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Sarah Jones on Race and Politics
WNYC News
NEW YORK, NY October 24, 2008 —Politics and art have intersected a lot over the course of this election season. Think of Will.i.am’s tribute to Obama this spring, or the wave of political art exhibitions that have been up all over the city. The actress Sarah Jones makes her living cultivating diverse characters, and exploring connections between race and politics. She sat down with the Linguist John McWhorter and talked about what it means to sound black.
Vote 2009
WNYC provides analysis of the characters and debates of those running for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, district attorney and City Council. Share your election story or gripe and post your comments on the news blog.
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Financial 411
WNYC's Amy Eddings hosts a daily overview of financial news at 4:30 weekdays which is available via podcast, with highlights from the day and a preview of what you can expect tomorrow.
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Main Street NYC
WNYC is following five blocks over the next year to see how the economic downturn is being experienced on the street level.
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Uncommon Economic Indicators
The Brian Lehrer Show is keeping a close eye on how the economy is affecting the little things in daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.
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