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Brooklyn Poetry Slam Returns to BRIC House from 2022-04-21T12:56:11
Brooklyn Poetry Slam, a monthly poetry competition and open mic night hosted by writer and community or...
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Writer and Actor Tracy Letts Discusses His Broadway Show 'The Minutes' from 2022-04-21T12:56:08
The latest play from writer and actor Tracy Letts follows a small-town city council meeting that begins to re...
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Apollo Theatre Presents 'The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout' from 2022-04-21T11:40:20
The American Composers Orchestra and The Apollo have collaborated to revive the ritual of the"Rin...
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Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Into the MAGAverse from 2022-04-21T10:53:27
"The Daily Show" correspondent Jordan Klepper's new special,Listen
2022 Debut: Sascha Rothchild's 'Blood Sugar' from 2022-04-21T09:40:27
In a thrilling new novel, a young woman named Ruby stands accused for the murder of her husband... and the deaths of three other people. Ruby maintains that she is...
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The End of the Federal Mask Mandate on Public Transportation from 2022-04-20T16:15:59
Late Monday afternoon, a federal judge in Florida struck down the Biden administration's federal mask mandate applied to public transportation, causing confusion among commuters. WNYC's Listen
The Threat of Sensory Extinction on Earth from 2022-04-20T14:39:43
Did you know that, according toDavid George Haskell, for almost three billion years, life on Earth was almost silent? Haskell, a pro...
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Considering the Future of Work from 2022-04-20T14:36:24
As we approach the warmer months, more companies are starting to think about when, and how, their employees should return to the office-- if at all. The pandemic has made us all reconsider how w...
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Helen Mirren On Her Role in 'The Duke' from 2022-04-20T11:34:28
Academy Award-winning actress DameHelen Mirrenstars in the new film,"The Duke," Listen
The History of Public Transit in the Bronx on Display at the Transit Museum from 2022-04-20T10:25:51
Building the Bronx, a new exhibit at the New York City Transit Museum's Grand Central gallery, traces more than 350 y...
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Karen Duffy on Her New Book 'Wise Up: Irreverent Enlightenment from a Mother Who's Been Through It' from 2022-04-19T10:30:44
Former MTV VJ Karen Duffy shares some life advice in her new book, Listen
James McAvoy Stars in 'Cyrano de Bergerac' from 2022-04-19T10:23:57
James McAvoyis receiving rave reviews for his intense take on Cyrano in the new adaptation running at BAM. He joins us to discuss the ...
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Natasha Lyonne on Season 2 of 'Russian Doll' from 2022-04-19T10:11:54
Season 2 of "Russian Doll"? What a concept! The hugely anticipated sophomore season of the hit Netflix series premieres on April 20, and we are joined by co-creator, writer, and star of th...
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Debra Messing in 'Birthday Candles' from 2022-04-19T10:03:50
Debra Messingstars in"Birthday Candles,"a new play from Noah Haidle that tells the story of one woman's life over the course...
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Review/ Preview: Podcasts To Listen To This Spring from 2022-04-18T12:00
Vulture podcast critic Nick Quah checks in for a Review/Preview to give us his picks for ...
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New Items Added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry from 2022-04-18T11:38:04
Last week it was announced that twenty-five new works of audio have been added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry, including albums by Tribe Called ...
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How the Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans from 2022-04-18T11:18:58
It's Tax Day in the United States, and we speak to former tax attorney and professor of law at Emory University Listen
What Does Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Mean? from 2022-04-18T11:12:45
After buying the largest share in Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX chair Elon Musk made a hostile bid to take over the tech giant. Listen
Janelle Monáe's New Book 'The Memory Librarian' from 2022-04-18T11:08:08
Janelle Monáe needs no introduction. Amongst all of her creative endeavors, now she's the author of a new collection of ...
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Alison Hosts A Night Of Selected Shorts: Cynthia Nixon Reads Louise Erdrich, And More from 2022-04-17T12:00
Back in February, Alison hosted an evening ofSelected Shorts,a program that curates a selection of short stories, and brings together world class performers...
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Seder Table Dishes From Around The World from 2022-04-15T14:03:01
Chag sameach, it’s the first night of pesach. <...
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Actor Evelyn Miller On 'Cyrano' from 2022-04-15T12:00
Actor James McAvoy stars as Cyrano in the U.S premiere of the Martin Crimp adaptation, "Cyrano de Bergerac,"
Egg Recipes for Easter from 2022-04-15T11:31:21
Easter is around the corner and a lot of our listeners will be boiling--and dyeing--eggs. What to do with all the hardboiled eggs afterwards? We'll hear some tips plus recipes for all year...
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Listening Party: Cat Power's 'Covers' from 2022-04-15T11:16:12
The NYPL's "Books for All" Initiative from 2022-04-14T14:05:36
According to the American Library Association, the number of individual books challenged in 2021 was 1,597, the highest number since they've been tracking it. In response to this increase ...
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Listening Party: Michelle Willis, 'Just One Voice' from 2022-04-14T14:05:34
Michelle Willisis a New York-based singer-songwriter and member of David Crosby's Lighthouse and Sky Trails bands. Her new album,
An Exhibit Honoring the Lenape People at the Brooklyn Public Library from 2022-04-14T11:04:49
It's the last month to check outLenapehoking, a special exhibit at the Greenpoint branch of the Brooklyn Public Library ...
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Colm Tóibín's Debut Poetry Collection 'Vinegar Hill' from 2022-04-14T10:01:22
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we talk to acclaimed authorColm Tóibínabout his debut poetry collection,Listen
'At the Wedding', A New Comedy Playing at Lincoln Center Theater from 2022-04-13T16:36:19
The New York Timescalls"At the Wedding,"the new comedy playing at Lincoln Center Theater, a "comic tour-de-force." We speak wit...
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A New Exhibit on the Life and Work of Jean-Michel Basquiat Organized By His Family from 2022-04-13T11:03:21
Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure, is a new exhibit featuring over 200 of his pieces, some of which have never been shown to the public. Curate...
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A New Book on the Women Dominating Country Music from 2022-04-13T11:02:01
Following our Listening Party with Maren Morris, we take a deep dive into the recent history of women in country music withMarissa R. Moss...
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Listening Party: 'Humble Quest' with Maren Morris from 2022-04-13T11:01:22
Maren Morrishas dominated pop charts and been a member of the country supergroupThe Highwomen. P...
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Listening Party: Lucius, 'Second Nature' from 2022-04-12T18:31:23
In addition to releasing music under their own name, the band Lucius has been a prolific collaborator, lending their voices to songs from Jeff Tweedy, John Legend, Roger Waters, Harry Styl...
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Taking Care of You in 2022: Signs You Shouldn't Take That Job from 2022-04-12T12:00
A recent Fast Company article shares Listen
A Memoir Exploring Beauty and Disability from 2022-04-12T12:00
Pulitzer Prize finalist Chloe Cooper Jones was born with sacral agenesis, a rare congenit...
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Reckoning with the Actions of Ancestors from 2022-04-11T10:26:27
After hearing stories about her ancestors,Maud Newtonuses genealogy to expose their secrets and contradictions in her new memoir,Listen
A New Biography of Miriam Leslie, Gilded Age Trailblazer from 2022-04-11T10:26:04
Miriam Leslie was a trailblazer for women in the Gilded Age, running her husband's company Frank Leslie Publishing for twenty years and advocating for women's suffrage. But she was also the subj...
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Review/Preview: Spring Streaming Selections from 2022-04-11T10:25:29
Spring streaming season is here and TV critic and friend of the showKathryn VanArendonkjoins to give us her picks of the best shows t...
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Chef Adrienne Cheatham on Sunday Best Cooking from 2022-04-11T10:24:34
"Top Chef" finalist and chefAdrienne Cheatham's debut cookbook,Listen
Full Bio: Constance Baker Motley, Part 1 from 2022-04-09T13:17:58
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST AS "The Early Life of Constance Baker Motley" ON MARCH 28, 2022] We launch the March installment of our Full Bio series with historianListen
Full Bio: Constance Baker Motley, Part 4 from 2022-04-09T12:34:40
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST AS "Constance Baker Motley's Appointment to the Federal Judiciary" ON MARCH 31, 2022] We share the final part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, we discuss ...
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Full Bio: Constance Baker Motley, Part 3 from 2022-04-09T12:33:55
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST AS "Why Constance Baker Motley Entered Into Politics" ON MARCH 30, 2022] We share the third part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, we learn more about Constance ...
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Full Bio: Constance Baker Motley, Part 2 from 2022-04-09T12:33:24
[ORIGINALLY BROADCAST AS "Constance Baker Motley's Major Cases" ON MARCH 29, 2022] We share the second part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, historian Listen
National Poetry Month Reading from 2022-04-08T13:00:45
April is National Poetry Month! This year's theme is Normalcy. New York Public Radio is observing the month by asking listeners to share their poems with us so we're taking the time to sha...
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Michelle D. Hord On 'The Other Side of Yet' from 2022-04-08T12:00:03
Media executive Michelle D. Hord endured one of the most painful losses one could experience--th...
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Name Doppelgangers from 2022-04-08T11:56:48
What's in a name? We take some time to examine the importance of names with Dr. Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology at...
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Listening Party: Syd's 'Broken Hearts Club' from 2022-04-08T11:54:58
A lot of people know Syd as the lead vocalist for Los Angeles-based band The Internet or as a former member of the alternative hip hop collective Odd F...
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NYPL's Favorite New Poetry from 2022-04-08T11:54:23
To celebrate National Poetry Month, NYPL senior librarians Leanna Frankland and Listen
Taking Care of You in 2022: Tax Season&Personal Finance from 2022-04-07T15:02:58
On today's show, we're revisiting our ongoing "Taking Care Of You in 2022" series, giving you practical advice to make your everyday life a bit easier. To start, we're joined by Listen
Taking Care of You in 2022: Spring Gardening Advice from 2022-04-07T14:55:05
On today's show, we're revisiting our ongoing "Taking Care Of You in 2022" series, giving you practical advice to make your everyday life a bit easier. Today, Listen
Taking Care of You in 2022: Laundry Tips from The Laundry Evangelist from 2022-04-07T14:48:08
On today's show, we're revisiting our ongoing "Taking Care Of You in 2022" series, giving you practical advice to make your everyday life a bit easier. Need to do some spring cleanin...
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Taking Care of You in 2022: Spring Cleaning from 2022-04-07T14:34:38
On today's show, we're revisiting our ongoing "Taking Care Of You in 2022" series, giving you practical advice to make your everyday life a bit easier. Got some s...
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Cherry Blossom Season in New York City from 2022-04-06T12:02:24
Spring in New York City means an abundance of Cherry Blossom trees in full bloom.New York City has over 34,000 individual cherry trees and nearly two dozen varieties of them, meaning that ...
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Jazz Guitarist Stephane Wrembel On Interpreting Django Reinhardt from 2022-04-06T11:40:14
Stephane Wrembelis one of today's foremost performers and improvisers of Django Reinhardt-style jazz guitar. OnListen
The Opening of the Whitney's 80th Biennial from 2022-04-06T11:30:42
Today is the opening of the Whitney's 80th Biennial, in which the museum surveys the landscape of contemporary art. The show, titled,Whitn...
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Celebrating ABBA Day from 2022-04-06T11:29:58
April 6 is known as “ABBA Day.” We reflect on the legacy and impact of the Swedish pop sensation known for hits such as,“Lay All Your Love O...
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2022 Debuts: 'The Orchard' by Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry from 2022-04-06T10:48:39
A new debut novel tells the story of two women growing up in Soviet-Era Russia who fantasize about moving to America. After the Soviet Union collapses, their lives go separate ways, but their ti...
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Steve Earle's Music In The Play 'Coal Country' from 2022-04-05T14:08:55
[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2020]Steve Earlediscussed...
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Spring Is Springing: What It Means For Urban Wildlife from 2022-04-05T12:06:56
As the seasons change, so to do the patterns of wildlife that are part of the ecology of our cities and towns. Urban naturalistGabriel...
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'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Actors On Their Action Comedy Film About The Multiverse from 2022-04-05T12:00
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Son Lux On Their 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Score from 2022-04-05T12:00
from 2022-04-04T10:55:13
Stephen Merchant, co-creator of "The Office," "Extras," and "Hello Ladies" (to name a few) joins to talk about his latest comedy/thrille...
Taking Care of You in 2022: Finding a Therapist from 2022-04-04T10:54:18
With the stress of the pandemic and current events, more folks are thinking about seeking professional help to take care of their mental health. But finding a therapist can be a minefield — from...
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Karen Joy Fowler's Latest Novel, 'Booth', about the Notorious Booth Family from 2022-04-04T10:36:27
A new novel tells the story of the notorious Booth family, from troubled Shakespearean actor Junius Booth to his children, including John Wilkes Booth. Acclaimed author Listen
Ken Burns' Latest Film Focuses on Benjamin Franklin from 2022-04-04T10:23:22
Ken Burns' latest project takes on the legacy of Benjamin Franklin. While Franklin is a figure we all learned about in social studies growing up, there's a more complicated story to unpack...
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2022 Grammy Nominee: Esperanza Spalding from 2022-04-01T13:09:46
[REBROADCAST FROM September 28, 2021] Esperanza Spalding’s new album, Songwrights Apothecary Lab, is named after the roaming creative workshop into which she ...
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Get Lit: Tituss Burgess from 2022-04-01T13:08:06
We air highlights from the interview and performance portion of our March "Get Lit Listen
2022 Grammy Nominee: Leon Bridges from 2022-04-01T13:07:30
[REBROADCAST FROM July 29, 2021] The title of Leon Bridges'
2022 Grammy Nominee: Fleet Foxes' Shore from 2022-04-01T13:06:47
[REBROADCAST FROM October 1, 2020] Robin Pecknold, singer-songwriter, guitarist and frontman of Fleet Foxe...
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Get Lit: Harvey Fierstein's New Memoir 'I Was Better Last Night' from 2022-04-01T12:00
We air highlights from our interview with Harvey Fierstein as part of our Marc...
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Ari Shapiro at Feinstein's/54 Below from 2022-03-31T11:55:08
Ari Shapiro, co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, joins us to discuss his solo cabaret show, "Listen
Call-In: Laundry Tips with The Laundry Evangelist Patric Richardson from 2022-03-31T10:14:18
The Laundry EvangelistPatric Richardsonhelps us figure out how to care better for our garments and linens while also sharing tips...
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Full Bio: Constance Baker Motley's Appointment to the Federal Judiciary from 2022-03-31T09:54:47
We air the final part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, we discuss the latter part of Constance Baker Motley's life and career, including how she became the first Black woman to...
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Judd Apatow and David Duchovny on 'The Bubble' from 2022-03-31T09:27:54
Writer, director, producer, comedian, and author Judd Apatow joins us to discuss his new book,
Previewing the 64th Annual Grammy Awards from 2022-03-30T10:44:59
We preview the contenders for awards at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony withSwitched On Popco-hostListen
Full Bio: Why Constance Baker Motley Entered Into Politics from 2022-03-30T10:43:37
We air the third part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, we learn more about Constance Baker Motley's legal career, as well as her entrance into politics, which would lead her to becom...
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'Watergate: A New History' Takes a Look at the Scandal 50 Years Later from 2022-03-30T10:41:58
It has been 50 years since five men broke into the Watergate office complex and attempted to bug and burgle the Democratic National Committee Offices. Now, authorListen
Exploring the Exhibits at the New York Hall of Science from 2022-03-30T10:41:01
After our conversation about Richard Linklater's new film about a kid astronaut, we'll talk about the educational (earthbound) hands-on exhibits at theNew York Hall ...
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Richard Linklater's 'Apollo 10 1/2' from 2022-03-30T10:39:07
Writer and directorRichard Linklaterjoins us to discuss his latest animated film,"...
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Full Bio: Constance Baker Motley's Major Cases from 2022-03-29T13:07:41
We air the second part of our March installment of Full Bio. Today, historian Tomiko Brown-Nagin...
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A Culinary Guide to Queens from 2022-03-29T12:31:55
Queens is the biggest and most diverse borough in New York City and has some of the best and most creative culinary destinations. Time Out New York's food and drink editor Listen
Chloe Sevigny on 'The Girl From Plainville' and 'Russian Doll' from 2022-03-29T12:00
Actress Chloe Sevigny joins us to discuss her new role in "Listen
A New Cookbook: 'Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home' from 2022-03-29T10:43:15
As the son of two Korean immigrants, food has always been essential to New York Times staff writer Listen
Full Bio: The Early Life of Constance Baker Motley from 2022-03-28T15:40:26
We launch the March installment of our Full Bio series with historianTomiko Brown-Nagin, who joins us to discuss her biography, Listen
Talking 'Turning Red' And Girls' Puberty With Peggy Orenstein from 2022-03-28T15:18:46
The new Pixar film,"Turning Red,"sparked debate online over the "appropriate" way to discuss puberty and menstruation with young girl...
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Stephanie Foo on Living with Complex PTSD from 2022-03-28T15:18:44
Stephanie Foothought she had it all. She was in a happy relationship, and was working as a radio producer for This American Life. However, ...
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Good Vibes: The Viral Photo Of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Daughter from 2022-03-28T12:00
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[AIRED ON MARCH 17, 2022] We speak withAmber Richards, who is nominated for her work as a set decorator on"The Power of t...
The Big Picture: Production Design in 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' from 2022-03-27T12:00
[AIRED ON MARCH 14, 2022] We speak with production designer Stefan Dechant, who is nominated for his work on
The Big Picture: Linda Dowds on Makeup in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' from 2022-03-27T12:00
[AIRED ON MARCH 24, 2022] We continue our series "The Big Picture" spotlighting Oscar nominees in the technical categories by speaking withListen
The Big Picture: Adapting 'Dune' for the Big Screen from 2022-03-27T12:00
[AIRED ON MARCH 23, 2022] As part of our series "The Big Picture," we speak withJon Spaihts, who had the monumental task of adap...
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The Big Picture: Diane Warren on Her Thirteenth Oscar Nomination from 2022-03-27T12:00
[AIRED ON MARCH 21, 2022] Prolific songwriter Diane Warren earned her first Oscar nomination for Best Origin...
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The Big Picture: Editing 'tick, tick...BOOM!' from 2022-03-27T12:00
The Big Picture: Joseph Patel on Producing 'Summer Of Soul' from 2022-03-27T12:00
[AIRED ON MARCH 17, 2022] The documentary"Summer of Soul"has swept nearly all awards from the Sundance Awards, to the Indie Spirits, and is now up for Best Documentary at t...
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The Big Picture: Designing the Costumes for 'Nightmare Alley' from 2022-03-27T12:00
[AIRED ON MARCH 23, 2022] We speak with costume designerLuis Sequeira, who is nominated for an Oscar for his work on the film,...
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Actress Aunjanue Ellis and Screenwriter Zach Baylin On 'King Richard' from 2022-03-25T12:58:16
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[REBROADCAST FROM March 9, 2022] Actress Aunjanue Ellis, well known for her acting career on stage as well as...
Writer and Director On Norway's Oscar Submission, 'The Worst Person in the World from 2022-03-25T12:56:46
Princess Diana Film 'Spencer' Director Pablo Larraín from 2022-03-25T12:56
[REBROADCAST FROM November 4, 2021] Pablo Larraín's new...
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Writer and Director Aaron Sorkin On 'Being The Ricardos' from 2022-03-25T12:55:25
[REBROADCAST FROM December 15, 2021] Writer and director Aaron So...
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Director Kenneth Branagh On 'Belfast' from 2022-03-25T12:54:56
[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2021] When actor, writer and director Kenneth Branagh
Alana Haim Talks About Her Acting Debut in 'Licorice Pizza' from 2022-03-25T11:18:55
[REBROADCAST FROM December 21, 2021] Paul Thomas Anderson's film,"Licorice Pizza," tells the tale of the tumultuo...
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Remembering Madeleine Albright from 2022-03-24T17:08:34
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 30, 2019] In light of the passing ofMadeleine Albright, the first woman to serve as US Secretary of St...
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Claudia Rankine's 'Help' from 2022-03-24T13:11:29
Acclaimed author and poetClaudia Rankinejoins us to discuss her new play,"Help,"which fictionalizes Rankine's conversation...
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2022 Debuts: 'A Novel Obsession' from 2022-03-24T11:15:59
A new novel tells the story of Naomi, a young aspiring novelist searching desperately for inspiration. She turns to her new boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, a successful editor with her own nove...
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The Big Picture: Makeup for 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' from 2022-03-24T11:02:34
We continue our series "The Big Picture" spotlighting Oscar nominees in the technical categories by speaking withLinda Dowds, who is no...
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Recapping Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation Hearing from 2022-03-24T10:23:19
Today is the final day of Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson as part of the confirmation process for Jackson's Supreme Court nomination. If confirmed, Jackson wo...
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Directors Stanley Nelson and Traci A. Curry on 'Attica' Documentary from 2022-03-23T13:54:21
[REBROADCAST FROM October 28, 2021] A Showtime docum...
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The Big Picture: Screenwriter Jon Spaihts on 'Dune' from 2022-03-23T11:15:52
We continue our series "The Big Picture," highlighting Oscar nominees who aren't directors or actors. Today, we speak with Listen
Amy Bloom's 'In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss' from 2022-03-23T10:56:12
When author Amy Bloom's husband learned that he had early onset Alzheimer's, he made a difficult decision--- to...
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Author Christiane Bird Captures a New York City Block in Time from 2022-03-23T10:42:34
A new book tells the history of New York City through the story of one city block, from Twenty-third Street to the south, Twenty-fourth Street to the north, Fifth Avenue and Broadway to th...
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Reviving the Play 'Take Me Out' at the Second Stage Theater from 2022-03-22T12:00
The 2002 play,"Take Me Out,"fromRichard Greenbergtells the story of a professi...
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BAM's Spring Concert Series with Curator Hanif Abdurraqib and Performer Dawn Richard from 2022-03-22T11:28:17
BAM's Spring Music Series, curated by poet and criticHanif Abdurraqib, runs through May 2...
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Listening Party: Stromae's 'Multitude' from 2022-03-22T10:45:12
Multitudeis Belgian musician Stromae's first studio album in eight years, following a hiatus imposed by physical and mental health struggles. The n...
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The Big Picture: Costume Designing for 'Nightmare Alley' from 2022-03-22T10:44:32
We continue our series, "The Big Picture," spotlighting Oscar nominees who aren't actors or directors. Today, we speak with costume designerLui...
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Update with Kate — March 22, 2022 from 2022-03-22T10:44:07
WNYC's news editorKate Hindsjoins to discuss the stories and top headlines the newsroom is following this week.
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The Big Picture: Songwriter Diane Warren on Oscar nomination for Best Original Song from 2022-03-21T14:05:44
Prolific songwriter Diane Warren earned her first Oscar nomination for Best Original Song in 19...
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Highlighting Women in Hip Hop from 2022-03-21T12:00
Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B and Doja Cat are some of the biggest names in Hip Hop right now. We highlight some of the up-and-coming femcees and women dominating the music ind...
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Celebrating Black Women in Pop with Danyel Smith from 2022-03-21T11:42:47
To continue our Women in Music Monday, we celebrate Black women trailblazers in the pop world, with Danyel Smith
Listening Party: Joan Jett's 'Changeup' from 2022-03-21T11:18:54
Listening Party: Hrishikesh Hirway's 'Rooms I Used To Call My Own' from 2022-03-18T12:00
Listening Party: Colin Hay's 'Now And the Evermore' from 2022-03-18T11:40:29
Colin Hay, founder of the band Men at Work, has a new solo album out, titled,Listen
Author Matt Bell on How to Write and Rewrite a Novel in Three Drafts from 2022-03-18T11:16:56
Trying to finish writing a novel, but just can't figure...
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2022 Debuts: Charmaine Wilkerson's 'Black Cake' from 2022-03-18T11:10:53
A debut novel tells the story of two siblings forced to confront family secrets after their mother dies and leaves behind a traditional Caribbean black cake and a voice recording. Author
What is Bigorexia? from 2022-03-17T12:00
Among some young men, a new form of body dysmorphia is taking hold. Called "bigorexia," it's a pattern of behavior that includes a regimented diet and exercise program, all with the goal of deve...
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The Big Picture: Producing 'Summer Of Soul' from 2022-03-17T11:01:37
The documentary"Summer of Soul"has swept nearly all awards from the Sundance Awards, to the ...
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A New Novel, 'Notes on an Execution' from 2022-03-17T10:59:57
A new novel tells the story of a serial killer on death row from the perspective of three women in his life: his mother, his sister-in-law, and the detective who tracked him down. Author Listen
The Big Picture: Set Decorating for 'The Power of the Dog' from 2022-03-17T10:58:45
We continue our "Big Picture" series highlighting Oscar nominees in the technical categories by speaking withAmber Richards, who is nomina...
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An Irish Walking Tour of New York from 2022-03-17T10:57:31
It's St. Patrick's Day and the parade is back after a two year hiatus, we'll check in with WNYC'sGwynne Hoganfrom the parade route to see ho...
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50 Years Since 'The Godfather' from 2022-03-16T11:55:18
On March 14th, 1972, "The Godfather" premiered in theaters in New York City. Who would have thought that, fifty years later, the film would remain of the most important in the history o...
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'Khabaar: An Immigrant Journey of Food, Memory, and Family' from 2022-03-16T11:37:06
Bengali American authorMadhushree Ghoshexplores concepts such as identity and belonging as a South East Asian immigrant in her new food ...
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Listening Party: The Dip, 'Sticking With It' from 2022-03-16T11:31:30
Seattle-based soul and blues bandThe Diphave a new album out, featuring the big brass sound and smooth vocals fans have come to expect...
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Institutional Racism on the College Campus in 'Master' from 2022-03-16T11:30:16
A new film uses elements of horror to shed light on the insidious nature of institutional racism on elite college campuses. Writer and director Listen
Ask An Expert: How to Explore Non-Monogamy Ethically from 2022-03-15T13:30:11
In today's dating world, more and more people are exploring non-monogamy as an alternative to traditional monogamous relationships. But non-monogamy brings up its own tricky questions and ...
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2022 Debuts: Rachel Krantz's 'Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogamy' from 2022-03-15T13:29:40
When Rachel Krantz, a founding editor of Bustle, fell in love with a man named Adam, he suggested they expl...
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'When We Were Bullies' from 2022-03-15T13:28:41
A new Oscar-nominated short film sees documentarian Jay Rosenblatt investigating a bullying i...
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Update with Kate — March 15, 2022 from 2022-03-15T13:27:06
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Pi Day Baking from 2022-03-15T13:26:54
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Ask An Expert: How To Feel More Satisfied from 2022-03-14T11:42:41
Why does it seem that, no matter how great your job is, how many friends you have, or how much money you earn, you sometimes still don't feel satisfied? Listen
Playwright Sanaz Toossi and Actor Marjan Neshat on 'English' and 'Wish You Were Here' from 2022-03-14T11:41:55
PlaywrightSanaz Toossihas two shows running off-Broadway this spring, and both are comedies that take place in Karaj, Iran.Listen
The Big Picture: Production Designing For 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' from 2022-03-14T11:41:14
We continue our series, "The Big Picture," highlighting Oscar nominees who are not actors or directors. Today, we speak with production designerListen
Explaining the Negative Stereotypes Associated With Drill Music from 2022-03-14T11:40:36
Last month, New York City mayor Eric Adams hascalled for t...
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The Story of Kanye West with the Directors of 'jeen-yuhs: a Kanye Trilogy' from 2022-03-14T11:39:31
DirectorsClarence "Coodie" SimmonsandChike Ozahhave spent years --- for Simmo...
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A Photo Compilation From Annie Leibovitz from 2022-03-11T15:53:32
[REBROADCAST FROM December 8, 2021] This past month legendary photographerAnnie Leibovitzreleased her newest book, a collection of her lo...
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Tony Award-Winning Composer Jeanine Tesori from 2022-03-11T15:51:23
The Big Picture: the Editors of 'tick, tick...BOOM!' from 2022-03-11T15:50:51
There are so many people who work behind-the-scenes to make a film great. We're taking some time to spotlight some of the Oscar nominees who aren't actors or directors in our series, "The Big Pi...
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Nikole Hannah-Jones on 'The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story' from 2022-03-11T15:39:54
[REBROADCAST FROM December 22, 2021] The 1619 Project fromThe New York Timeswas first published in 2019, four hundred years after the first slave ship landed on the shores of the United...
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2022 Debuts: 'Cleopatra and Frankenstein' from 2022-03-11T15:17:29
A new novel tells the story of a 24-year-old British painter named Cleo who marries a man 20 years her senior in order to get a green card. But their impulsive marriage soon changes their lives,...
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Ask An Expert: Caring for Spring Plants from 2022-03-11T14:45:03
Spring's around the corner and what better time to get your garden growing!Chris Satch, adjunct professor at theListen
Previewing The Athena Film Festival from 2022-03-10T10:46:29
This week sees the beginning of theAthena Film Festivalat Barnard College, a festival dedicated to spotlighting female filmmakers.Listen
'Playing in the FM Band: The Steve Post Story' from 2022-03-10T10:44:53
The late Steve Post (1944-2014) was one of the most recognized radio voices in New York City. From broadcasting on WBAI, to later on our very own WNYC, Post was a consistent, humorous, and...
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Products to Help You Adjust to Daylight Saving Time from 2022-03-10T10:43:46
While having a little extra daylight is lovely in the evenings, the first few days of Daylight Saving Time can be rough.Wirecutter'sDeputy...
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What's On Your Shelf? Discussing Pop Culture Collecting with A.O Scott from 2022-03-10T10:42:03
We all have certain pop culture items — be it books, posters, or random knickknacks — that we hold onto dearly. But why do we keep objects that, as time passes, become less relevant or use...
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Aunjanue Ellis On Her First Oscar Nomination for 'King Richard' from 2022-03-09T13:01:55
ActressAunjanue Ellis, well known for her acting career on stage as well as critically acclaimed performances in HBO's recent series, Listen
Listening Party: Band of Horses, 'Things Are Great' from 2022-03-09T10:58:30
Band Of Horses released their last album, Why Are You OK, over five years ago. Now they're back with an album whose title seems to answer, or ignore, its predecessor. BandleaderListen
Listening Party: Fyütch's Family Album, 'Family Tree' from 2022-03-09T10:38:18
Harold Simmons II, whose stage name is Fyütch, is a Bronx-based musician, social justice artist, and proud dad who combines hip-hop and...
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A Broadway Spring Preview from 2022-03-09T10:37:01
New York Timestheater criticMichael Paulsonjoins to preview the shows coming to Broadway this Spring and how the theater i...
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A New Book All About the Clothing Industry: 'Worn: A People's History of Clothing' from 2022-03-08T14:45:24
A new book explores the social history of one of our most essential goods: clothing. InWorn: A Pe...
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The 25th Annual New York International Children's Film Festival from 2022-03-08T10:39:50
The 25th annualNew York International Children’s Film Festival, one of the few Oscar-qualifying kid's film festivals, has just launched and continues over...
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Kenji López-Alt on His New Cookbook, 'The Wok: Recipes and Techniques' from 2022-03-08T10:31:29
Kenji López-Alt wears many hats. He's a chef, chief culinary advisor for the popular food blog Serious Eats, best-sell...
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Greg Daniels On His New HBO Show 'My Mom, Your Dad' from 2022-03-08T10:30:46
Producer, screenwriter, and directorGreg Danielsjoins us to discuss the number of projects he has in the works, including the second s...
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Dorie Greenspan On Writing Her Final Column for the New York Times from 2022-03-07T11:03:55
For her final column, theNew York Times'Dorie Greenspanwrote about how mistakes in the kitchen can sometimes produce the best ou...
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A New Memoir from New York Times Columnist Frank Bruni from 2022-03-07T10:04:40
In 2017,New York TimescolumnistFrank Brunisuffered a rare kind of stroke, which damaged the optic nerves in one of his eyes forever ...
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Listening Party: The Weather Station's 'How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars' from 2022-03-07T10:04:16
In 2021,Tamara Lindeman, who performs as The Weather Station, released the climate-focused Ignorance, one of the year's most acclaimed al...
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Paolo Sorrentino's 'The Hand Of God' from 2022-03-07T10:02:32
Oscar-winning directorPaolo Sorrentinoreturned in 2021 with a new film, this time a semi-autobiographical exploration of coming-of-age i...
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Get Lit Performance with Gangstagrass from 2022-03-04T11:26:33
We air highlights fromGangstagrass's interview and performance during our February "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event. This mont...
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Director Sean Baker and Actor Simon Rex On 'Red Rocket' from 2022-03-04T11:17:04
[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2022] The latest film from writer-directo...
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Director Janicza Bravo On 'Zola' from 2022-03-04T11:16:39
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'Get Lit' with Jason Mott from 2022-03-04T11:15:57
The novel Hell of a Book won the 2021 National Book Award for...
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Isaac Mizrahi Returns to The Carlyle from 2022-03-03T10:52:16
Performer, fashion designer and all around fabulous —Isaac Mizrahireturns "In Person" to his popular cabaret residency this month at ...
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A New Cookbook to Level Up Your Home Chef Game from 2022-03-03T10:48:22
Ever feel like you're missing a few basic skills in the kitchen, but aren't quite sure how to level up your home-chef game? A new cookbook will help you with just that. Chef Listen
Listening Party: Melissa Aldana's '12 Stars' from 2022-03-03T10:45:27
To kick off Women's History Month, we celebrate women in jazz by speaking with Grammy-nominated saxophonistMelissa Aldana, whose Blu...
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Ask An Expert: Mike Errico on How to Be a Better Songwriter from 2022-03-03T10:43:51
Need help writing a song?Mike Erricois here to help, with his new bookListen
Revisiting 'The Nineties' from 2022-03-02T12:29:41
The 1990s are suddenly back in style... at least, when it comes to fashion and music. But how did that decade change American culture and politics forever? Author Listen
Director Kogonada Discusses Film 'After Yang' from 2022-03-02T12:28:56
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Award-Winning Mixologist Dave Wondrich Explores Exotic Spirits and Cocktails from 2022-03-02T11:01:54
James Beard Award-winning mixologistDave Wondrichexplores exotic spirits and cocktails around the globe, and discusses his comprehens...
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Nitehawk Shorts Festival from 2022-03-01T12:20:39
Brooklyn'sNitehawk Shorts Festivalbegins this Thursday, featuring a slate of bite-sized films which this year are majority w...
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Museum Exhibition Celebrates Black Contributions to America's Culinary Identity from 2022-03-01T12:00
A new museum exhibition in Harlem explores African American contributions to our national culinary identity.African/American: Making the Nation’s T...
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Listening Party: Robert Glasper's 'Black Radio III' from 2022-03-01T10:37:45
Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper has released the third installment of his Black Radio a...
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How to Talk to Kids About Ukraine from 2022-03-01T10:36:56
The news, social media, friends...the news out of Ukraine is everywhere, and it's distressing. To give us tips on how to talk to kids about this, especially as we emerge out of a global pa...
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Good Vibes: Ukraine Support from 2022-02-28T13:33:31
In the wake of Russia's Ukraine invasion, many people have shown their support for Ukraine and its citizens.
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Listening Party: Judy Collins' Spellbound from 2022-02-28T13:33:28
Black American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of the American Dream from 2022-02-28T13:33:26
A new memoirBlack American Refugee: Escaping the Narcissism of the Americ...
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Jennie C. Jones' Dynamics Exhibition at the Guggenheim from 2022-02-28T11:29:09
A new exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum uses sound and the unique architecture of the Guggenheim to create an engaging aural experience. The artist Listen
Pamela Adlon On To 'Better Things' from 2022-02-28T10:59:04
Pamela Adlon is the creator, writer, director and star of "Bette...
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'10 Years Since Trayvon: The Story of the First Decade of Black Lives Matter' from 2022-02-25T11:33:30
Feb. 26 marks 10 years since the death of Trayvon Martin, which sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. But what's happened in the U.S. since its latest racial reckoning?New York Maga...
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Black Food Fridays from 2022-02-25T11:30:44
KJ Kearnyis the creator of the newsletterBlack Food Fridays, which spotlights Black chefs, rest...
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Screenwriter Discusses "Cyrano" from 2022-02-25T11:29:55
"Cyrano"is a new film starring Peter Dinklage, which tells the story of a man named Cyrano who is in love with a woman named Roxanne. But Cyrano struggles to tell her because of h...
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Best Of February: Janis Ian on her Final Album from 2022-02-25T11:28:13
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian released her self-titled debut album in 1967. Its single, "Society's C...
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Best Of February: Banned Books from 2022-02-25T11:25:21
[REBROADCAST FROM February 2, 2022] The subject of book banning ha...
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Best Of February: New Series Grapples with Bill Cosby's Cultural Legacy from 2022-02-25T11:19:13
[REBROADCAST FROM January 27, 2022] In 2018, the famous comedian ...
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Joseph Gordon Levitt on New TV Show 'Super Pumped' from 2022-02-24T13:59:02
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is known best for playing the nice guy, but his latest role ...
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The Uber Story from 2022-02-24T13:57:44
[REBROADCAST FROM September 18, 2019] Mike Isaac joins us to discuss his book,Listen
2022 Debuts: 'The Violin Conspiracy' from 2022-02-24T12:27:52
A debut novel is a page-turning story of an elite Black violinist whose rare and expensive instrument is being held hostage on the eve of the most prestigious music competition in the worl...
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Suchitra Mattai's Debut Solo NYC Art Show 'Herself as Another' from 2022-02-24T12:27:30
This month, the multimedia artist Suchitra Mattai's first solo show in New York City is on display. Worki...
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Hasan Minhaj on 'The King's Jester' from 2022-02-24T12:06:44
For the past couple of months, comedian and host Hasan Minhaj has been on the road, performing ...
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Making and Keeping Friends in Adulthood from 2022-02-23T11:15:19
Why does it feel, as we get older, making friends and keeping friends is harder?Jennifer Senior, staff writer forThe Atlantic, r...
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The Story of The Last Slave Ship in the U.S with its Discoverer Ben Raines from 2022-02-23T10:39:13
The Clotilda was the last known ship to carry enslaved people from Africa to the United States, landing near Mobile, Alabama, in 1860. For decades, the location of its remains were a mystery, un...
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Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun' from 2022-02-23T10:38:27
[REBROADCAST FROM May 26, 2021] Soyica Colbert, interim dean of Georgetown College and professor of African American studies and performing arts, joined us for the May ins...
