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Weed Legalization Bill Delayed As Legislators Try to Secure Votes
Few Republicans are on board, while some Democrats are on the fence or outright opposed.
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7,000 Migrants Continue Northbound — How Has Mexico Responded?
The Takeaway
Thousands of Central American migrants are in southern Mexico, some applying for asylum, others continuing north. -
The New York and New Jersey Midterms Voter Guide
WNYC, Gotham Gazette, City Limits, and New Jersey Spotlight analyze key races in this year’s New York and New Jersey midterm elections. Type in your address to see what's on your ballot.
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City Admits: We Still Don't Know Where All the Cooling Towers Are
Three years after the passage of legislation meant to limit outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease, officials say they're still not sure how many cooling towers are left unregistered. -
State Department Announces Penalties In Response To Jamal Khashoggi Death
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said some Saudis suspected in the journalist's death would have their visas to enter the U.S. revoked. Targeted sanctions against Saudis are also being discussed. -
How the #MeToo Movement Is Playing Out in Court
There are signs the justice system is slowly shifting to give more credence to alleged victims of sexual misconduct. -
U.S. Apprehended Record Number of Migrant Families At Southwest Border
A record number of migrant families arrived at the Southwest border over the last year, despite the Trump administration's effort to deter illegal immigration by separating families at the border. -
Calling All Poll Workers: City's Board of Elections Still Staffing Up for Nov. 6
Workers earn $300 for a four-hour training and staffing the polls all day on election day.
Arts and Culture
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'Pleasant' Doesn't Interest Melissa McCarthy: 'Who Wants To Watch That?'
Fresh Air
McCarthy likes to take on "three-dimensional, flawed" characters. Otherwise, she says, "there's nothing to sink your teeth into." She stars as a caustic literary forger in Can You Ever Forgive Me? -
Kelela Reinvents R&B
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Onstage at the 2018 New Yorker Festival, Kelela talks about how Napster helped her find her voice as a singer, and then she performs live with a d.j. - Edit Bucket
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'The Big Fella' Highlights Babe Ruth's Spot As First Celebrity Sports Star
Jane Leavy tells the story of Ruth as the first baseball superstar — but also of his roles as movie star, vaudeville performer, barnstormer, pitchman for every conceivable product, and columnist.
Tech and Media
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Facebook, Exploited By Influence Campaigns, Tries To Clamp Down With 'War Room'
The social networking behemoth says a new command center at its Silicon Valley headquarters will let it respond more quickly to foreign disinformation operations ahead of Election Day. -
Bloodlines
On the Media
Getting Saudi royals wrong, DNA tests for Native and African-Americans, and the mysteries and revelations of twins. -
Nebraska Sen. Sasse: Polarization as Rootlessness
The Brian Lehrer Show
Senator Ben Sasse on loneliness and polarization in American politics.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Swamp Dogg, Julia Holter, and First Aid Kit
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Week of September 10: This week, A "Blaze" of Glory, an old Dogg’s new trick, and a Mountain Goats surprise. -
Watch: British Folk Shredder Richard Thompson OBE
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British singer, songwriter, and wicked guitarist Richard Thompson OBE joins us today to unleash solo acoustic versions of new songs from his latest record, the 13 Rivers. -
Watch Now: Fantastic Negrito's Fiery Blues-Soul-Punk
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Fantastic Negrito fuses punk-funk into blues and soul. His latest record, "Please Don't Be Dead," is the sound of survival as music. He joins us to play some of these tunes, in-studio. -
Watch: Unsung Country Legend Blaze Foley in Ethan Hawke Film
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Blaze, a film by Ethan Hawke, brings to life a little-known outlaw country legend, Texas singer/songwriter Blaze Foley. Cast members Ben Dickey and Charlie Sexton join us in the studio. -
Rhiannon Giddens' Speech on Race, Folk Music, and American Identity
New Sounds
Award-winning singer, banjo player and violinist Rhiannon Giddens opened the 2018 Big Ears Festival with a powerful speech on race, folk music, and what American greatness means to her.
