Ukrainian Pianist Vadim Neselovskyi, 'Battleground' Documentary, Previewing Day 3 of the January 6 Committee
Pianist Vadim Neselovskyi grew up in the port city of Odesa, Ukraine, which has come under attack from Russia in the ongoing conflict. Recently, Neselovskyi recorded an album about his home city titled, Odesa: A Musical Walk Through a Legendary City, out tomorrow, and has been touring around Europe and the United States to raise money for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. He will be playing two shows in New York City, one on June 17 at the Salmagundi Club, and again on June 29 at The Stone. Neselovskyi joins to discuss his memories of growing up in Odesa, writing music about the city, and his fundraising concerts to help those suffering from the war.
A Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade is expected in the coming weeks or days, and the new documentary "Battleground," which is screening at the Tribeca Festival, examines the anti-abortion activists who organized to push politics in this direction. Director Cynthia Lowen joins us to discuss.
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection is holding its third day of public hearings today, focusing on the role of former Vice President Mike Pence. WNYC's own Brian Lehrer joins us to preview the hearings and discuss what revelations might be found.