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A New Exhibition Celebrating the Life of Poet Gwendolyn Brooks from 2022-02-23T10:36:18
A Poet's Work in Community, a new exhibition at The Morgan, celebrates the life and work of American poet Gwendolyn Brooks (1...
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'Out Of Time', A New Show Featuring Asian-American Playwrights at The Public Theater from 2022-02-23T10:35:36
A new show at the Public Theater features five new monologues written by five acclaimed Asian American playwrights. It's titledListen
A New Book on the Making of 'Mad Max: Fury Road' from 2022-02-22T12:00
For many, the Oscar-winning "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015) is one of the best, if not the best, action films ever. George Miller's return to the post-apocalyptic wasteland world of t...
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Listening Party: Ben Gibbard and Thao Nguyen on 'Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono' from 2022-02-22T11:45:38
Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Onois a new tribute album dedicated to the Japanese multimedia arti...
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'True Story:' A New Book on the Rise of Reality TV from 2022-02-22T10:34:37
In her new book, True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us, sociologistListen
Update with Kate — February 22, 2022 from 2022-02-22T10:32:04
WNYC's news editor Kate Hinds joins to discuss the stories and top headlines the newsroom is following this we...
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John Thompson's Autobiography from 2022-02-21T12:40:26
[REBROADCAST FROM January 15, 2021] As head coach of the men's basketball team at Georgetown, John Thompson built the program into a powerhouse. He recruited players like Patrick Ewing, Alonzo M...
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Scottie Pippen on 'Unguarded' from 2022-02-21T12:39:53
[REBROADCAST FROM November 8, 2021] Six-time NBA Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalistScottie Pippenjoins us to discuss his new memo...
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Chris Bosh on his Book, 'Letters to a Young Athlete' from 2022-02-21T12:38:39
[REBROADCAST FROM June 4, 2021] Chris Boshbecame an NBA Hall of Famer, two-time NBA champion, and Olympic gold medalist, despite having to cut...
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Talking the 90s Knicks from 2022-02-21T12:37:50
[REBROADCAST FROM February 2, 2022] Most New Yorkers will think back to the 90s and remember certain trends, or cultural moments, that captured New York City. On that list is without a doubt one...
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Carmelo Anthony on his Memoir from 2022-02-21T12:35:53
[REBROADCAST FROM September 16, 2021]Carmelo Anthony, ten-time NBA All-Star currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and formerly of ...
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Poet David Mills on his Poetry Collection about Manhattan's African Burial Ground from 2022-02-18T14:53:32
Lower Manhatten's African Burial Ground is the largest and oldest known burial ground for free or enslaved Africans in the United States. Last year, the poet Listen
'Lincoln’s Dilemma' Premiers on Apple TV+ from 2022-02-18T11:01:56
The new docuseries"Lincoln’s Dilemma,"based on David S. Reynolds’ bookAbe: Abraham Lincoln...
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New Faith Ringgold Exhibition On Display from 2022-02-18T10:56:25
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Listening Party: Bobby Weir&Wolf Bros from 2022-02-18T10:48:01
'Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams' Exhibition from 2022-02-18T10:32:48
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 18, 2021] We reair our conversation about the sprawling, glittery exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, Listen
2022 Debuts: 'All Day is a Long Time' from 2022-02-17T10:45:32
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‘Intimate Apparel’ Now Showing At Lincoln Center Theater from 2022-02-17T10:42:42
Set in 1905 in turn of the century New York, Lynn Nottage’s play,"In Listen
Addressing Addiction In A Pandemic, And When It's Your Kid from 2022-02-17T10:41:22
After a conversation with the author of a debut novel about teenage addiction and recovery,Dr. Natalie Feinblattjoins to expla...
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The Rise in Popularity of the Air Fryer from 2022-02-17T10:39:30
Today, we are chatting all things Air Fryer. The popular kitchen gadget has only seen more and more popularity with its quick and convenient approach to cooking. Listen
How the MLB Lockout Might Shape the Future of Baseball from 2022-02-17T10:38:04
MLB spring training did not start this week as scheduled, due to a continued lockout and stalls in negotiations between MLB and the MLB Player's Association, who continue to struggle to agree on...
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An Explainer on the Financial Crises at Liberal Arts Colleges from 2022-02-16T13:51:34
Kevin Carey, vice president of education policy and knowledge management for New America and education contributor for The New York Times, joins us next to help explain how liberal arts...
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A New Podcast About The Crown Heights Riot from 2022-02-16T12:00
A new podcast from Pineapple Street Studios takes an in depth look at what became known as the "Crown Heights Riot," which took place 30 years ago in Brooklyn in August of 1991. Listen
Surviving Boarding School as a Black Student from 2022-02-16T10:51:28
Kendra James, a founding editor at Shondaland.com, was an admissions officer specializing in diversity recruitment for independent prep schools before s...
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Behind Hampshire College's Financial Crisis from 2022-02-16T10:49:45
A new documentary takes a look at the 2019 crisis at Hampshire College, which at the time considered not enrolling a new freshman class. The film Listen
Listening Party: Terrace Martin's 'DRONES' from 2022-02-16T10:34:43
[REBROADCAST FROM December 9, 2021] Producer and multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin joins for a Listening Party for DRONES, featuring a guest roster that includes Kendrick Lamar, Leon Bridges,...
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A New Documentary on the Life of Jazz Pianist Oscar Peterson from 2022-02-16T10:33:36
A new documentary shines a light on a virtuosic jazz pianist and beloved Canadian. "Oscar Peterson: Black + White" ...
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Call In: Accents in the Movies from 2022-02-15T12:00
This year's Oscar nominations are full of actors donning accents other than their own. Kristen Stewart embodied the Princess of Wales. Andrew Garfield once again made a convincing New Yorker. Ni...
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A History of Method Acting from 2022-02-15T12:00
How did actors like Daniel Day-Lewis, Christian Bale and Robert De Niro decide to dedicate themselves to their roles so completely, they actually don't break character even when they leave set? ...
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Remembering The Automat with a New Documentary from 2022-02-15T12:00
Director Lisa Hurwitz's new documentary feature "The Automat" opens at Film Forum on February 18. Containing archival footage of Philadelphia and ...
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Update with Kate — February 15, 2022 from 2022-02-15T12:00
WNYC's news editor Kate Hinds joins to discuss the stories and top headlines the newsroom is following this week.
This episode is guest-hosted by Matt Katz.
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'The Experiment' Podcast Digs Into SPAM from 2022-02-15T12:00
In this three-part series, the WNYC and The Atlantic podcast, The Experiment, embarks on a remarkable journey to the heart of SPAM—from remote Philippine provinces, to Austin, Minnesota, aka SPA...
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Listening Party: Nation of Language's A Way Forward from 2022-02-14T12:00
Since their 2020 debut album, Brooklyn-based Nation of Language have carried the banner for a kind of synth-pop and revivalist new wave sound to critical acclaim. Their second album, Listen
Love After 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It, and Keep It from 2022-02-14T12:00
It's Valentine's Day, so let's talk about love! A new book explores the joys and challenges of romance in the later years of one’s life. Journalist Francine Russo returns to the show to dive dee...
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Dilla Time: The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, The Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm from 2022-02-14T12:00
It's Valentine's Day, and nothing says love like a J-Dilla produced beat on loop. The producer, born and raised in Detroit, was widely considered to be a musical genius. He popularized off-beat ...
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A Valentine's Day 'Good Vibe' from 2022-02-14T12:00
On our "Good Vibes" segments , we like to spotlight a little something that’s out there in the world to help you get your week started with a bit of positivity. This week, we have a special Vale...
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Romantic Dining Suggestions from 2022-02-14T12:00
It is officially Valentine's Day! Maybe that statement scared you because you have yet to make any plans for yourself and your significant other. Not to worry though, we have you covered here on...
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Listening Party: Spoon's 'Lucifer on the Sofa' from 2022-02-11T12:58:42
Lucifer on the Sofa is Spoon's first album in five years, following 2017's Hot Thoughts. To record the album, the band r...
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The First True Hip-Hop Super Bowl Halftime Show from 2022-02-11T10:57:45
The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime show will feature a star-studded lineup of Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Dr. Dre. It's the first time hip-hop has been truly front and cente...
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Full Bio: Sylvia Plath's Legacy from 2022-02-11T10:57:16
For the February installment of our "Full Bio" series, we take a look at the life and career of the poet Sylvia Plath with Heather Clark, author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, Listen
Dave Harris and Taylor Reynolds on 'Tambo & Bones' from 2022-02-11T10:55:04
Written by the poet and playwright Dave Harris, “Tambo & Bones” introduces us to two minstrel characte...
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Selected Shorts Preview: Bryan Washington's 'Memorial' from 2022-02-11T10:52:50
[REBROADCAST FROM October 26, 2020] Author Bryan Washington joins us to discuss his hotly anticipated debut novel, M...
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Modern Stoicism is Having a Moment from 2022-02-10T10:57:24
Stoicism, an ancient Greek idea of enduring suffering without displaying much emotion or a lack of control, is having a bit of a renaissance. Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, books o...
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Listening Party: Big Thief's 'Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe You' from 2022-02-10T10:41:14
One of 2022's most anticipated albums is Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You, from the Brooklyn-born indie folk band Big Thief. The double al...
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Full Bio: Sylvia Plath's Writing Career and her Marriage and Family from 2022-02-10T10:40:19
For the February installment of our "Full Bio" series, we take a look at the life and career of the poet Sylvia Plath with Heather Clark, author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, Listen
David Oyelowo on 'The Girl Before' from 2022-02-10T10:38:20
Actor David Oyelowo joins us to discuss his latest role in the HBO Max miniseries, "Listen
Oscar Nominations Reactions with Kyle Buchanan from 2022-02-09T17:45:39
The 2022 Oscar nominations were announced yesterday, February 8. We chat with New York Times write...
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A Book on the History of the Barbizon Hotel from 2022-02-09T10:50:59
[REBROADCAST FROM March 16, 2021] A new book tells the history of the Barbizon Hotel, a New York City residential hotel for women that served as a home for many local greats from Sylvia Plath, t...
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Full Bio: Sylvia Plath in New York City and her Struggles with Mental Health from 2022-02-09T10:50:35
For the February installment of our "Full Bio" series, we take a look at the life and career of the poet Sylvia Plath with Heather Clark, author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, Listen
2022 Debuts: Sequoia Nagamatsu's 'How High We Go In the Dark' from 2022-02-09T10:50:08
A new novel tackles a pandemic... but was written before 2020. In How High We Go In the Dark, a grievin...
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Tariq Trotter on 'Black No More' from 2022-02-09T10:48:56
"Black No More" is a new musical based on George S. Schuyler’s 1931 satirical Listen
Re-Releasing Funk, Disco, and Rock From the Arab World from 2022-02-08T13:25:22
The Berlin-based record label Habibi Funk creates curated albums of re-released or new...
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Carnegie Hall's Afrofuturism Festival from 2022-02-08T11:44:55
Carnegie Hall's Afrofuturism festival explores the artistic movement through perform...
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Full Bio: Researching Sylvia Plath's Life and Early Years from 2022-02-08T11:20:04
For the February installment of our "Full Bio" series, we take a look at the life and career of the poet Sylvia Plath with Heather Clark, author of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book, Listen
Priya Krishna's 'On the Job' Video Series from 2022-02-08T11:18:04
New York Times food reporter and cookbook author Priya Krishna launched a new video series last month with New York Times Cooking called "Listen
Flying Lotus Previews His Carnegie Hall Performance from 2022-02-08T11:13:15
Grammy-winning producer, composer and filmmaker Flying Lotus has been called "one of his generation’s foremost electronic musicians and hip-hop jazz beatmakers" by Afropunk. On February 12, Listen
Listening Party: Black Country, New Road's 'Ants From Up There' from 2022-02-07T12:40:18
The UK-based experimental rock band Black Country, New Road, turned heads with their 2021 debut album, For the First Time, which the Guardian considered to be one of the best albums of the year....
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Listening Party: Animal Collective's 'Time Skiffs' from 2022-02-07T12:00
Animal Collective's new album Time Skiffs arrives following the longest gap in the band's release history; six years after the...
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A New Book on the GameStop Stock Squeeze from 2022-02-07T11:20:21
Wall Street Journal columnist Spencer Jakab investigates the GameStop short squeeze organized by amateur investors on Reddit in his new book, Listen
Selected Shorts Preview: Louise Erdrich's 'The Sentence' from 2022-02-07T11:19:58
[REBROADCAST FROM November 19, 2021] Fresh off her Pulitzer Prize win for her last novel and 2020 Get Lit with A...
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'Owned' Documentary on America's History of Racist Housing Policies from 2022-02-07T11:17:28
The documentary, "Owned: A Tale of Two Americas," tells the story of the racist housing pol...
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Get Lit: The Lumineers from 2022-02-04T15:08:27
The Lumineers recorded their most recent album, BRIGHTSIDE, in the Hudson Valley. They joined us for our January Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event, providing two special performance...
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Banned Books from 2022-02-04T13:10:12
The subject of book banning has been in the news after a Tennessee school board voted to remove the graphic book Maus from the curriculum. The discussion has shed new light on the kinds of books...
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Listening Party: Saba's 'Few Good Things' from 2022-02-04T12:35:51
Few Good Things is Chicago rapper and producer Saba's follow-up to 2018's widely acclaimed CARE FOR ME. In between, he's worked on projects with his collecti...
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2022 Debut: Julia May Jonas' 'Vladimir: A Novel' from 2022-02-04T12:29:03
A new debut novel tells a story of lust and obsession on a college campus... among the professors. When a popular English professor finds out her husband is under investigation for his behavior ...
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Get Lit: Novelist Gary Shteyngart's 'Our Country Friends' from 2022-02-04T12:00
We air our conversation with author Gary Shteyngart from our January Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event. We spent the month reading his novel Listen
A New Art Show Looks at the Role of Women in Ethiopia from 2022-02-03T12:51:08
Two New York City galleries are featuring the work of contemporary Ethiopian painter Hana Yilma Godine, who works with layers of oil and acrylic paint, as well as collage and fabric. For these s...
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A Final 'The Get Out' with Jennifer Vanasco from 2022-02-03T12:49:27
Joining us from WNYC's newsroom culture desk, editor Jennifer Vanasco comes on All Of It for a final installment of her ongoing series The Get Out, where she discusses what to do in the city thi...
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'Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché' from 2022-02-03T12:48:34
The new documentary "Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché" tells the story of the frontwoman of the short-lived but influential 1970s British punk ...
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'The Gluten-Free Cookbook' from 2022-02-03T12:47:25
Whether it be due to dietary restrictions or intolerances, gluten-free foods, meals, and diets are becoming increasingly more common. While many strive to find alternatives to our favorite foods...
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All About Cats with 'Catsultant' Lana Rich from 2022-02-03T12:46:51
Last week, to many a cat lover's delight, the Bidens welcomed a cat, Willow Biden, to the White House, the first presidential cat since George W. Bush’s administration. Today we will talk all th...
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Remembering the 90s Knicks from 2022-02-02T11:14:57
Most New Yorkers will think back to the 90s and remember certain trends, or cultural moments, that captured New York City. On that list is without a doubt one of the only times the New York Knic...
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Listening Party: Samm Henshaw's 'Untidy Soul' from 2022-02-02T10:52:16
South London musician Samm Henshaw broke into the music industry with an EP called The Sound Experiment in 2015. He's since supported musicians like James Bay, Tori Kelly, and Chance the Rapper ...
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Norway's Oscar Submission, 'The Worst Person in the World' from 2022-02-02T10:30:08
"The Worst Person in the World" has made the Oscar's shortlist for Best International Feature Film, as Norway's official submis...
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'Get Lit' Preview with Jason Mott from 2022-02-02T10:29:20
Our February "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the 2021 National Book Award-winning novel Hell o...
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Rita Dove's 'Playlist for the Apocalypse' from 2022-02-02T10:28:39
[REBROADCAST FROM September 30, 2021] Rita Dove, Pulitzer Prize Winner for Poetry and former Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress and the State of Virginia, joins us to discuss her newest co...
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Lucky Foods to Eat for the Lunar New Year from 2022-02-01T12:49:25
Luck is an important theme during Lunar New Year–celebration and food traditions are geared towards not just welcoming in a new year but hoping for one that brings good fortune. Local chef, auth...
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'Get Little': Children's Musician Raffi from 2022-02-01T11:42:30
Raffi is the legendary children's musician behind classics like, "Baby Beluga," "D...
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The Inaugural 'Get Little' with YA Author Raina Telgemeier from 2022-02-01T10:59:08
Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling author and cartoonist, writing acclaimed YA novels such as Smile, Listen
Black History Month Children's Book Recs from Newark Public Library from 2022-02-01T10:58:22
We begin our Black History Month coverage with some reading recommendations, this time catered towards younger audiences. Newark Public Library Children's Librarian Sharon Owens, and Youth Servi...
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Lunar New Year Cooking with a New Fish Sauce Inspired Cookbook from 2022-02-01T10:57:22
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Listening Party: 'The Alien Coast' by St. Paul and the Broken Bones from 2022-01-31T13:37:10
St. Paul and the Broken Bones is an eight-piece soul group from Birmingham, Alabama, led by Paul Janeway, a spirited vocalist and former bank teller. Their new album, Listen
How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Drinking from 2022-01-31T11:47:08
As "Dry January" comes to an end, we talk about how to evaluate our relationship to alcohol whether you're a casual drinker, or someone who tends to drink more consistently. Psychologist Dr. Nat...
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'The Conductor' Tells the Story of Marin Alsop from 2022-01-31T11:09:11
In 2007, MacArthur Fellow Marin Alsop became the first female conductor of a major American orchestra, breaking the patriarchal norms of the traditional classical music world. Since her retireme...
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A New HBO Comedy Series, 'Somebody Somewhere' from 2022-01-31T10:14:46
Comedian and singer Bridget Everett stars in the new HBO comedy series, "Somebody Somewhere," which explores the life of Everett's character Sam, a Kansan who does not fit the mold of her small ...
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Listening Party: 'Anaïs Mitchell' with Anaïs Mitchell from 2022-01-28T11:53:01
It's been a decade since Anaïs Mitchell released her last solo album. In that time, she's created a Tony-winning Broadway musical ("Hadestown") and a folk supergroup (Bonny Light Horsem...
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Meditative Music with WQXR's 'Calm It Down Radio' from 2022-01-28T09:36
A new WQXR program, "Calm it Down Radio", hosted by best-selling pianist and composer Chad Lawson, is meant to use music as a means of meditation and relaxation. We're joined by Chad to hear som...
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'Some Of It': Lindsey Vonn from 2022-01-28T09:34:52
[REBROADCAST FROM January 12, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our new series, "Some Of It." Lindsey Vonn is one of the mo...
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'Some Of It': Adam McKay on 'Don't Look Up' from 2022-01-28T09:34:04
[REBROADCAST FROM January 5, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our new series, "Some Of It." "Don't Look Up,"<...
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'Some Of It': Roy Wood Jr. from 2022-01-28T09:33:15
[REBROADCAST FROM January 19, 2022] On the last Friday of every month, we air some of our favorite interviews of that month as part of our new series, "Some Of It." Roy Wood Jr., comedian and co...
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2022 Debuts: Daphne Palasi Andreades' 'Brown Girls' from 2022-01-27T12:00
Brown Girls, the debut novel from author Daphne Palasi Andreades, tells the story of a friend-group of brown girls in ...
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Silvana Estrada's Debut Solo Album, 'Marchita' from 2022-01-27T10:37:03
Silvana Estrada is a rising singer-songwriter from Veracruz, Mexico, whom NPR's Alt.Latino has named one to watch for 2022. Her debut solo album, Listen
Kim’s Video & Music Series at The Metrograph from 2022-01-27T10:36:26
A new film series at The Metrograph celebrates the former East Village sta...
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New Series Grapples with Bill Cosby's Cultural Legacy from 2022-01-27T10:35:57
In 2018, the famous comedian and television star Bill Cosby was convicted of sexual assault, and has been accused by up to sixty women. However, in 2021, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturne...
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Janis Ian on her Final Album from 2022-01-27T10:34:30
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian released her self-titled debut album in 1967. Its single, "Society's Child," written by Ian when she was fourteen, would be one of her most lasting. In the next decad...
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Listening Party: 'Night Call' from Years & Years from 2022-01-26T13:55:38
Years & Years began as a three-piece electropop outfit, turning out danceable hits like 2015's "King." But in 2021 they announced that the band would become the solo project of frontman Olly...
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Amy Schneider's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak from 2022-01-26T10:49:49
Current "Jeopardy!" champ Amy Schneider has the second-longest winning streak in "Jeopardy!" ...
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An Insider's Guide to 'Jeopardy!' from 2022-01-26T10:49:08
[REBROADCAST FROM November 9, 2020] Claire McNear, author of the book, Listen
'Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness' from 2022-01-26T10:47:07
"Queer Eye" grooming expert Jonathan Van Ness explores everything from skyscrapers to bugs, or from gender identity to snacks in a new series based on his weekly podcast. "Listen
Mike Schur on his New Book from 2022-01-26T10:46:32
Mike Schur, creator of "Parks and Rec" and "The Good Place," joins us to discuss his new book Listen
Todd Haynes' 'The Velvet Underground' from 2022-01-25T11:36:10
[REBROADCAST FROM October 27, 2021] Despite receiving relatively little commercial success in their original 10-year run, The Velvet Underground have become one of the most influential and iconi...
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From Barbed-Wire Kisses to New Queer Cinema from 2022-01-25T11:34:17
On January 25, thirty years ago, artists and journalists collaborated to host the Barbed-Wire Kisses panel at the 1992 Sundance Film Festival, which helped spur a new LGBTQ+ film movement, New Q...
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A New Book Looks Inside the World of NYC's Ballroom Community from 2022-01-25T11:33:44
Writer Ricky Tucker’s new book, And the Category Is...: Inside New...
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Update with Kate — Jan. 25, 2022 from 2022-01-25T11:32:48
WNYC's news editor Kate Hinds joins to discuss the stories and top headlines the newsroom is following this week.
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Listening Party: Immanuel Wilkins' 'The 7th Hand' from 2022-01-25T11:32
Philly born and Brooklyn-based saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins made some waves with his debut jazz album, Omega. Now, he's back with his sophomore release, called, Listen
Wajahat Ali on his New Memoir from 2022-01-25T11:30:21
New York Times and Daily Beast columnist Wajahat Ali mixes personal stories with national politics and cultural commentary in his new memoir, Listen
Sian Heder and Marlee Matlin on 'CODA' from 2022-01-24T12:29:08
The film “CODA” tells the story of Ruby Rossi, the only hearing member of her Gloucester family. The r...
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New Workplace Comedy 'American Auto' from 2022-01-24T12:00
"American Auto" is the latest workplace comedy from writer and showrunner Justin Spitzer and stars Ana Gasteyer as the new CEO of a Detroit-based ...
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The Art of Translation with Literary Translator Jennifer Croft from 2022-01-24T12:00
One of the most anticipated books of the year is the English translation of Nobel winner Olga Tokarczuk’s magnum opus, T...
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The Best and Most Anticipated Translated Literature from 2022-01-24T12:00
Some of the best books from 2021 were works of translated literature, whether it was the memoir The Copenhagen Trilogy or Karl Ove Knausgaard's latest. And there are lots of exciting tr...
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Celebrating Arturo Schomburg on his Birthday from 2022-01-24T12:00
Today is the birthday of a man who gave our city one of its finest institutions: Arturo Alfonso Schomburg. His life's work led to the creation of the Listen
Listening Party: A New Album from Keb' Mo' from 2022-01-21T12:40:56
Keb' Mo' released a breakthrough album in 1994, often called his debut, though he'd been recording and releasing music for decades beforehand. In late 2021, he received the Americana Music Assoc...
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Why Artists are Selling their Catalogs from 2022-01-21T12:40:26
Why are big name artists such as John Legend, Bruce Springsteen and Shakira cashing in on their catalogs? Variety senior music editor Jem Aswad breaks down this trend and its implicatio...
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Listening Party: Ludovico Einaudi's 'Underwater' from 2022-01-21T12:40:01
Ludovico Einaudi's music draws on many different influences and has at times alienated classical critics, but it has earned him many more fans and made him one of the most-streamed classical mus...
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31st Annual New York Jewish Film Festival from 2022-01-21T12:39:37
This year's New York Jewish Film Festival, which is presented by The Jewish Museum and Film at Lincoln Center, sta...
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Talking the Newest Revival of ‘Assassins’ from 2022-01-21T12:38:35
[REBROADCAST FROM December 8, 2021] The Stephen Sondheim musical “Assassins,” about those who have attempted to assas...
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A New Broadway Revival of 'Company' from 2022-01-21T12:38:07
The new Broadway revival of the 1970 Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's Tony Award-winning musical "Company" switches the gender of many of th...
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2022 Debuts: Jessamine Chan from 2022-01-20T12:00
Frida is a dedicated mother who had one very, very bad day. And that one day leads to the removal of her child and Frida's induction into a new government reform program for "bad mothers." This ...
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Former BAM President Pens Memoir from 2022-01-20T12:00
Karen Brooks Hopkins joined the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1979 and became its president in 1999, until 2015. She reflects on her tenure in the memoir Listen
André Leon Talley Discusses His Memoir from 2022-01-20T11:14:06
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 26, 2020] Former Vogue creative director André Leon Talley discusses his new memoir, Listen
What NYC Business Would You Bring Back? from 2022-01-20T11:08:19
New York City's business landscape is always in a state of flux, with or without a global pandemic, and New Yorkers tend to be opinionated and sentimental about their neighborhood favorites. Got...
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New Documentary Returns To COVID Outbreak In Wuhan, China from 2022-01-20T10:54:49
Many recent films have sought to document and explore our current global pandemic, both through fiction and real life events. The 2021 documentary Listen
Listening Party: Aoife O'Donovan's 'Age of Apathy' from 2022-01-19T11:13:31
On Age of Apathy, the new album from Grammy-winner and I'm With Her bandmember Aoife O'Donovan, the singer-songwriter explore...
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Anna Jones on a Greener Way to Cook from 2022-01-19T10:57:08
Cook, writer and stylist Anna Jones comes on the show to talk her newest cookbook One: Pot, Pan, P...
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The Meal Kit Subscription Battles from 2022-01-19T10:56:38
Meal prep and cooking subscriptions were seeing a steep decline before COVID struck. Now the business is booming. Eater's associate editor Nick Mancall-Bitel, picks the best services and talks a...
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Predicting 2022 Food Trends from 2022-01-19T10:56:01
From the mushroom renaissance to the rise in popularity of hibiscus, New York Times food writer Kim Severson has some predictions for what food trends will be prominent in 2022. She joi...
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A globalFEST Preview from 2022-01-19T10:54:49
Every January, up-and-coming musicians from around the world are featured at globalFEST. This year is no exception, though the shows will be held remotely in partnership with NPR's "Tiny Desk" s...
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A New Comedy Special from Roy Wood Jr. from 2022-01-19T10:54:12
Roy Wood Jr., comedian and correspondent for "The Daily Show," speaks with us about his new comedy special, Listen
Free Skate with Kate —Jan. 18, 2022 from 2022-01-18T10:50:13
WNYC news editor Kate Hinds joins us as we take calls from listeners about the top headlines of this week.
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2022 Sundance Film Festival Preview from 2022-01-18T10:49:24
The Sundance Film Festival runs January 20-30. Festival director Tabitha Jackson joins us to preview this year's festival and the films that will be shown...
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New Biography 'Most Dope' Glimpses Into The Inner Life of Mac Miller from 2022-01-18T10:43:52
The producer and rapper Mac Miller, born Malcolm McCormick, tragically died on September 7, 2018. Now, the first extensive biography of Mac Miller's life is set to be released. The book is calle...
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Actor Bill Murray and Cellist Jan Vogler Talk About New Project from 2022-01-18T10:43:27
A new film profiles a classical music and spoken tour featuring actor Bill Murray, cellist Jan Vogler and friends as they tour the world taking the s...
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Examining The Legacy of 'The Matrix' Franchise from 2022-01-18T10:36:23
"The Matrix Resurrections" is the fourth installment in the 'Matrix' film series, seeing Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss return to the screen as Neo and Trinity for the first time sinc...
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Legal Scholar Jeffery Robinson Traces America's History Of Racism from 2022-01-17T12:00
A new documentary features the work of former ACLU director Jeffery Robinson as he chronicles the history and enduring legacy of racism in America. Filmmakers Emily & Sarah Kunstler, and Jef...
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In The WNYC Archives from 2022-01-17T11:15:43
[REBROADCAST FROM 1/17/20] Andy Lanset, the director of archives at WNYC, joins us for a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day edition of "Andy in the Archives."
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Crafting Holiday Gifts from 2021-12-17T11:14:39
Martha Stewart Living’s editor-in-chief, Elizabeth Graves, joins us to offer some holiday gift giving suggestions and craft ideas.
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Jared Leto on 'House of Gucci' from 2021-12-17T11:14:03
Academy Award winning actor and musician Jared Leto is nearly unrecognizable in his role as Paolo Gucci in the star-studded film "Listen
The Enduring Popularity of 'The Sopranos' from 2021-12-17T11:12:18
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 18, 2019] "The Sopranos" has exploded in popularity more than two decades after it first premiered in 1999, prompting headlines like this one from The New York Time...
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A New Oral History of HBO from 2021-12-17T11:10:39
How did HBO become the powerhouse behind some of the most acclaimed television ever created, changing the way we think about TV forever, and creating household names out of relative unknowns? Th...
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'Station Eleven' Premieres on HBO Max from 2021-12-16T12:00
The new HBO Max series, "Station Eleven," an adaptation of the acclaimed Emily St. John Mandel novel of the same name, has already been declared one of the best shows of the year by The New York...
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Screenwriter Zach Baylin On 'King Richard' from 2021-12-16T11:45:08
The new film “King Richard” is receiving acclaim and Oscars buzz for Will Smith’s performance as Richard Williams, the father and first coach of Venus and Serena Williams. Screenwriter ...
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Remembering bell hooks from 2021-12-16T11:34:59
Author Min Jin Lee shares her experience of having the legendary bell hooks as a professor.
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How Television Shows Handle COVID from 2021-12-16T11:32:43
Some movies and TV shows have been more successful at tackling the COVID-19 pandemic than others. Liz Shannon Miller, senior entertainment editor at Consequence, joins us to discuss her piece, <...
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Playwright and Actors Discuss 'Slave Play' from 2021-12-16T11:27:35
[REBROADCAST] Playwright Jeremy O. Harris's "Slave Play" is now playing at Broadway's August Wilson Theatre. He and actors Annie McNamara and Sullivan Jones...
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Revisiting 'Empire of Pain' from 2021-12-15T11:21:31
[REBROADCAST FROM August 17th, 2021] In light of the removal of the Sackler name from the Met's exhibition spaces, We return to Patrick Radden Keefe's "Full Bio" series on his book Listen
'Life of Crime: 1984-2020' Documentary from 2021-12-15T11:18:44
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Aaron Sorkin on 'Being The Ricardos' from 2021-12-15T11:18:24
Writer and director Aaron Sorkin joins us to discuss his new film, “Being the Ricardos.” The movie stars ...
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Sackler Name Being Removed From The Met from 2021-12-15T11:13:29
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Sackler family announced that the Sackler name would be removed from seven exhibition spaces, including the wing that houses the Temple of Dendur. New ...
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Ann Patchett's Personal Essay Collection from 2021-12-15T11:10:05
Best-selling author Ann Patchett, who's last novel The Dutch House was a huge success, joins us to discuss her latest work, Listen
Watch Party: 'Succession' with Alan Ruck from 2021-12-14T12:00
Sunday saw the season finale of the third season of the acclaimed HBO series, "Succession," which follows the scheming Roy siblings as they jostle to become the heirs to their father's company. ...
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Listening Party: Hiss Golden Messenger, 'O Come All Ye Faithful' from 2021-12-14T10:27:46
O Come All Ye Faithful, the second album of 2021 from Grammy-nominated Hiss Golden Messenger, mixes Americana-filtered holiday standards with modern spiritual covers and originals. Bandleader MC...
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Off-Broadway Play 'Selling Kabul' Leaves Audiences in Suspense from 2021-12-14T10:25:53
Sylvia Khoury’s, “Selling Kabul," is a 95-minute thriller that opened at Playwrights Horizons. Set in 2013, Taroon is hiding in his sister Afiya's (played by Marjan Neshat) apartment to...
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Kate Has a Plan — Dec. 14, 2021 from 2021-12-14T10:24:09
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for her ongoing series, “Kate Has a Plan,” to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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A Holiday Anxiety Call in from 2021-12-14T10:23:27
What if the phrase "home for the holidays" gives you anxiety? Maybe going to see family is the one thing you didn't miss during the pandemic...Therapist Matt Lundquist will be here to discuss so...
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'Holidelic:' Everett Bradley's Christmas Funk Show from 2021-12-13T14:59:50
Percussionist Everett Bradley has been a touring member of The E Street Band and is a current member of Bon Jovi's touring band. For the last two decades he's also toured his annual funk-infused...
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'Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League' from 2021-12-13T11:40:45
Beginning in 1967, the National Women's Football League spread to nineteen cities in the U.S and lasted for over two decades. But many have never heard the stories of teams like the Toledo Troop...
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Review/Preview: Seasonal Streaming from 2021-12-13T11:40:16
Our resident TV expert, Vulture staff writer Kathryn Van Arendonk, joins us to preview upcoming TV shows to watch over the holidays, including where to watch and stream a few holiday cl...
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'Single All The Way' with Michael Urie from 2021-12-13T11:39:07
"Single All The Way" makes history as Netflix’s first-ever Christmas film centered around a gay romance. Peter, who is played by Mic...
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'Great American Baking Show' Winner Vallery Lomas from 2021-12-13T11:38:37
Winner of the "Great American Baking Show" and self-taught baker Vallery Lomas shares her favorite holiday recipes, including some from her new book Listen
Get Lit: The Life of Nella Larsen from 2021-12-10T12:05:10
We air highlights from our interview with Cornell professor George B. Hutchinson as part of our November "Get Lit with All Of It" virtual book club event. Hutchinson is author of the book, <...
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Get Lit: Dev Hynes on Scoring 'Passing' from 2021-12-10T12:03:58
We air highlights from our conversation with artist and composer Dev Hynes, who also records under the stage name Blood Orange, as part of our November "Get Lit with All Of It" virtual book club...
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Get Lit: Rebecca Hall on Adapting 'Passing' from 2021-12-10T12:02:56
We air highlights from our interview with writer and director Rebecca Hall as part of our November "Get Lit with All Of It" virtual book club event. We spent the month reading Nella Larson's 192...
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Playing This Weekend: Raye Zaragoza from 2021-12-10T11:12:04
[REBROADCAST FROM December 10, 2020] Singer-songwriter Raye Zaragoza has been described by Paste Magazine as "one of the most politically relevant artists in her genre." Her new album, Listen
Playing This Weekend: Vijay Iyer from 2021-12-10T11:11:19
[REBROADCAST FROM April 21, 2021] Uneasy is the latest album from pianist, MacArthur fel...
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Playing This Weekend: Arooj Aftab from 2021-12-10T11:09:10
[REBROADCAST FROM May 4, 2021] On the album, Vulture Prince, Brooklyn-based musician Arooj Aftab sets poetry to stirring orches...
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Sean Baker and Simon Rex talk 'Red Rocket' from 2021-12-09T11:37:05
The latest film from writer-director Sean Baker (“The Florida Project”) tells the story of a former pornographic star who returns to his hometown in Texas. It stars Simon Rex, actor and...
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'Succession' Watch Party Preview from 2021-12-09T11:33:37
This weekend will be the season three finale of HBO's "Succession," and to help us get up to speed on all the scheming, backstabbing, and just plain ...
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Dictionary.com's 2021 Word of the Year from 2021-12-09T11:33:05
Dictionary.com’s word of 2021 is "Allyship." John Kelly, Dictionary.com's associate directo...
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Kenneth Branagh on 'Belfast' from 2021-12-09T11:29:38
When actor, writer and director Kenneth Branagh was only 9 years old, his community in Belfast erupted in violence. Now, over 50 years later, Branagh has brought this story of his childhood to l...
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The 101 Best NYC Movies from 2021-12-08T11:28:30
What's the best New York City-centric movie? "Breakfast at Tiffany's"? "Do the Right Thing"? "Taxi Driver"? The editors at Vulture put together theirListen
Remembering Greg Tate from 2021-12-08T11:26:32
We take a moment to remember journalist, author, and musician Greg Tate who passed away yesterday, December 7th.
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'Annie Leibovitz: Wonderland' from 2021-12-08T11:25:57
This past month legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz released her newest book, a collection of her long-spanning work in fashion photography, the first compilation of her work in the industry....
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Brandi Carlile on Her Life and Career from 2021-12-08T11:24:21
In March of this year, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile won a Grammy for Best Country Song with her group The Highwomen. In April, she published the best-selling memoir, Listen
'Assassins' Revival from 2021-12-08T11:22:12
The Stephen Sondheim musical “Assassins,” about those who have attempted to assassinate American presidents, feels incredibly of-the-moment, even though it premiered in 1990. The 2021 r...
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Michael Stipe on 'I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute To The Velvet Underground & Nico' from 2021-12-07T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM September 21, 2021] Michael Stipe’s cover of “Sunday Morning” opens the new album, I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute To The Velvet U...
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LaChanze Talks 'Trouble in Mind' from 2021-12-07T12:00
Andy Warhol, Catholicism, Identity, and his Art from 2021-12-07T11:13:15
Growing up in Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol was raised as a devout Catholic. Even after he moved to New York City and lived as openly gay man, he never abandoned his faith and would regularly attend M...
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Tim Mak's Investigation into the NRA from 2021-12-07T11:12:46
For four years, Tim Mak parsed through thousands of documents related to the National Rifle Association, better known as the NRA, seeking to understand how the organization operated behind-the-s...
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Kate Has a Plan — Dec. 7, 2021 from 2021-12-07T11:11:56
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for her ongoing series, “Kate Has a Plan,” to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Chris Botti's Holiday Residency at Blue Note Jazz Club from 2021-12-07T11:11:16
Trumpeter Chris Botti is celebrating the season with his 17th annual holiday residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club. He joins us the day after opening n...
