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Search teams race to find quake survivors as the death toll climbs past 11,000

Rescue workers in Turkey and Syria pushed into a third day of recovery operations on Wednesday as the death toll from this week's massive earthquake reached a grim milestone.
Sanders says the choice in the U.S. is 'normal or crazy' in GOP response to Biden

Arkansas' newly elected governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, drew a sharp contrast between Republicans and Democrats, especially with respect to what she called the "left-wing culture war."
At least 9 GOP-led state legislatures want to restrict or criminalize drag shows

Lawmakers in Tennessee are advancing a bill that would restrict drag show performances in the state. This bill and others like it threaten the LGBTQ community as well as businesses, critics say.
Elián González nearly became an American. Now, he's poised to become a Cuban lawmaker

Nearly 23 years after being ripped from a relative's home in Miami, González has been nominated to become a member of the communist country's parliament.
The Climate Provisions in Governor Hochul's Budget

The Brian Lehrer Show

A breakdown of the climate provisions in the Governor's new budget.

Salman Rushdie on Surviving the Fatwa

The New Yorker Radio Hour

In his first interview since a near-fatal knife attack in August, the novelist talks with David Remnick about his recovery, and his new novel.
Beyoncé Fans Aren't Crazy in Love with Ticketmaster

The Takeaway

Ticketmaster hopes to avert another ticket selling meltdown as Beyoncé fans get in Formation
Gabrielle Union Completes Herself

Death, Sex & Money

The actor talks about having agency over her body, her relationships and her career, even as she lives with the trauma of sexual assault and infertility.

New Exhibition Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

All Of It

A new exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

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Sorry, That's Classified

On the Media

A history of classified documents and a look at how we talk about baby boomers.
'Everybody is cheating': Why this teacher has adopted an open ChatGPT policy

An associate professor at the prestigious Wharton School is not only allowing his students to use ChatGPT, they are required to.
A Local Paper First Sounded the Alarm on George Santos. Nobody Listened.

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Clare Malone speaks with the publisher and managing editor of the North Shore Leader, the local newspaper that first exposed George Santos’ lies. Why was he elected anyway?

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Weekly Music Roundup: Peter Gabriel, Polobi, and Aoife O’Donovan

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This week, new songs mark Peter Gabriel’s 20 years away and The Hold Steady’s 20 years here; also, a new Afro-Caribbean sound and a cover from Aoife O’Donovan.
Gentle Psychedelic Soul of Crooner Nick Hakim

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Hakim’s songs can sound a little like Nick Drake fronting a psychedelic soul band from the early 70s. Nick Hakim and his band perform songs from his latest, Cometa, in-studio.
British Singer-Songwriter Beth Orton Collaborates With Herself On 'Weather Alive'

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British singer and songwriter Beth Orton distinctively blends mood and atmosphere for introspective songs that were created on a street piano. She and her band play in-studio.
Discodelic Soul From Say She She

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Get down to the sweet discodelic confections by New York-based band Say She She (Yes! after the band Chic), who perform their sugary harmonies, disco-grooves, and dance moves, in-studio.
Listening Party: Belgian Musician Stromae's Latest Album

All Of It

Multitude is Belgian musician Stromae's first studio album in eight years, following a hiatus imposed by physical and mental health struggles.

Feb 10 | All Of It LIVE featuring Yo La Tengo

Join the studio audience for a live broadcast of All Of It, with indie rock band Yo La Tengo will be there with more special guests to be announced soon!
Feb 23 | Every Voice with Terrance McKnight Podcast Launch

WQXR host Terrance McKnight celebrates the launch of his new podcast, Every Voice with Terrance McKnight.
Mar 17 | Queen of the Night with Thorgy Thor

Join drag performance artist and violinist Thorgy Thor for a celebration of Women’s History Month highlighting female identified musicians and composers.
Apr 20 | Love at Last: A Celebration of the Earth and Its Inhabitants

Pianist Lara Downes curates a lively discussion with writers and thinkers about how we protect our only home.