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Cory Booker on America’s Crisis of “Moral Leadership.” Plus, the Epic Story of the Chinese in America
The New Yorker Radio Hour
As Donald Trump continues to launch unprecedented and innovative attacks on immigrants, civic institutions, and the rule of law, the Democratic response has been—in the eyes of many o...
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An Autism Advocate's Take on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Autism Registry'
The Brian Lehrer Show
Colin Killick, executive director of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, provides his perspective on the RFK Jr.'s rhetoric and latest actions. -
Feds mistakenly post memo detailing flaws in bid to kill congestion pricing
A flub by federal prosecutors reveals the MTA has a strong case in its bid to preserve congestion pricing in Manhattan. That and more in a jam packed episode of On The Way rounding up...
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Councilmember Hanif is pushing back on the Adams administration's pause on mandatory composting fines
Councilmember Shahana Hanif, the primary sponsor of the mandatory composting law in New York City, is pushing back against the Adams’ administration’s decision to stop fines to most b... -
A local church historian on what's next for the Catholic Church
With Pope Francis's passing, and his 12 year pontificate drawing to a close, assessments of his legacy are underway. Conservatives in the Church voiced concern the reform-minded Pope ... -
NYC's 'trash revolution' to be steered by winner of mayoral race
The future of Mayor Eric Adams’ “trash revolution” — which centers around getting piles of trash bags off city sidewalks and into containers — is as uncertain as the outcome of this y... -
Will Anyone Check the President?
The Brian Lehrer Show
The Atlantic's Anne Applebaum argues the checks on presidential power, put in place by the founders, have so far failed in the second Trump administration
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'Hell's Kitchen' Brings Broadway to WNYC
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The cast and creative team from Broadway's "Hell's Kitchen" join us live in The Greene Space. Lead actors Jade Milan, Jessica Vosk, Tank, and Kecia Lewis perform the music of Alicia K... -
How to Bounce Back from Losing Your Job
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Samhita Mukhopadhyay, author of the book The Myth of Making It: A Workplace Reckoning, talks about reclaiming her identity after losing a job that defined her. Listeners call in and s... -
Exploring the Earliest Days of Photography at the Met
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A new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art explores the earliest days of photography and the daguerreotype. Curator Jeff Rosenheim discusses the new exhibition "The New Art: Amer... -
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Standup in the snack aisle: NYC comics turn bodegas into late-night stages
It’s a Friday night and people are lining the block of a bodega near Union Square at the corner of 14th Street and Seventh Avenue.But the line isn’t for bacon-egg-and-cheeses or packs...
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One of the Country's Earliest African-American Radio Programs on WNYC 1929-1930
The NAACP scores a regular Wednesday slot for talks on a broad spectrum of issues. -
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Lilian Supove Blake
When most women in Radio were doing home-ec shows, she was WNYC's News and Special Events Director. -
Take A Dive into the WNYC Archives
As part of WNYC's centennial celebration, each week we'll share key moments from the from the vast WNYC and NYC Municipal archives.
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Do You Ever Like to Dine Solo?
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Solo restaurant reservations are on the rise, even if many restaurants still limit a reservation to a table for two or more. Priya Krishna, reporter and video host for The New York Ti... -
A Nice Indian Boy' Opens in Theaters
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Actors Karan Soni, who plays Naveen, and Zarna Garg, who plays his mother join us alongside director Roshan Sethi to discuss "A Nice Indian Boy," which opened in theaters this weekend. -
The Writer Katie Kitamura on Autonomy, Interpretation, and “Audition”
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The novelist speaks with the staff writer Jennifer Wilson about her newest book, “Audition,” a nuanced story about desire, agency, and creative craft. -
Spring Gardening And Composting Tips
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Shauna Moore, director of horticulture for Brooklyn Botanic Garden, explains how to get the most out of spring’s bloom in your garden, and discusses the new requirements and best prac... -
Full Bio: How Lorne Michaels Makes SNL Happen
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Saturday Night Live." For this month's Full Bio, we're going to learn more about Lorne Michaels, the show's creator and showrunner. For all of...
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Get Lit April Book Club: Laila Lalami's 'The Dream Hotel'
In April, we will be reading "The Dream Hotel," about a woman who is imprisoned after Artificial Intelligence analyzes her dreams, and determines she's at risk of hurting her husband.
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Apr 30 | WQXR Celebrates Earth Day with Juilliard
Juilliard students across disciplines – music, dance, and drama – join forces to create a unique and unforgettable artistic “open house.” For this special performance these young artists explore themes of nature and the environment in celebration of Earth Day.
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