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Pitchfork's Best Songs of 2021 from 2021-12-06T15:46:35
It's end-of-the-year-list season. Pitchfork editor in chief Puja Patel joins to share their list of the best songs of 2...
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Sesame Street Documentary 'Street Gang' from 2021-12-06T11:39:55
We're joined by director Marilyn Agrelo and producer Trevor Crafts to talk about their documentary, "Street Gang:...
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Holiday Listening Party: Sarah Aroeste's 'Hanuká' from 2021-12-06T11:16:25
Sarah Aroeste is a singer described by The Boston Globe as "one of the foremost artists making music in Ladino," the Sephardic language sometimes called Judeo-Spanish. Her latest album,...
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Holiday Listening Party: Steve Perry's 'The Season' from 2021-12-06T11:14:42
After two decades, former Journey frontman Steve Perry returned to recording as a solo artist with the album, Traces, in 2018. Now he’s released his first Christmas album, a collection of reimag...
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'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' II from 2021-12-04T12:00
Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock ...
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'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' IV from 2021-12-04T12:00
We air the third part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Listen
'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' III from 2021-12-04T12:00
We air the third part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Listen
'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' I from 2021-12-04T12:00
We air the first part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work...
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A History of Boston's Legendary Rock Station, WBCN from 2021-12-03T11:09:47
The documentary, "WBCN and The American Revolution," and its new co...
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Full Bio: 'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' IV from 2021-12-03T11:08:56
We air the fourth and final part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock...
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'Procession' Documentary on Surviving Abuse in the Catholic Church from 2021-12-03T11:08:14
The new documentary "Procession" follows six men in the Kanas City area, all of whom survived sexual abuse within the Catholic churc...
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'The First Wave' Documentary on COVID in an NYC Hospital from 2021-12-03T11:05:43
Now more than two years into the pandemic, director Matthew Heineman takes us back to the beginning in his new documentary “The ...
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A Jimi Hendrix Children's Book from 2021-12-02T14:17:30
Charles R. Smith, author of a new children's book, Song for Jimi: The Story of Guitar...
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Full Bio: 'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' III from 2021-12-02T10:33:16
We air the third part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: L...
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The Uncertain Future of Abortion Rights in the U.S from 2021-12-02T10:28:27
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an abortion rights case from Mississippi that could have widespread ramifications, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Shefali Luthr...
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What 'The Turnaway Study' Reveals About What Happens to Women Who Are Denied an Abortion from 2021-12-02T10:21:09
[REBROADCAST FROM September 8, 2021] In light of the ongoing Supreme Court arguments over the future of abortion rights in the United States, we re-air our conversation with Dr. Diana Greene Fos...
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'Morning Sun' with Edie Falco and Marin Ireland from 2021-12-02T10:20:34
The new play, “Morning Sun,” tells the story of three generations of women all living in Greenwich Village. Four-time Emmy award winner Edie Falco, who plays Charlotte, and Tony nominee...
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Full Bio: 'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' II from 2021-12-01T16:16:53
We air the second part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: ...
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'Video Music Box' Documentary from 2021-12-01T12:59:31
The documentary "YOU'RE WATCHING VIDEO MUSIC BOX" chronicles the longest-running music video show in the ...
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Jimmy O. Yang On 'Love Hard' from 2021-12-01T12:55:49
The new Christmas movie “Love Hard” tells the story of a holiday romance gone wrong when Natalie [Nina Dobrev] realizes she’s been c...
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Grammy Nominee Jon Batiste from 2021-12-01T12:55:28
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 11, 2021] We reair an interview with pianist and composer Jon Batiste about his albums Chronology Of A Dre...
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New Animated Documentary 'Flee' from 2021-12-01T12:53:34
In a new documentary, director Jonas Poher Rasmussen interviews his friend, identified by the pseudonym Amin Nawabi, who opens up about his past for the first time, which includes his journey as...
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Full Bio: 'Led Zeppelin: The Biography' I from 2021-11-30T12:00
We air the first part of our latest installment of Full Bio. Music biographer Bob Spitz joins us to discuss his latest work, a deep dive into one of the most influential bands in rock history: L...
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90 Years of Abbey Road Studios from 2021-11-30T10:49:15
On November 12th, Abbey Road Studios in London officially turned 90 years old. The studio was made famous by The Beatles 1969 album, Abbey Road, named after the studio, but also for other projec...
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The Author Who Coined the Term 'Metaverse' from 2021-11-30T10:46:33
Before Facebook decided to rebrand the company as Metaverse, that term was coined by science fiction writer Neal Stephenson in his 1992 novel, Listen
The State of NYC Small Businesses from 2021-11-30T10:45:41
We’ve been hearing for years about the impact of e-commerce and of big-box stores on homegrown local businesses. Factor in the pandemic economy, and the supply chain issues we’ve discussed on th...
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'The Sweet Side of Sourdough' from 2021-11-30T10:44:50
Now that the holidays are upon us, Caroline Schiff, the pastry chef at Brooklyn's Gage & Tollner and woman behind the Instagram account, Pastry Schiff, joins us to discuss her new cookbook, ...
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Boxed Wines For The Winter from 2021-11-29T14:47:07
[REBROADCAST FROM July 2, 2021] Wine consultant Amy Ezrin joins us to recommend a few affordable and eco-friendly boxed wine options for the winter season, and to talk about developing her own w...
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The Culinary Traditions of Hanukkah from 2021-11-29T14:42:08
Amanda Dell, Jewish Food Society's program director and host of the podcast, Schmaltzy, joins us to discuss Hanukkah recipes and traditions and sha...
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'Review/Preview': Podcasts with Critic Nick Quah from 2021-11-29T13:41
Vulture podcast critic Nick Quah checks in to give us his picks for what podcasts to listen to now, and a few he’s looking forward to.
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Celebrating Adrienne Shelly in 'Adrienne' from 2021-11-29T11:23:57
Actress, writer, and director Adrienne Shelly was tragically murdered just before her hit musical, "Waitress," premiered on Broadway. Now, her husband Andy Ostroy has captured and celebrated her...
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Remembering Steven Sondheim from 2021-11-29T10:45:20
We take a moment to remember Steven Sondheim with New York Times chief theater critic Jesse Green.
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John Cho on 'Cowboy Bebop' from 2021-11-29T10:44:24
For the last two decades, “Cowboy Bebop,” has been a favorite of anime fans, lauded for its striking visuals, complex characters, and genre-hopping soundtrack. Now it’s gotten the live-...
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Holiday Family Viewing: Chris Columbus' 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' 20 Years Later from 2021-11-26T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM November 9, 2021] Twenty years ago, the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released in theaters, setting the stage for over a decade of films...
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Holiday Family Viewing: 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' from 2021-11-26T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM November 19, 2020] Director David E. Talbert joins us to talk about his latest musical film, "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey."
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Holiday Family Viewing: Brendan Hunt Talks 'Ted Lasso' Season 2 from 2021-11-26T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM September 17, 2021] The Apple TV + comedy series “Ted Lasso” has become a runaway hit for its heartwarming messages and unforgettable characters. Brendan Hunt is a co-creator a...
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Holiday Family Viewing: 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' from 2021-11-26T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM May 12, 2021] Director Mike Rianda joins us to discuss his animated film, “The Mitchells vs. The Machines.”
Holiday Family Viewing: Hans Zimmer on His 'Dune' Score from 2021-11-26T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM October 28, 2021] Academy Award winning composer Hans Zimmer joins us to discuss his score for the film “Dune,” which includes some of Zimmer’s most ambitious work to ...
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Local Chef Spotlight: Carla Lalli Music on her Newest Cookbook from 2021-11-25T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM October 20, 2021] James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Carla Lalli Music joins us to discuss her new book, Listen
Local Chef Spotlight: A New Sahadi's Cookbook from 2021-11-25T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM September 15, 2021] The James Beard Award-winning Sahadi’s market has been a local favorite for over a century. Now, with the new cookbook, Listen
Local Chef Spotlight: Sam Sifton on 'The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes' from 2021-11-25T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM March 15, 2021] Sam Sifton, food editor of The New York Times and founding editor of NYT Cooking, discusses Listen
Local Chef Spotlight: Hawa Hassan's 'In Bibi's Kitchen' from 2021-11-25T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM November 10, 2020] Hawa Hassan, the Brooklyn-based founder and CEO of the Somali hot sauce line Basbaas, joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Listen
Local Chef Spotlight: Mina Stone on 'Lemon, Love & Olive Oil' from 2021-11-25T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM September 22, 2021] Chef Mina Stone, who helms Mina's at MoMA PS1, joins us to discuss her latest cookbook, Listen
Giles Martin Revisits The Beatles' 'Let It Be' from 2021-11-24T12:00
On Thanksgiving, Disney+ will begin streaming the first of the three-part docuseries, “The Beatles: Get Back,” Listen
Gratitude with Gretchen Rubin from 2021-11-24T11:28:48
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Melissa Clark on Thanksgiving Baking from 2021-11-24T11:28:06
Thanksgiving is a time for pies, be it Pumpkin, Pecan, Apple, or maybe even Key-Lime if you're feeling dangerous. But there's an art to making a mean pie. Melissa Clark, New York Times ...
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'Demented:' A Podcast On Caring For Aging Parents from 2021-11-24T11:22:40
A new podcast from Texas Public Radio, Demented, uses interviews and audio diaries to explore the challenges that come with taking care of agin...
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Kate Has a Plan — Nov. 23, 2021 from 2021-11-23T14:43:48
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for her ongoing series, “Kate Has a Plan,” to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Sharon D Clarke on 'Caroline, or Change' from 2021-11-23T12:00
The 2003 musical by Tony Kushner, “Caroline, or Change,” has found new life and critical...
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'New Native Kitchen' Cookbook from 2021-11-23T11:15:14
Acclaimed chef Freddie Bitsoie, and James-Beard award-winning writer James O. Fraioli, join us to talk their new cookbook, Listen
Ray Isle on Holiday Wine Pairings from 2021-11-23T11:13:53
Food and Wine editor Ray Isle joins the show to talk about the best wine pairings for the holiday season and takes listener calls.
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A New Novel from Amor Towles from 2021-11-23T11:11:26
Celebrated novelist Amor Towles, author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility, speaks with us about his latest novel and the number one New York Times bestsel...
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Thanksgiving Cooking with Bon Appetit from 2021-11-22T12:57:03
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, some of our listeners might still be at a loss of what to cook for an evening celebrating with family and friends. Luckily, Bon Appetit's Test...
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'The Real Charlie Chaplin' Documentary from 2021-11-22T12:24:20
A new documentary explores the life and mysteries of actor Charlie Chaplin. Directors Peter Middleton and James Spinney join us to discuss their film, Listen
Watch Party: 'The Morning Show' with Brian Stelter from 2021-11-22T12:22:24
We continue our ‘Watch Party’ discussing Season 2 of “The Morning Show,” by speaking with Brian Stelter...
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Faith Salie's One-Woman Show from 2021-11-22T12:19:04
This month, author, journalist, and contributor to NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me Faith Salie, debuted her new one-woman show, Listen
Women's Entrepreneurship Day from 2021-11-19T11:04:34
November 19 marks the seventh Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Business consultant, adviser and author Eileen Scully offers tips for women thinking about starting a new business or a new side hustl...
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Director Mike Mills on 'C'mon C'mon' from 2021-11-19T11:03:57
"C'mon C'mon" follows radio-journalist Johnny, played by Joaquin Phoenix, as he attempts to build a relationship with his young nephew...
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Now In Paperback: Jess Walter, 'The Cold Millions' from 2021-11-19T11:02:59
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 17, 2020] Jess Walter talks about his latest novel, The Cold Millions...
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Louise Erdrich's New Novel from 2021-11-19T11:01:38
Fresh off her Pulitzer Prize win for her last novel and 2020 Get Lit with All Of It Book Club selection,
Sfoglini Cascatelli: Best New Pasta? from 2021-11-19T10:59:45
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 19, 2021] Dan Pashman, host of the podcast, The Sporkful, discusses a long-running project of his -- to design and develop his own...
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The State and Future of Remote Work from 2021-11-18T11:23:02
As of November, out of 188 major employers in Manhattan, only eight percent of office workers are in the office f...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda on 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' from 2021-11-18T11:19:53
Lin-Manuel Miranda has made his directorial debut with the big screen adaptation of Jonathan Larsen's musical "Tick, Tick... Boom!" He j...
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The Get Out — Nov. 18, 2021 from 2021-11-18T11:18:56
Jennifer Vanasco, WNYC editor in the newsroom who writes about culture and theater, joins us to discuss what to do this weekend.
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'Immersive Van Gogh' Returns from 2021-11-18T11:18:23
[REBROADCAST FROM July 15, 2021] Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated scenic designer, David Korins, joins us to discuss New York’s Immersive Van Gogh Listen
Domhnall Gleeson in 'Medicine' from 2021-11-18T11:17:15
A new show from playwright Enda Walsh titled "Medicine" tells the story of a man struggling with mental illness, trying to proce...
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Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration with Nicole Fleetwood from 2021-11-17T15:12:10
[REBROADCAST FROM September 25, 2020] In September 2020, MoMA PS1 featured author and professor of Media, Culture, and Communication at NYU Nicole Fleetwood's exhibit, "Marking Time: ...
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'The Curse of Von Dutch' Docuseries from 2021-11-17T12:03:51
To continue our hour celebrating all things “tacky,” we turn to one of the ubiquitous “tacky” brands of the early 2000s… Von Dutch. Worn by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Dennis Rodman, the i...
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Celebrating All Things 'Tacky' with Rax King from 2021-11-17T12:03:22
This hour of the show we discuss all things tacky. Kicking it off, we speak with Rax King, author and host of the podcast Low Culture Boil, about her new book Listen
Remembering Petra Mayer from 2021-11-17T11:59:31
We take a moment to remember NPR Books editor and recent All Of It guest Petra Mayer, who passed this past Saturday November 13th.
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Uzo Aduba and Ron Cephas Jones in 'Clyde's' from 2021-11-17T11:56:04
Actors Uzo Aduba and Ron Cephas Jones join us to discuss starring in the new play from Lynn Nottage, “Clyde’s,” which tells the story of a san...
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Kate Has a Plan — Nov. 16, 2021 from 2021-11-16T12:00
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for her ongoing series, “Kate Has a Plan,” to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Watch Party Preview: 'The Morning Show' from 2021-11-16T10:39:05
Friend of the show and Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk previews our November Watch Party: "The Morning Show" from Apple TV+.
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Ijeoma Oluo on the History of White Male Mediocrity from 2021-11-16T10:38:15
[REBROADCAST FROM December 11, 2020] In her book, Mediocre: Th...
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Listening Party: Susanna Hoffs, 'Bright Lights' from 2021-11-16T10:37:41
Susanna Hoffs’ new album, Bright Lights, pays tribute to some of The Bangles co-founder’s favorite songs and artists, including Prince, Nick ...
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Kate Has a Plan — Nov. 16, 2020 from 2021-11-16T10:36:41
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for her ongoing series, “Kate Has a Plan,” to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Review/Preview: Silk Sonic, 'Sad Girl Autumn,' and More Music from 2021-11-16T10:36:13
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have finally released their much-anticipated retro collaboration as Silk Sonic. Plus, "Sad Girl Autumn" has arrived, with releases from Taylor Swift, Adele, Mitski,...
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Listening Party: 'Mirrors' from 2021-11-15T12:03:52
In August 2020, Snarky Puppy band member Justin Stanton gathered a group of friends together in a house in western Portugal with the mission that everyone co-write a song with one another. Those...
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Review/Preview: Oscars Season from 2021-11-15T11:54:48
The Oscar race is already beginning. New York Times awards season reporter Kyle Buchanan joins us for a special Oscars' Review/Preview, recommending what movies to check out this fall a...
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Gordon Parks Documentary 'A Choice of Weapons' from 2021-11-15T11:46:33
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New Memoir 'Flesh & Blood' from 2021-11-15T11:44:45
Author N. West Moss joins us to talk her new memoir Flesh & Blood: Reflections on Infertility, Family, and Creating a Boun...
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Listening Party: A New Joni Mitchell Archival Album from 2021-11-12T13:55:50
On March 19, 1968, a relatively unknown 25-year-old Joni Mitchell performed a concert at Le Hibou Coffee House in Ottawa, Canada. The performance was recorded and engineered by a 26-year-old by ...
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Listening Party: Aimee Mann's 'Queens of the Summer Hotel' from 2021-11-12T11:55:53
A few years ago, around the release of her Grammy-winning album Mental Illness, singer-songwriter Aimee Mann was approached to write music for a stage adaption of Susanna Kay...
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The Best Subway Book Reviews in 'Between the Lines' from 2021-11-12T11:40:11
In 2013, Uli Beutter Cohen decided to start asking riders on the subway what they were reading, and what they thought of it, eventually founding the popular Instagram account Subway Book Review....
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'Our Country Friends' by Novelist Gary Shteyngart from 2021-11-12T11:39:13
Novelist Gary Shteyngart joins us to discuss his latest book, Our Country Friends, which tells the story of a ...
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The Importance of Local Journalism in 'Storm Lake' from 2021-11-12T11:38:47
A new PBS documentary, "Storm Lake," tells the story of a family run newspaper, The Storm Lake Times, and its editors who are trying to serve an Iowa town as it struggles to ad...
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The State of Veterans Affairs, 'Father Soldier Son', 'Formation: A Woman's Memoir of Stepping Out of Line', 'Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning from 2021-11-11T12:00
In honor of Veterans Day, Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) joins to talk about the biggest issues facing veterans today and some of the priorities his group ...
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'Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning' from 2021-11-11T11:09:31
[REBROADCAST FROM June 11, 2019] Author Elliot Ackerman joins us to discuss his memoir, Pl...
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'Formation: A Woman's Memoir of Stepping Out of Line' from 2021-11-11T11:08:57
[REBROADCAST FROM June 7, 2019] Novelist and Iraq veteran Ryan Leigh Dostie discusses her memoir, Listen
'Father Soldier Son' from 2021-11-11T11:08:29
[REBROADCAST FROM July 16, 2020] Over the course of a decade, the Netflix documentary "Father Soldier Son" follows Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch's return to the United States, civilian l...
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A Veterans Day Call-In from 2021-11-11T11:08:04
In honor of Veterans Day, Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) joins to talk about the biggest issues facing veterans today and s...
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A New 'Filipinx' Cookbook from 2021-11-10T13:58:01
In her debut cookbook, Filipinx: Heritage Recipes from the Diaspora, chef Angela Dimayuga...
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NYT Book Review Celebrates 125 Years from 2021-11-10T12:02:36
The New York Times book review section was founded 125 years ago! Deputy editor of the Book Review Tina Jordan joins us to discuss the publication's collection Listen
Snowboarding Documentary 'Dear Rider' from 2021-11-10T12:00
Jake Burton Carpenter was the founder of Burton Snowboards and one of the main figures responsible for making snowboarding a popular and celebrated sport. He also battled a rare nerve disorder c...
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Get Lit Preview: 'Passing' from 2021-11-10T11:59:34
This month we have selected the 1929 novel Passing by Nella Larsen as our Get Lit with All Of It book club selection. Kait...
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10th Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street from 2021-11-10T11:57:29
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the movement known as Occupy Wall Street. Michael Levitin, author of the book Listen
Director Chris Columbus on the 20th Anniversary of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' from 2021-11-09T11:04:17
Twenty years ago, the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released in theaters, setting the stage for over a decade of films and launching the careers of Daniel...
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A Book for the Cheese Obsessed from 2021-11-09T11:03:11
Erika Kubick, Chicago-based creator of the popular blog, Cheese Sex Death, and former cheese monger, joins us to talk about her new book, dedicated to the world of cheese, and the perfect place ...
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A Preview of DOC NYC from 2021-11-09T11:02:42
DOC NYC is the largest documentary film festival in the country. Artistic director Thom Powers and senior programmer Karen McMullen help us preview the festival and what films to look out for. <...
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Kate Has a Plan— Nov. 9th 2021 from 2021-11-09T11:00:52
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for her ongoing series, “Kate Has a Plan,” to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Listening Party: 'Ocean to Ocean' with Tori Amos from 2021-11-09T11:00:26
Ocean to Ocean is Tori Amos’s first full-length album since publishing her memoir Resistance in 2020. Written during ...
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Christian McBride's 'The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons' from 2021-11-08T11:58:44
The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons is a full-length work for jazz orchestra composed by renowned bassist Christian McBride, honoring leaders of the civil rights movement. O...
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Big Apple Circus Preview from 2021-11-08T11:57:53
The Big Apple Circus returns to Lincoln Center on November 11, through January 2022. Aerialist and “King of the High Wire” Nik Wallenda swings by to ...
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Shea Serrano Talks Jay Z, Missy Elliot, and More in 'Hip-Hop (and Other Things)' from 2021-10-26T10:40:04
Shea Serrano, author, podcast host, and senior staff-writer for The Ringer, talks with us about all things hip-hop and his new book, Listen
Celebrating the Black Women who Revolutionized Hollywood from 2021-10-26T10:31:48
Marcellas Reynolds, author, producer, and entertainment reporter, joins us to discuss his new book, Listen
The Best Fall Book Releases from 2021-10-26T10:29:11
Former Buzzfeed book editor turned publisher of her own book newsletter, “Reading Habits,” Arianna Rebolini, returns to the show to share some of the fall book releases she’s looking forward to ...
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Alan Cumming on his Memoir, 'Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life' from 2021-10-26T10:24:37
Actor and Club Cumming owner Alan Cumming joins us to discuss his new memoir, Listen
Congress Considers Paid Family Leave from 2021-10-25T11:41:06
In wake of Meghan Markle’s letter to Congress and homophobic remarks about Pete Buttigieg's paternity leave, we speak with New York Times correspondent Claire Cain Miller about the bene...
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New Food Memoir 'Plenty' from 2021-10-25T11:38:23
A new memoir from Brooklyn-based food writer Hannah Howard follows her search for fellow women working in the male-dominated food industry at a pivotal moment in her life as a foodie, and as a m...
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Stevie Van Zandt's Memoir from 2021-10-25T11:37:52
Montclair Film Festival 2021 from 2021-10-25T11:27:34
Tom Hall, director of programming for the Montclair Film Festival, talks to us about this year’s slate of films, which began screening on October 21, and...
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A New Live Recording of John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme' from 2021-10-22T11:32:52
John Coltrane's album, A Love Supreme, is celebrated as one of the most important jazz albums in history. There had only ever been one known live recording of the album in full, that is...until ...
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Tin Pan Alley Concert from 2021-10-22T11:31:35
On October 23, a group of performers will celebrate the history and landmark designation of New York’s Tin Pan Alley with a free concert at the Flatiron North Plaza. American Songbook interprete...
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Listening Party: Helado Negro, 'Far In' from 2021-10-22T11:29:48
Helado Negro, aka singer/songwriter Roberto Carlos Lange, follows up 2019’s acclaimed This Is How You Smile with the album Far In<...
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Fall Book Friday: Miriam Toews's 'Fight Night' from 2021-10-22T11:27:44
Acclaimed novelist Miriam Toews follows up her celebrated book Women Talking with her latest, Listen
Liz Garbus's New Documentary on Jacques Cousteau from 2021-10-22T11:26:30
In 2019, the Cousteau Society granted Liz Garbus exclusive access to never-before-seen archival video and audio footage of the famed ocean explorer and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau. The res...
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'Freestyle Love Supreme' Returns to Broadway from 2021-10-21T11:14:45
"Freestyle Love Supreme" returned to Broadway with a star-studded premiere October 19. We speak to Anthony Veneziale, who co-created the ...
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An Epic Journey Through 60 Years of Marvel Comics from 2021-10-21T11:09:57
Following our conversation about LGBTQ+ and other representation in comic books, we'll look at the Marvel universe, and the interconnected world that's built between the speech bubbles of dozens...
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New LGBTQ+ Storylines in Classic Superhero Franchises from 2021-10-21T11:03:55
With the announcement that Superman's son will be bisexual in an upcoming comic, Glen Weldon, host ...
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'Six' The Musical from 2021-10-21T11:01:46
The British musical “Six” was set to open in March 2020… and then Broadway was shut down. Now the pop musical, which tells the story of the six wives of King Henry VIII, has finally ope...
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Carla Lalli Music's New Cookbook 'That Sounds So Good' from 2021-10-20T16:01:14
James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Carla Lalli Music joins us to discuss her new book, Listen
The Impact of 'Squid Game' from 2021-10-20T15:48:59
Morgan Ome, assistant editor at The Atlantic, joins us to talk about the new Netflix smash hit, "Squid Game." The Korean series has captured viewers worldwide as it follows hundreds of ...
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What Linda Evangelista's Lawsuit Reveals About Toxic Beauty Standards from 2021-10-20T15:48:50
This month, supermodel Linda Evangelista announced she was suing the company behind the cosmetic procedure CoolSculpting, alleging that she had been “brutally disfigured.” Rhonda Garelick, dean ...
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Tom Petty Documentary on the Making of 'Wildflowers' from 2021-10-20T11:44:53
Wildflowers is widely considered Tom Petty’s greatest solo album and some of the best writing of his whole career. A new documentary uses unearthed footage of Petty and present-day interviews wi...
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Nick Offerman's New Book from 2021-10-19T10:40:04
Actor, craftsman, outdoorsman and whiskey enthusiast Nick Offerman joins to discuss his new book, Listen
A New Dorie Greenspan Cookbook from 2021-10-19T10:33:24
Dorie Greenspan, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and cookie expert, joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Listen
Robert Glasper's Blue Note Jazz Club Residency from 2021-10-19T10:30:17
4-time Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper joins us during his "Listen
Billy Porter on his New Memoir from 2021-10-19T10:26:18
Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award-winning Billy Porter joins us to discuss his new memoir, Unprotected, a story of...
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NASA's 12-Year 'Lucy' Launch, And Other Space News from 2021-10-18T13:00:59
The Planetary Society's Kate Howells joins to discuss two exciting developments in space exploration. Over the weekend, a probe named "Lucy" blasted off from Cape Canaveral, beginning a decade-l...
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Retired Astronaut Chris Hadfield's Debut Novel from 2021-10-18T11:44:26
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield became an internet star in 2013 with a viral video of himself performing David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” on the International Space Station. Now he’s left the caps...
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'Is This A Room' on Broadway from 2021-10-18T11:42:03
Called a "thrilling thriller" and a critic's pick by The New York Times, creator and director Tina Satter's new Broadway play, Listen
Dior Exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum from 2021-10-18T11:36:39
The sprawling, glittery new exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, ChristianListen
Fall Book Friday: 'On Animals' by Susan Orlean from 2021-10-15T13:06:54
Author and staff writer at The New Yorker Susan Orlean joins us to discuss her new collection of essays, Listen
A Round-Up of Broadway Openings from 2021-10-15T12:04:15
It's a big month for Broadway. WNYC culture editor Jennifer Vanasco drops by with a roundup of all the shows opening and reopening.
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'Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide' from 2021-10-15T11:11:09
Writer Cecily Wong joins us to discuss Atlas Obscura's new book, Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide, which she co-authored with Dyla...
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Listening Party: Lilly Hiatt, 'Lately' from 2021-10-15T11:09:36
Lilly Hiatt had planned a tour for right after the release of her last album, Walking Proof, which came out March 27, 2020. But when COVID shutdo...
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Lido Pimienta on Breaking Ground in the World of Dance from 2021-10-14T11:51:47
Canadian-Colombian singer-songwriter Lido Pimienta has had quite the year. Her 2020 album, Miss Colombia, earned a Latin Grammy Nomination, her first, as well as her first ever Grammy nomination...
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'The Korean Vegan Cookbook' from 2021-10-14T11:45:21
Chef, lawyer, and recent TikTok star, Joanne Lee Molinaro, also known as The Korean Vegan, joins us to discuss her debut cookbook, ...
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'Neal Brennan: Unacceptable' from 2021-10-14T11:44:19
Comedian Neal Brennan, one of the co-creators of “The Chapelle Show,” joins us to discuss his latest show, which weaves together standup and storytelling and is directed by acclaimed magician De...
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Dave Grohl's Memoir 'The Storyteller' (Part 2) from 2021-10-14T11:43:35
16-time Grammy winner Dave Grohl, front-man of Foo Fighters, talks about his tenure as Nirvana's drummer, and healing after the death of his friend and musical collaborator Kurt Cobain. His new ...
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Dave Grohl's Memoir 'The Storyteller' (Part 1) from 2021-10-13T12:00
Dave Grohl, 16-time Grammy award-winning artist of Foo Fighters and formally of Nirvana, joins us to discuss his new memoir, Listen
Anthony Doerr on 'Cloud Cuckoo Land' from 2021-10-13T11:24:51
Author Anthony Doerr won the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his 2014 novel All The Light We Cannot See. His new novel, Listen
Supply Chain Saga from 2021-10-13T11:23:33
New York Times global economics correspondent Peter Goodman joins us to discuss the current supply chain disruptions affecting online shopping. Goodman answers listeners' questions and...
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Over a Thousand Recipes in 'Modernist Pizza' from 2021-10-13T11:23:15
Nathan Myhrvold, former chief technology officer at Microsoft and chef and author of Modernist Cuisine, joins us to discuss the new entry to the "Modernist" book collection, Listen
What Local News Means to You from 2021-10-12T11:47:48
Local newsrooms are suffering. As the internet has broadened our horizons, it has also made it harder for local papers to hold on to subscribers, making it easy for mass media companies like Gan...
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CBC's 'The Flamethrowers' and the History of Right-Wing Radio from 2021-10-12T11:47:15
CBC podcast producer Justin Ling, who helmed the Uncover series, The Village, joins us for his new podcast, The Flamethrowers Listen
'Vasily Kandinsky: Around the Circle' at the Guggenheim from 2021-10-12T11:46:31
Megan Fontanella, curator of Modern Art and Provenance at the Guggenheim Museum, joins us to discuss the new exhibit, Listen
Kate Has A Plan — Oct. 12, 2021 from 2021-10-12T11:45:52
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Andie MacDowell in 'Maid' from 2021-10-12T11:45:23
A new Netflix limited series tells the story of a young mother who flees an abusive relationship and tries to find work cleaning homes to support her child. It is based on the memoir, Maid Listen
Spotlighting Indigenous Voices: Poet Tommy Pico from 2021-10-11T13:01:37
[REBROADCAST FROM April 30, 2021] Tommy Pico, a queer poet and Kumeyaay Indian joins to discuss Feed, his 2019 book-length poem about wha...
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Spotlighting Indigenous Voices: US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo from 2021-10-11T12:59:53
[REBROADCAST FROM April 30, 2021] On the last day of National Poetry Month, we spoke with United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo about the anthology, Listen
Spotlighting Indigenous Voices: 'Stolen' from Reporter Connie Walker from 2021-10-11T12:54:52
[REBROADCAST FROM March 22, 2021] Journalist Connie Walker joins us to discuss her podcast from Gimlet Media titled, Stolen: The Search for Jermain...
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Spotlighting Indigenous Voices: Connie Walker's Reporting on Residential Schools from 2021-10-11T12:53:12
[REBROADCAST FROM June 22, 2021] Reporter and host of multiple investigative podcasts, Connie Walker, joins us to discuss her experience being an Indigenous journalist covering the treatment of ...
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Spotlighting Indigenous Voices: Author Stephen Graham Jones from 2021-10-11T12:51:31
[REBROADCAST FROM August 31, 2021] Since the premiere of Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” the popularity of social justice-minded horror has increased. Author Stephen Graham Jones has been wri...
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Spotlighting Indigenous Voices: Musician Buffy Sainte-Marie from 2021-10-11T12:50:17
[REBROADCAST FROM March 30, 2021] Musician and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie joins us to discuss her remarkable life and career. Listen
Postpartum Depression with Clare Vaye Watkins and Pooja Lakshmin; Natalie Hemby's New Album; Pitchfork's Rescores; Latino/a/x Terminology from 2021-10-08T12:00
A new novel takes a darkly comedic look at post-partum depression, featuring a protagonist who goes on a business trip to Reno and decides to stay, leaving her husband and new baby behind. Novel...
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The History and Complexity of "Latino/a/x" Terminology and Identity from 2021-10-08T10:56:04
Joining us during Hispanic Heritage Month, John Alba Cutler, Associate English Professor at Berkeley University with a focus on US Latino/a/x literatures, gives us a rundown of the different Lat...
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Pitchfork's Changed Its Mind from 2021-10-08T10:55:37
When an album receives a great score from Pitchfork, it can help the artist gain momentum in a Grammys race… when it receives a terrible score, it can sometimes tank the album. This week, Pitchf...
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Listening Party: Natalie Hemby's New Album, 'Pins and Needles' from 2021-10-08T10:53:59
The Grammy award-winning Natalie Hemby has had a long successful career as a songwriter. She's written songs for Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Kacey Musgraves, and also is a founding member of The Hig...
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The Realities of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Today from 2021-10-08T10:45:17
Following our discussion of the novel I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness by Claire Vaye Watkins, which discusses postpartum depression, we speak with an expert on recognizing the signs...
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Fall Book Friday: 'I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness' from 2021-10-08T10:43:43
A new novel takes a darkly comedic look at postpartum depression, featuring a protagonist who goes on a business trip to Reno and decides to stay, leaving her husband and new baby behind. Noveli...
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Facebook's Long Week, Ask an Expert: Self-Promotion, 'Mass,' 'Children Under Fire' from 2021-10-07T12:00
Facebook is having a rough week. From the largest outage in its history on Monday, to the bombshell testimony a former employee turned whistleblower gave to the Senate on Tuesday, we’ve all been...
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Fran Kranz Talks Grief, Blame and School Shootings in 'Mass' from 2021-10-07T11:24:57
A new film follows two couples who meet in a church after tragedy has brought them together. One pair are the parents of a victim of a school shooting. The other are the parents of the shooter. ...
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The Ways Gun Violence Inflicts Trauma on Children from 2021-10-07T10:51:40
[REBROADCAST FROM April 8, 2021] The threat of gun violence is a concern for many Americans as businesses and schools reopen. Pulitzer Prize finalist John Woodrow Cox joins us to discuss his new...
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Ask An Expert: Bruce Kasanoff on the Keys to Self-Promotion from 2021-10-07T10:49:32
Bruce Kasanoff, who refers to himself as a social media ghostwriter who helps entrepreneurs share what matters most, and author of the book, How to Self-P...
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What's Been Going On With Facebook from 2021-10-07T10:48:25
Facebook is having a rough week. From the largest outage in its history on Monday, to the bombshell testimony a former employee turned whistleblower gave to the Senate on Tuesday, we’ve all been...
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Fall Fashion: Dopamine Dressing from 2021-10-06T12:20:12
Fall fashion in New York historically has been dominated by one color...Black. But as Emilia Petrarca, Fashion News Writer for The Cut, writes, the pandemic may have changed that. Petrarca...
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'Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America' from 2021-10-06T12:06:02
The civil and voting rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer was born October 6, 1917. In a new book, Dr. Keisha N. Blain, Associate Professor of History at the University of Pittsburgh, captures Hamer’s...
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'Fauci' Documentary from 2021-10-06T12:04:25
For nearly two years, Dr. Anthony Fauci has been the leading voice in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. A new documentary, Fauci, takes us behind the scenes of how his work at...
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Jewish Museum Exhibit: 'Afterlives' from 2021-10-06T12:03:16
A new exhibit at the Jewish Museum focuses on art stolen during World War II, and the process of recovery. The exhibit features looted works by artists such as Pierre Bonnard, Marc Chagall, Paul...
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Fall Fashion and 'Dopamine Dressing,' Jewish Museum 'Afterlives' Exhibit, 'Fauci' Documentary, A New Book on Fannie Lou Hamer from 2021-10-06T12:00
Fall fashion in New York historically has been dominated by one color...Black. But as Emilia Petrarca, Fashion News Writer for The Cut, writes, the pandemic may have changed that. Petrarca...
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A Memoir on Living with Bell's Palsy from 2021-10-05T12:34:07
After two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and playwright Sarah Ruhl successfully gives birth after a high-risk pregnancy, she thinks the worst of her health crises are behind her. Then, the left sid...
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'Nuclear Family', Kate Has A Plan, A Listening Party with Theo Croker, Sarah Ruhl, Ashley C. Ford from 2021-10-05T12:00
“Nuclear Family,” a new docuseries on HBO, chronicles the story of a lesbian couple who created a family in the early 80’s through surrogacy before it was a common practice and the tensions and ...
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Ashley C. Ford's 'Somebody's Daughter' from 2021-10-05T10:13:50
[REBROADCAST FROM June 16, 2021] Writer, podcaster, and web series host, Ashley C. Ford, joins us to discuss her highly anticipated memoir, Listen
'Listening Party' with Theo Croker from 2021-10-05T10:12:21
Grammy-nominated trumpeter Theo Croker recently released a new album, BLK2LIFE || A FUTURE PAST. The self-produced album features Wyclef Jean, Ari Lennox, Kassa Overall, and many more. Croker jo...
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Kate Has a Plan — Oct. 5, 2021 from 2021-10-05T10:11:45
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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'Nuclear Family' with Ry Russo-Young from 2021-10-05T10:11:09
“Nuclear Family,” a new docuseries on HBO, chronicles the story of a lesbian couple who created a family in the early 80’s through surrogacy before it was a common practice and the tens...
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'Review/Preview': Fall Books from 2021-10-04T12:00
Arianna Rebolini, Former Buzzfeed Book Editor and now publisher of her own newsletter,Listen
Get Lit Preview: Lauren Groff, Liane Moriarty, Fall Books, Ken Burns' 'Muhammad Ali', Fall TV from 2021-10-04T12:00
Acclaimed author Lauren Groff joins us for a preview conversation highlighting her new novel and our "Get Lit with All Of It" October selection, Matrix. The novel tells the sto...
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'Review/Preview': Fall TV from 2021-10-04T11:27:45
Our resident TV expert, Vulture staff writer Kathryn Van Arendonk, joins us to preview the fall TV season and shares which shows she’s especially excited about.
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Ken Burns and Rasheeda Ali on 'Muhammad Ali' Documentary from 2021-10-04T11:26:41
Recently at The Atlantic Festival, Alison spoke with Ken Burns and Rasheeda Ali about the new four-part PBS documentary, "Muhamm...
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Liane Moriarty on 'Apples Never Fall' from 2021-10-04T11:23:37
Liane Moriarty is the author behind the massive bestsellers (turned into television hits) Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers. In her latest novel, Mor...
