Rebeca Ibarra appears in the following:
Future of U.S.-Iran Negotiations Complicated by Attack on Iranian Nuclear Site
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Iran’s government has been tight-lipped about the full extent of the damage at a nuclear facility, but multiple outlets are reporting that Israel was involved in the recent attack.
Weekly Music Roundup: Sons of Kemet, Rosanne Cash, L'Rain
Monday, April 05, 2021
New Sounds
This week, songs by Sons of Kemet and Rosanne Cash wrestle with history; and Esperanza Spalding opens her musical apothecary. Plus, L'Rain and Damon Locks & Black Monument Ensemble.
Georgia's Newest Voting Law Aims to Reduce Access to the Polls
Friday, April 02, 2021
Lawmakers in Georgia are part of a national trend in which legislators across the country have introduced more than 250 bills that aim to restrict voting.
Cities Across New York Submit Plans for Police Reform, Critics Say Many Don't Go Far Enough
Thursday, April 01, 2021
An executive order signed by Andrew Cuomo required every city and town in New York to submit a plan for policing overhauls by today or risk losing state funding.
Derek Chauvin Trial: Trial Begins With Emotional Testimony from Witnesses
Thursday, April 01, 2021
The trial for Derek Chauvin began this week, with some witnesses taking the stand.
Latest Round Of New York State's Rent Relief Program Reaches Few People
Thursday, March 25, 2021
“How much more do I need to go through to qualify?” said one renter. “Do I have to be starving and living under a bridge to qualify? It makes no sense to me.”
Ask a Dog Expert: Training, Adoption, & Separation Anxiety
Monday, March 22, 2021
Sarah Fraser, co-founder of Instinct Dog Training, joins us to answer listeners’ questions about dog training, behavior, adoptions, & dealing with separation anxiety
Demián Bichir on 'Land' & 'Godzilla vs. Kong'
Monday, March 22, 2021
Actor Demián Bichir joins us to discuss his career.
'The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life & Times of Nipsey Hussle'
Monday, March 22, 2021
Author Rob Kenner discusses his new book titled, "The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle."
'Stolen: The Search for Jermain'
Monday, March 22, 2021
Journalist Connie Walker joins us to discuss her new podcast, Stolen: The Search for Jermain.
Public Theater and WNYC Studios Release Groundbreaking New Audio Interpretation of Romeo & Juliet
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Public Theater in partnership with WNYC Studios is launching an audio interpretation of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.
Pandemic Delays Vote on United Methodist Church Split Over LGBTQ Issues
Friday, March 05, 2021
Disagreements over LGBTQ inclusivity have placed the United Methodist Church on the verge of a formal separation for more than a year now.
Across the Country 70 Anti-Trans Bills Pending in State Legislatures
Friday, March 05, 2021
The House of Representatives passed the Equality Act, but 70 anti-trans bills are pending in state legislatures.
Nearly 40 Protesters Killed in Myanmar Crackdown
Thursday, March 04, 2021
On Wednesday, nearly 40 protesters were killed by security forces in Myanmar making it the deadliest day since the militarized coup in early February.
Hong Kong's Pro-Democracy Leaders Face Trial
Thursday, March 04, 2021
47 of Hong Kong's pro-democracy activists are facing life in prison under the national security law that China imposed on the city last year.
What Happens to Labor Protections During a Natural Disaster
Thursday, March 04, 2021
Employees in Texas have been asked to use their vacation time or forgo pay for the days of work missed during the unprecedented storm.
How Hollywood Depicts People Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
While the new film "Nomadland" has picked up a considerable amount of praise since its release, some critics argue that the film goes too easy on the harsh reality of low-wage work.
What the Relationship Between Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Looks Like Under the Biden Administration
Wednesday, March 03, 2021
The Biden administration has placed sanctions on Saudi agents involved in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but those sanctions don't target Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Push for Accountability Following 2020's Racial Justice Uprisings
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
The Takeaway checks in on the legal cases surrounding the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and others whose names were at the center of last year's racial justice uprisings.
Supreme Court Hears Key Voting Rights Case
Tuesday, March 02, 2021
Today the Supreme Court is hearing a case out of Arizona on one of the most powerful sections of the Voting Rights Act.
