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Rockaways Without the A Train
The Brian Lehrer Show
Transit reporter Evan Simko-Bednarski on the planned shutdown of subway service to the Rockaways for repairs.
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President-elect Trump's Education Priorities
The Brian Lehrer Show
Education reporter Erica Meltzer talks about President-elect Trump's priorities in education and the nomination of WWE founder Linda McMahon for education secretary. -
New York City finally got rain, but it's not quite enough to relieve drought conditions
New York City finally got some rain, but it’s not quite enough to relieve the city’s long-term drought. New York City and New Jersey are both under a drought warning after a record br...
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Could Mike Lawler become New York's next Republican governor?
From his seat in Washington, recently re-elected congressmember Mike Lawler hasn’t been afraid to weigh in on state-level decisions that directly affect New Yorkers – like asking Pres... -
Outdoor Dining Sheds Say Good-bye
The Brian Lehrer Show
NYC's dining sheds have to come down by the end of next week. Ryan Kailath breaks down what happens next for the restaurant industry. -
Record Number of Homeless Children in NYC Schools
The Brian Lehrer Show
1 in 8 children in NYC public schools are homeless, a record number. Christine Quinn talks about the challenges homeless families face, and offers solutions to this longstanding problem. -
Donald Trump’s Reëlection, and America’s Future
The New Yorker Radio Hour
David Remnick joins Evan Osnos, Jane Mayer, and Susan Glasser to explain how Trump won the race, and what his rhetoric of vengeance and retribution portends for his return to power. -
Wildfire smoke is everywhere — including our lungs
People in the New York City metro area have been dealing with wildfire smoke in the air over the last days and weeks, with fires burning everywhere from Brooklyn, to the Bronx, to New...
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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 Met's American Wing Turns 100
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial this year, with a special installation beginning November 8. -
100 Pieces of Art with Thelma Golden
All Of It
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. -
A Post-Apocalyptic Play Set in a Warehouse Parking Lot
All Of It
A new Off-Broadway play set in the not-so-distant future follows a group of warehouse workers traveling from job to job to avoid the encroaching coastlines. -
Slow Burn Revisits the Rise of Fox News
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Today, Fox News has become one of the top cable news networks, however, this was not the case 25 years ago. In the 10th season of Slate's Slow Burn podcast, host Josh Levin revisits t...
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Get Lit with All Of It | 'Long Island Compromise' by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
In November, we will be reading Taffy Brodesser-Akner's new novel, Long Island Compromise. It tells the story of the wealthy Fletcher family who are coping with the aftermath of a kidnapping.
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New York Public Radio Centennial Gala with Host Seth Meyers
New York Public Radio hosts its annual Gala honoring its work and the generosity of those who support it. This year’s event celebrates a century of public service journalism and ushers WNYC into its next 100 years. Comedian Seth Meyers hosts.
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New York Public Radio Centennial Gala After Party with Host New York Nico
An amplified after-party follows New York Public Radio's annual Gala with open bar, classic NYC treats and live entertainment. Filmmaker New York Nico hosts.