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Get Lit Preview: Lauren Groff from 2021-10-04T11:22:18
Acclaimed author Lauren Groff joins us for a preview conversation highlighting her new novel and our "Get Lit with All Of It" October s...
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Brooklyn BagelFest, More Kitchen Gadgets, Shad's New Album, Cheesemonger Invitational NYC, A New Staten Island Team from 2021-10-01T12:00
Brooklyn BagelFest allows attendees to sample from bagel purveyors such as Ess-a-Bagel, Bantam Bagels, and Tompkins Square Bagels. Founder Sam Silverman joins us to preview the October 2 event a...
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New Staten Island Minor League Baseball Team from 2021-10-01T11:17:53
A new minor league baseball team is coming to Staten Island, and the owners are asking for help to pick the new team’s name. We’ll take calls with listeners' suggestions, and their Staten Island...
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The Cheesemonger Invitational from 2021-10-01T11:17:32
Adam Moscowitz, the founder of The Cheesemonger Invitational, which brings together cheese mongers and cheese fans from all over the count...
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Shad, 'TAO' from 2021-10-01T11:17:04
Shad is a Juno Award-winning rapper who has made the Polaris shortlist multiple times and hosts the Netflix docuseries, “Hip-Hop Evolution.” His new album, "Listen
Kitchen Gadgets Do's and Don'ts from 2021-10-01T11:16:06
Hosts of the Wirecutter series “The Kitchen Report,” Lesley Stockton and Michael Sullivan return to continue the discuss...
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Sam Silverman on Brooklyn BagelFest from 2021-10-01T11:15:39
Brooklyn BagelFest allows attendees to sample from bagel purveyors such as Ess-a-Bagel, Bantam Bagel...
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'The Get Out' with Jay Vanasco -- September 30 from 2021-09-30T13:44:06
WNYC’s Jennifer Vanasco, who covers arts and culture, joins us to discuss what to do this weekend in her ongoing series, “The Get Out.”
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'500 Greatest Songs of All Time,' Daptone Records Turns 20, Adam Pendleton's New Exhibition, Rita Dove from 2021-09-30T12:00
For the first time in 17 years, Rolling Stone threw out their working list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and rebuilt the list from scratch. Rolling Sto...
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'Adam Pendleton: Who Is Queen?' from 2021-09-30T12:00
Artist Adam Pendleton joins us to discuss his solo show at the Museum of Modern Art, Listen
Celebrating Daptone Records' 20th Anniversary from 2021-09-30T11:24:43
Founded in 2001, Daptone Records helped spur a modern soul revival with releases from artists like Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley. On October 1, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, the ind...
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Rolling Stone's ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ from 2021-09-30T11:24:01
For the first time in 17 years, Rolling Stone threw out their working list of the "Listen
Atticus Lish's New Book, Caretaking Expert Amy Goyer, Karen Dalton Documentary, A New Jasper Johns Exhibit from 2021-09-29T12:00
The new novel from PEN/Faulkner winner Atticus Lish tells the story of a young man thrust into a caretaker role when his mother learns she has ALS… and his absent father returns to their lives w...
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'Jasper Johns: Mind/Mirror' from 2021-09-29T11:23:41
Scott Rothkopf, Senior Deputy Director of The Whitney Museum of Art, and Carlos Basualdo, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, join us to preview a new exhibit, Listen
'Karen Dalton: In My Own Time' from 2021-09-29T11:18:11
Karen Dalton was a fixture of the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene and shared the stage with Bob Dylan. But because she released only two albums and died at the age of 55, her legacy has been ...
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Caretaking Expert Amy Goyer from 2021-09-29T11:16:22
To round out our caretaking hour, we speak with AARP’s caregiving expert and columnist Amy Goyer, who will take calls from listeners and provide advice for how to best take care of yourself, whi...
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Atticus Lish on 'The War for Gloria' from 2021-09-29T11:14:42
The new novel from PEN/Faulkner winner Atticus Lish tells the story of a young man thrust into a caretaker role when his mother learns she has ALS… and his absent father returns to their lives w...
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'My Name is Pauli Murray,' Paula Poundstone, Trisha Yearwood on her New Cookbook, Esperanza Spalding's New Album from 2021-09-28T12:00
A new documentary, “My Name is Pauli Murray,” chronicles the life of Pauli Murray, a civil rights lawyer, poet, and priest who challenged racial and gender lines and influenced legal ic...
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Esperanza Spalding's 'Songwrights Apothecary Lab' from 2021-09-28T11:19:09
Esperanza Spalding’s new album, Songwrights Apothecary Lab, is named after the roaming creative workshop into which she ...
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Trisha Yearwood on her New Cookbook from 2021-09-28T11:18:23
Grammy-winning country artist and bestselling cookbook author Trisha Yearwood joins us to discuss her latest cookbook,Listen
Paula Poundstone's New Show from 2021-09-28T11:17:54
Public radio listeners know Paula Poundstone as a regular panelist on Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me. After more than a year of focusing her joke-making energy on her podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula ...
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Kate Has a Plan — Sept. 28, 2021 from 2021-09-28T11:17:23
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Julie Cohen and Betsy West on 'My Name is Pauli Murray' from 2021-09-28T11:14:51
A new documentary, “My Name is Pauli Murray,” chronicles the life of Pauli Murray, a civil rights lawyer, poet, and priest who challenged racial and gender lines and influenced legal ic...
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Anita Hill, Matt Lundquist on Back-To-School Anxiety, Arturo O'Farrill's New Album, Fall Music Preview with Puja Patel from 2021-09-27T12:00
Teacher, legal scholar, and advocate Anita Hill joins us to discuss her new book, Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End Gender Violence.
With New York City public schools...
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Review/Preview: Fall Music from 2021-09-27T11:09:43
Puja Patel, Pitchfork Editor in Chief, joins us to help preview the most anticipated album releases of the fall from both established and up and coming artists, and of course, listen to...
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Arturo O'Farrill on his New Album from 2021-09-27T11:08:43
Arturo O'Farrill was born into music. His late father, Chico O'Farrill, was a celebrated Cuban Jazz composer and bandleader. Now, Arturo is a Grammy award-winning pianist and composer, and he jo...
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Back-To-School Anxiety from 2021-09-27T11:08:21
With New York City public schools back to in-person learning, some parents might be noticing their kids exhibiting new behaviors and anxieties… and parents might be feeling a little anxious them...
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Anita Hill on 'Believing' from 2021-09-27T11:07:10
Teacher, legal scholar and advocate Anita Hill joins us to discuss her new book, Listen
Dawoud Bey on Whitney and Sean Kelly Gallery Exhibits from 2021-09-24T12:39:41
Photographer and MacArthur fellow Dawoud Bey joins us to discuss his two exhibitions open now in New York City: “An American Project<...
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William Shatner, Dawoud Bey, NYPL Archives Exhibit, September Get Lit from 2021-09-24T12:00
William Shatner has a new autobiographical album out today called Bill, which mixes music, prose, and poetry, and features the contributors like Joe Walsh, Brad Paisley, Robert Randolph, Joe Jon...
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Get Lit: 'The Great Mistake' by Jonathan Lee from 2021-09-24T11:46:29
We air highlights from our September "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event with Jonathan Lee about his novel, Listen
Get Lit: Claudi of Pinc Louds Performs from 2021-09-24T11:46:21
We air highlights from our September "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event with musical guest Claudi of Pinc Louds, a local band who helped keep live ...
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Get Lit: Audience Q&A with Jonathan Lee from 2021-09-24T11:45:47
We air highlights from the audience Q&A portion of our September "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event with Jonathan Lee about his novel, Listen
Artifacts on Display at the New York Public Library from 2021-09-24T11:43:28
Declan Kiely, director of Special Collections and Exhibitions at the New York Public Library, joins us to preview "The Polonsky Exhibition ...
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William Shatner on 'Bill' from 2021-09-24T11:41:49
William Shatner has a new autobiographical album out today called Bill, which mixes music, prose, and poetry, and features the contributors like ...
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A New Name Among Reopening Concert Venues from 2021-09-23T16:15:40
The pandemic forced some music venues to close permanently; others have been able to re-open after a year of shutdowns. But one venue in Bushwick never had to close, because it didn’t exist yet....
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NYFF, LuLaRoe, Willi Smith Exhibit, Qian Julie Wang's Memoir, Jason Isbell, Music Venues from 2021-09-23T12:00
The 59th New York Film Festival runs from September 24 to October 10 at Lincoln Center. NYFF director Eugene Hernandez and senior programmer Dennis Lim join us to preview the festival, and look ...
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Jason Isbell's Ghost Stories on 'Reunions' from 2021-09-23T11:35:38
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 19, 2020] Grammy-winner Jason Isbell discusses his latest album with the 400 Unit, Reunions.
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Qian Julie Wang's Memoir 'Beautiful Country' from 2021-09-23T11:34:37
When Qian Julie Wang was growing up in Chinatown, she knew that no matter how sick her mother became (some days, she couldn’t get out of bed) she should not ask authorities for help. That’s beca...
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'Willi Smith: Street Couture' at Cooper Hewitt from 2021-09-23T11:33:25
The Cooper Hewitt exhibit, "Willi Smith: Street Couture," celebrates the life of Willi Smith, the acclaimed artist ...
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'LuLaRich' from 2021-09-23T11:32:40
LuLaRoe, the colorful leggings company that was supposed to empower their salespeople with financial independence, has been revealed to be a multi-level marketing scheme that left the founders r...
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59th New York Film Festival from 2021-09-23T11:31:33
The 59th New York Film Festival runs from September 24 to October 10 at Lincoln Center. NYFF director Eugene Hernandez and senior programmer Denn...
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Kate Has a Plan — Sept. 22, 2021 from 2021-09-22T15:49:02
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets from 2021-09-22T15:37:22
Hosts of Wirecutter's series “The Kitchen Report” Lesley Stockton and Michael Sullivan join to discuss must-have gadgets for any kitchen, including some of their new favorites, and take listener...
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Chef Mina Stone's 'Lemon, Love & Olive Oil' from 2021-09-22T15:37:21
Chef Mina Stone, who helms Mina's at MoMA PS1, joins us to discuss her latest cookbook, Lemon, Love &a...
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Apple Season Tips from 2021-09-22T12:00
It’s the first week of fall and what better food to talk about than apples? Author of the 2019 book, Apple: recipes from the orchard Listen
Apple Season, Kitchen Gadgets, 'Lemon, Love & Olive Oil,' Restaurant Openings from 2021-09-22T12:00
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
Chef Mina Stone, who helms Mina's at Mo...
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New Restaurant Openings from 2021-09-22T11:38:55
Bao Ong, editor for Eater who recently previewed new restaurant openings around New York City, joins us to talk about what openings to look forward to this fall, as well as take calls from liste...
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Teaching CRT from 2021-09-21T12:00:48
Jessica Mallare-Best, director of educational equity at the Center for Equity and Inclusion in Portland, Oregon, and former Portland Public School High School teacher, joins us to discuss Critic...
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Black Lives Matter and CRT in Schools, Phoebe Robinson, Michael Stipe, Mets Documentary from 2021-09-21T12:00
Veronica Chambers, New York Times editor and author of a new book, Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter, joins us to discuss her book designed for younger readers...
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Michael Stipe on a New Velvet Underground Tribute Album and Other Projects from 2021-09-21T11:56:05
Michael Stipe’s cover of “Sunday Morning” opens the new album, I’ll Be Your Mirror: A Tribute To The Velvet Underground & Nico, out Septemb...
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Mets Documentary 'Once Upon a Time in Queens' from 2021-09-21T11:55:31
In 1986, the New York Mets had a magical season, winning 108 regular season games and the World Series. Director Nick Davis, and Mookie Wilson, the Mets outfielder who hit the famous ground ball...
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A New Essay Collection from Phoebe Robinson from 2021-09-21T11:53:24
Phoebe Robinson, comedian, actress, and former co-host of the WNYC Studios podcast, 2 Dope Queens, joins us to discuss her new collection of essays, Listen
'The Story of Black Lives Matter' for Young Readers from 2021-09-21T11:52:29
Veronica Chambers, New York Times editor and author of a new book, Call and Response: The Story of Blac...
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Emmy Recap, Chris Bosh, David Gauvey Herbert on Camp Shane, Katie Sturino on her Book, Fall Cookbooks from 2021-09-20T12:00
Our resident TV maven, Vulture staff writer Kathryn Van Arendonk, returns to recap the 2021 Emmy Awards.
[REBROADCAST FROM June 4, 2021] In light of his recent official indu...
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Review/Preview: Fall Cookbooks from 2021-09-20T11:07:17
While the weather is still feeling summery, fall really is right around the corner, and it soon will be cool enough to actually cook in your apartment. Monica Burton, Senior Editor at Eater, wil...
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Kate Sturino, 'Body Talk: How to Embrace Your Body and Start Living Your Best Life' from 2021-09-20T11:06:27
[REBROADCAST FROM June 8, 2021] We re-air our conversation with body acceptance advocate, influencer, and author Katie Sturino, who wants to encourage more people to be kinder to themselves, and...
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'The Epic Family Feud Behind an Iconic Weight-Loss Camp for Kids' from 2021-09-20T11:06:03
New reporting from David Gauvey Herbert tells the story of Camp Shane, a weight-loss camp in the Catskills that for decades has been consumed in conflict among its owners, the Ettenberg family. ...
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'Letters to a Young Athlete' from 2021-09-20T11:05:25
*[REBROADCAST FROM June 4, 2021] In light of his recent official induction into the NBA Hall of Fame, we re-air our conversation with Chris Bosh about his story in the form of messages to younge...
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2021 Emmy Recap from 2021-09-20T11:05:03
Our resident TV maven, Vulture staff writer Kathryn Van Arendonk, returns to recap the 2021 Emmy Awards.
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'Ted Lasso' Watch Party, 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye', Ani DiFranco, 'Cosmic Nature' Exhibit from 2021-09-17T12:00
The Apple TV + comedy series “Ted Lasso” has become a runaway hit for its heartwarming messages and unforgettable characters. Brendan Hunt is a co-creator and writer on the series, and also star...
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'Cosmic Nature' at The New York Botanical Garden from 2021-09-17T11:00:56
Joanna Groarke, Director of Public Engagement at The New York Botanical Garden, joins to discuss the NYBG's exhibit, "Cosmic Nature," from Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who's immersive installat...
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Ani DiFranco from 2021-09-17T10:42:57
[REBROADCAST FROM January 29, 2021 and September 17, 2018] All Of It's first episode aired on September 17, 2018. Our inaugural guest was musician Ani DiFranco. And she has joined us every year ...
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'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' from 2021-09-17T10:41:51
A new film starring Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield tells the story of televangelists Tammy Faye Bakker and Jim Bakker. Writer Abe Sylvia and Director Michael Showalter join us to discuss t...
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'Watch Party': Brendan Hunt on 'Ted Lasso' from 2021-09-17T10:41:33
The Apple TV + comedy series “Ted Lasso” has become a runaway hit for its heartwarming messages and unforgettable characters. Brendan Hunt is a co-creator and writer on the series, and also star...
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Carmelo Anthony, Kaepernick's Legacy, Ruth Orkin Exhibit, 'The Get Out', 'BlackBerry Jams' from 2021-09-16T12:00
Carmelo Anthony, ten-time NBA All-Star currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and formerly of the New York Knicks, joins us to discuss his new memoir, Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised: ...
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'BlackBerry Jams' from 2021-09-16T10:38:58
A new podcast, BlackBerry Jams, explores what it means to be a black fan navigating the predominantly white jam band scene. Co-hosts Lenny Duncan and Leslie Mac join to discuss the inte...
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'The Get Out' with Jay Vanasco from 2021-09-16T10:38:32
Jay Vanasco, WNYC/Gothamist news and culture editor, joins us to discuss things to do this weekend in New York City as part of our ongoing series, "The Get Out."
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'Expressions of Life' at Fotografiska from 2021-09-16T10:38:14
A new exhibit at Fotografiska highlights the work of groundbreaking photographer and photojournalist Ruth Orkin. Orkin’s daughter and director of her archive, Mary Engel, and Amanda Hajjar, dire...
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5 Years Since Kaepernick Took a Knee from 2021-09-16T10:37:55
Five years ago, Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem to protest police brutality, sparking nationwide support, outrage, and effectively stalling his NFL career. This moment wa...
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Carmelo Anthony on His New Memoir from 2021-09-16T10:36:42
Carmelo Anthony, ten-time NBA All-Star currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and formerly of the New York Knicks, joins us to discuss his new memoir, Listen
'Dear Evan Hansen', Elizabeth Holmes Trial Update, Brooklyn Housing, Sahadi's Cookbook, The Ethnic Aisle from 2021-09-15T12:00
The beloved and Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” has been adapted for the big screen. Director and novelist Stephen Chbosky joins us to discuss directing the film, which sees Ben Pl...
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Why Does the Ethnic Food Aisle Still Exist? from 2021-09-15T11:03:12
Priya Krishna, food reporter for The New York Times and author of the upcoming cookbook, Listen
A New Cookbook from Sahadi's from 2021-09-15T11:02:53
The James Beard Award-winning Sahadi’s market has been a local favorite for over a century. Now, with the new cookbook, Listen
Brooklyn's Housing Disparities from 2021-09-15T11:01:33
Daniel Karel, writer for Brooklyn Magazine, joins us to discuss his recent article which looked at how in the last ten years, Brooklyn's population grew much higher than its housing sto...
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An Update the Elizabeth Holmes Trial from 2021-09-15T11:01:09
Bobby Allyn, NPR Business Reporter covering Technology, joins us for un update on the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, who is being accused of fraud.
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The Film Adaptation of 'Dear Evan Hansen' from 2021-09-15T11:00:45
The beloved and Tony Award-winning musical “Dear Evan Hansen” has been adapted for the big screen. Director and novelist Stephen Chbosky joins us to discuss directing the film, which sees Ben Pl...
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'Black Nerd Problems' from 2021-09-14T13:08:39
William Evans and Omar Holmon, co-authors of the book, Black Nerd Problems, and co-founde...
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Colson Whitehead, 'Ted Lasso' Preview, 'Black Nerd Problems', 'American Crime Story,' Back to Work Fashion from 2021-09-14T12:00
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead joins us to discuss his latest novel, Harlem Shuffle, a family drama and crime novel set in 1960s Harlem.
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Sarah Burgess on 'Impeachment: American Crime Story' from 2021-09-14T11:57:37
The latest installment of Ryan Murphy’s series, “American Crime Story,” centers on the impeachment of President Bill Clinton and the media frenzy surrounding Monica Lewinsky. Sarah Burgess, who ...
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Back to Work Fashion from 2021-09-14T10:24:25
Fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell, and Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic for The New York Times, join us to discuss the latest fashion trends to look out for as some of us ...
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'Ted Lasso' Preview from 2021-09-14T10:20:36
Kathryn VanArendonk, staff writer for Vulture, joins us to preview the next installment of our "Watch Party" series. This time, we'll watch Season 2 of "Ted Lasso," a heartwarming sport...
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Colson Whitehead on 'Harlem Shuffle' from 2021-09-14T10:18:40
Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead joins us to discuss his latest novel, Harlem Shuffle,...
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'Mogul Mowgli', The State of Soccer, 'Dating & New York', Expert Relationship Advice from 2021-09-13T12:00
A new film tells the story of a British Pakistani rapper whose path to stardom is jeopardized by a serious illness. Riz Ahmed, who co-wrote and stars in the film, and Bassam Tariq, who co-wrote ...
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Relationship Advice with Relationship Experts from 2021-09-13T10:46:14
The past year and a half has been a difficult one for romantic relationships… and some might be stuck in a communication rut with their partner. Relationship experts John and Julie Gottman join ...
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'Dating & New York' from 2021-09-13T10:45:27
“Dating & New York” is a modern rom-com about friends with benefits in the dating app age. Co-stars Jaboukie Young-White and Francesca Reale join us to discuss the film, which premi...
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The State of Soccer with Tariq Panja from 2021-09-13T10:44:22
In the wake of Lionel Messi leaving FC Barcelona due to the club's increasing debt and subsequent inability to pay Messi's salary, there has been much talk in the soccer world about the growing ...
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'Mogul Mowgli' from 2021-09-13T10:43:42
A new film tells the story of a British Pakistani rapper whose path to stardom is jeopardized by a serious illness. Riz Ahmed, who co-wrote and stars in the film, and Bassam Tariq, who co-wrote ...
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'Full Bio' — Osama bin Laden from 2021-09-12T12:00
Author and CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen joins us for a new installment of our "Full Bio" series. He discusses his new book, The Rise and Fall of Osama bin Laden, a biograp...
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Building One World Trade, Paula Cole, Finding bin Laden, Connie Smith from 2021-09-10T12:00
A new book chronicles the long process of rebuilding the World Trade Center from the rubble of 9/11. Journalist Scott Raab, who followed the story for Esquire, and the official World Tr...
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Connie Smith, 'The Cry of the Heart' from 2021-09-10T11:38:38
In 1964, country musician Connie Smith became the first female artist to reach number one on the country charts with a debut single. Nearly six decades later, at the age of 80, she’s released he...
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Full Bio: The Hunt for bin Laden from 2021-09-10T11:16:10
We air the final installment of 'Full Bio' with Peter Bergen, CNN national security analyst and author of the book Listen
Paula Cole, 'American Quilt' from 2021-09-10T11:15:28
Songwriter and Grammy-winning producer Paula Cole joins to discuss her new record, American Quilt, featuring new renditions of...
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Rebuilding the World Trade Center from 2021-09-10T11:14:37
A new book chronicles the long process of rebuilding the World Trade Center from the rubble of 9/11. Journalist Scott Raab, who followed the story for Esquire, Listen
Dindga McCannon 'In Plain Sight' from 2021-09-09T17:06:19
Dindga McCannon, an artist born and raised in Harlem and the Bronx, joins us to discuss her solo exhibition, Listen
Poetry Post-9/11, Media Portrayals of Muslims, Full Bio with Peter Bergen, Music Honoring 9/11, Dindga McCannon from 2021-09-09T12:00
In the wake of 9/11, Dennis Johnson and Valerie Merians decided to form a publishing company. Soon after, they published Poetry After 9/11: An Anthology of New York Poets, a collection ...
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Music in the Wake of 9/11 from 2021-09-09T10:55:15
As part of our week of coverage commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, WQXR chief content officer and senior vice president Ed Yim joins us to discuss the music that has become ...
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Full Bio: bin Laden & 9/11 from 2021-09-09T10:54:42
We continue 'Full Bio' with Peter Bergen, CNN national security analyst and the author of the book Listen
Analyzing Media Portrayals of Muslims Post-9/11 from 2021-09-09T10:53:34
As we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we are taking stock of how that day changed the world forever. We'll speak to leading scholar Evelyn Alsultany, who is an expert of the representatio...
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'Poetry After 9/11' from 2021-09-09T10:53:09
In the wake of 9/11, Dennis Johnson and Valerie Merians decided to form a publishing company. Soon after, they published Listen
'Blood Brothers: Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali' from 2021-09-08T13:40
Marcus A. Clarke, director of the Netflix documentary, "Blood Brothers: Malcolm X and Muhammed Ali," joins us to discuss his new fil...
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Brenda Berkman's Post-9/11 Art, 'Blood Brothers,' NYPD Surveillance, the Rise of Osama bin Laden, 'The Turnaway Study' from 2021-09-08T12:00
Retired FDNY Captain Brenda Berkman not only paved the way for more female firefighters, but in recent years has used art to process the trauma of her time as a first responder, including a seri...
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Full Bio: Bin Laden's Rise in the 1990s from 2021-09-08T11:14:54
We air the next installment of "Full Bio" with author and CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen, who discusses his new book Listen
How 9/11 Altered NYPD Surveillance from 2021-09-08T11:14:23
September 11 marked a turning point for a set of rules restricting N...
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Retired FDNY Captain-Turned Artist Captures One World Trade in Lithograph from 2021-09-08T11:13:21
Retired FDNY Captain Brenda Berkman not only paved the way for more female firefighters, but in recent years has used art to process the trauma of her time as a first responder, including a seri...
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Cooking for Rosh Hashanah, A Listening Party with Big Red Machine, the Early Life of Osama Bin Laden, 'Detainee 001' from 2021-09-07T12:00
Jake Cohen, author of Jew-ish: A Cookbook: Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch, joins us to discuss recipes for Rosh Hashanah, and take calls from listeners.
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A Documentary About the 'American Taliban,' AKA John Walker Lindh from 2021-09-07T10:41:15
A new documentary tackles the complex and oft-misunderstood story of John Walker Lindh, commonly known as the American Taliban, who was released from prison in 2019 after serving seventeen years...
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Full Bio: 'The Rise and Fall of Osama Bin Laden' from 2021-09-07T10:40:45
Author and CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen joins us to discuss his new book, ...
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A New Album from Big Red Machine from 2021-09-07T10:40:07
Big Red Machine is the collaborative project between The National’s Aaron Dessner and Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon. Their new album,Listen
Kate Has A Plan --- September 7, 2021 from 2021-09-07T10:37:33
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week in our ongoing segment 'Kate Has a Plan.'
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Rosh Hashanah Recipes from 2021-09-07T10:37:02
Jake Cohen, author of Jew-ish: A Cookbook: Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mens...
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Broadway Returns: 'Hadestown' from 2021-09-06T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM April 23, 2019] Singer-songwriter and playwright Anaïs Mitchell, director Rachel Chavkin, and actor André De Shields discuss the Broadway musical, “Listen
Broadway Returns: 'Come From Away' from 2021-09-06T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 15, 2019] Irene Sankoff and David Hein, creators of the hit Broadway musical, “Come From Away,” and actors Joel Hatch and...
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Broadway Returns: 'You Are Here: A Come From Away Story' from 2021-09-06T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 11, 2019] Producer Peter Gentile, Oz Fudge, a police officer from Gander, Newfoundland, and Nick and Diane Marson, the couple that met and fell in love while they wer...
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Broadway Returns: 'On Broadway' Documentary from 2021-09-06T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 19, 2021] Director Oren Jacoby joins us to discuss his new documentary, "On Broadway," which opened in NY on August 20. The film explores the inside story of Br...
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Broadway Returns: 'Pass Over' from 2021-09-06T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM July 26, 2021] The play, "Pass Over," was written by Antoinette Nwandu whose work on the piece was part...
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Broadway Reopens: 'Come From Away,' 'You Are Here: A Come From Away Story' Documentary, 'On Broadway' Documentary, 'Hadestown,' 'Pass Over' Play from 2021-09-06T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 15, 2019] Irene Sankoff and David Hein, creators of the hit Broadway musical, “Come From Away,” and actors Joel Hatch and Alex Finke join us on the two-year anni...
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Get Lit: Nghi Vo and Anna Sale from 2021-09-03T12:00
We air highlights from our August "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event with Nghi Vo, author of The Chosen and the Beautiful, a magical retelling of The Great Gatsby from Jo...
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Get Lit: Audience Q&A with Nghi Vo from 2021-09-03T11:19:18
We air highlights from the audience Q&A portion of our August "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event with Nghi Vo, author of The ...
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Get Lit: 'The Chosen and the Beautiful' by Nghi Vo from 2021-09-03T11:18:51
We air highlights from our August "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event with Nghi Vo, author of The Chosen and the Beautiful Listen
Get Lit Re-Read: Mary Gauthier from 2021-09-03T11:07:42
[REBROADCAST FROM June 28, 2021] We air highlights from our conversation with singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier from our June Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event, along with two special...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Anna Sale from 2021-09-03T11:01:51
[REBROADCAST FROM June 28, 2021] We air highlights from our interview with Death, Sex & Money host Anna Sale as part of our J...
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Get Lit: Emmet Cohen Performs from 2021-09-03T11:01:12
We air highlights from pianist Emmet Cohen's performance and interview during our August "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event. This month's book was Listen
Beyonce's Birthday, Smithsonian Rap Anthology, Jonathan Lee, Paula Hawkins, Tomatoes from 2021-09-02T12:00
As Beyonce Knowles-Carter approaches her 40th birthday, New Yorker staff writer Doreen St. Felix joins to talk about her lasting cultural influence, and we take listener calls.
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Get Lit Preview: Jonathan Lee from 2021-09-02T11:33:45
Our September Get Lit with All Of It book club author Jonathan Lee joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our Get Lit virtual event on September 21. We’re spending the month reading his no...
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Tips for Tomato Season from 2021-09-02T11:31:44
It is tomato season. Chris Crowley, senior writer at Grub Street, joins us to discuss his recent article about his love of t...
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'A Slow Fire Burning' from 2021-09-02T11:27:34
Paula Hawkins, author of the 2015 novel, The Girl on the Train, which inspired the film of the same name, joins us to discuss her new thriller, Listen
Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap from 2021-09-02T11:26:07
The Smithsonian has released a new box set condensing four decades of hip-hop history into nine CDs and one 300-page book. Bill Stephney, former Def Jam executive, served as a member of the anth...
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Beyonce's Impact from 2021-09-02T11:24:59
As Beyonce Knowles-Carter approaches her 40th birthday, New Yorker staff writer Doreen St. Felix joins to talk about her lasting cultural influence, and we take listener calls.
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The Cow Parade Returns from 2021-09-01T12:35:08
After over 20 years, colorfully decorated fiberglass cows are "grazing" in "pastures" in all five boroughs again. And while they're beautiful and can cheer up your day, they're also for a good c...
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Grand Prospect Hall, 'That Summer,' CowParade, 'The Power of Strangers,' 'All The Streets Are Silent' from 2021-09-01T12:00
Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist, joins us to talk about the recent news of the expected demolition of Grand Prospect Hall, a Park Slope staple that has hosted weddings, bar and ...
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A New Documentary on 90s Hip Hop and Skateboarding from 2021-09-01T11:56:17
Filmmaker Jeremy Elken discusses his new documentary, "All The Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip Hop and S...
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Talking to Strangers from 2021-09-01T11:55:09
During social distancing, many Americans missed the experience of interacting with strangers and acquaintances. A new book explores the benefits of interacting with people outside your social ci...
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Summer Read: 'That Summer' from 2021-09-01T11:53:26
[REBROADCAST FROM May 17, 2021] Best-selling author Jennifer Weiner discusses her novel,
The Demolition of Grand Prospect Hall from 2021-09-01T11:52:44
Ben Yakas, arts and culture editor for Gothamist, joins us to talk about the recent news of the expected demolition of Grand Prospect Hall, a Park Slope staple that has hosted weddings, bar and ...
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Jay Duplass in 'The Chair' from 2021-08-31T12:24:51
Actor and filmmaker Jay Duplass joins us to discuss his role as Bill in Netflix's new series "The Chair," as well as the new documentary film...
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Jay Duplass, 'Last Summer at the Golden Hotel,' Paralympics, 'Project Hail Mary,' CHVRCHES from 2021-08-31T12:00
Actor and filmmaker Jay Duplass joins us to discuss his role as Bill in Netflix's new series "The Chair." Duplass stars opposite Sandra Oh as a fellow professor in the English department at the ...
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Listening Party: CHVRCHES, 'Screen Violence' from 2021-08-31T11:58:42
Screen Violence is the latest album from the Scottish synth-pop band CHVRCHES, who formed 10 years ago this month. The group recorded and pro...
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Summer Read: 'Last Summer at the Golden Hotel' from 2021-08-31T11:51:42
[REBROADCAST FROM June 1, 2021] Elyssa Friedland joins us to discuss her novel,
Summer Read: 'Project Hail Mary' from 2021-08-31T11:50:55
[REBROADCAST FROM May 14, 2021] Andy Weir, author of the bestselling book, The Martian, joins to discuss his latest novel, Listen
2020 Paralympic Games from 2021-08-31T11:50:25
With the Tokyo Paralympic Games coming to a close on September 5th, NPR reporter Rachel Treisman joins us to discuss the highlights so far and what to look forward to in the last few days of the...
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Kate Has a Plan — August 31, 2021 from 2021-08-31T11:48:53
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Summer Books, 'Malibu Rising,' 'What Happened?: The Michaels Abroad,' Reggaeton Podcast from 2021-08-30T12:00
With the summer drawing to a close, now is the time to squeeze in one last summer read. Author and Books Are Magic owner Emma Straub joins us to share what books she thought were the best of the...
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A New Podcast on the History of Reggaeton from 2021-08-30T10:36:27
Julio A. Pabón, supervising creative producer at Spotify Studios, joins us to discuss the new Spotify and Futuro Studios Podcast, L...
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Richard Nelson on the Final Rhinebeck Panorama Play from 2021-08-30T10:32:09
Tony Award-winning playwright Richard Nelson joins us to discuss "What Happened?: The Michaels Abroad," the final play in his 12-play...
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Taylor Jenkins Reid on 'Malibu Rising' from 2021-08-30T10:31:06
Bestselling author Taylor Jenkins Reid joins us to discuss her latest novel, Malibu Rising Listen
Review/Preview: The Summer's Best Books from 2021-08-30T10:29:14
With the summer drawing to a close, now is the time to squeeze in one last summer read. Author and Books Are Magic owner Emma Straub joins us to share what books she thought were the best of the...
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'Producer Picks' Week: 'Crip Camp,' 'Dick Johnson Is Dead,' Langhorne Slim, 'Hamnet' from 2021-08-27T12:00
All this week, we present "Producer Picks." Each day, a member of team All Of It curates their favorite recent conversations and tells some behind-the-scenes stories. Today's picks come from our...
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Producer Picks: 'Hamnet' from 2021-08-27T09:43
[REBROADCAST FROM May 28, 2021] The 2020 novel Hamnet won the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction and was named one of the ten best books of the year by The New York Time...
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'Producer Picks' Week: John Waters, 'Mirror/Echo/Tilt', Glenn Ligon, Christo, 'Varda by Agnès', Basquiat at 60 from 2021-08-25T12:00
All this week, we present "Producer Picks." Each day, a member of team All Of It curates their favorite recent conversations and tells some behind-the-scenes stories. Today's picks come from our...
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Producer Picks: 'Walking on Water' from 2021-08-25T10:45:41
[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2019] Director Andrey Paounov and artist Christo join us to discuss the documentary, "Walking on Water," which follows Christo as he realizes a long-planned pr...
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Producer Picks: Glenn Ligon from 2021-08-25T10:45
[REBROADCAST FROM February 17, 2021] In January 2019, the artist Glenn Ligon was asked by curator Okwui Enwezor to serve as an advisor to an exhibition he had conceived of titled, Listen
Producer Picks: Basquiat at 60 from 2021-08-25T10:44:22
[REBROADCAST FROM December 22, 2020] Curator Chaédria LaBouvier and writer, curator, and musician Greg Tate join us on Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 60th birthday to discuss his influence on art histor...
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Producer Picks: 'Varda by Agnès' from 2021-08-25T10:43:21
[REBROADCAST FROM November 6, 2019] Rosalie Varda joins us to discuss producing the autobiographical documentary directed by her late mother, Agnès Varda, “Varda by Agnès.”
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Producer Picks: 'Mirror/Echo/Tilt' from 2021-08-25T10:40:05
[REBROADCAST FROM July 11, 2019] Artists Melanie Crean, Shaun Leonardo, and Sable Elyse Smith join us to discuss their collaboration, "Mirror/Echo/Tilt."...
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Producer Picks: John Waters from 2021-08-25T10:38:35
[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2019] John Waters joins us to talk about his book, Mr. Know-...
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'Producer Picks' Week: Ina Garten, 'The Turning' Podcast, Gabriel Byrne, Yasmin Khan from 2021-08-24T12:00
All this week, we present "Producer Picks." Each day, a member of team All Of It curates their favorite recent conversations and tells some behind-the-scenes stories. Today's picks come from our...
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Producer Picks: Yasmin Khan from 2021-08-24T10:18:18
[REBROADCAST FROM June 10, 2021] Author Yasmin Khan joins us to discuss her cookbook, Listen
Producer Picks: Gabriel Byrne from 2021-08-24T10:17:22
[REBROADCAST FROM February 16, 2021] Actor Gabriel Byrne joins us to discuss his acclaimed memoir, Walkin...
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Producer Picks: 'The Turning' Podcast from 2021-08-24T10:16:36
[REBROADCAST FROM February 6, 2021] A new podcast titled, The Turning: The Sisters Who Left, tells the story of the women who joined Mother Teresa's religious order, the Missionaries of...
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Producer Picks: Ina Garten from 2021-08-24T10:15:47
[REBROADCAST FROM November 18, 2020] Ina Garten, also known as the Barefoot Contessa, joins us to discuss her latest cookbook, Listen
Producer Picks: Emile Mosseri from 2021-08-23T17:07:04
[REBROADCAST FROM April 23, 2021] Composer Emile Mosseri, known previously for his work on “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” and “Kajillionaire,” was nominated for an Oscar...
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Producer Picks: Arooj Aftab from 2021-08-23T17:05:21
[REBROADCAST FROM May 4, 2021] On the album, Vulture Prince, Brooklyn-based musician Arooj Aftab sets poetry to stirring orchestrations that fuse jazz, Pakistani folk, classical, and other music...
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Producer Picks: Arlo Parks from 2021-08-23T17:04:32
[REBROADCAST FROM February 2, 2021] West London songwriter Arlo Parks first gained attention in 2018 with the breakthrough single, “Cola.” In January, she released her full-length debut, Collaps...
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Producer Picks: Robert Finley from 2021-08-23T17:04:11
[REBROADCAST FROM May 21, 2021] On his third album, Sharecropper’s Son, blues singer Robert Finley recalls the sounds and stories of his childhood in Louisiana. After becoming legally blind and ...
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Producer Picks: Lake Street Dive from 2021-08-23T17:03:41
[REBROADCAST FROM March 15, 2021] On Lake Street Dive’s seventh album, Obviously, the Brooklyn-based band worked with Grammy-winning producer Mike Elizondo, whose breadth of expertise includes b...
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'Producer Picks' Week: Lake Street Dive, Robert Finley, Arlo Parks, Arooj Aftab, and Emile Mosseri from 2021-08-23T12:00
All this week, we present "Producer Picks." Each day, a member of team All Of It curates their favorite recent conversations and tells some behind-the-scenes stories. Today's picks come from our...
