Kerry Nolan

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

Kerry Nolan anchors the morning newscasts on WQXR. She came to WNYC in 1993 and has been local host for Weekend All Things Considered and Weekend Edition Saturday and Sunday. She has filled in as guest host on WNYC produced programs including The Brian Lehrer Show, The Leonard Lopate ShowSoundcheck and On the Media.

She also spent many late nights filing breaking news stories for NPR. In 2005, Kerry left WNYC to host a lifestyle talk show for the Martha Stewart channel on Sirius/XM, but returned to her radio news roots in 2008. Her radio career began in Boston as producer and voice talent at the legendary rock station WBCN. She lives on the Jersey shore with her husband and son.

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Kerry Nolan appears in the following:

Paterson has a problem with crime, and the police

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

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New Jersey's third-largest city faces a complicated question: How do you clean up a scandal-plagued police force while also fighting crime?

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Wage theft claims in New York are often left unpaid

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Despite the Department of Labor's success substantiating claims of wage theft, the agency has not had much success recovering the money.

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Live Performances from Roxana Amed, Frank Carlberg, and Margaret Glaspy

Thursday, August 17, 2023

We hear exclusive live performances from the duo Roxana Amed and Frank Carlberg, as well as Margaret Glaspy.

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Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison on 'Stop Making Sense' Re-release

Thursday, August 17, 2023

We speak with Talking Heads keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison on the re-release of 'Stop Making Sense.'

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Edith Wharton's Classic Novel, 'The Age of Innocence' (Summer School)

Thursday, August 17, 2023

We spent the month reading Edith Wharton's novel, 'The Age of Innocence.'

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Elliott Smith: 'XO' (Silver Liner Notes)

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Elliot Smith's album 'XO' turns 25 next week.

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All Of It with Alison Stewart (As a Guest)

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Alison Stewart updates us on her recent kidney transplant surgery.

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Randall Park's Directorial Debut, 'Shortcomings'

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Actor Randall Park joins us to discuss his directorial debut, "Shortcomings." 

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A New Jersey Summer Rec Extravaganza

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

WNYC colleagues share their picks for the best places to spend the summer in New Jersey.

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The Crisis of Modern American Evangelicalism

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Russell Moore, the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, joins us to discuss his latest book, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America.

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Margaret Glaspy Performs Live

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

New York-based singer-songwriter Margaret Glaspy Returns with her third album, Echo The Diamond, this Friday.

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COVID's Summer Surge: What You Need To Know

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Epidemiology professor Denis Nash explains the current COVID-19 situation.

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Drummer Johnathan Blake's New Album 'Passage' is an Ode to His Father (Listening Party)

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Drummer and composer Johnathan Blake's sophomore album on Blue Note, Passage, is a tribute to his father, jazz violinist John Blake Jr.

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Best and Worst NYC Noises

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

From construction to honking horns, New York is a city of noise! We discuss the best and worst of it with Curbed editor Sukjong Hong.

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What is 'Vacation' When You Have Young Kids?

Monday, August 14, 2023

Vacationing with kids isn't always a vacation.

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Live Jazz from Roxana Amed and Frank Carlberg

Monday, August 14, 2023

We hear a live performance from vocalist Roxana Amed and pianist Frank Carlberg.

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Criterion Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop in Film

Monday, August 14, 2023

Criterion Collection has launched a new series honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. 

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E Street Band Member Nils Lofgren's New Album (Listening Party)

Monday, August 14, 2023

E Street Band member Nils Lofgren joins for a Listening Party for his new album. 

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Women's History Highlights: Jessica Chastain Stars in 'A Doll's House'

Friday, March 24, 2023

Jessica Chastain stars in 'A Doll's House' on Broadway.

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Women's History Highlights: The Story of First Lady Edith Wilson

Friday, March 24, 2023

First Lady Edith Wilson's story is fascinating, and she essentially served as president while her husband suffered from a stroke.

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