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Trump's Former 'Fixer' Takes the Stand
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A Way Through the Mental Health Struggles for Twentysomethings
The Brian Lehrer Show
Advice for navigating the extremes of trivializing and over-medicating the struggles of young adults today. -
Is There Really A Difference Between 'Good' and 'Instant' Coffee?
All Of It
Some people swear by gourmet coffees and boutique roasts. Others say all coffee is good, as long as it perks you up. Novelist and non-fiction writer Peter C. Baker, whose recent piece... -
A Brash New Comedy About Friendship and Motherhood
All Of It
The new comedy, "Babes," stars Ilana Glazer (who also co-wrote the movie) and Michelle Buteau as childhood best friends. -
'The Wiz' Revival Eases on Down to WNYC
All Of It
Right now, "The Wiz" is undergoing a revival on Broadway. The show, a musical spinoff of "The Wizard of Oz," first opened in 1975, but the story really became a beloved staple in home...
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Let’s talk democracy at the laundromat!
Soap gets laundry done. Conversation gets democracy going. This election year, WNYC is turning some laundromats in the New York metro area into hubs of civic dialogue. - Edit Bucket
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Ask Governor Murphy
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy takes questions from WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, other guest journalists and listeners for an hour every month during this live show, a co-production with WBGO and WHYY. Ask Governor Murphy airs the second Wednesday of most months at 7 p.m., dependent on schedule availability.
Upcoming episodes are scheduled for Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, June 12.
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Thomson and Stein
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The eccentric duo was instrumental in the creation of American opera. -
Last Run of the Third Avenue El
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Johnson E. Fairchild speaking from the Cooper Union at Third Ave. and 7th Street marking the last run of the 3rd Avenue El.
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Is There Really A Difference Between 'Good' and 'Instant' Coffee?
All Of It
Some people swear by gourmet coffees and boutique roasts. Others say all coffee is good, as long as it perks you up. Novelist and non-fiction writer Peter C. Baker, whose recent piece... -
'The Fall Guy' Stunt Designer Chris O'Hara
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The new Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt rom-com "The Fall Guy" is all about a stuntman. We speak with Chris O'Hara, the stunt designer for the film, about his work on the project. -
A Breakdown of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar Beef
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In the last few weeks, hip-hop fans have been following Drake and Kendrick Lamar in a beef for the ages. Vulture critic Craig Jenkins helps us understand where the feud between the tw... -
New York's Underground Art Museum
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Over the past four decades, hundreds of permanent artworks have been installed across New York City's transit system. The new book, Contemporary Art Underground: New York MTA Arts & D... -
MoMA Surveys Artist-Activist LaToya Ruby Frazier
All Of It
Opening this weekend at the Museum of Modern Art is the first wholistic survey of artist and activist LaToya Ruby Frazier.
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May 15 | Toshi Reagon: Songs for the Journey
Toshi Reagon is the creator of the congregational opera based on Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents, and in this event she invites audiences to sing along in a Freedom Song Rehearsal that explores resilience, hope, and the unyielding human spirit reverberating through the music.
This is a transformative journey where music becomes a catalyst for personal growth and social awareness, and dissolves barriers between performer and audience. -
May 21 | Toshi Reagon: The Parable Path: Walking in the Footsteps of Octavia E. Butler
Toshi Reagon looks into the first year of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable series, which depicts a dystopian U.S. beginning in the summer of 2024.
In this intimate experience, diverse voices explore Butler’s visionary works while musical performances discuss themes of climate change, urban resilience, and the importance of community in the face of adversity.
Through active participation and collective dialogue, attendees discover the tools and creativity needed to forge a brighter path forward.
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May 28 | Get Lit May Book Club with Lisa Ko
The story follows three friends in New York from the 1980s through 2040 as their hopes, dreams, and ambitions change alongside the city.