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'Full Bio' — The Sackler Family from 2021-08-21T12:00
Patrick Radden Keefe joins us for a new installment of our "Full Bio" series. He discusses his book about the Sackler family, Empire of Pain: the Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty, ...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Bettina Joy de Guzman Performs from 2021-08-20T16:15:19
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 28, 2021] We air musical performances from our May 24 Get Lit with All Of It book club event by classicist and mu...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Pop Duo Aly & AJ Perform from 2021-08-20T16:08:01
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 28, 2021] We air musical performances from our May 24 Get Lit with All Of It book club event by aughts hit-makers...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Author Madeline Miller and Musical Guest Aly & AJ from 2021-08-20T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 28, 2021] We air the installment of our Get Lit with All Of It book club event from May 24. We spoke to author Madeline Miller about her 2012 New York Times bestse...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Madeline Miller's 'The Song of Achilles' from 2021-08-20T10:22:45
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 28, 2021] We air the installment of our Get Lit with All Of It book club event from May 24. We spoke to author Ma...
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Clarissa Ward On Reporting From Warzones, Like Afghanistan from 2021-08-19T13:15:46
Because of her recent reporting in Afghanistan, we are re-airing our interview with CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, a world-renowned conflict journalist who has reported fro...
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Kristen Radtke on Loneliness, Clarissa Ward, 'Full Bio' with Patrick Radden Keefe, 'On Broadway', 'NY State of Mind' from 2021-08-19T12:00
A new graphic book explores the phenomenon of American loneliness, something many experienced acutely during the months of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Author Kristen Radtke j...
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'New York State of Mind' from 2021-08-19T12:00
A new short film, "New York State of Mind," is a love letter to New York City that covers the Billy Joel song, New York State of Mind. Created in collaboration with NYC Next, the film i...
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'On Broadway' with Director Oren Jacoby from 2021-08-19T11:20:08
Director Oren Jacoby joins us to discuss his new documentary, "On Broadway," opening in NY on August 20. The film explores the inside story of Broadway’s last self-reinvention as told b...
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'Full Bio:' The Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Case with Patrick Radden Keefe from 2021-08-19T11:19:02
Patrick Radden Keefe joins us for a new installment of All Of It's "Full Bio" series. He discusses his history of the Sackler family, Listen
Author Kristen Radtke on American Loneliness from 2021-08-19T11:18:03
A new graphic book explores the phenomenon of American loneliness, something many experienced acutely during the months of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Author Kristen Radtke j...
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Ask an Expert: Urban Beekeeping in New York City from 2021-08-18T12:00
Andrew Coté, President of the New York City Beekeepers Association and author of the book,
'Bring Your Own Brigade', Urban Beekeeping, 'Full Bio' with Patrick Radden Keefe, 'Annette' from 2021-08-18T12:00
Filmmaker Lucy Walker joins us to discuss her documentary, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” which investigates the reasons behind the increasing number of wildfires around th...
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'Annette' with Actor Simon Helberg from 2021-08-18T11:49:55
Actor Simon Helberg joins us to discuss his role in Leos Carax’s?film,?"Annette." Helberg stars opposite Marion Cotillard and Adam Driver as Marion’s accompanist. "Annette" is ...
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'Full Bio:' The Rise of OxyContin with Patrick Radden Keefe from 2021-08-18T10:47:26
Patrick Radden Keefe joins us for a new installment of All Of It's "Full Bio" series. He will discuss his history of the Sackler family, Listen
'Bring Your Own Brigade' with Filmmaker Lucy Walker from 2021-08-18T10:46:18
Filmmaker Lucy Walker joins us to discuss her documentary, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” which investigates the reasons behind the increasing number of wildfires around th...
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Ask An Expert: Dr. W. Chris Winter on Sleep Disorders in Children from 2021-08-17T14:48:47
Sleep expert Dr. W. Chris Winter joins us to discuss his new book, Listen
Jonathan Levine on Directing 'Nine Perfect Strangers' from 2021-08-17T14:47:19
A new Hulu adaptation of a novel by Liane Moriarty stars Nicole Kidman as the mysterious director of a wellness resort. Director Jonathan Levine joins us to discuss the series, called Listen
Dr. W. Chris Winter On Sleep Disorders in Children, 'Nine Perfect Strangers,' 'Full Bio:' the Sackler Brothers and MS Contin, David Lowery's 'The Green Knight' from 2021-08-17T12:00
Sleep expert Dr. W. Chris Winter joins us to discuss his new book, The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder -- and How to Help.
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'The Green Knight' Film Based on the Arthurian Legend from 2021-08-17T11:27:44
"The Green Knight," a film starring Dev Patel and based on the medieval myth of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, has received universal critical acclaim and some early Oscars buzz. Writ...
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'Full Bio:' The Relationship Between the Sackler Brothers from 2021-08-17T11:16:15
Patrick Radden Keefe joins us for a new installment of All Of It's "Full Bio" series. He will discuss his history of the Sackler family,Listen
Kate Has a Plan — August 17, 2021 from 2021-08-17T11:15:25
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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'The White Lotus' Watch Party, 'A Mouthful of Air,' 'Full Bio' on the Sackler Family, Dan Peres on His Memoir 'As Needed For Pain' from 2021-08-16T12:00
For the latest installment of All Of It’s “Watch Party” series, we’re joined by Fred Hechinger, who plays Quinn Mossbacher in the HBO series, “The White Lotus,” which had its season finale on Su...
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Amy Koppelman's 'A Mouthful of Air' from 2021-08-16T11:30:18
Author Amy Koppelman joins us to discuss her debut novel, A Mouthful Of Air, which ex...
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'As Needed For Pain: A Memoir of Addiction' from 2021-08-16T10:51:59
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 11, 2020]Dan Peres joins us to talk about his memoir, As Needed for Pain: A Memoir of Addiction.
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'Full Bio:' Patrick Radden Keefe on the Sackler Family from 2021-08-16T10:51:23
Patrick Radden Keefe joins us for a new installment of All Of It's "Full Bio" series. He will discuss his history of the Sackler family,Listen
'Watch Party' with 'The White Lotus' Star Fred Hechinger from 2021-08-16T10:49:14
For the latest installment of All Of It’s “Watch Party” series, we’re joined by Fred Hechinger, who plays Quinn Mossbacher in the HBO series,Listen
Full Bio Friday: President Jimmy Carter from 2021-08-13T12:00
Today, we're airing excerpts from all 5 "Full Bio" conversations we had with Jonathan Alter earlier this year about the life, leadership and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. You can listen to t...
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Aretha Franklin Biopic, 'The Lost Leonardo,' Vegetarian Newsletter, 'The White Lotus,' Weekend Activities from 2021-08-12T12:00
Director Liesl Tommy joins us to discuss her debut feature film, “Respect,” an Aretha Franklin biopic starring Jennifer Hudson. “Respect” will be out in theaters on August 13.<...
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The Get Out with Jennifer Vanasco from 2021-08-12T11:14:12
Jennifer Vanasco, WNYC editor in the newsroom who writes about culture and theater, joins us to discuss what to do this weekend.
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Watch Party Preview: 'The White Lotus' with NPR's Aisha Harris from 2021-08-12T11:13:49
Aisha Harris, host of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, joins us for a preview of our upcoming "Watch Party" for the HBO series Listen
NYT Vegetarian Newsletter & Recipes from 2021-08-12T11:13:12
Chef, food stylist, and New York Times Cooking writer Yewande Komolafe and New York Times Magazine columnist Tejal Rao join us to discuss today's launch of "T...
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'The Lost Leonardo' from 2021-08-12T11:12:17
Director Andreas Koefoed joins us to discuss his new documentary “The Lost Leonardo,” which tells the story beh...
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Documentary on Aretha Franklin's 'Amazing Grace' from 2021-08-12T11:11:21
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 2, 2019] Director Alan Elliott joins us to discuss the documentary, “Amazing G...
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Aretha Franklin Biopic 'Respect' from 2021-08-12T11:10:26
Director Liesl Tommy joins us to discuss her debut feature film, “Respect,” an Aretha Franklin biopic ...
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'Homeroom' Doc, 'Merry Wives' at the Public, 'Pappyland,' All Things Whiskey from 2021-08-11T12:00
Director Peter Nicks joins us to discuss the documentary, “Homeroom,” which follows Oakland High School’s class of 2020 over the course of a year marked by the pandemic and efforts to e...
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Ask an Expert: All Things Whiskey from 2021-08-11T11:19:13
Whiskey and spirits consultant, Robin Robinson, joins us to discuss all things whiskey for our “Ask an Expert” series. He's the author of Listen
'Pappyland: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last' from 2021-08-11T11:18:53
[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 22, 2020] Wright Thompson joins us to discuss his book, Listen
'Merry Wives' at Shakespeare in the Park from 2021-08-11T11:18:30
Playwright Jocelyn Bioh and actors Susan Kelechi Watson and Pascale Armand join us to discuss the Public Theater's "Listen
'Homeroom' Doc on Class of 2020 from 2021-08-11T11:16:47
Director Peter Nicks joins us to discuss the documentary, “Homeroom,” which follows Oakland High School’s class of 2020 over the cou...
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Update on Governor Cuomo's Resignation from 2021-08-10T13:05:20
Brigid Bergin, WNYC's City Hall and politics reporter, joins to give updates on the resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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Listening Party: Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay on LUMP's 'Animal' from 2021-08-10T12:23:35
Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay recently released Animal, the second album from their psychedelic, electronic, and pop-leaning side project, LUMP. The ...
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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy, Cuomo Resignation Update, LUMP Listening Party from 2021-08-10T12:00
With the announcement that New York City will require proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and gyms, and with the Delta variant on the rise, many vaccinated individuals are left wondering w...
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How to Talk to Vaccine-Hesitant Loved Ones from 2021-08-10T10:54:23
With the announcement that New York City will require proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and gyms, and with the Delta variant on the rise, many vaccinated individuals are left wondering w...
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2020 Tokyo Olympics, Durand Jones & The Indications, 'Stolen' Memoir, New Restaurant Preview from 2021-08-09T12:00
As the Olympics wrapped up this past weekend, Lindsay Gibbs, co-host of the sports podcast Burn it All Down, and a contributing writer to The Athletic, joins us to review the past two weeks of O...
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Review/Preview: New and Re-Opened Restaurants from 2021-08-09T12:00
Grub Street editor Alan Sytsma joins us for a Review/Preview of the best new and re-opened restaurants to check out now.
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Mikel Jollett on Childhood in the Synanon Cult from 2021-08-09T11:12:56
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 28, 2020] Mikel Jollett, frontman of the band Airborne Toxic Event, discusses his memoir, Hol...
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Elizabeth Gilpin's Debut Memoir from 2021-08-09T11:12:17
Actor and producer Elizabeth Gilpin joins us to discuss her debut memoir Stolen, which details her high school yea...
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A New Album from Durand Jones & The Indications from 2021-08-09T11:11:35
Private Space is the latest album from retro soul outfit Durand Jones & The Indications. Lead singers Durand Jones and Aar...
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Olympics Wrap Up from 2021-08-09T11:10:45
As the Olympics wrapped up this past weekend, Lindsay Gibbs, co-host of the sports podcast Burn it All Down, and a contributing writer to ...
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July Get Lit with Zakiya Dalila Harris & Madison McFerrin, Get Lit Re-Read with Kazuo Ishiguro & Rhiannon Giddens from 2021-08-06T12:00
We air highlights from our July "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event. We read The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. Harris joins us to discuss her new thriller, which is set...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Rhiannon Giddens Performs from 2021-08-06T10:08:29
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 30, 2021] We air our interview and a performance from the most recent installment of “Get Lit with All Of It” with Grammy winner and MacArthur Genius Rhiannon Giddens. He...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Kazuo Ishiguro 'Klara and the Sun' from 2021-08-06T10:07:11
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 30, 2021] We air highlights from our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It,” with Nobel Prize Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro. His New York Times bestselling...
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Get Lit: Madison McFerrin Performs from 2021-08-06T10:06:19
We air highlights from our July Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event. Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Madison McFerrin joined us for an interview and two special performances.
Get Lit: Zakiya Dalila Harris' 'The Other Black Girl' from 2021-08-06T10:04:13
We air highlights from our July "Get Lit with All Of It" book club event. We read The Other Bl...
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A New Documentary from Hogir Hirori, Little Island's New Free Festival, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Preview from 2021-08-05T12:00
Director Hogir Hirori and producer Antonio Russo join us to discuss their acclaimed documentary, "Sabaya," which follows a group attempting to rescue kidnapped Yazidi women and girls be...
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BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival from 2021-08-05T11:24:43
This year’s BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival launched last weekend with a concert featuring Ari Lennox, and a surpri...
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Buffy Sainte-Marie on Her Life and Career from 2021-08-05T11:11:38
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 30, 2021] Musician and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie joins us to discuss her remarkable life and career. Listen
NYC FREE Festival on Little Island from 2021-08-05T11:09:21
Mikki Shepard, NYC FREE Festival Producer and former Executive Producer of the Apollo Theater, joins us to preview the upcoming month-long N...
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Documenting the Rise of Billie Eilish from 2021-08-05T11:08:40
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2021] Last year, Billie Eilish became the youngest artist to sweep the major Grammy categories with her album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? The candid ...
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'Sabaya' Documentary from 2021-08-05T11:07:53
Director Hogir Hirori and producer Antonio Russo join us to discuss their acclaimed documentary, "Sabaya," which follows a group attempting to rescue kidnapped Yazidi women and girls be...
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Etiquette Expert, 'The Chosen and the Beautiful,' Finding 'Love After 50,' 'Swan Song' from 2021-08-04T12:00
As New York City springs back to life and our public spaces fill back up, it's time to talk about some of the ways we may have forgotten how to be good neighbors. Etiquette expert Lizzie Post, g...
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Julie Mehretu's Mid-Career Survey at the Whitney from 2021-08-04T11:06:49
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 31, 2021] The artist Julie Mehretu joins us to discuss her mid-career survey show at The Whitney Museum of American Art, which opened on March 25 and is titled simply, "<...
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Todd Stephens & Udo Kier on 'Swan Song' from 2021-08-04T10:34:37
Director Todd Stephens joins us to discuss his new film, "Swan Song," along with actor Udo Kier. Kier stars as former hairdresser Pat Pitsenbarger, who escapes his small-town O...
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Tips on Finding 'Love After 50' from 2021-08-04T10:33:35
A new book explores the joys and challenges of romance in the later years of one’s life. Journalist Francine Russo joins us to discuss her book, Listen
Get Lit Preview: Nghi Vo's 'The Chosen and the Beautiful' from 2021-08-04T10:30:38
Author Nghi Vo joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our August installment of our book club series, "Get Lit with All Of It." We’re spending the month reading her novel, Listen
Etiquette Expert Lizzie Post On Sharing Public Space from 2021-08-04T10:28:21
As New York City springs back to life and our public spaces fill back up, it's time to talk about some of the ways we may have forgotten how to be good neighbors. Etiquette expert Lizzie Post, g...
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Breaking News: The Latest On The Cuomo Investigation from 2021-08-03T12:48:56
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds and WNYC/Gothamist reporter Gwynne Hogan joins us on the breaking news around the release of Attorney General Letitia James' report on her investigation into the ...
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'Pray Away' Documentary, Breaking News: AG's Findings On Harassment Allegations Against Gov. Cuomo from 2021-08-03T12:00
A new Netflix documentary explores the history of the “pray the gay away” movement. "Pray Away" features former leaders of "ex-gay ministries" who explain how the conversion therapy mov...
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'Pray Away' Documentary on Conversion Therapy from 2021-08-03T10:04:46
A new Netflix documentary explores the history of the “pray the gay away” movement. "Pray Away" features former leaders of "ex-gay ministries" who explain how the conversion therapy mov...
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Poet Maggie Smith, Val Kilmer Doc, 'Falling,' Prince's 'Welcome 2 America' from 2021-08-02T12:00
Pushcart Prizewinner and poet Maggie Smith joins us to discuss her new book, Goldenrod, a collection of poems that look at parenthood, solitude, love, and memory.
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TJ Newman, 'Falling' from 2021-08-02T11:14:34
TJ Newman worked on the first drafts of her debut novel, Falling, during red-eye flights while working as a ...
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Listening Party: Prince's 'Welcome 2 America' from 2021-08-02T11:07:39
Five years after the legendary musician's tragic death, Prince's estate is releasing Welcome 2 America, an album he...
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Review/Preview: The Summer's Best Movies from 2021-08-02T11:02:54
Vulture film critic Alison Willmore joins us for the next installment of our ongoing series, "Review/Preview." Willmore gives us her thoughts on this summer's splashy films.
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A Documentary on Actor Val Kilmer from 2021-08-02T11:01:07
Directors Leo Scott and Ting Poo join us to discuss their new documentary, "Val," about the life and career of actor Val Kilmer.
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Maggie Smith, 'Goldenrod' from 2021-08-02T11:00
Pushcart Prizewinner and poet Maggie Smith joins us to discuss her new book, Goldenrod, a collection of poems that...
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Music Memoirs: Lenny Kravitz, Rickie Lee Jones, Peter Frampton, Tori Amos, & Richard Thompson from 2021-07-30T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 22, 2020] Four-time Grammy-winner Lenny Kravitz joins us to discuss his new memoir, Let Love Rule, in which he reflects on the first 25 years of his ...
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Richard Thompson's Life & Work from 2021-07-30T10:41:41
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 9, 2021] In his first memoir, celebrated guitarist Richard Thompson writes about his early life and co-founding the band Fairport Convention, plus offstage encounters wit...
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Tori Amos's New Memoir from 2021-07-30T10:31:32
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 12, 2020] Singer-songwriter Tori Amos discusses her new memoir,Listen
Peter Frampton's Memoir: 'Do You Feel Like I Do?' from 2021-07-30T10:27:45
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 27, 2020] The Herd and Humble Pie guitarist Peter Frampton joins us to discuss his memoir, Listen
New Memoir from Rickie Lee Jones from 2021-07-30T10:25:57
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 29, 2021] Two-time Grammy Award-winner Rickie Lee Jones has been called “the premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation" by The New Yorker. She joins...
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Lenny Kravitz's First Memoir from 2021-07-30T10:23:59
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 22, 2020] Four-time Grammy-winner Lenny Kravitz joins us to discuss his new memoir, Listen
MTV's 40th Anniversary, Leon Bridges, Alice Neel Exhibit, Dog Adoption Call-in from 2021-07-29T12:00
Craig Marks and Rob Tannenbaum, the authors of the book, I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Revolution, join us to discuss MTV's 40th Anniversary, and we'll take calls fro...
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Why Has Adopting a Dog Become So Hard? from 2021-07-29T11:27:13
Adopting a dog has become exponentially harder in the past few years, sending many people to purchase a dog from a “puppy mill.” But why? Journalist Allie Conti joins us to discuss her story for...
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Alice Neel: People Come First from 2021-07-29T11:23:18
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 3, 2021] Kelly Baum and Randall Griffey, both curators in the department of modern and contemporary art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, join us to discuss putting togeth...
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Listening Party with Leon Bridges from 2021-07-29T11:21:24
The title of Leon Bridges's third album, Gold-Digger’s Sound, comes from the Los Angeles hotel and studio where the Grammy winner wro...
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MTV Turns 40 from 2021-07-29T11:18:17
Craig Marks and Rob Tannenbaum, the authors of a book titled, Listen
Casey Wilson's Personal Essay Book from 2021-07-28T12:48:51
Actor, comedian, and writer Casey Wilson joins us to discuss her new collection of personal essays titled, Listen
'Stillwater,' Cornish Cookbook, Casey Wilson, Parenting Call-in from 2021-07-28T12:00
Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter Tom McCarthy joins us to discuss his new film “Stillwater,” which stars Matt Damon as an American father attempting to secure the release...
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Parenting Call-in with Melinda Wenner Moyer from 2021-07-28T11:34:45
Science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer joins us to provide parenting tips to help ensure that your kid grows up to be a good person. Her new book Listen
'Sea & Shore' Cornish Cookbook from 2021-07-28T11:34:03
Chef and restauranteur Emily Scott joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Listen
'Stillwater' Film from 2021-07-28T11:33:26
Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter Tom McCarthy joins us to discuss his new film “Stillwater,” which stars Matt Damon as an American father attempting to secure the release...
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'Pass Over,' NYC Breakfast Spots, AI & Music with Holly Herndon, The Future of Music Streaming, Summer Songs from 2021-07-26T12:00
The play, "Pass Over," was written by Antoinette Nwandu whose work on the piece was partially in reaction to news coverage of George Zimmerman's trial in the wake of Trayvon Martin's de...
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Review/Preview: The Summer's Best Songs from 2021-07-26T11:52:29
As part of our ongoing “Review/Preview” series, Switched on Pop podcast hosts Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding share their favorite releases of the summer....
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The Future of Music Libraries from 2021-07-26T11:39:31
Spotify launched in the United States ten years ago this month, ushering in the era of streaming and instant digital access to an unprecedented catalogue of music. But what happens to the music ...
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AI, Deepfakes, & Music from 2021-07-26T11:16:40
Electronic musician Holly Herndon recently launched Holly+, a website where users can upload audio and get it back in Herndon’s voice using AI. H...
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The Best Breakfast in NYC from 2021-07-26T11:06:27
Eater senior critic Robert Sietsema joins us for a call-in about the best breakfast spots in NYC. We'll get his recommendations, and hear from our listeners who share their own ... plus their us...
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'Pass Over' on Broadway from 2021-07-26T11:05:21
The play, "Pass Over," was written by Antoinette Nwandu whose work on the piece was partially in reaction to ...
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Tig Notaro, Jersey Shore Summer, 'Ailey,' Gullah Geechee Recipes, Summer Cocktail Trends from 2021-07-23T12:00
Known for her deadpan delivery, comedian Tig Notaro is releasing a new HBO special, "Drawn," which will feature her stand up act in animated form. She will join us to talk about this un...
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Summer Cocktails from 2021-07-23T10:40:13
Food & Wine senior food editor Mary-Frances Heck joins us to talk summer cocktails, recipes, and trends.
This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.
A New Cookbook of Gullah Geechee Recipes from 2021-07-23T10:38:49
Matthew Raiford joins us to discuss his cookbook, Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah...
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A New Documentary on Alvin Ailey from 2021-07-23T10:34:31
Jamila Wignot joins us to discuss directing the new documentary, "Ailey," on the day it hits theaters. Wignot's film paints an intimate portrait of famed choreographer Alvin Ailey.
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A New Animated Comedy Special from Tig Notaro from 2021-07-23T10:27:53
Known for her deadpan delivery, comedian Tig Notaro is releasing a new HBO special, "Drawn," which will feature her stand up act in animated form. She joins us to talk about this unique ne...
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Summer at the Jersey Shore from 2021-07-23T10:27:33
New Jersey Monthly editor Ken Schlager joins us with a rundown of the best beaches and cultural happenings to check out this summer at the Jersey Shore.
This segment is g...
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Yoga of Self-Acceptance with Jessamyn Stanley from 2021-07-22T14:46:43
A new book explores the complications and frustrations of navigating the American yoga world as a Black, queer, self-described fat woman. Author, wellness advocate, and yoga instructor, Jessamyn...
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Why NASA Needs 'Space Billionaires' To Get To Mars from 2021-07-22T13:49:35
Is outer space for billionaires or for the rest of us? Well, the answer is complicated. Chronically underfunded NASA decided about a decade ago that, in order to carry out missions that further ...
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Vision Festival 25 from 2021-07-22T12:01:45
Bass player William Parker and dancer Patricia Nicholson Parker join us to discuss the Vision Festival, a local free jazz festival now in its...
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A Sesame Workshop Series, Dog Separation Anxiety, 'Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance,' Billionaire Space Travel, 25th Vision Festival from 2021-07-22T12:00
Sesame Workshop is producing a new documentary series titled, "Through Our Eyes," which tells stories through the eyes of children who are dealing with major issues like homelessness, p...
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Dogs & Returning to Work from 2021-07-22T11:12:42
Sarah Fraser, co-founder of Instinct Dog Training, joins us to answer listener's questions on dog training, behavior, adoptions, and dealing wi...
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A New Sesame Workshop Documentary Series from 2021-07-22T11:09:32
Sesame Workshop is producing a new documentary series titled, "Through Our Eyes," which tells stories thro...
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New York Theatre Workshop Preview from 2021-07-21T15:51:48
New York Theatre Workshop's Literary Director and Dramaturg Aaron Malkin joins us to share a preview of the upcoming seasons, launching this summe...
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Woodstock 99, JP Brammer, New York Theatre Workshop Preview, New Work From Whitney White, 'STOMP' Returns from 2021-07-21T12:00
Woodstock 99 was supposed to be a fun, peaceful gathering honoring the history of the original festival. Instead, it turned into a nightmare of toxic masculinity and destruction. The new documen...
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'SEMBLANCE' from Director Whitney White from 2021-07-21T11:26:40
Writer/director Whitney White, whose new filmed theatrical experience and installation, "SEMBLANCE", launches the New York Theat...
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JP Brammer: 'Hola Papi' from 2021-07-21T11:21:06
Author, illustrator and advice columnist, JP Brammer joins us to talk his new memoir-in-essays Listen
New Documentary 'Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage' from 2021-07-21T11:19:37
Woodstock 99 was supposed to be a fun, peaceful gathering honoring the history of the original festival. Instead, it turned into a nightmare of toxic masculinity and destruction. The new documentar...
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Tokyo Olympics, Cooking with Tinned Fish, Book on Surfing & Addiction, 'Moving in 2008' Film from 2021-07-20T12:00
Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation and host of the Edge of Sports podcast, joins us for a conversation about the concerns and issues facing the Tokyo Olympics.
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'Moving in 2008' Film from 2021-07-20T11:13:52
Writer/director/producer Calogero Carucci joins us to discuss his feature film "Moving in 2008," which closed the Brooklyn Film Festival this year. The film follows a family dealing wit...
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What Surfing Tells Us about Addiction from 2021-07-20T11:12:53
Award-winning writer and current head of the Leon Levy Center for Biography at the Graduate Center, CUNY, Thad Ziolkowski joins us to talk about his new book about surfing and addiction, called ...
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'The Magic of Tinned Fish' from 2021-07-20T11:10:33
Chris McDade, chef and owner of Popina in Brooklyn, joins us to discuss his new cookbook The Magic of Tinned Fish: Elevate...
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Kate Has a Plan — July 20, 2021 from 2021-07-20T11:08:41
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
This segment is guest-hosted by Reb...
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Tokyo Olympics Controversies from 2021-07-20T11:05:31
Dave Zirin, sports editor at The Nation and host of the Edge of Sports podcast, joins us for a conversation about the concerns and issues facing the Tokyo Olympics.
This ...
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Cannes Recap, Actor Alex Wolff, St. Lenox Album, Beach Reads from 2021-07-19T12:00
Kyle Buchanan, pop culture reporter and awards season columnist for the New York Times, joins the show to give us his Cannes Film Festival post mortem.
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Alex Wolff on 'Old' & 'Pig' from 2021-07-19T11:17:36
The latest film from director M. Night Shyamalan tells the disturbing story of a family whose tropical vacation turns nightmarish when they discover that the beach is causing each person to live...
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Summer Beach Reads from 2021-07-19T11:17:10
It's the season for beach reads. New York Times Book Review editor Tina Jordan drops by to give us her recommendations for the splashiest, sexiest, read-in-a-weekend books for your summ...
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Listening Party: St. Lenox's New Album from 2021-07-19T11:16:03
Andrew Choi is a Manhattan attorney with a philosophy PhD who performs as St. Lenox. Stereogum has called him “one of the most intense and expressive vocalists in indie rock.” Choi joins us for ...
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74th Cannes Film Festival Recap from 2021-07-19T11:12:54
Kyle Buchanan, pop culture reporter and awards season columnist for the New York Times, joins the show to give us his Cannes Film Fest...
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'Get Lit' Re-Read: John Darnielle, AKA the Mountain Goats, Performs from 2021-07-16T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 6, 2021] We air two special performances from John Darnielle, who performs as the Mountain Goats, from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event.
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Get Lit Re-Reads: Authors Mateo Askaripour and Patricia Lockwood, Musical Guests Pharoahe Monch and John Darnielle from 2021-07-16T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 2, 2021] We’ll air the February installment of our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It,” with author Mateo Askaripour. His debut novel, Black Buck,...
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'Get Lit' Re-Read: Patricia Lockwood, 'No One Is Talking About This' from 2021-07-16T11:11:32
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 6, 2021] We air highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author and poet Patricia Lockwood, which took place virtually live on March 31. We s...
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'Get Lit' Re-Read: Pharoahe Monch Performs from 2021-07-16T11:10:05
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 2, 2021] We’ll also air an interview from the February installment of our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It” with rapper Pharoahe Monch and performances f...
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'Get Lit' Re-Read: Investor Thomas McLeod from 2021-07-16T11:08:01
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 2, 2021] We’ll air an interview from the February installment of our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It,” with Thomas McLeod, an investor with Saltwater an...
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'Get Lit' Re-Read: Mateo Askaripour, 'Black Buck' from 2021-07-16T11:07:36
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 2, 2021] We’ll air the February installment of our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It,” with author Mateo Askaripour. His debut novel, Listen
Willem Dafoe on Playing van Gogh from 2021-07-15T13:37:48
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 21, 2018] Willem Dafoe joins us to discuss starring as Vincent van Gogh in Julian Schnable’s 2018 film, “At Eternity’s Gate,” a journey inside the world and m...
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'Icon: Music Through the Lens' on PBS from 2021-07-15T12:57:20
A new PBS docuseries follows the careers of music photographers responsible for some of the most enduring images we have of music industry giants. The series is called “Listen
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk on Trauma, David Korins on Immersive Van Gogh, Emmy Nominations, PBS 'Icon' Series from 2021-07-15T12:00
After a particularly horrific year for many Americans, some might be experiencing symptoms of trauma that affect not just their mental health, but their physical health as well. Pioneering psych...
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A Book From Amber Ruffin and Lacey Lamar from 2021-07-15T11:49:03
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 25, 2021] Comedian and late night host Amber Ruffin and her sister Lacey Lamar have teamed up for a book. Titled, Listen
Kathryn VanArendonk on Emmy Nominations from 2021-07-15T11:48:39
Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk joins to discuss the 2021 Emmy nominations.
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David Korins on NYC's Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit from 2021-07-15T11:48:04
Emmy-winning and Tony-nominated scenic designer, David Korins, joins us to discuss New York’s Immersive Van GoghListen
'The Body Keeps the Score' Explores the Affects of Trauma on the Body and Brain from 2021-07-15T11:46:48
After a particularly horrific year for many Americans, some might be experiencing symptoms of trauma that affect not just their mental health, but their physical health as well. Pionee...
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French Cooking for Bastille Day with Melissa Clark from 2021-07-14T15:04:43
New York Times food columnist and cookbook author Melissa Clark joins us to discuss French recipes and techniques in honor of Bastille Day. She's the author of over 40 cookbooks includi...
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French Cooking Call-in, 'The Stone Face' Reprint, Gathering During COVID, 'The Watering Hole' at Signature Theatre from 2021-07-14T12:00
New York Times food columnist and cookbook author Melissa Clark joins us to discuss French recipes and techniques in honor of Bastille Day. She's the author of over 40 cookbooks includi...
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Lynn Nottage & Miranda Haymon on 'The Watering Hole' from 2021-07-14T11:12:15
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage joins us along with director and co-creator Miranda Haymon to discuss the new collaborative production currently on view at the Signature Theatre t...
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Priya Parker on Gathering During COVID from 2021-07-14T11:10:55
Priya Parker joins us for a conversation about gathering together in this phase of the pandemic. She's the author of Listen
New Edition of 'The Stone Face' from 2021-07-14T11:06:29
Tyler Stovall, dean of Fordham University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and Adam Shatz, the US editor for London Review of Books, join us to discuss New York Rev...
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A TikTok Strike, 'Edith!,' Plant-Based Recipes, Lynn Hershman Leeson at the New Museum from 2021-07-13T12:00
After watching their work catapult non-Black influencers to virality, notably Addison Rae's appearance on Jimmy Fallon, Black creators have decided to abstain from creating dances for new music....
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A Fictional Podcast About Edith Wilson from 2021-07-13T10:56:28
A new fictional podcast from Crooked Media and QCode stars Rosamund Pike as First Lady Edith Wilson, taking a humorous look at Wilson’s influence in the White House after her husband suffered a ...
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'Lynn Hershman Leeson: Twisted' at the New Museum from 2021-07-13T10:47:07
The artist Lynn Hershman Leeson joins us to discuss her first solo museum exhibition in New York in her 50-year career: Listen
New Plant-Based Cookbook 'Dada Eats Love To Cook It' from 2021-07-13T10:46:29
Samah Dada, recipe developer and founder of the blog Dada Eats, joins us to discuss her new cookbook Listen
Kate Has A Plan--- July 13, 2021 from 2021-07-13T10:45:26
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Black TikTok Creators Are on Strike from 2021-07-13T10:44:44
After watching their work catapult non-Black influencers to virality, notably Listen
Letting Go of a New York Without Tourists, 'The Man Who Hated Women,' Alan Sepinwall Recommends TV Shows, The Wallflowers 'Exit Wounds' from 2021-07-12T12:00
While the city and the nation celebrate the end of the worst of the pandemic and we’re all enjoying reconnecting in person again, New Yorkers must reconcile the fact that tourists will once agai...
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A Listening Party with Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers from 2021-07-12T10:35:10
In July, The Wallflowers release their first album in nearly a decade, Exit Wounds. Jakob Dylan joins us for a Listening Party...
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'Review/Preview:' Revisiting Old TV Shows from 2021-07-12T10:34:46
Rolling Stone’s chief TV critic, Alan Sepinwall, joins us for the next installment of our ongoing “Review/Preview” series. This week, we’re taking a look at classic shows you may have m...
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A History of Anthony Comstock & the Comstock Law from 2021-07-12T10:34:22
Writer Amy Sohn joins us to discuss her latest book, The Man W...
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'When New York Was Ours Alone' from 2021-07-12T10:33:52
While the city and the nation celebrate the end of the worst of the pandemic and we’re all enjoying reconnecting in person again, New Yorkers must reconcile the fact that tourists will once agai...
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History of Hasidic Williamsburg, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Get Lit with All Of It: 'Mexican Gothic' from 2021-07-09T12:00
A new book tells the complicated history of the Satmar Hasidic Jewish community in Williamsburg. Nathaniel Deutsch, professor of history at the University of California, Santa Cruz, joins us to ...
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Listening Party: The 'Debut' Album from Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis from 2021-07-09T10:39:43
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis have been behind-the-scenes hitmakers for most of the last four decades, working with Mariah Carey, George Michael, and Usher, and perhaps most famously, producing Jane...
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The Making of Hasidic Williamsburg from 2021-07-09T10:39:37
A new book tells the complicated history of the Satmar Hasidic Jewish community in Williamsburg. Nathaniel Deutsch, professor of history at the University of California, Santa Cruz, joins us to ...
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Get Lit Re-read: Rodrigo y Gabriela Perform from 2021-07-09T10:19:17
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2021] We air a performance by acclaimed guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela that was part of our January Get Lit with All Of It event.
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Get Lit Re-read: Audience Q&A with Silvia Moreno-Garcia from 2021-07-09T10:18:15
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2021] We air highlights from the audience Q&A portion of our January Get Lit with All Of It event with author Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
Get Lit Re-read: 'Mexican Gothic' by Silvia Moreno-Garcia from 2021-07-09T10:17:35
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2021] We air highlights from Alison Stewart’s conversation with author Silvia Moreno-Garcia about her critically acclaimed novel, Mexican Gothic, from our ...
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'LFG', Rudy Valdez on 'Breakaway,' 'The Comfort Book,' Blue Note Jazz Fest, The Get Out from 2021-07-08T12:00
A new documentary highlights the activism of the US Women’s Soccer Team as they fight for equal pay while continuing to excel on the world stage. Academy Award winning filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine...
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The Get Out (July 8, 2021) from 2021-07-08T11:49:34
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco gives suggestions for what to do this weekend, while safely social distancing.
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2021 Blue Note Jazz Festival from 2021-07-08T11:49:16
2021 marks 10 years since the inaugural Blue Note Jazz Festival and 40 years since the club’s founding. Alex Kurland, director of programming at Blue Note, joins us to discuss Blue Note’s histor...
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Matt Haig on 'The Comfort Book' from 2021-07-08T11:40:23
Author Matt Haig joins us to discuss his new book, The Comfort Book, a collection of notes, lists, ...
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ESPN Doc 'Breakaway' from 2021-07-08T11:37:52
Director Rudy Valdez joins us to discuss the next installment of ESPN’s award-winning 30 for 30 series, “Listen
'LFG': Equal Pay for US Women's Soccer from 2021-07-08T11:35:48
A new documentary highlights the activism of the US Women’s Soccer Team as they fight for equal pay while continuing to excel on the world stage. Academy Award winning filmmakers Andrea Nix Fine...
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'Mayor Mohamed' from 2021-07-07T13:50:02
Director Jeffrey Togman joins us to discuss his documentary, "Mayor Mohamed," which follows Mayor Mohamed Khairullah, the ...
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'The Language of Fanaticism,' Hometown Heroes Call-In, 'Mayor Mohamed,' 'Gideon's Promise' from 2021-07-07T12:00
Writer, linguist, and podcast host Amanda Montell joins us to discuss her new book, Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism. She explores how language is used by the likes of Scientology an...
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Hometown Heroes Call-In from 2021-07-07T10:53:04
On the day of New York City's "hometown heroes" ticker tape parade honoring essential workers in Lower Manhattan, WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us to discuss the occasion and take listen...
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How Public Defenders Can Change Criminal Justice from 2021-07-07T10:41:15
Macarthur fellow and lawyer Jonathan Rapping joins us to discuss his book, Listen
'The Language of Fanaticism' from 2021-07-07T10:11:03
Writer, linguist, and podcast host Amanda Montell joins us to discuss her new book, Cultish: T...
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Gateway Project Gets Back on Track from 2021-07-06T12:00
WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen joins us for a call-in about the history and future of the second pair of rail tunnels proposed for under the Hudson River, following Transportation S...
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Gateway Project, FOMO and Nightlife, Podcasts on Cold Cases and Women's Prisons, Streaming Review/Preview from 2021-07-06T12:00
WNYC transportation reporter Stephen Nessen joins us for a call-in about the history and future of the second pair of rail tunnels proposed for under the Hudson River, following Transportation S...
