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An archive recording of the WPSU Jazz Show as broadcast on May 8, 2026, hosted by Jeff Hughes.

Election officials still recommend dating the envelope, even though counties aren’t currently rejecting ballots with improper dates.

Penn State is one of many schools being affected by a cyberattack on web-based software widely used in higher education. The attack comes as the semester ends and faculty are trying to get their grades in before this weekend’s graduation.

The state’s $193 million award is designed to help offset the $20 billion the state is expected to lose in Medicaid dollars.

When student journalists at Indiana University published routine accountability reporting, they did not expect rising pressure from the institution they were covering. Behind closed doors, university leaders began to question editorial decisions, push advisers to intervene, and restrict the independence that had long defined the newsroom. In this episode of News Over Noise, hosts Matt Jordan and Cory Barker talk with Jim Rodenbush, former director of student media at Indiana University, about the events that led to his removal, the political climate surrounding universities, and the growing divide between public relations priorities and independent reporting. The story in Indiana reflects a larger national trend that affects press freedom, the future of student media, and the communities that rely on young reporters to fill widening gaps in local news coverage.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we create, consume, and trust information. In this special crossover episode of News Over Noise, Cory Barker and guest co-host Jenna Spinelli explore AI’s impact on news, education, and democracy with Sean Marcus of the Poynter Institute, Pamela Brunskill of the News Literacy Project, and Jenna Meleedy of the National Association for Media Literacy Education. Together, they unpack the rise of deepfakes, the “liar’s dividend,” and how educators are helping students mind the gap between breaking news and verified information. They also share strategies for navigating misinformation, using AI ethically in the newsroom, and maintaining trust in an era when technology can fabricate anything.

Elected officials say closed primaries, signature requirements, and money demands all make it hard to run as an independent.

As part of Spotlight PA’s book club, read the essays by Tre Johnson, then discuss with the author on May 28.

“Slice of Pennsylvania” on WPSU is a series where people in central and northern Pennsylvania talk about the everyday sounds and stories that are meaningful to them.

As energy costs climb in Pennsylvania, Governor Shapiro pressures utilities to limit rate hikes and change how profits are determined.