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'Operation Mincemeat' Crosses the Pond and Takes Broadway by Storm
All Of It
The Olivier Award-winning musical "Operation Mincemeat" has been a sensation on London’s West End, and now the comedy has landed on Broadway. The show is based on the true story of a ...
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Reciprocal Tariffs for 'Liberation Day'
The Brian Lehrer Show
On President Trump's plans to impose "reciprocal tariffs," which he says will boost US manufacturing. -
Federal cuts to SNAP benefits would crush 1.8M NYers who rely on them, city officials say
New York City officials and anti-hunger groups are bracing for deep cuts by Republicans in Congress to the federal food stamp program that feeds more residents than ever before: 1.8 m...
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How to Compost in NYC
The Brian Lehrer Show
Everyone in NYC is supposed to be composting already, but starting Tuesday, the city will start issuing fines to property owners for violations. -
What NY teens think of Gov. Hochul's 'bell to bell' phone ban
With Hochul's 'bell to bell' phone ban on track to become law, students visiting the state Capitol in Albany voiced mixed opinions about the proposal. The governor's plan would separa... -
NYC is raising fines for illegal dumping in parks
Starting today, New York City is increasing penalties for illegal dumping in city parks in an effort to keep them cleaner. City officials are also planning to install security cameras... -
On Coney Island, sword swallower and kitsch square off against casino developer
Longtime sword swallower and strongman Adam Rinn recently presided over a mock funeral for Coney Island, which he says is threatened by a casino proposal.
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Let’s talk democracy at the laundromat!
Soap gets laundry done. Conversation gets democracy going. This election year, WNYC is turning some laundromats in the New York metro area into hubs of civic dialogue. - Edit Bucket
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Ask Governor Murphy
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy takes questions from WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, other guest journalists and listeners for an hour every month during this live show, a co-production with WBGO and WHYY. Ask Governor Murphy airs the second Wednesday of most months at 7 p.m., dependent on schedule availability.
From The WNYC Archives
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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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The Gritty Films of 60s and 70s New York
All Of It
In 1966 the Mayor's Office of Film was established to try and encourage local filmmaking, in the hopes that it might help boost the economy. What resulted were films that presented a ... -
Baseball's Back in New York City
The Brian Lehrer Show
Both the Mets and Yankees have had their first few games of Major League Baseball's 2025 season. Deesha Thosar, MLB writer for Fox Sports who covers the Mets and Yankees, recaps what ... -
Exploring the Mind of Groundbreaking Performer Andy Kaufman
All Of It
The new documentary “Thank You Very Much” takes a look at the life of groundbreaking comedian and performer Andy Kaufman, a man whose work has always defied expectations. Director Ale... -
What Are You Reading This Spring?
All Of It
Spring has sprung, and as we turn the page on another season, we'll explore some of the best new forthcoming and recently released books. All Of It Producer Jordan Lauf discusses some... -
Elaine Pagels on the Mysteries of Jesus
The New Yorker Radio Hour
After a lifetime spent studying Christianity, the scholar and best-selling author talks with David Remnick about why there’s still controversy over the religion’s foundational texts.
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Get Lit March Book Club: Adam Haslett's 'Mothers and Sons'
In March, we will be reading Adam Haslett's latest novel about a lawyer who is forced to confront the night of violence that led him to become estranged from his mother 20 years ago.
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The Moth and WNYC Present: Only in New York
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, The Moth presents a special mainstage show at NYU's Skirball Center in honor of WNYC's Centennial. The theme is Only In New York, and will feature stories from each of the five boroughs. Tying it all together is first-time Moth host, WNYC's Alison Stewart. Expect special musical surprise moments and treats that can happen — Only in New York. Get tickets here.