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Nightlife and FOMO Return from 2021-07-06T11:39:13
Brock Colyar, a writer for New York Magazine whose weekly newsletter, "Are U Coming?," is about the city's nightlife, joins us to discuss the magazine's recent issue about the ...
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Review/Preview: Summer Shows to Stream from 2021-07-06T11:32:11
Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk joins us for the next installment of our ongoing “Review/Preview” series with a roundup of the best new shows to stream.
CBC Podcast on Women in Prison from 2021-07-06T11:26:29
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 5, 2021] The CBC podcast, Life Jolt—which refers to a life sentence—examines women's experiences in priso...
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CBC Podcast on Cold Case Murders in Toronto's Gay Community from 2021-07-06T11:25:09
The CBC podcast, Uncover, returns for a second season of The Village. This season focuses on the murders of two transgender sex w...
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Kate Has a Plan — July 6, 2021 from 2021-07-06T11:14:40
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Full Bio Re-read: Frederick Douglass's Family and Friends from 2021-07-05T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 24, 2021] In the third installment of our February “Full Bio” series, we look at Frederick Douglass’s family and friendships. Historian David W. Blight, author of Listen
Full Bio Re-read: The Early Life of Frederick Douglass from 2021-07-05T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2021] We present the full conversation from February's installment of our “Full Bio” series with historian David W. Blight who joins us to discuss his 2018 Pulitze...
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Full Bio Re-read: Frederick Douglass's Final Years from 2021-07-05T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2021] We wrap up February’s installment of the "Full Bio" series with a look at the last years of Frederick Douglass’s life, including his experience as minister a...
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Full Bio Re-read: How Frederick Douglass Spoke to 19th Century America from 2021-07-05T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2021] For the second installment of our February “Full Bio” series, historian David W. Blight describes what made Frederick Douglass such an engaging speaker that ...
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Full Bio Re-read: Frederick Douglass's Fight for Abolition and Suffrage from 2021-07-05T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2021] For the fourth installment of February’s “Full Bio” series, David W. Blight discusses Frederick Douglass’s political work fighting for abolition and suffrage...
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All Of It Presents... Full Bio Re-read: Frederick Douglass from 2021-07-05T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2021] We present the full conversation from February's installment of our “Full Bio” series with historian David Blight about his book, Frederick Douglass: Pro...
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All Of It Presents "Full Bio: James Beard" from 2021-07-03T12:00
John Birdsall, author of "The Man Who Ate Too Much: The Life of James Beard," joins us for the June installment of Full Bio about the life of chef, author, teacher, and television perso...
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Full Bio: James Beard's Later Years & Legacy from 2021-07-02T12:55:28
John Birdsall, author of The Man Who Ate Too Much: The Life of James Beard, joins us...
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'Seven Deadly Sins,' Apple Daily, A Book on Seashells, Full Bio: James Beard's Later Years, Boxed Wine Reccomendations from 2021-07-02T12:00
After a sold-out run in Miami, "Seven Deadly Sins," a unique outdoor theatre experience, has come to the Meatpacking District for a limited run through July 25. Audiences travel to diff...
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Boxed Wines to Kick Off the Holiday Weekend from 2021-07-02T10:25:26
Wine consultant Amy Ezrin joins us to recommend a few affordable and eco-friendly boxed wine options ahead of the holiday weekend and to talk about developing her own wine-in-a box project.
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'Big Macs & Burgundy' & Other Unlikely, Delicious Pairings from 2021-07-02T10:24:59
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 13, 2020] Sommelier, restauranteur, and New York Magazine writer Vanessa Price joins us to discuss her new book, Listen
'Sound of the Sea: Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans' from 2021-07-02T10:23
Environmental author, Cynthia Barnett, joins us to discuss her new book, The Sound of the Sea: Seashe...
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A Pro-Democracy Paper Shut Down in Hong Kong from 2021-07-02T10:22:03
Last week, Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy newspaper, Apple Daily, <...
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'Seven Deadly Sins' Theatrical Experience from 2021-07-02T10:21:42
After a sold-out run in Miami, "Seven Deadly Sins," a unique outdoor theatre experience, has come to the Meatpacking District f...
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'Zola,' 'The Other Black Girl,' Hot Weather Recipes, Full Bio: James Beard Cooking School, Sex Trafficking Myths, Hiss Golden Messenger from 2021-07-01T12:00
Writer and director Janicza Bravo joins us to discuss her acclaimed film, "Zola," co-written by playwright Jeremy O’Harris. Zola is a Detroit waitress who befriends one of her customers...
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Full Bio: Birth of the James Beard Cooking School from 2021-07-01T11:39:14
John Birdsall, author of The Man Who Ate Too Much: The Life of James Beard, joins...
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Janicza Bravo on 'Zola' from 2021-07-01T11:34:27
Writer and director Janicza Bravo joins us to discuss her acclaimed film, "Zola," co-written by playwright Jeremy O’Harris. Zola is a Detroit waitress who befriends one of her...
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Debunking Sex Trafficking Myths from 2021-07-01T11:30:10
After our conversation with Janicza Bravo, whose film "Zola" tells the true story of a woman who became accidentally involved in sex trafficking, we're joined by Melissa Gira Grant, staff ...
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Listening Party: Hiss Golden Messenger from 2021-07-01T11:19:27
Hiss Golden Messenger bandleader MC Taylor joins us for a Listening Party for the band's latest album, Listen
'Eat Cool' Recipes for Hot Days from 2021-07-01T11:15:27
Chef and recipe developer Vanessa Seder joins us to discuss her new book, Eat Cool: Good Food for Hot Days: 100 Easy, Sat...
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Get Lit Preview: 'The Other Black Girl' from 2021-07-01T11:14:49
Our July Get Lit with All Of It author, Zakiya Dalila Harris, joins us for a preview conversation ahead of our July 29th book club event. We are spending the month reading her debut novel
Full Bio: James Beard's Relationships from 2021-06-30T13:13:42
John Birdsall, author of The Man Who Ate Too Much: The Life of James Beard, joins...
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'Rebel Girls Go For Gold,' Willie Nelson's New Book, Britney Spears' Hearing, Full Bio: James Beard's Loves and Frenemies, 'Max's Picnic Book', Cautious Clay from 2021-06-30T12:00
Ibtihaj Muhammad, who in 2016 became the first Muslim woman to wear a hijab while representing the United States at the Olympics, joins us to discuss Rebel Girls Go For Gold, an Audible Original...
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The Art of Picnicking from 2021-06-30T11:53:28
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 26, 2021] Max Halley, the creator of Max's Sandwich Shop, who has been called "London's King of Sandwiches," joins us to discuss Listen
A New Album from Cautious Clay from 2021-06-30T11:45:06
Cautious Clay became an artist to watch with the release of his 2018 track “Cold War,” which appeared on the soundtracks of HBO’s “Insec...
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Discussing Britney Spears' Conservatorship Hearing from 2021-06-30T11:42:19
Samantha Stark, the director of "Framing Britney Spears" comes on to talk about last week's Listen
'Willie Nelson's Letters to America' from 2021-06-30T11:40:08
Country music legend Willie Nelson joins us to discuss his new book, Willie Nelson's Lette...
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An Audible Series on Female Olympians with Ibtihaj Muhammad from 2021-06-30T11:38:13
Ibtihaj Muhammad, who in 2016 became the first Muslim woman to wear a hijab while representing the United States at the Olympics, joins us to discuss Rebel Girls Go For Gold,...
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Full Bio: The Dinner Party that Changed James Beard's Life from 2021-06-29T12:16:59
John Birdsall, author of The Man Who Ate Too Much: The Life of James Beard, joins...
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Laura Lippman's 'Dream Girl,' A Book on Patents, Full Bio: James Beard Moves to NYC, A New Album from Lucy Dacus from 2021-06-29T12:00
Bestselling author Laura Lippman joins us to discuss her new psychological thriller, Dream Girl. It tells the story of Gerry, a writer who is injured in a freak accident and confined to...
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Lucy Dacus, 'Home Video' from 2021-06-29T09:53:44
Lucy Dacus, a singer/songwriter who played with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers in the group, boygenius, recently released her third album, Listen
Exploring 1,000 Patented Designs from 2021-06-29T09:52:17
Author and architectural designer Thomas Rinaldi joins us to discuss his new book, Patented: 1,000 Design Pat...
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Kate Has A Plan--- June 29, 2021 from 2021-06-29T09:51:36
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us to discuss the stories the newsroom has been following this week.
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A New Thriller from Laura Lippman from 2021-06-29T09:51:08
Bestselling author Laura Lippman joins us to discuss her new psychological thriller, Dream ...
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Review/Preview: Travel Podcasts from 2021-06-28T15:23:46
Thinking about travel now that COVID restrictions have been lifted? Or maybe you just want to dream about travel without leaving your house? For this installment of our ongoing “Review/Preview” ...
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Get Lit with Anna Sale and Mary Gauthier, a New Full Bio on the Life of James Beard, Best Travel Podcasts from 2021-06-28T12:00
We air highlights from our interview with Death, Sex & Money host Anna Sale as part of our June Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event. We spent the month reading her book Let's ...
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Full Bio: The Early Life of James Beard from 2021-06-28T11:15:27
John Birdsall, author of The Man Who Ate Too Much: The Life of James Beard, joins...
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Get Lit: Mary Gauthier Performs from 2021-06-28T11:14:42
We air highlights from our conversation with singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier from our June Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event, along with two special performances. Gauthier's memoir<...
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Get Lit: Anna Sale, 'Let's Talk About Hard Things' from 2021-06-28T11:14:15
We air highlights from our interview with Death, Sex & Money host Anna Sale as part of our June Get Lit with All Of It virtua...
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Jill Sobule on 'F*CK7THGRADE' from 2021-06-25T14:04:23
Musician Jill Sobule joins us to discuss "F*CK7THGRADE," a concert film based on stories from Sobule’s chi...
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'The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood' from 2021-06-25T12:06:27
Writer Krys Malcolm Belc is transmasculine and nonbinary, but after he gave birth to his son, legal documents listed him as the “natural mother of the child,” a term that didn’t exactly fit his ...
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Anthony Ramos, Kenny Scharf Documentary, Nonbinary Parenthood, Jill Sobule from 2021-06-25T12:00
Actor, singer and songwriter Anthony Ramos joins us to discuss his starring role in the film, "In the Heights," as well as his new album, Love and Lies, out today.
Malia Sch...
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'Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide' from 2021-06-25T11:55:10
Malia Scharf and Max Basch join us to discuss making the documentary, "Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide." Malia is Kenny'...
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Anthony Ramos on 'In the Heights' & His New Album, 'Love & Lies' from 2021-06-25T11:46:44
Actor, singer and songwriter Anthony Ramos joins us to discuss his starring role in the film, "In the Heights," as well as his new album, Listen
'Duty Free' Documentary from 2021-06-24T12:01:43
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 6, 2021] Director Sian-Pierre Regis joins us to discuss his documentary, “Duty Free,” which tells the...
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Jackie Collins's Life & Work, 'Duty Free,' 'We Had a Little Real Estate Problem,' Alison Bechdel from 2021-06-24T12:00
The new documentary available on June 27 via CNN, "Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story," focuses on the life and work superstar novelist Jackie Collins. Director Laura Fairrie and Colli...
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Celebrating Pride from 2021-06-24T11:04:03
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco joins us to recommend activities to celebrate Pride Month and take calls from listeners.
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Alison Bechdel & 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength' from 2021-06-24T11:03:38
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 6, 20201] Cartoonist Alison Bechdel joins us to discuss her new graphic memoir, The...
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'We Had a Little Real Estate Problem' from 2021-06-24T11:01:02
Author Kliph Nesteroff joins us to discuss his book, Listen
'Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story' from 2021-06-24T10:50:11
The new documentary available on June 27 via CNN, "Lady Boss: The Jackie Collins Story," focuses on the life and work ...
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Gems at The American Museum of Natural History from 2021-06-23T13:42:50
The Gems and Minerals exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History have come back home to New York City where visitors can marvel at samples of vibrant, colorful and otherwise interesting ...
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A Film that Captures Whale Songs from 2021-06-23T13:38:22
A new documentary titled, “Fathom,” highlights the research of two scientists who ha...
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Get Lit: Buffy Sainte-Marie Performs from 2021-06-23T13:32:07
[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 7, 2020] As part of our latest Get Lit with All Of It book club, we’ll air a performance by singer-songwriter and activist, Buffy Sainte-Marie.
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Get Lit: Louise Erdrich & 'The Night Watch Man' from 2021-06-23T13:30:35
[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 7, 2020] We’ll air our conversation with National Book Award winner, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner, Louise Erdrich...
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Get Lit, 'Fathom,' Gem Show from 2021-06-23T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 7, 2020] We’ll air our conversation with National Book Award winner, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction winner, Louise Erdrich...
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'ACT UP' Book, 'Pride' on Hulu, Quitting Your Job Call-In, The History of Canada's Residential Schools from 2021-06-22T12:00
A new book chronicles the history of the ACT UP activist movement in the fight against AIDS in New York City. Author Sarah Schulman joins us to discuss this history, recounted in her new book, <...
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Connie Walker on Canada's Residential Schools from 2021-06-22T11:45:37
In light of the recent tragic news of a mass grave that was discovered at a former residential school in Canada, reporter and host of multiple investigative podcasts, Connie Walker, joins us to ...
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Good Vibes: Bryan Stevenson's Commencement Speech from 2021-06-22T11:45:07
For today's Good Vibes, we listen to a clip from acclaimed lawyer and Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson's com...
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Why are People Quitting Their Jobs? from 2021-06-22T11:43:34
Forbes Senior Contributor Jack Kelly joins us to discuss his recent article, Listen
'Pride' Docuseries from 2021-06-22T11:43:14
In celebration of Pride Month, we take a look at LGBTQ history throughout the decades with the help of an FX and Hulu documentary series. Christine Vachon, an executive producer of the six-part ...
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Sarah Schulman on 'A Political History of ACT UP New York' from 2021-06-22T11:42:53
A new book chronicles the history of the ACT UP activist movement in the fight against AIDS in New York City. Author Sarah Schulman joins us to discuss this history, recounted in her new book,
Amythyst Kiah's 'Wary + Strange' from 2021-06-21T12:40:31
On Amythyst Kiah's new album, Wary + Strange, the folk and roots musician, and member of the group Our Native Daughters, broadens her sound, mixing t...
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Mariana Velásquez's Cookbook from 2021-06-21T12:01:43
Food stylist and chef Mariana Velásquez joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Listen
Watching 'In the Heights,' 'Colombiana,' Amythyst Kiah, Judy Collins from 2021-06-21T12:00
For the latest installment of All Of It’s “Watch Party” series, we’ll speak with writer Monica Castillo about the much-anticipated film, “In the Heights,” and take calls from listeners....
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Judy Collins on Her Life & Career from 2021-06-21T11:33:44
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 26, 2019] Singer Judy Collins joins us to talk about her life, career, and the album, Listen
Watch Party: 'In the Heights' from 2021-06-21T11:24:32
For the latest installment of All Of It’s “Watch Party” series, we’ll speak with Monica Castillo, arts and culture reporter for Colorado Public Radio, about the much-anticipated film, “In th...
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Unityfest, Juneteenth at Lincoln Center, Natasha Trethewey, 'The One and Only Dick Gregory,' Father's Day from 2021-06-18T12:00
Musicians Nile Rodgers and Robert Randolph join us ahead of the inaugural Juneteenth Unityfest, a livestream event presented by the Robert Randolph Foundation featuring music, comedy, and more. ...
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Father's Day Gifts and Activities from 2021-06-18T11:22:27
Gothamist's arts and culture editor Ben Yakas joins us with a preview of activities and gifts for celebrating Father's Day.
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Tribeca: 'The One and Only Dick Gregory' from 2021-06-18T11:19:05
As part of our continuing Tribeca Festival coverage, our last feature will be “The One and Only Dick Gregory.”...
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Natasha Trethewey on 'Memorial Drive' from 2021-06-18T11:15:18
Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times bestselling author and former US poet laureate Natasha Trethewey joins us to discuss her book Listen
Lincoln Center's Juneteenth Celebration from 2021-06-18T11:14:03
On June 19 at 7 PM, Lincoln Center will present I Dr...
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Autobiography from NASCAR Driver Bill Lester from 2021-06-18T11:11:52
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2021] NASCAR is one of the most watched sports in the US and has historically been dominated by southern white men. Bill Lester joins us to talk about his experienc...
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Juneteenth Unityfest with Nile Rodgers and Robert Randolph from 2021-06-18T11:08:05
Musicians Nile Rodgers and Robert Randolph join us ahead of the inaugural Juneteenth Unityfest, a livestream event at 5 PM on June 19, presented by...
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Angélique Kidjo, a Black History Walking Tour of the Lower East Side, Juneteenth Events, Georgia Anne Muldrow from 2021-06-17T12:00
On June 18, Angélique Kidjo will release Mother Nature, her first album of original songs in 7 years. The album also celebrates and features a new generation of musicians from Africa and the Afr...
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Listening Party: Georgia Anne Muldrow's 'VWETO III' from 2021-06-17T11:33:39
VWETO III is the third installment in a series of mostly instrumental albums from Georgia Anne Muldrow, a songwriter and pro...
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Juneteenth Event Roundup from 2021-06-17T11:12:37
6sqft editor Dana Schulz joins us to discuss her recent article, "19 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in New York City."
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Reclaiming Black Spaces Walking Tour from 2021-06-17T11:12:13
A new walking tour from the Tenement Museum sheds light on the history of Black New Yorkers in the Lower East Side. Lauren O’Brien, historian and lead scholar for the walking tour, and Kathryn L...
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Listening Party: Angélique Kidjo's 'Mother Nature' from 2021-06-17T11:11:12
On June 18, Angélique Kidjo will release Mother Nature, her first album of original songs in 7 years. The album also celebrates and features a ne...
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'Blindspot: Tulsa Burning' from 2021-06-16T13:27:19
The second season of the WNYC Studios and History podcast Blindspot is out now, with six episodes focusing on the Tulsa Race Massacre. KalaLea, host of Listen
A Memoir from Ashley C. Ford from 2021-06-16T12:01:13
Writer, podcaster, and web series host, Ashley C. Ford, joins us to discuss her highly anticipated memoir, Som...
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Ashley C. Ford, 'Blindspot: Tulsa Burning,' An Hour on Parenting with Kristen Arnett, Matt Lundquist, and Julia Dennison from 2021-06-16T12:00
Writer, podcaster, and web series host, Ashley C. Ford, joins us to discuss her highly anticipated memoir, Somebody's Daughter.
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Parenting Podcast Recommendations from 2021-06-16T10:48:48
Director of digital content for Parents Magazine, and co-host of the We Are Family podcast Julia Dennison joins us for a review/preview to talk about some of the best parenting podcasts...
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Parenting Through Disruptive Behavior from 2021-06-16T10:48:22
Matt Lundquist, founder and clinical director of Tribeca Therapy, joins us to discuss the challenges of parenting when a child is continuing to exhibit disruptive behavior. He'll also take calls...
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Kristen Arnett, 'With Teeth' from 2021-06-16T10:47:33
The latest novel from acclaimed writer Kristen Arnett tells the story of a mother who becomes increasingly afraid of her own son. She joins us to discuss the novel, titled Listen
Tribeca: 'The Kids' from 2021-06-15T14:08:41
Eddie Martin's new documentary “The Kids” looks back on one of the most iconic films of the 90s, Larry Clark’s “Kids”. Co-producer, writer of the film, and one of “Kids” Listen
'The Kids,' Pulitzer Prize-Winning 'Wilmington's Lie,' 'Wake,' 'Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James' from 2021-06-15T12:00
Eddie Martin's new documentary “The Kids” looks back on one of the most iconic films of the 90s, Larry Clark’s “Kids." Co-producer, writer of the film, and one of “Kids” Listen
Tribeca: 'Bitchin': The Sound and Fury of Rick James' from 2021-06-15T10:36:27
Premiering at Tribeca on June 15th as part of their Juneteenth programming, Sacha Jenkins’ new film “Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James” explores the artist's life and storied c...
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Uncovering the History of Women-Led Slave Revolts from 2021-06-15T10:35:38
A new book combines memoir, graphic novel, and history to tell the story of one woman’s quest to uncover the truth about female-led slave revolts. Dr. Rebecca Hall is both the subject and the au...
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2021 Pulitzer Prize Winner David Zucchino on 'Wilmington's Lie' from 2021-06-15T10:34:58
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 28, 2020] Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Zucchino joins us to discuss his book, Listen
Kate Has A Plan --- June 15, 2021 from 2021-06-15T10:34:09
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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'Revolution Rent,' Universal Hip Hop Museum, New York Music in the 1980s, Americana Music Association Nominees The War and Treaty & Margo Price from 2021-06-14T12:00
A new documentary follows director Andy Señor Jr. as he heads to Cuba to head up a production of the musical “Rent,” the country’s first Broadway musical produced by an American company...
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Americana Honors and Awards Nominees: Margo Price from 2021-06-14T11:08:47
[REBROADCAST FROM JULY 21, 2020] Country singer-songwriter Margo Price was a nominee for the Best New Artist Award at the 2018 Grammys, and is now an Americana Honors and Awards nominee for Arti...
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Americana Honors and Awards Nominees: The War and Treaty from 2021-06-14T11:07:50
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 13, 2020]The War and Treaty, labelled “one of Nashville’s hottest acts” by Rolling Stone, join us for a listening party for their new album, Listen
'New York, New Music 1980-1986' from 2021-06-14T11:04:30
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A New Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx from 2021-06-14T11:03:39
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 14, 2019] Kurtis Blow, the first rapper to sign on to a major record label, and Rocky Bucano, a former DJ and producer at Strong City Records, joins us to discuss the cre...
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Directing 'Rent' in Havana from 2021-06-14T11:02:48
A new documentary follows director Andy Señor Jr. as he heads to Cuba to head up a production of the musical “Rent,” the country’s first Broadway musical produced by an American company...
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Wolfgang Puck and Anthony Bourdain Documentaries, Americana Music Honors and Awards Nominees from 2021-06-11T12:00
Wolfgang Puck, owner and head chef of the legendary Spago and one of the first chefs to reach celebrity status, joins us with director David Gelb ("Chef’s Table," "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"...
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Americana Honors and Awards Nominees: Black Pumas from 2021-06-11T11:02:15
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 12, 2021] Eric Burton and Adrian Quesada joined us ahead of the Grammy awards to talk about their album, B...
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Americana Honors and Awards Nominees: Jason Isbell from 2021-06-11T10:59
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 19, 2020] Grammy-winner Jason Isbell discusses his new album with the 400 Unit, Reunions.
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Americana Honors and Awards Nominees: Valerie June from 2021-06-11T10:58:13
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 31, 2021] Singer-songwriter Valerie June’s latest album is The Moon and St...
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Tribeca: 'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain' from 2021-06-11T10:57:14
Writer, chef and television host, Anthony Bourdain died by suicide on June 4, 2018, leaving friends, fans and colleagues in shock. "Listen
Tribeca: 'Wolfgang' from 2021-06-11T10:53:29
Wolfgang Puck, owner and head chef of the legendary Spago and one of the first chefs to reach celebrity status, joins us with director David Gelb ("Chef’s Table," "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"...
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Tribeca: 'Takeover' from 2021-06-10T13:03:49
Filmmaker Emma Francis-Snyder joins us to discuss making the documentary short, "Takeover," which premieres at the Tribeca Festival on J...
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Drama Book Shop, Tribeca Films, Yasmin Khan, Rodrigo y Gabriela from 2021-06-10T12:00
The Drama Book Shop reopens today at a new location, following a rescue campaign led by a group of Broadway figures including Lin-Manuel Miranda. New York Times theater reporter Michael...
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Yasmin Khan, 'Ripe Figs' from 2021-06-10T11:04:25
Author Yasmin Khan joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Ripe Figs: Recipes and...
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Rodrigo y Gabriela's 'Jazz EP' from 2021-06-10T11:02:55
Rodrigo y Gabriela's latest release is The Jazz EP, a set of covers of music by Kamasi Washington, Snarky Puppy, and Astor P...
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Tribeca: 'Accepted' from 2021-06-10T11:01:02
The T.M. Landry College Prep school had bragging rights for getting 100% of their high school seniors into college—most from poor and underprivileged backgrounds. A new documentary premiering at...
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Reopening the Drama Book Shop from 2021-06-10T10:57:55
The Drama Book Shop reopens today at a new location, following a rescue campaign led by a group of Broadway figures including Lin-Manuel Miranda. New York Times theater reporter Michael...
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Get Lit Preview: Anna Sale from 2021-06-09T16:30:32
Anna Sale, host and creator of WNYC’s Death, Sex & Money, is our June Get Lit with All Of It Book Club author. She joins us for a p...
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Listening Party: Rostam's 'Changephobia' from 2021-06-09T15:52:39
Changephobia is the second solo album from Rostam, former member of Vampire Weekend and a producer who's worked with Frank Ocean, Maggie Rogers, ...
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Anna Sale, 'Rodham,' Film Producers, Rostam, 'African Europeans' from 2021-06-09T12:00
Anna Sale, host and creator of WNYC’s Death, Sex & Money, is our June Get Lit with All Of It Book Club author. She joins us for a preview conversation about her new book, Let’s Talk Abou...
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Telling the Stories of 'African Europeans' from 2021-06-09T11:10:25
A new book recounts the history of African Europeans through stories of individuals who helped shape the continent, a history that goes back centuries. Olivette Otele, professor of history and m...
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Writing on the Lives of Film Producers from 2021-06-09T11:06:39
Los Angeles Times books editor, Boris Kachka, joins us to discuss his new book, Becoming a Film Producer<...
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Reimagining Hillary in 'Rodham' from 2021-06-09T10:59:53
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 19, 2020] Curtis Sittenfeld discusses her novel, Rodham, which imagines the life of Hillary Clinton if she had turned down Bill Clinton’s proposal.
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Tribeca Film Festival Preview, Chef Peter Hoffman, 'The Turning,' Katie Sturino on 'Body Talk' from 2021-06-08T12:00
Cara Cusumano, director of the Tribeca Film Festival, joins us with a preview of this year’s festival, which runs from June 9 to June 20.
Jen Chung, executive editor and co-founder of...
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Katie Sturino on Loving Your Post-Pandemic Body from 2021-06-08T11:09:56
As summer arrives, many are feeling self-conscious about weight they may have gained during the pandemic. The diet industry is seeing a boom as people seek to lose what some are calling “the qua...
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Behind Mother Teresa's Religious Order from 2021-06-08T11:09:44
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Chef Peter Hoffman, 'What's Good?' from 2021-06-08T11:08:08
Celebrated chef Peter Hoffman joins us to discuss What's Good?: A Memoir in Fourteen Ingredien...
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Jen Chung Gets It Done (June 8, 2021) from 2021-06-08T11:06:17
Jen Chung, executive editor and co-founder of Gothamist, joins to give updates on the stories her team is following this week.
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2021 Tribeca Film Festival Preview from 2021-06-08T11:04:08
Cara Cusumano, director of the Tribeca Film Festival, joins us with a preview of this year’s festival, which runs from June 9 to June 20.
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Standup Returns, 'Day X,' 'The Truffle Hunters,' Kronos Quartet, Pride Reading from 2021-06-07T12:00
Comedians Negin Farsad and Josh Gondelman join us to discuss the challenges and joys of returning to live stand-up comedy performances as the city reopens.
Katrin Bennhold, The Ne...
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Review/Preview: Books for Pride from 2021-06-07T11:41:52
Emily Pullen, reader services coordinator at the New York Public Library, joins us to recommend books for Pride month, for our ongoing series "Review/Preview."
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Kronos Quartet, 'Long Time Passing' from 2021-06-07T11:36:41
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 16, 2020] Kronos Quartet’s album, Long Time Pa...
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'The Truffle Hunters' from 2021-06-07T11:36:06
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 5, 2021] Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw join us to discuss directing and producing the film, " Listen
'Day X' from the New York Times from 2021-06-07T11:35:27
Katrin Bennhold, The New York Times’s Berlin bureau chief, joins us to discuss hosting the new five-part audio documentary, Listen
Comedy Returns to the Stage from 2021-06-07T11:32:59
Comedians Negin Farsad and Josh Gondelman join us to discuss the challenges and joys of returning to live stand-up comedy performances as the city reopens.
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Chris Bosh, 'Letters to a Young Athlete' from 2021-06-04T12:01:25
Chris Bosh became an NBA Hall of Famer, two-time NBA champion, and Olympic gold medalist, despite having to cut short his career due to a medical condition. He shares his story in the form of me...
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Chris Bosh, 'High on the Hog,' New Albums from Johnny Flynn and Chris Thile from 2021-06-04T12:00
Chris Bosh became an NBA Hall of Famer, two-time NBA champion, and Olympic gold medalist, despite having to cut short his career due to a medical condition. He shares his story in the form of me...
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Chris Thile, 'Laysongs' from 2021-06-04T10:46:28
Chris Thile is a decorated musician and prolific collaborator who has performed with his bands Nickel Creek and the Punch Brothers, plus Yo-Yo Ma, Brad Mehldau, and a variety of artists as the f...
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Johnny Flynn, 'Lost In The Cedar Wood' from 2021-06-04T10:43:54
Lost In The Cedar Wood, the latest album from British folk musician Johnny Flynn, was co-written with nature writer Robert Mac...
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'High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America' from 2021-06-04T10:30:23
Food historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris and journalist Stephen Satterfield, the founder of Whetstone magazine, join us to discuss their new Netflix original docuseries called Listen
The Citizen App Moves Towards Private Security from 2021-06-03T15:38:34
Joseph Cox, a journalist who writes for Motherboard, joins us to discuss his recent reporting on th...
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Pitmaster Rodney Scott, 'Eventide' Cookbook, 'Yolk,' Digging Into the Citizen App, Recapping the Mayoral Democratic Primary Debate from 2021-06-03T12:00
James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott joins us to discuss his debut cookbook Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day. Rodney shares the story of his culinary jou...
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On the Town with Ben Yakas--- June 3, 2021 from 2021-06-03T11:07:40
Ben Yakas, arts editor for Gothamist and WNYC, joins to discuss happenings around the city.
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The First In-Person Mayoral Democratic Debate from 2021-06-03T11:06:40
Brigid Bergin, City Hall and politics reporter for WNYC, joins us to recap the first in-person Democratic primary debate in the race to become the Mayor of New York City.
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Mary H.K. Choi, 'Yolk' from 2021-06-03T11:05:36
New York Times bestselling YA novelist Mary H.K. Choi joins to discuss her new novel, Yolk, about two Korean-America...
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Mike Wiley's 'Eventide' Cookbook from 2021-06-03T11:05:04
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 18, 2020] James Beard Award-winning chef Mike Wiley, co-owner of Eventide in Portland, Maine, joins us to discuss his new cookbook Eventide: Recipes for Clambakes, Oys...
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'Rodney Scott's World of BBQ' from 2021-06-03T11:02:46
James Beard Award-winning pitmaster Rodney Scott brings joins us to discuss his debut cookbook Listen
David Rockwell, the Mysterious Death of a Crypto CEO, Naomi Osaka Leaves the French Open & Mental Health in Sports, Bachelor's 'Doomin' Sun' from 2021-06-02T12:00
Tony Award-winning set designer and architect, David Rockwell, joins us to discuss his new book, Drama, about his work designing NYC’s cultural institutions. Rockwell will donate royalt...
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Palehound & Jay Som Form the New Duo, Bachelor from 2021-06-02T10:49
Two stars of indie rock, Ellen Kempner (who performs as Palehound) and Melina Duterte (who performs as Jay Som), have joined forces as Bachelor. Their debut album, Listen
'The Weight of Gold' from 2021-06-02T10:35:49
[REBROADCAST FROM JULY 29, 2020] Director Brett Rapkin and eight-time Olympic skating medalist Apolo Ohno join us to discuss the documentary “Listen
Naomi Osaka and Mental Health in Sports from 2021-06-02T10:35:04
Caitlin Thompson, co-founder of Racquet Magazine, joins us to discuss tennis playerListen
'A Death in Cryptoland' from 2021-06-02T10:33:50
Takara Small, host of the podcast, A Death in Cryptoland, joins us to discuss her reporting about the death of a cr...
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David Rockwell, 'Drama' from 2021-06-02T10:30:16
Tony Award-winning set designer and architect, David Rockwell, joins us to discuss his new book, Drama, abo...
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'Mare of Easttown' Finale, Afghan Recipes, 'Last Summer at the Golden Hotel,' 'Changing the Game' from 2021-06-01T12:00
This weekend, the finale of the hit HBO miniseries "Mare of Easttown" aired. Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk joins us to break down the finale, discuss Kate Winslet's performance, and t...
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'Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen' from 2021-06-01T12:00
Food writer and restaurateur Durkhanai Ayubi joins us to discuss her cookbook, Parwana: ...
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A Novel Set in the Catskills from 2021-06-01T10:52:04
Elyssa Friedland joins us to discuss her novel, Last Summer at the Golden Hotel, about the waning ...
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Following Transgender Teen Athletes from 2021-06-01T10:44:01
Director Michael Barnett joins us to discuss the new documentary, "Changing the Game," wh...
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Kate Has A Plan --- June 1, 2021 from 2021-06-01T10:40:40
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Watch Party: 'Mare of Easttown' Finale from 2021-06-01T10:40:06
This weekend, the finale of the hit HBO miniseries "Mare of Easttown" aired. Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk joins us to break down the finale, discuss Kate Winslet's performance, and t...
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The Abuse Scandal That Rocked the World of Gymnastics from 2021-05-31T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 24, 2020] Directors Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk discuss their new Netflix documentary, “Athlete A,” ab...
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Investigating the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi from 2021-05-31T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 3, 2020] Director Rick Rowley joins us to discuss his Showtime documentary, “Kingdom of Silence,”<...
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Shooting a Documentary in a Wuhan Hospital from 2021-05-31T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 26, 2021] Over a year ago, Wuhan, the city in Hubei Province, China where COVID-19 was first documented, went on lockdown. Two anonymous reporters covertly recorded ins...
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'Unfinished: Deep South' from 2021-05-31T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 8, 2020] Producer Stephanie Kariuki and reporter Taylor Hom join us to officially announce their forthcoming Stitcher podcast, Listen
Examining Depictions of Trans People in Film and Television from 2021-05-31T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 18, 2020] Director Sam Feder joins us to discuss his Netflix documentary "Disclosure," which discusses the history of depictions of trans people in Hollywood thro...
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Filming the Fight Against Voter Suppression from 2021-05-31T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2020] Directors Lisa Cortés and Liz Garbus talk about the new Amazon Studios documentary Listen
Spotlighting Peabody Award Nominees from 2021-05-31T12:00
We are highlighting some of our favorite conversations with the 2021 Peabody Award nominees. Although the Peabody Awards ceremony has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the ...
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All Of It Presents Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry from 2021-05-29T12:00
We present the full conversation about Radical Vision: A Biography of Lorraine Hansberry Listen
Watch Party Preview: 'Mare of Easttown' from 2021-05-28T12:00
Vulture TV critic Jen Chaney joins us for a preview of our upcoming "Watch Party" for the HBO drama "Mare of Easttown."
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Are You Ready for Hot Vax Summer? from 2021-05-28T12:00
"Hot Vax Summer," or "Shot Girl Summer," is upon us. Many have had to put their love lives on hold over the past year of social distancing, but now that the vaccines are rolling out, the places ...
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A Novelization of Shakespeare's Life from 2021-05-28T12:00
The 2020 novel Hamnet won the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction and was n...
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Hot Vax Summer, Watch Party Preview, 'Hamnet,' Get Lit with Madeline Miller, Aly & AJ and Bettina Joy de Guzman from 2021-05-28T12:00
"Hot Vax Summer," or "Shot Girl Summer," is upon us. Many have had to put their love lives on hold over the past year of social distancing, but now that the vaccines are rolling out, the places ...
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Get Lit: Pop Duo Aly & AJ from 2021-05-28T10:43:33
We air musical performances from our May 24 Get Lit with All Of It book club event by aughts hit-makers turned indie pop stars, Aly & AJ, aka Alyson and Amanda Michalka, who have also recent...
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Get Lit: New Music, Ancient Poetry from Bettina Joy de Guzman from 2021-05-28T10:40:33
We air the debut performance of "Briseis, Patroclus, and Achilles" that opened our May 24 Get Lit with All Of It book club event, by cl...
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Get Lit: Madeline Miller on 'The Song of Achilles' from 2021-05-28T10:01:52
We air the most recent installment of our Get Lit with All Of It book club event from May 24. We spoke to author Madeline Miller about ...
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New Yorkers' Favorite Subway Stops from 2021-05-27T17:10:27
After a certain mayoral candidate announced his favorite subway station was Times Square, New Yorkers have shared their varying opinions on what makes a subway stop superior or subpar. Gotha...
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Remembering a Year of Activism, Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry, "In Praise of Walking," What Makes a Good Subway Station from 2021-05-27T12:00
Kai Wright, host of The United States of Anxiety podcast, joins us to reflect on the year since the murder of George Floyd, the calls for change made in the aftermath and what progress has been ...
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Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry, the Activist from 2021-05-27T11:19:15
Soyica Colbert, interim dean of Georgetown College and professor of African American studies and performing arts, joins us for the final installment of our “Full Bio” series. This week, we’re ta...
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Reflections on the Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder from 2021-05-27T11:03:47
Kai Wright, host of The United States of Anxiety podcast, joins us to reflect on the year since the murder of George Floyd, the calls f...
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'In Praise of Walking' from 2021-05-27T10:57:03
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2020] Author Shane O’Mara joins us to discuss the physical and emotional virtues of a good stroll and his book, Listen
The Year in Arts and Culture from 2021-05-27T10:46:45
New York Times critic-at-large and co-host of podcast Still Processing, Wesley Morris joins to discuss what has cha...
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Covering the Protests in NYC from 2021-05-27T10:39:20
WNYC reporter Gwynne Hogan discusses covering the protests in New York City last summer in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder. We also take listeners' calls about their experiences protestin...
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Summer Travel, Wedding Season, Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry, John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas from 2021-05-26T12:00
Travel + Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqueline Gifford joins us to discuss all things summer travel for Memorial Day weekend and beyond. She highlights some of the best new hotels...
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Safe Summer Travel Tips from 2021-05-26T10:44:06
Travel + Leisure editor-in-chief Jacqueline Gifford joins us to discuss all things summer travel for Memorial Day weekend and beyond. She highlights some of the best new hotels...
