The HBO documentary “Gideon’s Army” looks at the challenges facing public defenders in the Deep South, and we’ll speak with its director, Dawn Porter, and Travis Williams, one of the public defenders featured in the film. And Hilary Mantel talks about Bring Up The Bodies, this month’s Leonard Lopate Show Book Club selection! Emma Brockes discusses uncovering mysteries of her mother's past. Ron Berler on spending a year in one of our nation’s 45,000 failing schools, and what teachers are doing to try to turn it around.
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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
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Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.
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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 28 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
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Zimmerman Trial; Biological Clocks; The Internet and IslamThe trial of George Zimmerman, who is accused of fatally shooting Florida teen Trayvon Martin, started this week. Jami Floyd is here to discuss the specifics of the case. Plus: women’...Go to program: The Brian Lehrer Show
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The Peabody Award-winning program features Terry Gross’ fearless and insightful interviews with big names in pop culture, politics and the arts.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision of Voting Rights Act, WikiLeaks Supports Snowden, Obama Speaks on Energy Reform
On Today's Show: Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision of Voting Rights Act | WikiLeaks Supports Snowden | Obama Speaks Energy Reform | In Praise of Ambivalence | 'The New Black': Same-Sex Marriage and the African-American Community | Idaho Town Rallies To Bring Home P.O.W. Bowe Bergdahl | Easing Economic Stimulus ...
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A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.
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Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.
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ThisAmericanLife: Themed, offbeat, (mostly) true stories that shed new light on the extraordinary side of everyday life. Host Ira Glass and a regular cast of personalities, including David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell and Mike Birbiglia, bring the best of nonfiction storytelling to the radio.
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Kylie Minogue’s Fashionable Sound; The State of Pop Parody; THAT Wasn’t A Hit?!?
In this episode: Pop diva Kylie Minogue stops by to talk about a new single, "Skirt," a new book chronicling the evolution of her fashion through a 25-year career, and her upcoming album.
Plus: Known for their “digital shorts” on Saturday Night Live, the hip hop parody trio The Lonely Island released a new album that debuted in the top ten of Billboard’s album chart. New York Magazine pop critic Jody Rosen joins us to talk about the state of pop parody.
And: Our series “That Was a Hit?” continues with Chris Molanphy and a look at a song that surprisingly wasn't a hit – Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide.”
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Q is an energetic daily arts and culture program from the CBC hosted by Tom Power.
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#3318: American MavericksHear American maverick composers who have set the stage for New Sounds, like Charles Ives, John Cage, Lou Harrison & Harry Partch, among others.Go to program: New Sounds