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Notes From America – MLK: Blueprint for The Culture
Specials
The 17th annual Apollo Uptown Hall MLK celebration focuses on Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement of the 60's as the template for modern social and civil justice movements.
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When politicians have no shame, the old rules don't apply
Morning Edition
Rep. George Santos, a Republican freshman who fabricated much of his life story but has defiantly resisted public pressure to leave, has shown just how much things have changed.
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U.N. agencies seek $5.6 billion to help Ukraine, its refugees abroad
The U.N.'s humanitarian aid and refugee agencies are seeking $5.6 billion to help millions of people in Ukraine and countries that have taken in fleeing Ukrainians in the wake of Russia's invasion. -
How do pandemics begin? There's a new theory — and a new strategy to thwart them
Animals carry millions of pathogens. So it's a daunting task to find the one with the greatest potential to spark a pandemic. Now scientists are rethinking the way they hunt for that next new virus. -
New childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders
Many eating disorder specialists oppose the new guidance's focus on weight loss and BMI, and say it minimizes the risk of disordered eating and will perpetuate deep-rooted, damaging stigmas. -
Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailment
Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a "controlled explosion" last week. -
Black History Month 2023 on WNYC
Black history is American history, and WNYC is spotlighting the African American experience with a series of special programs.
Arts And Culture
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'Imagining Freedom' will give $125 million to art projects focused on incarceration
Morning Edition
Since 2020, the Mellon Foundation has given over $40 million to arts and humanities projects addressing mass incarceration. In all, it says, it will donate $125 million to such efforts. -
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. - Edit Bucket
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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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Hide and Seek
On the Media
Confusion around the Chinese spy balloon; Navalny's hunt for his would-be killers; and re-reading Russian novels in wartime. -
'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?
Music For Your Day
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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
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Multitude is Belgian musician Stromae's first studio album in eight years, following a hiatus imposed by physical and mental health struggles.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
