A Documentary on Police Brutality, Decluttering, A Prolific Art Thief Who Kept What He Stole, Montclair Jazz Festival 2023, Kid Capri celebrates Hip Hop 50
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A new documentary from award winning director Stanley Nelson examines the historical relationship between Black people in America and the police. From the forces formed to keep slaves from escaping to those enforcing Jim Crow laws to today's issues of police brutality--the film explores the "us vs them" tension. Nelson and his co-director, Valerie Scoon, join to discuss the film, "Sound of the Police" which premieres on Hulu tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 11.
As much as it pains us to admit it, the peak of summer is nearing its twilight. All the parents out there know the school year is approaching, and the business of Fall is about to begin. To get you and your household ready, why not spend a rainy day this month decluttering and organizing your space? Lauren Iannotti, editor-in- chief of Real Simple, joins us to give us practical tips to organize your personal space, and take your calls.
A new book tells the story of one of the most prolific art thieves in history, who, rather than selling the art he stole, kept it all on display in secret rooms. Stéphane Breitwieser was eventually caught, but not before he stole more than 300 artworks worth an estimated $2 billion. Author Michael Finkel joins us to discuss the story and his new book, The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession.
Montclair Jazz Festival's lineup includes acts such as Regina Carter, Steve Turre, Melanie Charles, Edmar Castaneda, Michael Mwenso and more. We talk about the 14th annual event with the festival’s music director and curator Christian McBride and Melissa Walker, the founder & president of Jazz House.
Kid Capri has been a major force in hip hop as a DJ, producer and personality. He'll be appearing at the Hip Hop 50 concert at Yankee Stadium on August 11. As a preview of the show he'll talk about how he fell in love with hip hop and play his list of favorite hip hop songs over the years.
*The episode is guest-hosted by Arun Venugopal.
