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A Ghanaian ex-pat tells us about her journey to discover how ordinary Africans are coping with the challenges they face every day – and the creative and innovative solutions she found. Dave Barry shares his take on parenting in his new book called You Can Date Boys When You’re 40. Benjamin Black discusses channeling Raymond Chandler for his latest novel, The Black-Eyed Blonde. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, former special White House adviser on health care reform, talks about why it’s become such a divisive issue and how he thinks the ACA will improve health care.

Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.

Officials in some towns and cities in New Jersey say they aren't scheduled to get enough Sandy aid money – and that some towns with less damage are getting more. New Jersey Public Radio’s Scott Gurian explains the details behind the state’s review process for the funds. Plus: The founder and director of this year’s New York ReelAbilities Film Festival discuss this year’s lineup and policy issues in the films, which promote awareness and appreciation of people with disabilities; Peniel Joseph, the author of a new biography of Stokely Carmichael, talks about the political leader's controversial life; and a guide to the many honorary street names in New York City.  

The Peabody Award-winning program features Terry Gross’ fearless and insightful interviews with big names in pop culture, politics and the arts.

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.

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.

In this episode: Rosanne Cash’s new album, The River And The Thread, takes inspiration from a series of trips down to Dyess, Arkansas, to help restore her father Johnny Cash’s childhood home. Those trips gave Cash and her husband and songwriting partner, John Levanthal, an opportunity to explore Highway 61 and conjure up the old South in their new songs. Hear Cash and Levanthal perform live in the Soundcheck studio.

Then: If you’ve been on Buzzfeed or Facebook recently, you’ve probably seen the article “This Map Shows Every State’s Favorite Band.” It’s interesting for two reasons: One, it’s surprising that in the era of global superstars and digital connectedness there are still regional differences in music taste. And two: it isn’t remotely what the map’s creator, Paul Lamere, was trying to show.

And: British artist Amar Stewart talks about his series of paintings that portray hip-hop stars like Biggie, Questlove and Mary J. Blige as royals -- 17th century royals.

Robert Ashley, composer of 20th and 21st century opera, died this past Monday at the age of 83. To mark his passing, we revisit this New Sounds program from September 30, 1991.