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Your New York City weekend arts planner
Saturday, April 09, 2022
Looking ahead to some must-see events with WNYC's arts editor, Steve Smith.
Weekly Music Roundup: Pastor Champion, Emeli Sandé, Adrian Quesada (of Black Pumas)
Monday, April 04, 2022
New Sounds
This week, gifted British singer Emeli Sandé, Pastor Champion’s posthumous debut, Hannah Peel meets the Paraorchestra, and Adrian Quesada reinvents Mexican psychedelia.
The Big Picture: Joseph Patel on Producing 'Summer Of Soul'
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Joseph Patel joins us to discuss his role producing the Oscar-nominated documentary "Summer of Soul."
The Big Picture: Set Decorator for 'The Power of the Dog'
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Set decorator Amber Richards discusses her Oscar-nominated work on the film "The Power of the Dog."
Comfort food with a nod to elementary school
Sunday, March 27, 2022
A new restaurant in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn finds a way to pay tribute to both Midwestern comfort food and elementary school.
This Week in Politics: Sorting through Mayor Adams' new Covid exemptions
Saturday, March 26, 2022
This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he was exempting athletes and performers from the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private workers.
What is Bigorexia?
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Journalist Alex Hawgood joins us to discuss his piece for the New York Times, "What is Bigorexia?," and take calls from listeners about their experience with male body dysmorphia.
The Big Picture: Producing 'Summer Of Soul'
Thursday, March 17, 2022
As part of our "Big Picture" series, we'll speak to the producer of 'Summer of Soul,' Joseph Patel.
A New Novel, 'Notes on an Execution'
Thursday, March 17, 2022
A new novel tells the story of a serial killer on death row from the eyes of three women in his life. Author Danya Kukafka joins to discuss.
The Big Picture: Set Decorating for 'The Power of the Dog'
Thursday, March 17, 2022
We continue our "Big Picture" series by speaking with Amber Richards, nominated for her work as a set decorator on 'The Power of the Dog.'
The Grand Prospect Hall, an event palace that promised to make dreams come true, is gone
Saturday, March 05, 2022
Despite efforts from neighborhood activists, the 19th-century Park Slope venue Grand Prospect Hall has been demolished.
This Week In Politics: NY Republicans using crime spike to motivate voters
Saturday, March 05, 2022
Crime was a major topic of conversation at the New York State Republican Convention this week.
A Weekend Edition subway puzzle
Sunday, February 27, 2022
WNYC listener Jacob Kopas issues a puzzle challenge that tests our gaming skills AND our knowledge of New York City's subway system.
This week in politics: New York Democrats nominate Governor Hochul
Saturday, February 19, 2022
This week, New York Democrats nominated Governor Kathy Hochul for a full term.
Why New Yorkers are seeing big price spikes on their electric bills
Friday, February 18, 2022
Jumps in natural gas prices are causing electric bills to skyrocket right now. Here's why, and what ratepayers can do about it.
Your Picks for New York City's Best Dog Runs
Saturday, February 12, 2022
We asked you to bark at us, and you did. Now, hear your picks for the city's best dog runs — and how they're held together through the efforts of unpaid volunteers.
This Week in Mask Mandates: New Jersey to Stop Requiring Masks in Schools
Saturday, February 12, 2022
New Jersey and Connecticut prepare to end mask mandates in schools. New York isn't quite there yet.
Prosecutors Are Going After Michael K. Williams’ Alleged Dealer Using An Increasingly Common — And Controversial — Charge
Saturday, February 05, 2022
Should dealing drugs have the same legal consequences as homicide?
This Week in Politics: President Biden's Visit with Mayor Adams
Saturday, February 05, 2022
President Biden came to New York City this week where he met with Mayor Adams to address rising gun violence.
The NYPD Squashed Disciplinary Charges For Officers Accused Of Wrongful Arrests, Hitting Boy With Police Car
Tuesday, February 01, 2022
The boys arrested hadn't fit any specific description of the people involved in robbery, nor were they charged with anything.