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The Start of Wedding Season from 2021-05-26T10:37:33
As we kick-off wedding season, we'll speak with Cate Doty about her new book, Listen
Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry's 'A Raisin in the Sun' from 2021-05-26T10:35:32
Soyica Colbert, interim dean of Georgetown College and professor of African American studies and performing arts, joins us for the next installment of our “Full Bio” series. This week, we’re tak...
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A John Hiatt and Jerry Douglas Collaboration from 2021-05-26T10:35:30
On Leftover Feelings, venerated songwriter John Hiatt teams up with the Jerry Douglas Band, whose leader is a dobro master wi...
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Paul Rudnick's New Novel from 2021-05-25T12:00
Playwright and screenwriter Paul Rudnick joins us to discuss his new novel on publication day, Playing the Palace Listen
Laura Lazzaroni on 'The New Cucina Italiana' from 2021-05-25T12:00
Award-winning journalist and author Laura Lazzaroni joins us to discuss her new cookbook, Listen
A Novel from Paul Rudnick, New Italian Cooking, Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry, Summer Plant Care from 2021-05-25T12:00
Playwright and screenwriter Paul Rudnick joins us to discuss his new novel, Playing the Palace. The book is a love story in which the openly gay Prince of Wales meets and falls for an e...
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Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry in NYC from 2021-05-25T10:29:18
Soyica Colbert, interim dean of Georgetown College and professor of African American studies and performing arts, joins us for the next installment of our “Full Bio” series. This week, we’re tak...
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Plant Care with Hilton Carter from 2021-05-25T10:12:30
Apartment Therapy's "The Plant Doctor" and interior stylist Hilton Carter returns to discuss all things houseplants, as well as his new line at Target, and takes listeners’ calls about ...
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Julianna Margulies' Memoir from 2021-05-24T13:17:54
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Julianna Margulies, known for her performances on "The Good Wife" and "ER", joins to talk about her new memoir, Listen
Gary Numan, Julianna Margulies, Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry, Wok Cooking with Grace Young from 2021-05-24T12:00
Gary Numan’s 18th studio album, Intruder, continues the post-apocalyptic themes he explored on his 2017 album, Savage: Songs From a Broken World. The New Wave trailblazer has said, “Intruder loo...
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Full Bio: Lorraine Hansberry's Upbringing from 2021-05-24T10:55:45
Soyica Colbert, interim dean of Georgetown College and professor of African American studies and performing arts, joins us for the next installment of our “Full Bio” series. This week, we’re tak...
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Wok Cooking with Grace Young from 2021-05-24T10:42:20
James Beard Award-winning chef Grace Young joins us to discuss the dos and don’ts of wok cooking and takes listeners' calls.
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A New Album from Gary Numan from 2021-05-24T10:35:14
Gary Numan’s 18th studio album, Intruder, continues the post-apocalyptic themes he explored on his 2017 album Savage: Songs From a Broken World. The New Wave...
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Robert Finley's album, 'Sharecropper's Son' from 2021-05-21T12:34:36
On his third album, Sharecropper’s Son, blues singer Robert Finley recalls the sounds and stories of his childhood in Louisiana...
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Langhorne Slim's 'Strawberry Mansion' from 2021-05-21T12:20:16
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 27, 2021] A new album from singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim deals with COVID-19, his own struggles with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and recovery. He joins us ...
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A Friday Music Celebration: Robert Finley, Langhorne Slim, Christian McBride on Marvin Gaye, Mwenso & The Shakes from 2021-05-21T12:00
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 27, 2021] A new album from singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim deals with COVID-19, his own struggles with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and recovery. He joins us ...
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Mwenso & The Shakes Perform from 2021-05-21T11:48:38
[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 1, 2019] Mwenso & The Shakes join us for a performance and to discuss the band's successes. On May 25 at 8:30pm, bandleader...
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92Y Celebrates Marvin Gaye's 'What’s Going On' from 2021-05-21T11:36:36
The 92nd Street Y is celebrating the anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s work with a series called “What’s Going On: A 50th Anniversary Celebra...
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'A Thousand Ways' at The Public Theater from 2021-05-20T12:00
Abigail Browde and Michael Silverstone, who together are known as the experimental theater duo, 600 HighwayListen
Social Quandaries with Philip Galanes, 1971's Musical Impact, 'Notes on a Silencing,' Live & In-Person Theater from 2021-05-20T12:00
New York Times “Social Qs” columnist Philip Galanes returns to take calls from listeners preparing to re-enter public life with questions about socializing, attending events, ...
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'1971: The Year that Music Changed Everything' from 2021-05-20T11:59:57
A new Apple TV+ docuseries looks at one particularly momentous year in music history: 1971. Directors Asif Kapadia and Danielle Peck join us to discuss the series, “1971: The Year that...
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Lacy Crawford's 'Notes on a Silencing' from 2021-05-20T11:05:02
When Lacy Crawford was 15 years old, she was sexually assaulted at her elite boarding school, St. Paul’s School. Years later, Crawford writes about seeking justice and the school’s att...
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Philip Galanes Takes Your Calls from 2021-05-20T10:59:12
New York Times “Social Qs” columnist Philip Galanes returns to take calls from listeners preparing to re-enter public life with questions about socializing, attending events, ...
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Warm Weather Wines, 'Final Account,' Financial Advice with Michelle Singletary, 'Apart' from 2021-05-19T12:00
Ray Isle, executive wine editor at Food & Wine magazine and wine and spirits editor for Travel + Leisure, joins us to discuss his favorite wines for spring and early summer...
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Jennifer Redfearn's 'Apart' from 2021-05-19T10:57:52
The documentary, “Apart,” follows three mothers who prepare to return to their families after being incarcerated. ...
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Reckoning with Memories of the Third Reich from 2021-05-19T10:56:54
A new documentary takes a look at the last surviving generation of Germans who were part of the Third Reich. Producer Sam Pope and Dr. Stephen Smith, head of the Shoah Foundation, join us to dis...
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Summer Wines from 2021-05-19T10:54:26
Ray Isle, executive wine editor at Food & Wine magazine and wine and spirits editor for Travel + Leisure, joins us to discuss his favorite wines for spring and early summer...
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'What to Do with Your Money When Crisis Hits' from 2021-05-19T10:38:10
Michelle Singletary, award-winning personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, joins us to discuss her new book, Listen
Lord Huron, 'The Nom Wah Cookbook,' Changing Mask Guidelines, 'Forget Me Not,' Dunbar's Number Reconsidered from 2021-05-18T12:00
Indie-folk band Lord Huron launched into mainstream fame with their hit song, “The Night We Met.” Frontman Ben Schneider joins us for an album listening party to discuss their latest record, Lon...
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How Many Friends Can You Have? from 2021-05-18T10:59:31
Jenny Gross, a reporter in the London bureau of The New York Times, joins us to discuss her recent piece, "Listen
Olivier Bernier's 'Forget Me Not' from 2021-05-18T10:58:23
”Forget Me Not” is a documentary that follows the story of a 3-year-old student with disabilities and his f...
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New Mask Guidelines Explained from 2021-05-18T10:53:09
Gothamist reporter Jake Offenhartz joins us with an update on all the latest local news, including Governor Cuomo's announcement that starting Wednesday, May 19, fully vaccinated individuals can...
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Documentary on The Go-Go's from 2021-05-14T14:05:28
[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 12, 2020] A documentary on Showtime spotlights the punk-turned-pop band: "The Go-Go's." Director Ali...
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2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees from 2021-05-14T12:33:21
The 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The new class features Tina Turner, The Go-Gos, Jay-Z, Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Foo Fighters. Stephen Thompson, NPR Music...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, The Go-Go's Doc, 'Project Hail Mary,' Mayoral Debate, Maangchi from 2021-05-14T12:00
The 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The new class features Tina Turner, The Go-Gos, Jay-Z, Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Foo Fighters. Stephen Thompson, NPR Music...
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Korean Cooking from Maangchi from 2021-05-14T11:30:10
YouTube chef and cookbook author Maangchi joins us in studio to discuss her new cookbook Maangchi’s Big Book of Korean Cooking: From Everyday Meals to Celebration Cuisine.
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First Official Mayoral Debate Recap from 2021-05-14T11:26:38
Brigid Bergin, WNYC City Hall and politics reporter, joins us to recap last night's first official mayoral debate and take listeners' calls.
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Andy Weir, 'Project Hail Mary' from 2021-05-14T11:26:03
Andy Weir, author of the bestselling book, The Martian, joins to discuss his latest novel, Project...
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The Troubling Reality of Bone Collection at Colleges and Museums from 2021-05-13T15:20:19
Today, May 13, marks the 36th anniversary of the MOVE bombing, when the city of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on a predominantly Black neighborhood, causing a fire that burned 61 homes and killed ...
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Disconnecting from Tech, MOVE Bombing 36th Anniversary, Museum Bone Collection, Chef Gregory Gourdet, Jia Tolentino from 2021-05-13T12:00
The average person spends 1,400 hours per year on their phone. For tips on how to do a digital detox and cut down on phone use this summer, we'll speak with James Beard Award-winner Paul Greenbe...
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Debut Cookbook from Chef Gregory Gourdet from 2021-05-13T11:46:46
Chef Gregory Gourdet joins us to discuss his highly anticipated first cookbook, Everyone’...
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The Get Out (May 13, 2021) from 2021-05-13T11:19:21
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco gives suggestions for what to do this weekend, while safely social distancing.
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Jia Tolentino, 'Trick Mirror' from 2021-05-13T11:18:57
[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 5, 2019] Author and New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino joins us to discuss her book of essays, Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion.
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36 Years After the MOVE Bombing from 2021-05-13T11:16:24
On May 13, 1985, the city of Philadelphia dropped a satchel bomb in a mostly Black neighborhood, during an armed standoff between police and members of the MOVE organization. The event, now know...
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'Goodbye Phone, Hello World' from 2021-05-13T11:15:47
The average person spends 1,400 hours per year on their phone. For tips on how to do a digital detox and cut down on phone use this summer, we'll speak with James Beard Award-winner Paul Greenbe...
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Keeping Up the Masks, Accessibility in Classrooms, 'The Mitchells vs. The Machines,' 'Interior Chinatown,' Space Colonization from 2021-05-12T12:00
As the city opens up, not everyone is ready to abandon mask wearing. Some people feel safer--from COVID, but also from street harassment and even violence. Some like the anonymity of it, and as ...
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Are We Exploring or Colonizing Mars? from 2021-05-12T11:17:57
Last month, NASA's perseverance rover touched down on the surface of Mars, making it the latest human-made object to call the red planet home. As of now, there are over 10 tons of human-made obj...
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Charles Yu, 'Interior Chinatown' from 2021-05-12T11:17
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 23, 2020] Charles Yu joins us to discuss his new novel, Interior Chinatown , a "send-up of Hollywood tropes and Asian stereotypes."
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'The Mitchells vs. The Machines' Director Mike Rianda from 2021-05-12T11:16:32
Director Mike Rianda joins us to discuss his animated film, “The Mitchells vs. The Machines.”
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Adapting Back to the Classroom in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community from 2021-05-12T11:15:56
Zoom and video chatting have changed the way students with disabilities experience the classroom. Now that students are returning to class, how will this affect the deaf and hard of hearing comm...
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Why Some Will Keep Wearing Masks from 2021-05-12T11:07:37
As the city opens up, not everyone is ready to abandon mask wearing. Some people feel safer--from COVID, but also from street harassment and even violence. Some like the anonymity of it, and as ...
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Broadway Tickets, Anthony Bourdain's Final Book, Snapchat & Free Speech, Nicole Chung's Memoir from 2021-05-11T12:00
Helen Shaw, theater critic at New York Magazine, joins us to discuss the return of Broadway ticket sales in anticipation of September’s reopening.
WNYC planning editor Kate H...
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Nicole Chung, 'All You Can Ever Know' from 2021-05-11T11:42:03
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2018] Author, advice columnist for Slate, and Catapult’s digital editorial director, Nicole Chung joins us to discuss her book, All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir<...
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Snapchat and Free Speech at the Supreme Court from 2021-05-11T10:21:06
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case that could determine public school's abilities to police student's speech off campus. The case began when a young woman named Brandi Lev...
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Anthony Bourdain's Final Book from 2021-05-11T10:20:23
Laurie Woolever joins us to discuss World Travel: An Irreverent Guide, the final bo...
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Kate Has a Plan — May 11, 2021 from 2021-05-11T10:19:42
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us to discuss the stories that the newsroom is covering this week.
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Broadway Ticket Sales Return from 2021-05-11T10:19:06
Helen Shaw, theater critic at New York Magazine, joins us to discuss the return of Broadway ticket sales in anticipation of September’s reopening.
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'A Little Devil in America,' Brand New Heavies, 'The Human Factor,' 'The Collected Schizophrenias,' Podcast Review/Preview from 2021-05-10T12:00
Acclaimed poet and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib joins us to discuss his new book of essays celebrating Black performers titled, A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Perfor...
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Review/Preview: Podcasts for May from 2021-05-10T11:23:38
Nick Quah, podcast critic for Vulture and founder of Hot Pod, joins us for our ongoing “Review/Preview” series to discuss the best new podcasts to listen to...
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Esmé Weijun Wang's 'The Collected Schizophrenias' from 2021-05-10T11:06:03
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 15, 2019] Esmé Weijun Wang joins us to discuss her book, The Collected Schizophrenias: Essays.
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'The Human Factor' in Middle East Peace Negotiations from 2021-05-10T11:05:33
A new documentary looks at thirty years of Middle Eastern peace negotiations from the perspective of American negotiators. Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker Dror Moreh joins us to discuss “<...
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Brand New Heavies at Brooklyn's Pioneer Works from 2021-05-10T11:04:58
Racquel Chevremont and Mickalene Thomas, who are collectively known as Deux Femmes Noires, join us to discuss their second curatorial project together titled, Listen
Essays on Black Performance from 2021-05-10T11:04:12
Acclaimed poet and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib joins us to discuss his new book of essays celebrating Black performers titled, Listen
'Crying in H-Mart,' Elizabeth Warren, 'In Bibi's Kitchen,' Cooking with Mom from 2021-05-07T12:00
A new memoir tackles grief, identity, and really good food. Writer and musician Michelle Zauner, known by the stage name Japanese Breakfast, joins us to discuss her memoir Crying in H-Mart Listen
Eric Kim Cooks with His Mom from 2021-05-07T11:24:10
New York Times food reporter Eric Kim joins us for a call-in segment ahead of Mother's Day. He writes abou...
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Hawa Hassan, 'In Bibi's Kitchen' from 2021-05-07T11:23:41
[REBROADCAST FROM NOVEMBER 10, 2020]Hawa Hassan, the Brooklyn-based founder and CEO of the Somali hot sauce line Basbaas, joins us to discuss her new cook...
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Senator Elizabeth Warren on 'Persist' from 2021-05-07T11:23:07
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren joins us to discuss her new book, Persist.
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Michelle Zauner, AKA Japanese Breakfast, on Her Memoir 'Crying in H-Mart' from 2021-05-07T11:22:31
A new memoir tackles grief, identity, and really good food. Writer and musician Michelle Zauner, known by the stage name Japanese Breakfast, joins us to discuss her memoir Listen
Two New Films, Alison Bechdel's New Graphic Memoir, 'Pray, Obey, Kill,' School Updates from 2021-05-06T12:00
Director Sian-Pierre Regis joins us to discuss his documentary, “Duty Free,” which tells the story of his mother, Rebecca Danigelis. After she was fired at age 75 from her job as a hote...
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A Director's Mother Rebuilds Her Life from 2021-05-06T11:10:17
Director Sian-Pierre Regis joins us to discuss his documentary, “Duty Free,” which tells the story of his mother, Rebecca Danigelis. After sh...
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School Re-Opening Updates from 2021-05-06T11:02:34
The Department of Education’s announcement of the 2020-2021 School Year Calendar included a number of changes for city students in the coming school year. Gothamist reporter Sophia Chang joins u...
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'Pray, Obey, Kill' from 2021-05-06T11:02:08
In 2004, a murder in the small Swedish town Knutby captivated the nation, especially when it became clear that the violence occurred within an insular Pentecostal community. Director Henrik Geor...
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Alison Bechdel's 'The Secret to Superhuman Strength' from 2021-05-06T11:00:47
Cartoonist Alison Bechdel joins us to discuss her new graphic memoir, The Secret to Superhuman Strength Listen
Open Source Intelligence & Geopolitics from 2021-05-05T12:00
Aric Toler, who currently heads up Bellingcat's training and research efforts with a focus on Eurasia and Eastern Europe, joins us to talk about Open Source Intelligence and its role in geopolit...
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Controversy Over Green Space in the Bronx from 2021-05-05T12:00
Artist and organizer for both the North Bronx Collective and Friends of Tibbett's Tail, Alicia Grullon, joins us to discuss her work cleaning up a green space in the Bronx known as Tibbett's Tai...
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Conflict Over East River Park from 2021-05-05T12:00
Gothamist reporter Jake Offenhartz joins to discuss his reporting on the East Side Coasta...
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Did the Son of Sam Have Accomplices? A Docuseries Investigates from 2021-05-05T12:00
The Son of Sam shooter was one of the biggest stories in New York, and after David Berkowitz was arrested, most people thought the story was over. But for journalist Maury Terry, many questions ...
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'Life Jolt' Explores Women's Experiences in Prison from 2021-05-05T12:00
The new CBC podcast, Life Jolt—which refers to a life sentence—examines women's experiences in prison in both the US and Canada...
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Revisiting the Son of Sam Case, Bellingcat & Open Source Intelligence, Two Park Controversies, 'Life Jolt' from 2021-05-05T12:00
This episode was guest-hosted by Matt Katz.
The Son of Sam shooter was one of the biggest stories in New York, and when David Berkowitz was arrested, most people thought the...
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Get Lit Preview: 'The Song of Achilles' by Madeline Miller from 2021-05-04T14:41:53
TikTok has launched the 2012 novel The Song of Achilles back on the New York Times bestseller list. ...
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Arooj Aftab, 'Together Together,' A Get Lit Preview with Madeline Miller, Social Qs with Philip Galanes from 2021-05-04T12:00
On the album, Vulture Prince, Brooklyn-based musician Arooj Aftab sets poetry to stirring orchestrations that fuse jazz, Pakistani folk, classical, and other musical genres. Aftab joins us for a...
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Tips For Re-Entering Social Life from 2021-05-04T11:10:44
New York Times Social Qs columnist Philip Galanes has been getting a lot of questions from readers preparing to re-enter public life with questions about socializing again, attending ev...
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A Podcast Bringing Greek Mythology to Life from 2021-05-04T11:10:10
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2021] Actors André De Shields and Divine Garland join us to discuss the new narrative podcast, Listen
'Together Together' from 2021-05-04T11:08:11
The new film "Together Together" explores the relationship that forms between a middle aged bachelor and his millennial surrogate, starring Ed Helms and Patti Harrison. Writer and direc...
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Kate Has A Plan -- May 4, 2021 from 2021-05-04T11:07:45
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us to discuss the stories that the newsroom is covering this week.
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Arooj Aftab, Vulture Prince from 2021-05-04T11:07:16
On the album, Vulture Prince, Brooklyn-based musician Arooj Aftab sets poetry to stirring orchestrations that fuse jazz, Pakist...
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Four Decades of New York History, New Mask Guidance, Alice Neel: People Come First, Streaming Suggestions, Art on the Ave from 2021-05-03T14:00
A new book argues that over the past few decades, three different New York Cities have emerged. Author Thomas Dyja joins us to discuss these iterations of NYC and his book, New York, New Yor...
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Art on the Ave from 2021-05-03T12:55:05
Art on the Ave was founded by two teachers as a community-focused public arts initiative during the height of the Covid lockdown in 2020. Co-founder...
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Alice Neel at the Met from 2021-05-03T12:51:56
Kelly Baum and Randall Griffey, both curators in the department of modern and contemporary art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, join us to discuss putting together the show, Listen
Masks On... Masks Off? from 2021-05-03T12:51:03
With new mask guidance from the CDC and restrictions loosening in NYC, WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds join...
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'New York, New York, New York:' Four Decades of New York History from 2021-05-03T12:50:33
A new book argues that over the past few decades, three different New York Cities have emerged. Author Thomas Dyja joins us to discuss these iterations of NYC and his book, Listen
Review/Preview: Best Streaming in May from 2021-05-03T12:00
Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk joins us for the next installment of our ongoing “Review/Preview” series with a roundup of the best things to stream this month.
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Full Bio: Lady Bird Johnson from 2021-05-01T14:00
We present the full conversation from the most recent edition of our "Full Bio" series about First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Julia Sweig joins us to discuss Johnson's life and legacy and is author...
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All Of It Presents Full Bio: Lady Bird Johnson from 2021-05-01T14:00
We present the full conversation from the most recent edition of our "Full Bio" series about First Lady Lady Bird Johnson. Julia Sweig joins us to discuss Johnson's life and legacy and is author...
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Hunger And Nourishment In Poet Tommy Pico's 'Feed' from 2021-04-30T15:52:48
Tommy Pico, a rising queer poet and Kumeyaay Indian joins to discuss Feed, his 2019 book-length poem, about wha...
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'Get Lit:' Rhiannon Giddens from 2021-04-30T14:00
We air our interview and a performance from the most recent installment of “Get Lit with All Of It” with Grammy winner and MacArthur Genius Rhiannon Giddens. Her latest album, Listen
'Get Lit': Kazuo Ishiguro, 'Klara and the Sun' from 2021-04-30T14:00
We air highlights from our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It,” with Nobel Prize Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro. His New York Times bestselling novel, Listen
Get Lit with Kazuo Ishiguro and Rhiannon Giddens, National Poetry Month with Joy Harjo and Tommy Pico, The Get Out from 2021-04-30T14:00
[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 26, 2020] We air highlights from our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It,” with Nobel Prize Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro. His New York Times bestselling...
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The Get Out (April 30, 2021) from 2021-04-30T12:46:19
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco gives suggestions for what to do this weekend, while safely social distancing.
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National Poetry Month Celebration with Joy Harjo from 2021-04-30T12:45:49
On the last day of National Poetry Month, we speak with incumbent United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo about the anthology, Listen
Breaking Down the Scott Rudin Story from 2021-04-29T14:00
Peter Marks, theater critic at the Washington Post, joins us to discuss allegations against Broadway producer Scott Rudin and what they mean for the theater community going forward. His...
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Rickie Lee Jones' Memoir from 2021-04-29T14:00
Two-time Grammy Award-winner Rickie Lee Jones has been called “the premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation" by The New Yorker. She joins us to discuss her new memoir,
Full Bio: The Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson from 2021-04-29T14:00
For the final installment in this edition of our "Full Bio" series, Julia Sweig discusses the Johnsons' final years in office and Lady Bird Johnson's legacy. Sweig is author of the book Listen
Sheldon Simeon's New Cookbook from 2021-04-29T14:00
Chef Sheldon Simeon joins us to discuss his new book, Cook Real Hawai'i. While he's best known for co...
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Full Bio: Lady Bird Johnson, Scott Rudin Reckoning, Chef Sheldon Simeon, Rickie Lee Jones, Sharon Stone from 2021-04-29T14:00
For the final installment in this edition of our "Full Bio" series, Julia Sweig discusses the Johnsons' final years in office and Lady Bird Johnson's legacy. Sweig is author of the book Lady...
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Sharon Stone on 'The Beauty of Living Twice' from 2021-04-29T12:02:55
In her new memoir, actor Sharon Stone chronicles her life and struggles after a massive stroke derailed her Hollywood career. She joins us to discuss the book, Listen
Brené Brown and Tarana Burke on their Anthology 'You Are Your Best Thing' from 2021-04-28T14:00
Author, speaker and life coach Brené Brown and #MeToo co-founder Tarana Burke join us to share their experiences working together as editors of Listen
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of National Poetry Month from 2021-04-28T14:00
In honor of the 25th anniversary of National Poetry Month, we will discuss some poetry in this moment with Jennifer Benka, President and Executive Director of the Academy of American Poets. Benk...
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The Gender Divide in Household Worrying from 2021-04-28T14:00
A New York Times piece titled “Why Women Do the Household Worrying” features an interview ...
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Full Bio: Lady Bird Johnson, National Poetry Month, Brené Brown and Tarana Burke, Household Worrying from 2021-04-28T14:00
For the third installment in this edition of our "Full Bio" series, Julia Sweig joins to discuss Lady Bird Johnson's commitment to environmentalism as First Lady. Sweig is author of the book
Full Bio: Lady Bird Johnson's Environmentalism from 2021-04-28T13:16:44
For the third installment in this edition of our "Full Bio" series, Julia Sweig joins to discuss Lady Bird Johnson's commitment to environmentalism as First Lady. Sweig is author of the book Listen
Full Bio: Lady Bird Johnson, Gary Panter's 'Jimbo,' The Poetry of Ross Gay and Jasmine Mans, Carnegie Hall's Voices of Hope from 2021-04-27T14:00
For the second installment in this edition of our "Full Bio" series, Julia Sweig joins us to discuss the Kennedy assassination and how it lead to the Johnsons' ascent to the highest office. Swei...
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Full Bio: The Johnsons' Ascent to the White House from 2021-04-27T13:09:07
For the second installment in this edition of our "Full Bio" series, Julia Sweig joins us to discuss the Kennedy assassination and how it lead to the Johnsons' ascent to the highest office. Swei...
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Jasmine Mans' 'Black Girl, Call Home' from 2021-04-27T13:08:39
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 15, 2021] Spoken word poet and former poet-in-residence at the Newark Public Library Jasmine Mans joins us to discuss her new collection, Listen
Voices of Hope at Carnegie Hall from 2021-04-27T13:03:52
Director of Festivals and Special Projects Adriaan Fuchs joins us to talk about Voices of Hope, Carnegie Hall's virtua...
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Ross Gay on 'Dilate Your Heart' from 2021-04-27T13:03:25
Poet Ross Gay joins us to discuss Dilate Your Heart, an EP of Gay’s poetry set to new works of music by Bon Iver, Mary Lattimor...
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Gary Panter's 'Jimbo: Adventures in Paradise' from 2021-04-27T13:03:12
Artist Gary Panter and editor Nicole Rudick join us to discuss the reprinting of Panter’s 1988 debut book, Jim...
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Full Bio: The Early Life of Lady Bird Johnson from 2021-04-26T17:20:56
Today, we kick off the latest edition of our “Full Bio” series. All this week, we’ll be speaking with author and host Julia Sweig about her book, Listen
Full Bio: Lady Bird Johnson, Recapping the Oscars, Picnicking, Black People Will Swim, Summer Reads from 2021-04-26T14:00
Today, we kick off the latest edition of our “Full Bio” series. All this week, we’ll be speaking with author and host Julia Sweig about her book, Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain...
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Review/Preview: Summer Reads from 2021-04-26T12:44:17
Deputy editor of the New York Times Book Review Tina Jordan joins us to discuss her recommendations for summer reads, as part of our ongoing series “Review/Preview.”
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Confronting Stereotypes Through Swim Lessons from 2021-04-26T12:41:09
Paulana Lamonier, founder of Black People Will Swim, joins us to discuss the program’s initiative to teach 2,020 people to swim by 2022 and to ...
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An Oscars Recap with the Hosts of Keep It from 2021-04-26T12:19:32
Ira Madison III and Louis Virtel, hosts of the podcast Keep It, join us to recap the events of Sunday night’s 93rd Annual Academy Awards...
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Food Insecurity, 'Minari' Composer, 'Sound of Metal' Oscar Nominees, Oscar Predictions from 2021-04-23T14:00
Journalist Lela Nargi, who has covered food insecurity extensively for Civil Eats, joins us for call-in about addressing food insecurity in our area and how to help. This is part of our Earth We...
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Riz Ahmed on 'Sound of Metal' from 2021-04-23T13:59:05
[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 16, 2020] We air a clip of actor Riz Ahmed discussing his work on the film, "Sound of Metal," for which he's been nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor.
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Best Sound Oscar Nominee for 'Sound of Metal' from 2021-04-23T13:58:02
Best Picture Oscar nominee, “Sound of Metal,” tells the story of a heavy metal drummer struggling to cope with the fact that he has lost his hearing. Naturally, the film needed...
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Food Insecurity in NYC from 2021-04-23T13:47:10
Journalist Lela Nargi, who has covered food insecurity extensively for Civil Eats, joins us for call-in about addressing food insecurity in our area and how to help. This is part of our Earth We...
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Oscar Predictions with A.O. Scott & Kyle Buchanan from 2021-04-23T13:44:43
A.O. Scott, chief film critic for The New York Times, and Kyle Buchanan, The Projectionist awards season columnist for The New York Times, join us for a time-honored Oscars tra...
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Oscar-Nominated Composer Emile Mosseri from 2021-04-23T13:42:01
Composer Emile Mosseri, known previously for his work on “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” and “Kajillionaire,” is nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Score for his wo...
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Best Composting Practices from 2021-04-22T14:23:14
Rebecca Louie, certified NYC master composter, Catskills beekeeper, and author of the book, Listen
Earth Day & Composting, Oscar Nominations, Merry Clayton's New Album from 2021-04-22T14:00
Rebecca Louie, certified NYC master composter, Catskills beekeeper, and author of the book, Compost City: Practical Composting Know-How for Small-Space Living, joins us to talk...
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George C. Wolfe's 'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom' from 2021-04-22T13:45:44
[REBROADCAST FROM DECEMBER 18, 2020] Based on the play by August Wilson, Netflix’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” star...
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Listening Party with Merry Clayton from 2021-04-22T13:38:14
Singer Merry Clayton became a legend for her showstopping performance on The Rolling Stones song, “Gimme Shelter,” and as one of the main subjects of the Oscar-winning documentary, “20 Feet ...
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Lee Daniels & Andra Day on 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' from 2021-04-21T16:14:25
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 4, 2021] A new film fictionalizes the story of a sting operation launched by narcotics agents against the legendary singer Billie Holiday. Director Lee Daniels and star A...
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The Derek Chauvin Verdict, 'Uneasy,' Plant-Based Meat, 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' from 2021-04-21T14:00
Emmy-nominated writer, actor, comedian, and host of the HBO's “Problem Areas,” Wyatt Cenac, and professor, author, and 2020 MacArthur fellow, Tressie McMillan Cottom, join us to reflect on the D...
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Launching the All Of It Leftover Challenge, Oscar-Nominated Films, 'Girlhood,' Review/Preview: Music from 2021-04-19T14:00
Bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen joins us to kick off our Earth Week series, "Chew It Over: Rethinking Leftovers & Food Waste" and help us launch the All Of It Leftover Challenge. J...
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The Best Music of the Spring from 2021-04-19T12:30:35
Switched on Pop podcast co-host, Charlie Harding, joins us for our ongoing "Review/Preview" series. This week, he continues with part two of his recommen...
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Florian Zeller on 'The Father' from 2021-04-19T12:30:04
[REBROADCAST FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2021] We speak to writer and director Florian Zeller, about the film "The Father," which has been nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture. The fi...
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'Girlhood' from 2021-04-19T12:29:21
A new book simply titled, Girlhood, combines memoir and reporting to examine what the forma...
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Oscar-Nominated 'Another Round' from 2021-04-19T12:28:08
The film “Another Round” stars Mads Mikkelson as a depressed high school history teacher who, along with a...
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The All Of It Leftover Challenge from 2021-04-19T12:25:22
In honor of Earth Week, we kick off our series, "Chew It Over: Rethinking Food Waste & Left...
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New York City Flora in Photographs from 2021-04-16T14:00
Photographer Andrew Garn joins us to discuss his new book, Wildflowers of New York City, which featur...
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'Names of New York,' 'Wildflowers of NYC,' Co-Ops, Cherry Blossoms NYC, 'Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts' from 2021-04-16T14:00
Geographer and writer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro joins to discuss his new book, Names of New York: Discovering The City's Past, Present, And Future Through Its Place-Names. He explores the p...
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Director Jeffrey Wolf & Producer Sam Pollard on 'Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts' from 2021-04-16T12:47:20
Born around 1853 on an Alabama plantation, the artist Bill Traylor lived a life spanning the Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow segregation, and the Great Migration. Through his drawings, he wo...
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Proposed New Rules For Co-Ops from 2021-04-16T12:45:04
On the heels of the announcement of a new bill heading to the state legislature for co-op boards to be more transparent, Jesse Shafer, a licensed real estate broker for Listen
Where To Find Cherry Blossoms in NYC from 2021-04-16T12:40:41
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco shares the best places to see cherry blossoms in NYC.
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New York City's Identity Through Place Names from 2021-04-16T12:34:49
Geographer and writer Joshua Jelly-Schapiro joins to discuss his new book, Listen
Get Lit with Emma Straub and Rufus Wainwright, Darren Star, Re-Opening Anxiety from 2021-04-15T14:00
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2020] We air highlights from our conversation with author Emma Straub about her novel All Adults Here, from our virtual Get Lit with All Of It book club event.
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Darren Star on 'Younger' from 2021-04-15T13:14:38
Three-time Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning creator, writer and executive producer, Darren Star, joins us to discuss the seventh and final season of the TV Land series “Listen
Re-Opening Anxiety from 2021-04-15T12:33:19
While many are thrilled at the possibility of activities and social events opening back up, many others are finding themselves anxious at the thought of resuming their daily routines. Whether yo...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Rufus Wainwright Performs from 2021-04-15T12:30:37
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2020] We air highlights from our interview with and two exclusive performances by Rufus Wainwright from our virtual Get Lit with All Of It book club event. He perf...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Dr. Lee Airton on 'The New Gender Culture' from 2021-04-15T12:29:48
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2020] Our August Get Lit with All Of It book club selection dealt with themes of queer and trans identity. Dr. Lee Airton, Assistant Professor of Gender and Sexual...
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Get Lit Re-Read: Emma Straub from 2021-04-15T12:29:22
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 4, 2020] We air highlights from our conversation with author Emma Straub about her novel All Adults Here, from our virtual Get Lit with All Of It book club e...
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Recipes for Ramadan from 2021-04-14T15:12:14
Ramadan began Monday and lasts through May 11. Reem Kassis, a Palestinian writer whose work focuses on the intersection of food, history and politics, joins us to discuss Ramadan food and share ...
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Oscar Nominee: 'A Love Song for Latasha' from 2021-04-14T14:03:18
The documentary short “A Love Song for Latasha” tells the story of Latasha Harlins, whose murder was a key factor in sparking the 1992...
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'Libertie,' Weeksville Audio Drama, 'The Cookie Edit,' 'A Love Song for Latasha,' Ramadan Food from 2021-04-14T14:00
Kaitlyn Greenidge joins to discuss her highly anticipated second novel, Libertie, set in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn. The novel is partially based on the true story of Susan Smith McKin...
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NY Mag's 'The Cookie Edit' from 2021-04-14T13:42:28
New York Magazine deputy editor Alexis Swerdloff joins us to discuss a new initiative from new New York Magazine and NY Forever called “Listen
Weeksville Audio Drama from 2021-04-14T13:42
[REBROADCAST FROM JANUARY 10, 2019] Keisha TK Dutes, a podcast producer and educator, and Rob Fields, the executive director of the We...
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Kaitlyn Greenidge's 'Libertie' from 2021-04-14T13:41:24
Kaitlyn Greenidge joins to discuss her highly anticipated second novel, Libertie, set in Reconstruction-era...
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'The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR' from 2021-04-13T19:50:34
This year, NPR is celebrating the 50 years since its first transmission, as well as the debut of All Things Considered. With thi...
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The Founding Mothers of NPR, Kate Has A Plan, 'The Bible in a Year,' 'This Is A Robbery,' Tune-Yards from 2021-04-13T14:00
This year, NPR is celebrating the 50 years since its first transmission, as well as the debut of All Things Considered. With this in mind, journalist Lisa Napoli joins to discuss her new book, <...
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A New Album from Tune-Yards from 2021-04-13T13:44:46
The Guardian calls sketchy., the new album from Tune-Yards, a “discomfiting but enjoyable sonic deluge.” Tune-Yards’ Merrill Garbus joins us for an...
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'This Is A Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist' from 2021-04-13T13:30:47
In 1990, two men walked into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston and stole art worth over half a billion dollars today, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. To this day, the myste...
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'The Bible in a Year' Podcast from 2021-04-13T13:29:35
The Bible in a Year podcast sat atop the podcast charts for over 2 months, unprecedented for a religious podcast. It’s p...
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Kate Has A Plan — April 13, 2021 from 2021-04-13T13:27:02
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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'Mare of Easttown,' Friendship, 'My Octopus Teacher,' DMX, Spring Music from 2021-04-12T14:00
The new HBO limited series, “Mare of Easttown,” tells the story of a small-town cop, played by Kate Winslet, dealing with the murder of a local young woman, a year-old missing persons case, and ...
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T Magazine's Friendship Issue from 2021-04-12T13:50:56
During a year of uncertainty and change, friendships have been a sustaining force in our lives. Hanya Yanagihara, editor-in-chief of the New York Times’ T Magazine, joins to ta...
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Review/Preview: Spring Music from 2021-04-12T13:41:16
Switched on Pop podcast co-host Charlie Harding joins to give his picks of the best new music coming out this spring, for our series Review/Preview.
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Remembering the Life of Rap Icon DMX from 2021-04-12T13:40:48
Chart-topping and award-winning rap icon DMX died Friday at the age of 50. All Of It's senior producer Andrea Duncan-Mao, who covered his career extensively while a journalist at MTV, joins to r...
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'My Octopus Teacher' from 2021-04-12T13:40:15
The Netflix documentary “My Octopus Teacher” captivated viewers and is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. ...
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'Mare of Easttown' from 2021-04-12T13:38:51
The new HBO limited series, “Mare of Easttown,” tells the story of a small-town cop, played by Kate Winslet, dealing with the murder of a local...
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All Of It Presents "Full Bio: Mike Nichols" from 2021-04-10T14:00
We present the full conversation about Mike Nichols: A Life, Mark Harris' biography about the famed stage and film director. It's the March/April installment of our Full Bio series.
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'Exterminate All the Brutes,' 'The Recent East,' Full Bio, Lincoln Center's Restart Stages, Richard Thompson from 2021-04-09T14:00
Director and writer Raoul Peck joins us to discuss his new four-part docuseries, “Exterminate All the Brutes,” which comes out on HBO April 7. Based on three books: Sven Lindqvist’s Extermin...
