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The Case of Eric Garner Is a Milestone in Black History
Daniel Pantaleo, the officer whose impermissible chokehold led to the death of Eric Garner, was fired by New York City's police commissioner. What does this mean for black history?
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Scientists Attempt Controversial Experiment To Edit DNA In Human Sperm Using CRISPR
Morning Edition
NPR visited the only lab in the world known to be trying to use the powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR to modify the DNA in human sperm. If successful, it could be used to prevent genetic disorders. -
What Is Causing the 'Extreme Congestion' at LaGuardia Airport?
The Brian Lehrer Show
Two weeks ago the roads to the airport were so congested travelers were seen getting out of cars to walk to their gates. Gothamist Editor explains why the traffic has been so bad.
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Trump's 'Disloyalty' Claim About Jewish Democrats Shows He Doesn't Get How They Vote
"In my opinion, you vote for a Democrat, you're being very disloyal to Jewish people, and you're being very disloyal to Israel," Trump told reporters outside the White House Wednesday. -
Activists Push Democrats On Climate Change, A New Priority For Party's Base
Morning Edition
The Sunrise Movement is holding rallies and registering voters, aiming to boost turnout among young voters. For the first time, polls show climate change is a top priority for the party's base. -
The Federal Budget Deficit Is Getting Bigger As Spending Grows
The deficit is expected to swell to $960 billion this year and average $1.2 trillion in each of the next 10 years, according to congressional budget forecasters. They also expect the economy to slow.
Arts and Culture
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Real Live Jazz
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From the archives: In the last gasp of summer, there's still time to catch some outdoor music. -
A Look at Netflix's New Documentary: 'American Factory'
All Of It
Filmmaker Julia Reichert joins us in studio to discuss her new Netflix documentary, “American Factory,” which premieres August 21. -
How the Internet Has Changed Language
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Gretchen McCulloch joins us to discuss her book, Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language. - Edit Bucket
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Is Tired the New Normal? feat. Jaboukie Young-White and Samantha Bee
Adulting
Michelle celebrates her birthday, while Jordan has to work. The Daily Show’s Jaboukie Young-White hacks New York. And Full Frontal host Samantha Bee tells a story you won’t forget.
Tech and Media
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Rebel: The 1619 Project Is Devastating and Invigorating
The 1619 Project from The New York Times marks the 400th anniversary of the beginning of the American Slave trade. WNYC's cultural critic Rebecca Carroll says it's long overdue. -
Telepsychiatry in Schools Could Help More Children Have Access to Mental Health Treatment
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Telemedicine is allowing psychiatrists to help children in rural and urban areas where there is a lack of mental health professionals. -
YouTuber Marques Brownlee Talks Ten Years of Tech
The 25-year-old has gone from posting tech reviews in his childhood home to interviewing Tesla's Elon Musk.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: The Hold Steady, Ala.Ni, Ikebe Shakedown
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Week of Aug. 19: This week, The Hold Steady channels Led Zeppelin; the singer Ala.Ni celebrates our differences; and another lost album by John Coltrane is found. -
Cosmo Sheldrake's Eccentric, Strangely Alluring Pop
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London composer Cosmo Sheldrake has a knack for refreshingly playful and whimsical pop that often incorporates natural sounds. He joins us to perform some of his latest music in-studio. -
Watch: DOOMSQUAD's Outsider Dance-Rock Jams
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Toronto-based art-dance-rock trio DOOMSQUAD crafts outsider electronica that is a mix of protest music and dance-floor grooves with rototoms and the odd flute solo. They play in-studio. -
Blick Bassy Heals By Remembering The Stories
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France-based Cameroonian musician Blick Bassy’s quiet and beautiful songs fall somewhere on the spectrum of blues, folk-soul, and pop. He plays in an intimate setting, in-studio. -
Watch: Lea Bertucci Transforms and Extends the Saxophone
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Sound artist, sax player, and composer Lea Bertucci uses processing and delay and/or resonant spaces, to transform alto sax into new sounds. She performs two extended pieces in-studio.
