Charlie Herman appears in the following:
Longtime WNYC Hosts Leonard Lopate, Jonathan Schwartz Placed On Leave
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
After multiple reports about harassment at the station, the two have been taken off the air pending investigations of inappropriate conduct.
The Complicated History of the Christopher Columbus Statue
Tuesday, December 05, 2017
For those who want it taken down, he's a representation of a genocidal, European explorer. But to Italian immigrants, there's another story.
Harassment and Bullying Allegations Rock WNYC After Departure of Celebrated Host
Monday, December 04, 2017
John Hockenberry, the longtime host of The Takeaway, is accused of harassment, including inappropriate sexual behavior. A WNYC News investigation takes a deeper look.
Changing the Culture at Work to Prevent Sexual Harassment
Friday, December 01, 2017
As more men are accused of sexual harassment, companies are scrambling to find prevention strategies. But are they working?
Review: The Master of the Chair
Friday, December 01, 2017
The Met Museum's David Hockney show makes domesticity exciting.
The Tax Overhaul Could Mean Falling Home Prices and Less Affordable Housing
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
As Congress moves to overhaul the tax code, several provisions could affect homeowners, renters and the construction of affordable housing in New York and New Jersey.
C is for Childcare: English Class Offers Free Babysitting Too
Monday, November 20, 2017
A new program in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, offers free classes to women who don't speak English but want to improve their language skills. And it comes with a perquisite: childcare.
Right of Way: The Battle Over the BQX
Monday, November 20, 2017
Fans say the new streetcar that would run between Brooklyn and Queens will create jobs and connect under-served communities. Critics call it the "Gentrification Express."
Wall Street and the Republican Tax Plan
Friday, November 17, 2017
The House passed the Republican tax reform bill and now it's up to the Senate to vote on its version. One industry that stands to benefit from both versions of tax reform: Wall Street.
Review: A Shore Thing
Friday, November 17, 2017
The photographer Stephen Shore gets a much-deserved MoMA retrospective.
Uninsured and in Need of Healthcare
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
There's a patchwork of primary care available to New Yorkers who don't have health insurance. But if you need extensive medical care, your options are limited.
Review: Fear and Violence in "Office Hour"
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Julia Cho's play at the Public Theater explores gun violence and the "what ifs" that could prevent mass shootings.
Review: Relying on the Kindness of Strangers in "The Band's Visit"
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Egyptians. Israelis. A small town that rarely sees strangers. You might expect this would lead to hostility and political fireworks. But that's not what happens in this delicate musical.
Review: Michelangelo Minus the Pieta
Friday, November 10, 2017
A show of his chalk drawings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art enchants.
The Power of 'Big Tech'
Friday, November 10, 2017
Tech companies are under attack for their role in Russian political interference in the 2016 election. But it's bigger than that. Do these companies need more oversight?
Performa 17 Brings Performance Art to NYC
Tuesday, November 07, 2017
Long known for its biennial, the art organization Performa is back with presentations throughout New York City for several weeks in November.
Review: 'Illyria' Gives Front Row Seat to Public Theater's Early Days
Sunday, November 05, 2017
The year 1958 was almost the end of Joseph Papp's vision of free Shakespeare in the Park: he had no money and was fighting with everyone, from a director friend to Robert Moses.
Review: 'M. Butterfly' Revival Is Contemporary, Challenging, and Chilly
Saturday, November 04, 2017
David Henry Hwang's play delves into many contemporary issues: transgender people, the way white people see Asian cultures, and how some men use sex to have power over women.
When Debt Became King
Friday, November 03, 2017
In his new play, "Junk," Pulitzer Prize-winner author Ayad Ahktar explores the moment in the 1980s when finance and debt came to define capitalism and our way of life.
The Sackler Family, Its Wealth and Opioids
Friday, October 27, 2017
The Sacklers are one of the richest families in America. A significant part of that wealth comes from the family business, Purdue Pharma, maker of the painkiller, OxyContin.