Morning Jacket

1M ago

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Their tenth album “Is” finds their cosmic meanderings channelled into concise melodies and emotional energy.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA

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A Colorful View

1M ago

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NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory is about to illuminate the galaxy in ways we have never seen before.By WHRO

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Wool Work

2M ago

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For millennia, sheep’s wool has been a key to major leaps in textile technology. Now NASA has taken wool filters on a giant leap to space.By WHRO

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Country Music Singer/Songwriter Roberta Lea 54:00

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Enjoy the sounds of country music singer/songwriter Roberta Lea! Hear the remarkable story of this soulful performer from right here in Hampton Roads, and find out about her quest to elevate African Americans in this music genre.By WHRO