'The Northman', Autism in Women, Jamel Shabazz, Denardo Coleman at BAM, Parents and Cargo E-Bikes

The latest film from acclaimed director Robert Eggers tells the story of a Viking prince (Alexander Skarsgard) who seeks to avenge the shocking murder of his father, killed when he was just a boy. Eggers joins us to discuss co-writing and directing the film, "The Northman," which is in theaters now.

Many women and girls with autism are overlooked by a medical community whose training to identify autism is based on the male medical gaze. Because they fail to get correctly diagnosed, women with autism are often identified as having anxiety, or depression, or a variety of other issues – meaning they never get the therapy they need that can help them navigate the world. Jacquie Benestante, executive director of the Autism Society of Texas, and Carly Ott, chair of the Council of Autistic Advisors for the Autism Society of America, join to discuss this issue and take your calls.  

The Brooklyn born and raised photographer Jamel Shabazz has been capturing the diverse characters of New York City streets for over 40 years, particularly joyous scenes of black and brown people in neighborhoods like Flatbush, Brownsville, and Harlem. Now, some of his work is on display at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, in an exhibit called, Jamel Shabazz: Eyes on the Street, which includes over 150 of Shabazz's photographs. Jamel Shabazz joins to discuss his career, his mission with his camera, and the exhibit, which is on view until September 4.

On May 1 at BAM, there will be a reimagining of Ornette Coleman's seminal 1959 album, The Shape of Jazz to Come, featuring an all-new Bang on a Can Orchestra including his son, drummer Denardo Coleman, as well as Jason Moran, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Lee Odom, Wallace Roney Jr. and special guest James “Blood” Ulmer —conducted by Awadagin Pratt. Six composers rearranged & rework tracks from The Shape of Jazz to Come to honor the six pieces on the album that established Coleman as one of America’s visionary musicians. Denardo Coleman joins us to preview the show.

Cargo e-bikes have become an increasingly popular sight in New York City streets since the pandemic began, especially amongst parents bringing their children to school, playdates, or just around the city. Kendra Hurley, freelance journalist and researcher, recently wrote about this cycling trend in an article for the New York Times called, "The Smallest New Yorkers Join the Pandemic Biking Surge," and she joins us to take your calls.