Kousha Navidar

Celebrated young writer Leila Mottley has followed up her debut novel with her debut poetry collection. She joins us to discuss 'Woke Up No Light.'

New York is always changing. As a result, buildings, institutions, and cultural spaces that were considered iconic in their time can sometimes be lost.

Best-selling author Amor Towles (The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow), has just published a new short story collection, Table For Two.

The new documentary "26.2 to Life" follows a group of incarcerated men at San Quentin Prison who are training to run a marathon within the prison's walls.

Former therapist Patric Gagne joins us to  discuss her new book, Sociopath: A Memoir, as part of our series Mental Health Mondays.

In honor of Earth Day, we discuss ways to use less energy, create less waste and "green" your life with Wirecutter sustainability editor Katie Okamoto. Plus, we take your calls.

A new graphic memoir follows the life of Eddie Ahn, an environmental justice lawyer and activist fighting for diverse communities in San Francisco. Many of the people Ahn represents a...

[REBROADCAST FROM April 3, 2024] "Dead Outlaw" is a new musical about the real-life American outlaw Elmer McCurdy and the larger-than-life image he gained after his death. 

A new book explores the science of food, and explains how concepts from chemistry, biology and psychology can help bring more flavor and flexibility into the kitchen.

Rabbi Matt Green, Associate Rabbi of Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, discusses the story behind the Jewish holiday, and how its lessons about justice and liberation might be a...

In the 1950s, American doctor Gregory Pincus concocted a plan to test out his new contraceptive pill on Puerto Rican women, without warning them of the potential risks.

Pearl Bowser was an early expert in Black cinema, and helped uncover and shed light on the work of early Black filmmakers.

A little over 50 years ago, the original Lebanese Cuisine cookbook was published by Madelain Farah, featuring her mother's recipes from Lebanon.

In the new Broadway adaptation of the novel Water for Elephants, the actors and ensemble perform dizzying acrobatics and other tricks onstage.

Tunisian-American singer-songwriter EMEL has been called the Voice Of The Tunisian Revolution. Now, she's releasing a new album, MRA, this Friday.

Finding a reliable, trustworthy, and cost-effective nanny or babysitter can be a headache. Even as a job-seeker, some might have trouble finding the right family (and child) to work w...

New Zealand born, Australian raised musician and singer Jordan Rakei joins us to preview his forthcoming fifth studio album, "The Loop" and discuss his career as a musician.

50 years ago, Stephen King's debut novel Carrie was published, launching a new horror master, and one of the most prolific American writers of all time. In honor of the anniversary, w...

Grammy-nominated Chilean tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana has just released her new album, Echoes Of The Inner Prophet, the title of which is dedicated to the late great jazz musician...