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The Takeaway: The Best Way You "Got Out"

6-7am on 93.9 FM and 8-9am on AM 820

With Hillary Clinton standing up to pressure to bow out of the Democratic nomination race, John and Adaora are asking, What's the best way you ever 'got out'... of a job, of a relationship, of waiting in line at Starbucks? Share your answer at thetakeaway.org and tune in Friday morning to hear what others had to say.
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Local Congressman Has Child Out of Wedlock

by Amy Eddings

May 8, 2008
Following his apology for driving drunk, Congressman Vito Fossella admitted earlier today that he had a child with a woman who is not his wife, Laura Fay, who bailed him out of jail. Fossella, who is married with 3 children is the only Republican in the New York City delegation.

Don't Call it a Hobby

The Brian Lehrer Show

Airs weekdays at 10AM
Circuit Bending is more just than making noise with plastic toys—it’s serious business. Plus, gentrification in public schools, and McCain’s foreign policy adviser talks politics for the 21st century.

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Charles Boyer

The Fishko Files

Actor Charles Boyer had a continental flavor that went over big in the U.S. Ten of his most engaging films will be screened in New York this month. Sara Fishko asks why...in this edition of the Fishko Files...

Some Enchanted Evening

The Leonard Lopate Show

Airs weekdays at noon
We look at the hit revival of “South Pacific,” the first since its debut in 1949. Also: John Turturro and Max Casella, now starring in Beckett's “Endgame” at BAM. A States of the Union update on West Virginia. A new novel about werewolves in East L.A. And Please Explain is all about farm subsidies!

Saga of a Radio Giant

Soundcheck

Airs weekdays at 2PM on 93.9 FM
Over two decades, one company reshaped how we experience entertainment, including rock radio and live concerts. Today, a look at Clear Channel Communications, past and present. Also: Aruna Sairam is one of the most sought-after vocalists of Karnatic music of south India. She joins us to talk about Hinduism, poetry, and to perform live in studio. And: a documentary claims a dictator rigged Europe's legendary song contest 40 years ago.

Myanmar residents walk past houses destroyed by Cyclone Nargis in Bogalay, Myanmar

UN Halts Aid to Myanmar After Junta Seizes Supplies

Death Toll May Reach 100,000

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) -- Myanmar's junta seized U.N. aid shipments headed for hungry and homeless survivors of last week's devastating cyclone, prompting the world body to suspend further help on Friday. The U.N. said the aid included 38 tons of high-energy biscuits.

Harmonic Presence

New Sounds

Airs daily at 11PM on 93.9 FM
Vocalist, composer, and overtone-singing pioneer David Hykes joins us on this New Sounds to preview new works for harmonic singing.

Vote 2008

Covering the Issues That Affect Our Region Most

New York politicians are in the forefront of the national presidential race and WNYC is keeping its microphones close to both former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Senator Hillary Clinton.

Listen to full candidate stump speeches from the campaign trail