Friday:

• A new surrealist crime-comedy film follows the "Velvet Gang," a trio of shoplifters, who steal clothes from their favorite luxury retail chain and resell them at a lower price. "Sorry to Bother You" director Boots Riley joins us to discuss his latest film, "I Love Boosters" which is in theaters now.
• Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. While many might be tempted to jet set off to a foreign country or another city this season, there are plenty of great options to visit around New York state in the summertime, from the Hudson Valley, to the Catskills, the North Country and the Finger Lakes. Where would you stop if you were to plan a road trip around New York? Ross Levi, Empire State Development vice president and executive director of New York State's Division of Tourism, helps plan your New York State summer road trip and listeners share their favorite destinations.
• It's hard to walk around in New York these days without noticing a certain food trend currently undergoing a renaissance: froyo. The cold dessert first made a cultural impact in the early 2010s, and now it's back. Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, Bryan Kim, editorial lead for The Infatuation, breaks down the froyo hype and where to get the best cups and cones in New York.
• [REBROADCAST FROM April 6, 2026] The series "The Testaments," which is based on Margaret Atwood's novel, is set in the same universe as The Handmaid's Tale. It follows Agnes, a teenager attending an elite prep school for future wives. Chase Infinity discusses starring in the show, along with series creator/showrunner Bruce Miller.