Daily Schedule

Nobel laureate economist and New York Times op-ed columnist Paul Krugman shares his thoughts on how the economy is doing and how to make its recovery stronger. We’ll take a look at Henry Ford—a Michigan farm boy grew up to become one of our most influential innovators. Dave Barry talks about his latest novel about a destination wedding in Florida that goes awry. Plus, Dr. Leana Wen on why she thinks the art of the medical diagnosis is being lost and what that means for us as patients.

Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.

WNYC reporter Brigid Bergin will report live on the hearings at the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility. Plus: the International President of the Amalgamated Transit Union, discusses th...

The Peabody Award-winning program features Terry Gross’ fearless and insightful interviews with big names in pop culture, politics and the arts.

A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.

A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.

In This Episode: Rock began as the ultimate expression of youth, but musicians in their 60s and 70s are having a moment. In the last year we’ve heard from the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and even David Bowie. Billboard editor Joe Levy ponders when, if ever, are you too old to rock?

Plus, Jennie C. Jones, an artist based in Brooklyn, is the winner of the 2012 Wein Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in American visual arts. She tells us how music -- specifically jazz -- plays a central role in her work.

And, cult songwriter Robyn Hitchcock, star of the Jonathan Demme film Storefront Hitchcock, discusses his favorite cinematic moments from the other Hitchcock -- Alfred.

Besides drummer jokes, there might be almost as many viola jokes tied for the lead in musical humor.  We'll put all that aside for this New Sounds program, where the viola takes center stage, not necessarily as a solo instrument in a concerto or a chamber setting.  Hear new works for viola, some for viola & electronics, and viola d'amore.  From a forthcoming record by new music champion Nadia Sirota, listen to a piece by Missy Mazzoli, "Tooth And Nail."