Hurricane Maria's Rising Death Toll, Women's Fitness in Saudi Arabia, Please Explain: Resolutions

Midday on WNYC | Jan 4, 2018

Freelance journalist Mattathias Schwartz discusses his recent cover story for New York Magazine, "Maria's Bodies."  David Barba and James Pellerito talk about their film about Marcelo Gomes, Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer, which they directed, wrote, edited, and produced. Sarah Aziza, a contributor for Harper’s Magazine, discusses her latest piece for the magazine called, “Body Politic.” Our latest Please Explain is all about New Year’s Resolutions -- how to make them, how to keep them, and what to do when you don’t. 

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