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Agita over the AI apocalypse
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Agita over the AI apocalypse
Who’s Running This Place |
In wake of Legionnaires' outbreaks, a debate over NYC's water and industry influence
An advocacy group backed by cooling tower companies wants the city to filter all the city’s drinking water. Some experts say it would be a waste of money.
Gothamist |
An American Journalist Imprisoned as a Spy in Russia
Evan Gershkovich, a foreign correspondent for The Wall Street Journal who was convicted on false charges of espionage, talks about his time in a Russian prison.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |
Trump's Guide to Stealing an Election
The attempts, successful and not, to turn election conspiracies into policy.
On the Media |
Heard on air
Your guide to October stargazing
What to watch for in the night sky above New York City this month.
WNYC News |
Planning your October concerts calendar
The New York City concert schedule is always crowded. Music writer Hank Shteamer joins us to pick out the highlights.
WNYC News |
What's on the ballot in New York State
One month from Election Day, we look at the competitive midterm races in New York.
WNYC News |
It's fall but that means surf's up for some urban surfers in New York City
The daily NYC Surf Report lets you find out if the waves measure up before you hit the beach.
WNYC News |
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Is our fate pre-destined? A new 'East of Eden' adaptation asks again
John Steinbeck's 1952 epic was first adapted to film in 1955 by director Elia Kazan. Now, Kazan's granddaughter Zoe has directed a new Netflix miniseries, starring Florence Pugh.
Fresh Air |
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
NPR |
Ayad Akhtar's 'The Radiance' addresses provocative subjects head-on
NPR |
Drones buzz overhead, troops hunker underground in Ukraine's hellish kill zone
All Things Considered |
FBI arrests a woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China
NPR |
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A 4-Track Mind
A neurologist issues a dare to a ragtime piano player and a famous conductor, then the impossible happens.
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Trump's Guide to Stealing an Election
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Jeremy Strong on Playing Mark Zuckerberg and Other Unpopular Characters
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