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Episode 2: T'Chaka
The Realness
As a kid with sickle cell, Prodigy was told he’d never make it to adulthood. The Black Power Movement - and a trailblazing pediatrician - helped change his fate.
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New York's International Migration to Philly
New York's affordability crisis means boom times for immigrant Philadelphia. -
Radio Diaries "Mandela: An Audio History"
Specials
Six decades in the life of Nelson Mandela and the history of apartheid
Latest from WNYC & NPR
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Trump Is Ready To Go All In On Trade War With China
In a wide-ranging interview with CNBC, President Trump threatened to accelerate and expand tariffs on all goods that come from China. -
9 Of Those Killed In Duck Boat Capsizing Were Related
Morning Edition
The amphibious craft carrying 31 people sank on a Missouri lake during a severe storm. Seventeen people were killed. Divers worked through the night on rescue and recovery operations. -
Is Trump The Toughest Ever On Russia?
Morning Edition
President Trump boasts that he's tougher on Russia than any other president. His administration has adopted some tough policies, even though Trump's rhetoric is almost always friendly toward Moscow. -
What It's Like to Represent a Six-Year-Old in Immigration Court
About 25 children appeared in Judge Zagzoug's courtroom Thursday, including Leo, who's mom was deported back to Guatemala after they were separated at the southwest border. -
Mayor de Blasio Announces Affordable Housing Milestone
The city financed more than 30,000 below-market units over the past year. The mayor says that's a record.
Arts and Culture
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What's Growing This Summer? Shishito Peppers and Thumb-Sized Eggplant
With summer produce season in full swing, we went digging for some new standouts, and honed in on fairy tale eggplant and Japanese peppers with pizzazz. -
American Baby Trump Blimp Set To Breeze Onto Namesake's Home Turf
Activists aimed to bring one balloon to the president's backyard; they overshot their fundraising goal and now say they will create more than one replica. -
Florida Couple Settles Legal Battle To Keep 'The Starry Night' House
The homeowners were fined thousands of dollars by Mount Dora officials for making their two-story house and surrounding wall look like Van Gogh's famous painting. On Tuesday, the mayor apologized. - Edit Bucket
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Director Bo Burnham On Growing Up With Anxiety — And An Audience
Fresh Air
The former YouTube star explores adolescence in the age of social media in his film Eighth Grade. "This awful D-list celebrity pressure I had experienced onstage has now been democratized," he says.
Tech and Media
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Viral WhatsApp Messages Are Triggering Mob Killings In India
In recent months, about two dozen people across India have been beaten to death by mobs driven to violence by what they've read on social media and messaging apps. -
More Screen Time For Teens Linked To ADHD Symptoms
Morning Edition
A new study finds that teens who engage in frequent texting, social media use and other online activities daily are more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD. -
How the Food Network Shaped a Generation
The Takeaway
What impact have television food shows had on home cooking in America?
Music For Your Day
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Alicia Witt Celebrates '15,000 Days'
Midday on WNYC
Alicia Witt discusses her upcoming EP, “15,000 Days,” the music video for her new single “Younger” and her acting career. -
Watch: Eleanor Friedberger's Synthier Self-Reliance
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Self-reliant singer/songwriter Eleanor Friedberger, (Fiery Furnaces) has gone synthier and smokier on her latest, "Rebound." Hear these darkly poetic, groovy, and smoky songs, in-studio. -
Watch: Speedy Ortiz Delivers Pop Stingers For the Times
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The American band Speedy Ortiz makes pop-with-teeth, full of stinging lyrics and surprising twisted riffs. The band plays new tunes from "Twerp Verse" in-studio. -
Watch: Anbessa Orchestra Plays Ethio-Funk Straight Outta Brooklyn
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The NY-based seven-piece band Anbessa Orchestra play Ethiopian-style, horn-heavy funk, in-studio. They perform at Rockwood Music Hall tonight. -
Watch: Malian Singer Fatoumata Diawara, In-Studio
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Malian singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara writes songs that respect her traditional heritage with modern flair. Her latest is called "Fenfo" and she'll play songs from it in-studio.
