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The Brian Lehrer Show
Mammogram Confusion
November 20, 2009
The Leonard Lopate Show
Bad Lieutenant
November 20, 2009
We'll speak with director Werner Herzog about his latest film, "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans," which opens this weekend in New York City.
Soundcheck
They Might Be Giants
November 20, 2009
The brainiacs of They Might Be Giants will try to demystify scientific concepts by playing songs from their new album, Here Comes Science, live in our studio.
Puerto Ricans in New York Struggling...Still
Marianne McCune
November 20, 2009 Puerto Ricans are some of the most prominent figures in New York politics and culture, so some people are surprised when they hear that, overall, Puerto Ricans are among the poorest and least educated New Yorkers. Almost a third in New York are living in poverty. Here are some of the figures.
The Jazz Loft Project
This November, WNYC presents The Jazz Loft Project Radio Series. From the archives of photographer W. Eugene Smith, who recorded hundreds of hours of audio at his loft, the tapes include rehearsals for the 1959 Big Band Concert at Town Hall featuring the Thelonious Monk Tentet. Hear all 10 episodes of the series, as well as a one-hour sampling of jam sessions, running this month.
Testing Fatherhood
The Takeaway
A third of men who take paternity tests to confirm fatherhood end up not being dad. The Takeaway looks into the changing social and legal definitions of fatherhood.
Changing Medicine
The Brian Lehrer Show
November 20, 2009
Gina Kolata, New York Times science writer, looks at the controversy and the studies behind the new mammogram policy. Plus, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.; secret ingredients; indexing Going Rogue; checking in with area food pantries; and following up on military tribunals.
Go with the Flow
The Leonard Lopate Show
November 20, 2009
First, we look into the safety of our nation’s water supply with New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg. Then, Werner Herzog discusses his latest film. And, Pulitzer Prize-winner Rita Dove, talks about her new book-length poem. Plus, out latest Please Explain is all about strokes.
Making a Buck Underground
Soundcheck
November 20, 2009
Some of New York’s subway musicians complain that police harassment is growing. Others are signing deals with corporate sponsors. Today we explore the challenges facing New York’s underground music economy. Also: They Might Be Giants demystify scientific concepts as they perform live in our studio.
Artist Jeanne-Claude, Co-Creator of ‘The Gates,’ Dies
In 2005, Jeanne-Claude her husband, Christo, covered Central Park’s footpaths with thousands of saffron-colored drapes hung from specially designed frames. Click in for Jeanne-Claude’s full 2005 interview with WNYC’s Studio 360.
Love Locks on the Brooklyn Bridge
WNYC Culture
November 17, 2009
Lately, Romeos and Juliets have taken to fixing heart-adorned padlocks on the Brooklyn Bridge’s railings and towers.
Special Programming: A Look Inside the U.S. Health Care System
Saturday, November 21 at 2PM and Sunday, November 22 at 8PM on AM820
As the health care debate continues, WNYC presents two hours of special programming that go behind the scenes of the U.S. health care industry. On Saturday at 2PM, More Is Less focuses on rising health care costs. On Sunday at 8PM, Someone Else's Money examines the health insurance industry.
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WNYC Launches WQXR on 105.9 FM
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