Daily Schedule

Brian Gresko and a panel of fathers talk about the terrifying and exhilarating challenge that is fatherhood. Then, Hillary Frank, who hosts the podcast “The Longest Shortest Time,” and Kate Bowman-Johnston discuss how to talk about your parenting successes without sounding competitive or condescending. Also Tony nominees Sophie Okonedo and Anika Noni Rose on starring in the new revival of “A Raisin in the Sun.” Plus Scott Eyman looks at the life of John Wayne, the actor who came to epitomize the Western film throughout his long, successful career.

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

The Belmont Stakes are this weekend, and a horse named California Chrome has a shot at the Triple Crown – which would be the first in 36 years. CBS news reporter Brad Telias explains why the race is so tough and more about the history of the Belmont racetrack. Plus: an explanation of how houses and cars can be seized…even when no crime has been committed by the property owner; advice for parents of 20-somethings; and a look at whether “supportive housing” should be considered – and paid for – like healthcare. 

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: Matisyahu, the self-proclaimed "Hasidic reggae superstar," found success and earned countless fans of both classic reggae and the Jewish community. Matisyahu reflects on the changes in his life, the evolution in his spirituality and music, plus he and his band performs songs from his latest album, Akeda, in the Soundcheck studio.

 

 

Then: Charts analyst Chris Molanphy shares the unusual and dark story of an instrumental hit from 1962, The Tornados' "Telstar," as part of Soundcheck's series, That Was A Hit?!?

And: In a six-month period in the 1960s, three movie musicals premiered: Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, and The Sound Of Music. Each would sweep across American movie theaters, Billboard charts, and awards shows. They effectively killed the movie musical, according to the recent book, Roadshow: The Fall Of Film Musicals In The 1960's.

From the New Sounds Live Concert Series, hear some new music by indie chamber band Clogs together with the Orchestra for the Next Century, directed by Gary Schneider, and more.