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10 races to watch Tuesday, led by Senate contests in Pennsylvania and North Carolina
Morning Edition
Five states hold primaries Tuesday. The top race is in Pennsylvania, where the GOP Senate primary will be another test of Trump's influence, while Democratic voters seem to favor John Fetterman. -
The Buffalo suspect bought a rifle months after cops ordered a psychiatric evaluation
In June 2021, New York police sent the suspect to a hospital for an evaluation after he made a threat at his school. Then, he fell off of law enforcement's radar and bought a rifle earlier this year. -
FDA announces plans to ease the shortage of baby formula
Abbott, one of the largest formula-makers in the U.S., has reached an agreement with the government to bring a closed factory back on line. And the FDA is easing some restrictions on imported formula. -
The federal government is offering another round of free COVID tests
Households in the U.S. will receive eight test kits via the U.S. Postal Service. The release comes as cases have risen over 60% in the U.S. over the past two weeks. -
Culture Wars and New York's School Boards
The Brian Lehrer Show
New York's school board elections are on Tuesday, and culture war issues have cropped up in school board races across the state.
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New Art Exhibition Explores How the African Diaspora Influenced Cultures Around the World
All Of It
Black Atlantic is a new exhibition exploring how the African diaspora and history of transatlantic slave network have influenced cultures around the world, from Europe to the Americas. -
Comedian Matt Rogers on the Joys of Pop Culture
The Takeaway
Matt Rogers joins The Takeaway to talk about his new roles in "I Love That for You" and "Fire Island" and weigh in on some of the pieces of pop culture that most excite him today. -
The Rise of Megan Stalter
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The comedian began posting D.I.Y. videos during the pandemic, and gained an audience of millions. She talks with Michael Schulman about making the jump to television on HBO’s “Hacks.” - Edit Bucket
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40 years ago, the Falkland-Malvinas War transformed Latin rock
When English-language music was banned in 1982, Spanish-language groups found an opportunity.
Tech and Media
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Elon Musk says doubt about spam accounts could doom Twitter deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the social media platform are fake or spam. -
A Taxonomy of TikTok Panics
On the Media
What TikTok panics reveal about our understanding of technology.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Kendrick Lamar, The Smile, Vieux Farka Touré
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The return of Kendrick Lamar, a new Radiohead spinoff, and Amythyst Kiah does up a Tori Amos song. Plus, guitar hero Vieux Farka Touré, and spiritual sounds by Revelators Sound System. -
The Intimate, "Deranged Pop" of Songwriter/Composer Gabriel Kahane, Live From The Greene Space
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Gabriel Kahane writes classical music and what he called “deranged pop.” He and a special guest string quartet perform songs from his 2022 album 'Magnificent Bird' in The Greene Space. -
Buffalo Nichols Is Bringing the Blues of the Past Into the Future
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Austin-based singer/songwriter Buffalo Nichols plays music that holds the country’s truest values and rawest emotions - the Blues. It's just him and his guitar, as he performs remotely. -
Amythyst Kiah's Roots Music Deals With Loss, Grief, and Pain
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Singer and guitarist Amythyst Kiah loves both roots and alternative music; and her songs often clothe dark subjects in bluesy stomps and ecstatic rock. She and her band play remotely. -
Angélica Negrón Performs on Plant Art, Live at The Greene Space
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Puerto Rican composer/performer/educator Angélica Negrón writes for chamber ensembles, orchestras, films, and robots. She triggers sounds via plant art into a sonic dreamscape.
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Thurs, May 26 | WQXR Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month and WQXR is celebrating with a program of works composed and performed by artists of Asian descent.
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Wed, June 1 | Get Lit with All Of It: Hernan Diaz
Get Lit is back in The Greene Space! Join Alison Stewart, host of WNYC’s All Of It, alongside bestselling author Hernan Diaz, whose novel TRUST is this month's selection.
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Watch Now: Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, The Greene Space in partnership with The Harlem Chamber Players, Harlem Stage and the Harlem School of the Arts presents Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021.
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Watch Now: Jordan Bak: World Premiere of Esteban Zapata Folk Songs
“A star in the making,” (Seattle Pi) Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak will premiere Esteban Zapata’s Folk Songs live from The Greene Space.