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Full Bio: Mike Nichols' Lasting Influence from 2021-04-09T12:07:27
In the final installment of our latest “Full Bio” series, Mark Harris, author of Mike Nichols: A Life, discuss...
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Lincoln Center: Restart Stages from 2021-04-09T11:58:32
This week, Lincoln Center launched the initiative Restart Stages, with which they plan to create various ...
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A Memoir from Richard Thompson from 2021-04-09T11:54:13
In his first memoir, celebrated guitarist Richard Thompson writes about his early life and co-founding the band Fairport Convention, plus offstage encounters with contemporary rock luminaries li...
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Tom Grattan's 'The Recent East' from 2021-04-09T11:52:33
Tom Grattan joins us to discuss his new novel, The Recent East, about a mother and her two teenagers who move to E...
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Director & Writer Raoul Peck's 'Exterminate All the Brutes' from 2021-04-09T11:51:48
Director and writer Raoul Peck joins us to discuss his new four-part docuseries, “Exterminate All the Brutes,” which comes o...
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'Children Under Fire,' 'Moffie,' Full Bio: Mike Nichols, 'SafeWalks NYC' from 2021-04-08T14:00
After the recent mass shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, Boulder, Colorado, and Orange County, California, the latter of which resulted in the death of a 9-year-old boy, the threat of gun violence i...
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'SafeWalks NYC' on Creating A Safer Commute For Asian New Yorkers from 2021-04-08T12:28:41
In response to the rise in attacks against Asian-Americans, an initiative called SafeWalks NYC was created to offer a walking companio...
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Full Bio: Mike Nichols' Film Career from 2021-04-08T12:26:31
In today's installment of our Full Bio series, we explore Mike Nichols' work as a film director, including his 1996 film directorial debut "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" starring Eliz...
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'Moffie,' A Story of Queer Love in Apartheid South Africa from 2021-04-08T12:25:14
A new film tells a story of racism, militarization, and homophobia in apartheid-era South Africa. “Moffie” follows Nicholas Van der Swart, ...
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How Gun Violence Inflicts Trauma on Kids from 2021-04-08T12:22:32
After the recent mass shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, Listen
Full Bio: Mike Nichols the Broadway Director from 2021-04-07T14:00
In today's installment of our Full Bio series, we explore Mike Nichols' work as a stage director, including his Broadway debut in 1963 directing Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park,” and later stand...
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Tips For Growing Houseplants, Kate Has A Plan, 'The Committed,' Full Bio, Plans Post-Vaccine? from 2021-04-07T14:00
Plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter joins us to discuss all things houseplants and take listeners’ calls about best plant-keeping practices.
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins...
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What Are Your Plans Post-Vaccine? from 2021-04-07T12:39:54
So you’ve got your vaccine, what are you going to do? New York ...
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Viet Thanh Nguyen's 'The Committed' from 2021-04-07T12:31:59
Author Viet Than Nguyen joins us to discuss his new novel, The Committed, a sequel to his 201...
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Kate Has A Plan — April 7, 2021 from 2021-04-07T12:31:17
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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The Best Plant-Keeping Practices from 2021-04-07T12:29:35
Plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter joins us to discuss all things houseplants and take listeners’ calls about best plant-keeping practices.
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Full Bio: Mike Nichols' Theatrical Beginnings from 2021-04-06T14:00
In today's installment of our Full Bio series, author Mark Harris discusses Mike Nichols' theatrical beginnings as a performer, his collaboration with Elaine May, and the impact of their relatio...
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Highlights from Get Lit with Patricia Lockwood and John Darnielle, Full Bio: Mike Nichols, Stooping NYC from 2021-04-06T14:00
We air highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author and poet Patricia Lockwood, which took place virtually live on March 31. We spent the month readi...
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Stooping NYC: One Person’s Trash is Another One's Treasure from 2021-04-06T12:08:01
We'll speak with one of the anonymous founders of Stooping NYC an Instagram account with 156,000 followers that is dedicated to sharing...
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'Get Lit:' John Darnielle, AKA the Mountain Goats, Performs from 2021-04-06T12:06:55
We air two special performances from John Darnielle, who performs as the Mountain Goats, from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event.
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'Get Lit:' Q&A with Patricia Lockwood from 2021-04-06T12:05:53
We air highlights from the Q&A portion of our March Get Lit with All Of It virtual book club event with author Patricia Lockwood. We spent the month reading her novel Listen
'Get Lit:' Patricia Lockwood, 'No One Is Talking About This' from 2021-04-06T12:05:15
We air highlights from our March Get Lit with All Of It book club event with author and poet Patricia Lockwood, which took place virtually live on March 31. We spent the month reading Lockwood’s...
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MoMA's 'Alexander Calder: Modern from the Start' from 2021-04-05T14:00:47
Associate curator at MoMA, Cara Manes, joins us to discuss the museum’s new exhibit, Alexander Calder: Modern from the Start, a focused look at one of the most well-known and beloved artists of the...
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Kazuo Ishiguro, 'Essential Puerto Rican Recipes,' Full Bio: Mike Nichols, Best New Streaming Releases, 'Alexander Calder: Modern from the Start' from 2021-04-05T14:00
Nobel Prize laureate Kazuo Ishiguro joins us for a preview of his new novel, Klara and the Sun. The book is the latest selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club. This new novel...
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Full Bio: The Early Life of Director Mike Nichols from 2021-04-05T14:00
We begin the latest installment of our Full Bio series. Mark Harris, author and columnist for New York Magazine, discusses his new biography, Listen
'Review/Preview': New Streaming Releases from 2021-04-05T12:20:18
Vulture staff writer Kathryn VanArendonk joins for the next installment of our ongoing “Review/Preview” series with recommendations about the best new streaming releases.
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'Essential Puerto Rican Recipes' with Von Diaz from 2021-04-05T12:12:09
Journalist and cookbook author Von Diaz joins us to discuss her new “Essential Puerto Rican Recipes” fea...
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'Get Lit with All Of It' Preview with Kazuo Ishiguro from 2021-04-05T12:10:33
Nobel Prize laureate Kazuo Ishiguro joins us for a preview of his new novel, Klara and the Sun. Th...
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'Concrete Cowboy,' A History of Black Cowboys, Easter Reflection, 'Laundry Love,' The Laws of Fashion from 2021-04-02T14:00
Actor Caleb McLaughlin and director Ricky Staub join us to discuss the new film, "Concrete Cowboy," which also stars Idris Elba and comes out today on Netflix.
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The Laws of Fashion from 2021-04-02T11:50:13
Richard Thompson Ford, a professor at Stanford Law School, joins us to discuss his new book, Listen
How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Laundry from 2021-04-02T11:49:56
Patric Richardson is the author of the new book, Laundry Love: Finding Joy i...
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An Easter Reflection from 2021-04-02T11:44:51
As the week comes to a close, we arrive at the end of Passover and the beginning of one of the most important times on the Christian calendar. Today is Good Friday, so we thought we’d take a few...
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A History of Black Cowboys from 2021-04-02T11:44:04
[REBROADCAST FROM JUNE 19, 2020] Author Walter Thompson-Hernandez joins us to discuss his bookListen
'Concrete Cowboy' from 2021-04-02T11:43:39
Actor Caleb McLaughlin and director Ricky Staub join us to discuss the new film, "Concre...
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MLB Opening Day, Remembering Beverly Cleary, 'How To Go Anywhere,' Sara Watkins, The Get Out from 2021-04-01T14:00
It’s Opening Day for Major League Baseball! Last year, baseball fans saw a truncated season played to empty seats, an expanded postseason, and new experimental rules and regulations. What change...
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The Get Out (April 1, 2021) from 2021-04-01T11:49:49
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco recommends some (safe) activities for this weekend.
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A New Album from Sara Watkins from 2021-04-01T11:49:35
Under the Pepper Tree is singer and fiddler Sara Watkins’ first solo album since becoming a mother. The collection of covers and two original s...
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'A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers' from 2021-04-01T11:49:22
Hans Aschim joins us to discuss his new book for young readers, Listen
Remembering Beverly Cleary from 2021-04-01T11:49:10
We'll remember the life and legacy of children’s book author Beverly Cleary, who died last Thursday, March 25, at the age of 104. Kirby McCurtis, the President of the Association for Library Ser...
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A New Season for Major League Baseball from 2021-04-01T11:48:58
It’s Opening Day for Major League Baseball! Last year, baseball fans saw a truncated season played to empty seats, an expanded postseason, and new experimental rules and regulations. What change...
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Jerry Saltz, 'Marking Time' at MoMA PS1, Julie Mehretu, 'The Food of Oaxaca,' Valerie June from 2021-03-31T14:00
New York Magazine senior art critic Jerry Saltz joins us for a check in about how artists and galleries are doing this spring, and gives a preview of the new Alice N...
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A Spring Art Preview from 2021-03-31T13:48:09
New York Magazine senior art critic Jerry Saltz joins us for a check in about how artists and galleries are doing this spring, and gives a preview of the Listen
A New Album from Valerie June from 2021-03-31T12:14:52
Singer-songwriter Valerie June’s latest album is titled, The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dre...
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Recipes from Oaxaca, Mexico from 2021-03-31T12:14:37
Chef Alejandro Ruiz joins us to discuss his new cookbook, The Food of...
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'Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration' from 2021-03-31T12:14:03
[REBROADCAST FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2020] MoMA PS1 reopened on September 17th, with author and Professor of American Studies and Art History at Rutgers University Nicole Fleetwood's exhibit, Listen
Kate Has A Plan — March 30, 2021 from 2021-03-30T20:25:39
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Behind the Scenes of WeWork, Kate Has A Plan, Stories of Con Women, Reggae Legend Miss Pat, Buffy Sainte-Marie's Biography from 2021-03-30T14:00
Director Jed Rothstein joins us to discuss his new documentary, “WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn,” which offers a behind-the-scenes persp...
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The Story of Reggae Legend Miss Pat from 2021-03-30T12:15:02
Who knew the leading global reggae label has been run for decades by a 4’11" grandma named Patricia Chin? In her memoir, Listen
A History of Con Women from 2021-03-30T12:14:50
Author and podcast host Tori Telfer joins us to discuss her new book, Listen
Behind the Scenes of WeWork from 2021-03-30T12:14:29
Director Jed Rothstein joins us to discuss his new documentary, Listen
A 'Paradise Blue' Audio Play from 2021-03-29T15:47:39
This year, the Williamstown Theatre Festival is being presented by Audible and its latest audio play is titled, “Parad...
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Passover Cooking, New Music from Ben Howard, André Holland and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Misty Copeland, Ethical True Crime from 2021-03-29T14:00
New York Times food columnist and cookbook author Melissa Clark joins us to discuss Passover recipes, holiday cooking, and take listeners’ calls.
On his new album, Collectio...
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Review/Preview: Ethical True Crime Podcasts from 2021-03-29T12:40:08
Crime writer and podcaster Rebecca Lavoie, joins us for the next installment of our ongoing “Review/Preview” series to discuss the best ethical true crime podcasts, defined as those that focus o...
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Misty Copeland's Children's Book from 2021-03-29T12:36:32
[REBROADCAST FROM OCTOBER 21, 2020] Ballerina Misty Copeland, who in 2015 became the first African American woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theater's 75-year hist...
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A New Album from Ben Howard from 2021-03-29T12:18:33
On his new album, Collections From the Whiteout, singer-songwriter Ben Howard teamed up with The National’s Aaron Dessner on writing and production. Many of the songs were inspired by unusual ne...
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Passover Cooking with Melissa Clark from 2021-03-29T12:13:57
New York Times food columnist and cookbook author Melissa Clark joins us to discuss Passover recipes, holiday cooking, and take listeners’ calls.
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'Strip Down, Rise Up,' 'Let’s Talk About It,' Four Women Who Shaped the Television Industry, Chris Gethard from 2021-03-26T13:00
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Michèle Ohayon joins us to discuss her new documentary, "Strip Down, Rise Up," available on Netflix. "Strip Down, Rise Up" is a cin...
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Chris Gethard on 'New Jersey Is The World' & 'Pick Up The Phone & Call' Day from 2021-03-26T12:34:37
Comedian and writer Chris Gethard joins us to discuss his new podcast project, Listen
'When Women Invented Television' from 2021-03-26T12:34:27
A new book explores the influence of four women on the television industry during the medium’s early days. Author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong joins us to discuss her book titled, Listen
A New Kind of Sex-Ed from 2021-03-26T12:34:16
A graphic novel/guide book for young adults explores the big questions about adolescence, sex, and romance. Authors Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan join us to discuss their book, Listen
Dancing in the Pandemic from 2021-03-26T12:34:06
When the pandemic hit last year, one industry that was especially devastated was live entertainment, including people who make their living in the strip club industry. For a recent episode of
Michèle Ohayon's 'Strip Down, Rise Up' from 2021-03-26T12:33:57
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Michèle Ohayon joins us to discuss her new documentary "Strip Down, Rise Up," available on Netfli...
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What We Know Now About the Capitol Riot, 'Who Is Maud Dixon?,' 'Boogie,' 'Q: Into The Storm' from 2021-03-25T13:00
Lois Beckett, senior reporter covering gun policy, criminal justice, and the far right in the United States for The Guardian, joins us for a conversation about her recent reporting on t...
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The Roots & Rise of QAnon from 2021-03-25T12:09:09
Director Cullen Hoback joins us to discuss his 6-part documentary series for HBO titled, “Q: Into The Storm,” which lo...
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A Publishing World Thriller from 2021-03-25T12:07:39
Acclaimed debut novel, Who Is Maud Dixon?, tells the story of a young publishing a...
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Eddie Huang's 'Boogie' from 2021-03-25T12:06:34
Writer, producer, and restaurateur Eddie Huang joins us to discuss his directorial debut, “Boogie.” The film tells the...
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The Roles of Far Right Groups in the Capitol Riot from 2021-03-25T11:59:24
Lois Beckett, senior reporter covering gun policy, criminal justice, and the far right in the United States for The Guardian, joins us for a conversation about her recent reporting on t...
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Marijuana Legalization, Explaining NFTs, A New Documentary about Tina Turner, Bahamas' Fifth Album from 2021-03-24T13:00
Mona Zhang, the states cannabis policy reporter for POLITICO Pro, joins us to discuss the impact of marijuana legalization on communities of color.
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Bahamas' New Album, 'Sad Hunk' from 2021-03-24T12:40:41
Singer-songwriter Bahamas, also known as Afie Jurvanen, joins us for a “Listening Party” of his fifth album, Sad Hunk.
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Tina Turner in Her Own Words from 2021-03-24T12:36:36
Oscar-winning directors Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin join us to discuss their newest documentary titled, “Tina.” The ...
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What are NFTs? from 2021-03-24T12:33:10
NFTs are the latest blockchain fascination that everyone seems to be talking about and few seem to understand. Erin Griffith, a New York Times journalist who covers technology start-ups...
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The Many Impacts of Marijuana Legalization from 2021-03-24T12:26:04
Mona Zhang, the states cannabis policy reporter for POLITICO Pro, joins us to discuss the impact of marijuana legalization on communities of color.
This segment is guest-hosted by...
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The Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes, NYC's New Hybrid Learning Plans, Queer Foster Families, Spring Wildlife, Making 'Midnight Cowboy' from 2021-03-23T13:00
Arun Venugopal, senior reporter for WNYC’s Race & Justice Unit, joins us to discuss his recent reporting on the rise in hate crimes against people of Asian descent in New York City and acros...
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The Making of 'Midnight Cowboy' from 2021-03-23T12:23:09
In 1970, “Midnight Cowboy” became the first and only X-rated film to ever win Best Picture at the Oscars. But how did this then-controversial film make it to the screen, never mind the ...
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New Season, New Fauna in NYC from 2021-03-23T12:22:29
WNYC’s planning editor, Kate Hinds, joins us with an update on what wildlife is making an appearance in the city this spring.
This segment is guest-hosted by Ilya Marritz.
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'The Untold Story of Queer Foster Families' from 2021-03-23T12:21:42
A new piece in The New Yorker sheds light on state programs, including ones in New York, that placed queer teenagers with queer foster parents in the 1970s....
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NYC's Hybrid Learning Plans Explained from 2021-03-23T12:21:08
Gothamist and WNYC reporter, Sophia Chang, joins us to discuss the latest in NYC school Listen
Anti-Asian Hate Crimes & Harassment from 2021-03-23T12:20:04
Arun Venugopal, senior reporter for WNYC’s Race & Justice Unit, joins us to discuss the rise in hate crimes against people of Asian descent in New York City and across the country.
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Ask a Dog Expert: Training, Adoption, & Separation Anxiety from 2021-03-22T13:08:27
Sarah Fraser, co-founder of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, joins us to answer listeners’ questions about dog training, behavior, adoptio...
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Searching for Jermain Charlo, Nipsey Hussle's Legacy, Actor Demián Bichir, Ask a Dog Expert from 2021-03-22T13:00
Journalist Connie Walker joins us to discuss her new podcast from Gimlet Media titled, Stolen: The Search for Jermain, about the search for Jermain Charlo, a 23-year-old woman from the ...
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Demián Bichir on 'Land' & 'Godzilla vs. Kong' from 2021-03-22T11:59:55
Actor Demián Bichir joins us to discuss career, as well as his role in the film, "Land,” from director Robin Wright, ava...
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'The Marathon Don't Stop: The Life & Times of Nipsey Hussle' from 2021-03-22T11:59:44
Just as he was gaining critical and commercial success as a rap artist, Ermias Asghedom, widely known as Nipsey Hussle, was murdered in broad daylight in a parking lot on March 31, 2019. A new b...
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'Stolen: The Search for Jermain' from 2021-03-22T11:59:33
Journalist Connie Walker joins us to discuss her new podcast from Gimlet Media titled, Stolen: The Search for Jermain, about the searc...
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Travel and Vaccines, MoMA's Doc Fortnight, Inventing Pasta, 'Crip Camp,' Future of Film from 2021-03-19T13:00
New York Times travel columnist Elaine Glusac joins us to talk about traveling this spring, and what travel might look like in a post-vaccine world.
Sophie Cavoulacos, assist...
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A.O. Scott on the Oscars and Future of Film from 2021-03-19T12:15:52
A.O. Scott, chief film critic at The New York Times, joins us to discuss the Academy Award nominations, the April broadcast, New York City movie theater reopenings, and the future of th...
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Oscar Nominee: 'Crip Camp' from 2021-03-19T12:15:01
[REBROADCAST FROM MARCH 24, 2020] Directors Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht discuss their Netflix documentary, “ Listen
The Sporkful's New Pasta Just Dropped from 2021-03-19T12:13:43
Dan Pashman, host of the podcast, The Sporkful, joins us to discuss a long-running project of his -- to design and develop his own unique pasta shape. He ...
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MoMA's Doc Fortnight from 2021-03-19T12:13:07
Sophie Cavoulacos, assistant curator of film at MoMA, joins us to discuss this year’s lineup for their annual Doc Fortnight festival, which ...
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Spring Travel and Vaccines from 2021-03-19T12:10:50
New York Times travel columnist Elaine Glusac joins us to talk about traveling this spring, and what travel might look like in a post-vaccine world.
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Lupita Nyong’o & Director Saheem Ali Discuss 'Romeo y Julieta' from 2021-03-18T18:31:32
"Romeo y Julieta” stars Juan Castano as Romeo opposite Oscar and Tony winner Lupita Nyong’o as Julieta. The audio play is directed by Saheem Ali who collaborated with playwright Ricardo...
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'Romeo y Julieta,' 'Fulfillment,' Coping with Grief, 'NY PopsUp,' The Get Out from 2021-03-18T13:00
"Romeo y Julieta” stars Juan Castano as Romeo opposite Oscar and Tony winner Lupita Nyong’o as Julieta. The play is directed by Saheem Ali who collaborated with playwright Ricardo Pérez...
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Coping with Grief from 2021-03-18T11:28:04
As we reflect on the events of the last year we acknowledge the grief and loss many have experienced. Tara Parker Pope, editor of the New York ...
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'NY PopsUp' from 2021-03-18T11:24:21
NY PopsUp is a new initiative to provide New Yorkers with live entertainment and get the arts community re-engaged with “pop-up” concerts across the state...
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The Get Out (March 18, 2021) from 2021-03-18T11:17:48
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco recommends some (safe) activities for this weekend.
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How Amazon Has Shaped Our Lives from 2021-03-18T10:51:23
ProPublica reporter Alec MacGillis joins us to discuss his new book, Fulfillment: Winni...
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Changing Workplaces, King Arthur Baking Guide, 'COVID Diaries NYC,' Irish Walking Tour, RBG Book from 2021-03-17T13:00
Motivational career and workplace expert Lindsey Pollak joins us to discuss her latest book, Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work. She details how the ...
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'COVID Diaries NYC' from 2021-03-17T11:11:50
At the darkest hour of the pandemic, five young filmmakers in NYC began documenting their experiences dealing with the lockdown. Now those documentaries are presented as part of HBO's "Listen
RBG's Legacy, Co-Authored by RBG from 2021-03-17T10:56:12
Berkeley law professor Amanda L. Tyler joins us to discuss co-authoring Listen
No St. Patrick's Day Parade, But How About a Walking Tour? from 2021-03-17T10:55:13
While there’s no grand St. Patrick’s Day parade this year, you can still get some Irish history and culture outside with a tour this weekend. Seth Kamil, founder of Big Onion tours, will discuss...
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Recipes and Tips from the King Arthur Baking Company from 2021-03-17T10:51:03
Lead editor and food writer Posie Brien joins us to discuss Listen
Adapting to the Changing Workplace from 2021-03-17T10:50:24
Motivational career and workplace expert Lindsey Pollak joins us to discuss her latest book, Listen
'New Yorkers,' Barbizon Hotel, Pandemic Relationships, Post-Internet Picture Book from 2021-03-16T13:00
Author Craig Taylor moved to New York in 2014 and over the next six years, he spoke to more than 180 residents to learn their stories. The result is the book, New Yorkers: A City and Its Peo...
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A Post-Internet Children's Book from 2021-03-16T12:25:45
The book, Off: The Day the Internet Died: A Bedtime Fantasy, is a children’s book ...
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What Comes Next for Pandemic Couples? from 2021-03-16T12:24:58
As we approach a year of social distancing and an altered life due to the pandemic, we take a moment to examine romantic relationships that might have formed during the past year. What questions...
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History of the Barbizon Hotel from 2021-03-16T12:21:28
A new book tells the history of the Barbizon Hotel, a New York City residential hotel for women that served as a home for many local greats from Sylvia Plath, to Joan Didion, Phylicia Rashad, Li...
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Kate Has a Plan — March 16, 2021 from 2021-03-16T12:20:25
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Stories of New Yorkers, from New Yorkers from 2021-03-16T12:19:42
Author Craig Taylor moved to New York in 2014 and over the next six years, he spoke to more than 180 residents to learn their stories. The result is the book, Listen
NYT Cookbook, Jasmine Mans, Lake Street Dive, Messages for Your 2020 Self from 2021-03-15T13:00
Sam Sifton, food editor of The New York Times and founding editor of NYT Cooking, discusses The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes, the debut cookbook from the website an...
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What Would You Tell Your 2020 Self? from 2021-03-15T12:25:24
This week, we’re taking a moment to reflect back on a year of immense change due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in our city. While many have felt immense grief, there have also been lesso...
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Lake Street Dive: 'Obviously' from 2021-03-15T12:24:01
On Lake Street Dive’s seventh album, Obviously, the Brooklyn-based band worked with Grammy-winning producer Mike Elizondo, whose breadth of experti...
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New Collection from the Newark Public Library's Poet-in-Residence from 2021-03-15T12:22:37
Spoken word poet and poet-in-residence at the Newark Public Library, Jasmine Mans, joins us to discuss her new collection, Listen
The First Cookbook from The New York Times from 2021-03-15T12:21:14
Sam Sifton, food editor of The New York Times and founding editor of NYT Cooking, discusses Listen
Grammy Spotlight: Laura Marling from 2021-03-13T13:00
[AIRED MONDAY, MARCH 8] Laura Marling’s album, Song for Our Daughter, earned the British singer-songwriter her ...
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Grammy Spotlight: Dan Auerbach from 2021-03-13T13:00
[AIRED TUESDAY, MARCH 9] Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys has won eight Grammys, including Producer of the Year in 2013. In 2019, he was nominated in the same category, and at the 63rd annual awar...
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Grammy Spotlight: Emily Lazar from 2021-03-13T13:00
[AIRED WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10] In 2019, Emily Lazar made Grammy history as the first female mastering engineer to win the award for Best Engineered Recording, Non Classical for Beck’s Colors. This ...
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Grammy Spotlight: Black Pumas from 2021-03-13T13:00
[AIRED FRIDAY, MARCH 12] Last year, Black Pumas were up for the Grammy for Best New Artist. This year, the band — who also performed as part of President Biden’s inauguration special — vie for A...
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Ahead of Sunday's Grammys, Spotlighting Five Nominees from 2021-03-13T13:00
The 2021 Grammy Awards will be presented on Sunday, March 14. Each day of the week leading up the the ceremony, All Of It spoke to a different performer, producer, or engineer about their no...
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Scandal in the Mormon Church, 'The Truffle Hunters,' Mogwai, Queens Drive-In, 'Stray' from 2021-03-05T13:00
Netflix's new limited series, "Murder Among the Mormons," chronicles the bombings that rocked the Salt Lake City area in 1985. We'll speak to directors Jared Hess and Tyler Measom about the even...
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Hunting for Truffles from 2021-03-05T12:55:51
Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw join us to discuss directing and producing the film, "The Truffle Hunters<...
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'Murder Among the Mormons' from 2021-03-05T12:52:12
Netflix's new limited series, "Murder Among the Mormons,...
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Following Istanbul's Street Dogs from 2021-03-05T12:51:52
Filmmaker Elizabeth Lo joins us to discuss her debut feature documentary, "Stray," which follows street dogs throughout Istanbul...
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What to Watch at the Queens Drive-In from 2021-03-05T12:50:15
Dan Nuxoll, president of Rooftop Films, and Eric Hynes, curator of film at the Museum of the Moving Image, join us with a preview of films screening at the Listen
Mogwai's 'As the Love Continues' from 2021-03-05T12:48:53
Sottish post-rock band Mogwai recently released As the Love Continues, their 10th album and the first to hit number one on the UK charts. Guitar...
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Lee Daniels & Andra Day on 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday,' 'Fake Accounts,' Teju Cole, Patricia Lockwood, Movie Theater Reopening from 2021-03-04T13:00
A new film fictionalizes the story of a sting operation launched by narcotics agents against the legendary singer Billie Holiday. Director Lee Daniels and star Andra Day join us to discuss the f...
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'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' from 2021-03-04T12:27:57
A new film fictionalizes the story of a sting operation launched by narcotics agents against the legendary singer Billie Holiday. Director Lee Daniels and star Andra Day join us to discuss the f...
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NYC Movie Theaters Reopening Explained from 2021-03-04T12:17:20
New York City movie theaters will begin to reopen this Friday, for the first time since March 2020. WNYC digital producer James Ramsay joins us to talk about how it will happen, how prepared the...
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'No One Is Talking About This' from 2021-03-04T12:16:28
Our March Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the new novel, No One Is Talking About...
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Teju Cole & The Orchestra of St. Luke's 'Sound and Stories' Series from 2021-03-04T12:13:13
Author, photographer, and critic Teju Cole joins us to discuss curating an evening of music and storytelling with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s as part of the “Listen
Lauren Oyler's 'Fake Accounts' from 2021-03-04T12:12:20
A woman known as a book critic tries her hand at writing her own novel -- to much acclaim. Lauren Oyler joins us to discuss her debut novel, Listen
Kurt Streeter on Rodney King from 2021-03-03T19:07:42
30 years ago, a police beating of a Black motorist named Rodney King, was caught on videotape causing global outrage. The world—and the Los Angeles community—was further outraged when all four p...
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MoMA's 'Reconstructions: Architecture and Blackness in America' from 2021-03-03T19:01:27
Mabel O. Wilson, the Nancy and George E. Rupp professor of architecture, planning and preservation at Columbia University, and associate curator in the Department of Architecture and Design at M...
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Amanda Seyfried on 'Mank,' Reporting on Rodney King, Changes in Media, R+R=NOW, MoMA's New Exhibit from 2021-03-03T13:00
Actor Amanda Seyfried was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Marion Davies in "Mank", David Fincher’s Netflix film about the making of "Citizen Kane." She joins to ta...
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Amanda Seyfried on 'Mank' from 2021-03-03T12:44:48
Actor Amanda Seyfried was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Marion Davies in "Mank", David Fincher’s Netflix film...
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Changes in Media from 2021-03-03T12:01:23
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, some news outlets like the Boston Globe are taking a new look at previously published stories like minor arrests, that can alter someone’s a...
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A Bioethicist on the Vaccine Rollout from 2021-03-02T14:04:14
As the Covid-19 vaccine rolls out, and eligibility changes, there has been more discussion about the ethics of getting the vaccine. From the new BMI requirement, to the lists of underlying condi...
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'Get Lit with All Of It' with Pharoahe Monch from 2021-03-02T13:43:36
We’ll also air an interview from the most recent installment of our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It” with rapper Pharoahe Monch and performances from his new project, Listen
'Get Lit with All Of It': Mateo Askaripour's 'Black Buck' from 2021-03-02T13:38:35
We’ll air the latest installment of our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It,” with author Mateo Askaripour. His debut novel, Listen
'Get Lit with All Of It' with Investor Thomas McLeod from 2021-03-02T13:36:01
We’ll air an interview from the most recent installment of our virtual book club series, “Get Lit with All Of It,” with Thomas McLeod, an investor with Saltwater and the chief content officer at...
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Julien Baker's Little Oblivions from 2021-03-02T13:15
Singer-songwriter Julien Baker’s new album, Little Oblivions, is her first since 2017. During t...
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Little Oblivions, The Ethics of Vaccine Distribution, The Latest 'Get Lit with All Of It' from 2021-03-02T13:00
Singer-songwriter Julien Baker’s new album, Little Oblivions, is her first in three years. During that time she went on a world tour, formed the supergroup, boygenius, with Phoebe Brid...
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Kate Has a Plan — March 2, 2021 from 2021-03-02T12:42:01
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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25th Anniversary of 'Rent,' Tanya Selvaratnam, Julia Turshen, 2021's Most Anticipated Books from 2021-03-01T13:00
The musical, "Rent," was first performed in January of 1996 at the New York Theater Workshop in the East Village. This year marks the production's 25th anniversary and the New York Thea...
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Tanya Selvaratnam's Memoir from 2021-03-01T11:48:02
Film producer and activist Tanya Selvaratnam joins us to discuss her memoir, Listen
'Simply Julia' from 2021-03-01T11:47
Best-selling cookbook author Julia Turshen joins us to discuss her new book, Listen
'Review/Preview': 2021 Books from 2021-03-01T10:30:43
Kalima DeSuze, owner of the bookstore, Café con Libros, joins us for the next installment of our “Review/Preview” series to offer a ...
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'Rent' Turns 25 from 2021-03-01T10:27
The musical, "Rent," was first performed in January of 1996 at the New York Theater Workshop in the East Village. This year marks the production's 25th anniversary and the New York Thea...
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All Of It presents Full Bio: Frederick Douglass from 2021-02-27T13:00
We present the full conversation of February's installment of our Full Bio series. Historian David Blight about his book, Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom, which won the 2018 Puli...
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Whalers of Color: 'America’s First Meritocracy' from 2021-02-26T15:49:48
[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 3, 2020] Historical accounts of whaling in America often overlook the significance of Black captains and whalers of color. Historian and 2020 Martha’s Vineyard Medal rec...
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'The Father', Golden Globes Preview, 'KAWS: WHAT PARTY,' Frederick Douglass's Final Years, Whalers of Color, The Get Out from 2021-02-26T13:00
Ahead of the Golden Globes, we speak to nominated writer/director Florian Zeller, who received a nod for Best Screenplay for "The Father," which stars Olivi...
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The Get Out (Feb. 26, 2020) from 2021-02-26T12:25:05
WNYC arts and culture editor Jennifer Vanasco recommends some (safe) activities for this weekend.
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Full Bio: Frederick Douglass's Final Years from 2021-02-26T12:02:30
We wrap up February’s installment of the "Full Bio" series with a look at the last years of Frederick Douglass’s life, including his experience as minister and consul general to Haiti. Historian...
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'KAWS: WHAT PARTY' at the Brooklyn Museum from 2021-02-26T12:01:28
Artist and designer Brian Donnelly, known in the art world as KAWS, launches his first ever career survey at a major New York institution today, with the Brooklyn Museum's "Listen
Should We Care About the Golden Globes? from 2021-02-26T11:56:53
This Sunday’s Golden Globes arrive in the midst of controversy surrounding the lack of diversity in nominations, and among the Hollywood Foreign Press themselves. Plus Listen
Golden Globe-Nominated Writer and Director of 'The Father' from 2021-02-26T11:50:54
Ahead of the Golden Globes, we speak to nominated writer/director Florian Zeller, who received a nod for Best Screenplay for "Listen
Billie Eilish Documentary, Athena Film Festival, 'In Search of The Color Purple,' Full Bio: Frederick Douglass, 'Untitled Pizza Movie' from 2021-02-25T13:00
Last year, Billie Eilish became the youngest artist to sweep the major Grammy categories with her album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? The candid new documentary, "Billie Eilish: ...
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The 2021 Athena Film Festival from 2021-02-25T12:37:55
The Athena Film Festival, which showcases women’s leadership, kicks off March 1st and runs through the end of the month. This year it will be held v...
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'Untitled Pizza Movie' from 2021-02-25T11:58:03
“Untitled Pizza Movie” by director David Shapiro began in the 90s as a mission between two friends to find the best slice of pizza in New York. But ...
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Full Bio: Frederick Douglass's Fight for Abolition and Suffrage from 2021-02-25T11:57:11
For the fourth installment of February’s “Full Bio” series, David W. Blight discusses Frederick Douglass’s political work fighting for abolition and suffrage. We look at his allegiance to the Re...
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A Wide-Ranging Exploration of Alice Walker and 'The Color Purple' from 2021-02-25T11:56:29
Salamishah Tillet, a contributing critic-at-large for The New York Times and the Henry Rutgers professor of African American studies and creative writing at Rutgers University, Newark, ...
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'Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry' from 2021-02-25T11:48:55
Last year, Billie Eilish became the youngest artist to sweep the major Grammy categories with her album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? The candid new documentary, "Listen
Full Bio: Frederick Douglass's Family and Friends from 2021-02-24T13:00
In the third installment of our February “Full Bio” series, we look at Frederick Douglass’s family and friendships. Historian David W. Blight, author of Listen
Music from the Kutis, '17 Blocks,' Full Bio: Frederick Douglass, Octavia E. Butler, Word Choice from 2021-02-24T13:00
Femi Kuti and Made Kuti, son and grandson of the Nigerian activist and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, recently released Legacy+. The double album celebrates musical ancestry while looking forward; ...
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Choosing the Right Words from 2021-02-24T12:32:26
Terre Short, author of the book, The Words We Choose: Your Guide to How and Why ...
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The Life and Work of Octavia Butler, on the 15th Anniversary of Her Death from 2021-02-24T12:29:46
[REBROADCAST] Natalie Russell, Assistant Curator of Literary Collections at the Huntington Library, Museum, and Botanical Gardens, discusses the life, work and legacy of award-winning science fi...
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One Family, '17 Blocks' from the Capitol Building from 2021-02-24T12:26:29
Washington DC has some of the worst poverty rates in the nation. In the shadow of our government's most powerful institutions, crime and gun violence abound. But statistics are not enough to tel...
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New Music from the Kuti Family from 2021-02-24T12:25:18
Femi Kuti and Made Kuti, son and grandson of the Nigerian activist and Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, recently released Legacy+. The double al...
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'Body Brokers,' Isaac Mizrahi, Full Bio: Frederick Douglass, Music from Black Composers from 2021-02-23T13:00
Actor Michael K. Williams and writer and director John Swab join us to discuss the new film, “Body Brokers,” about a corrupt scheme to profit off of convincing people struggling with ad...
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A New Label for Music by Black Composers from 2021-02-23T11:26:44
Pianist Lara Downes recently launched Rising Sun Music, a digital label that will release new recordings of music by Black composers from the l...
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Full Bio: How Frederick Douglass Spoke to 19th Century America from 2021-02-23T11:26:14
For the second installment of our February “Full Bio” series, historian David W. Blight describes what made Frederick Douglass such an engaging speaker that he became one of the most powerful vo...
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Isaac Mizrahi (Virtually) at Cafe Carlyle from 2021-02-23T11:25:39
The one and only Isaac Mizrahi joins us to discuss his return to Café Carlyle with a Listen
Kate Has a Plan — Feb. 23, 2021 from 2021-02-23T11:25:14
WNYC planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for our ongoing series, "Kate Has a Plan," to discuss the stories the newsroom is following this week.
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Michael K Williams in 'Body Brokers' from 2021-02-23T11:24:53
Actor Michael K. Williams and writer and director John Swab join us to discuss the new film, “Body Brokers,” about a corrupt scheme to profit off of convincing people struggling with ad...
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How a Black Farmer in the Jim Crow South Won Damages From His Would-Be Lynchers from 2021-02-22T14:40:56
A new book tells the true story of a formerly enslaved man named George Dinning, who became the first Black man in the U.S. to win damages after a wrongful murder conviction by teaming up with a...
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Full Bio: The Early Life of Frederick Douglass from 2021-02-22T13:00
We launch the February installment of our Full Bio series with historian David W. Blight who joins us to discuss his 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Listen
'Framing Britney Spears,' 'Detransition, Baby,' Full Bio: Frederick Douglass, 'A Shot in the Moonlight' from 2021-02-22T13:00
Sophie Gilbert, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins us for the next installment of our “Watch Party” series to discuss the new documentary, “Framing Britney Spears.” Her recent piece a...
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'Detransition, Baby' from 2021-02-22T12:02
A new novel tells the story of a New York woman named Reese who is thrown into crisis when her girlfriend, Amy, decides to detransition, and then gets another woman pregnant. Author Torrey Peter...
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Watch Party: The Making of 'Framing Britney Spears' from 2021-02-22T11:59:34
Samantha Stark, director and producer for the documentary television series, “The New York Times Presents,” which airs on F...
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