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State investigating why accused Buffalo shooter was allowed to buy a gun after threats
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is investigating how a Conklin teen was allowed to buy an assault rifle after he was reported for previewing a deadly attack to one of his teachers.
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Trump-era special counsel faces first real test as Washington attorney goes on trial
Morning Edition
John Durham's probe led to a single false statements count against Michael Sussmann for allegedly lying to the FBI about possible ties between a Russian-bank and Donald Trump's company. -
Wind, hail and more: Monday storms could cause trouble in NYC
The National Weather Service is forecasting a thunderstorm that could bring potentially damaging winds to the area with the worst expected in the mid-to-lower Hudson Valley.
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U.N. secretary-general calls Buffalo shooting 'vile act of racist violent extremism'
António Guterres also extended condolences to the families of the 10 people who were killed in the shooting. -
The Buffalo suspect had threatened his high school last year, police say
Authorities in Buffalo say the alleged gunman had threatened a shooting at his school in 2021. He was then sent for a mental health evaluation that lasted a day and a half. -
These middle school students have a warning about teens and social media
Morning Edition
A group of Texas middle-schoolers won NPR's 4th-annual Student Podcast Challenge, and learned a lesson about fake news and the limits of "talking digitally." -
NYC homeless advocates say Mayor Eric Adams' street sweeps aren't working
Homeless advocates say the NYC mayor's approach fails to consider the needs of at-risk populations. -
The Battle After Roe v. Wade
The New Yorker Radio Hour
If the Supreme Court nullifies federal reproductive rights, where will conservatives take the fight against abortion? Plus, a conversation with the Internet comedy darling Megan Stalter.
Arts And Culture
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In 'Women Painting Women,' the female gaze is front and center
A new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art of Forth Worth — "Women Painting Women" — shows viewers what happens when women are both the subject and the artist. The result: something raw and real. -
'Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents' at the Met
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We're joined by the curators of a new Winslow Homer exhibition at The Met to discuss the show and Homer's legacy. -
Listening Party: Trombone Shorty
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Fresh off winning his first Grammy for his contribution to Jon Batiste's We Are, Trombone Shorty is now out with a new album, titled Lifted. He joins us for a Listening Party. - Edit Bucket
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Stephanie Hsu on “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The actress, who plays both an angsty teen and an interdimensional supervillain, talks with Jia Tolentino.
Tech and Media
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The Uncertain Future of Speech on Twitter
On the Media
The world’s wealthiest man is buying Twitter, because Twitter is power. -
WNYC: The Station That Dodged Bullets
By most measures, WNYC should not exist. You might even call it a radio station with more than nine lives. -
Ronan Farrow on the Threat of Modern Spyware
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Pegasus is marketed as a spyware to catch terrorists, but governments have also used it to suppress political opposition. Now tech companies such as Meta are going to battle against it.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Helado Negro, PJ Morton, 070 Shake
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This week, PJ Morton Collaborates with Stevie Wonder and Nas; Neko Case Offers An Alt-Lullaby; Fontaines D.C. Explore Irish Identity. Plus, after six years, Warpaint returns, and more. -
The Intimate, "Deranged Pop" of Songwriter/Composer Gabriel Kahane, Live From The Greene Space
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Gabriel Kahane writes classical music and what he called “deranged pop.” He and a special guest string quartet perform songs from his 2022 album 'Magnificent Bird' in The Greene Space. -
Buffalo Nichols Is Bringing the Blues of the Past Into the Future
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Austin-based singer/songwriter Buffalo Nichols plays music that holds the country’s truest values and rawest emotions - the Blues. It's just him and his guitar, as he performs remotely. -
Amythyst Kiah's Roots Music Deals With Loss, Grief, and Pain
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Singer and guitarist Amythyst Kiah loves both roots and alternative music; and her songs often clothe dark subjects in bluesy stomps and ecstatic rock. She and her band play remotely. -
Angélica Negrón Performs on Plant Art, Live at The Greene Space
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Puerto Rican composer/performer/educator Angélica Negrón writes for chamber ensembles, orchestras, films, and robots. She triggers sounds via plant art into a sonic dreamscape.
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Sunday, May 1: Classical Kids Fair in Brooklyn
Join us for a Classical Kids Fair at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum, with live performances, an instrument petting zoo, arts and crafts, radio workshops, and more! -
Mon, May 2 | Get Lit with All Of It: Jennifer Egan with Musical Guest Steve Earle (Live and In-Person)
The event will also be available for streaming.
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Watch Now: Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, The Greene Space in partnership with The Harlem Chamber Players, Harlem Stage and the Harlem School of the Arts presents Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021.
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Watch Now: Jordan Bak: World Premiere of Esteban Zapata Folk Songs
“A star in the making,” (Seattle Pi) Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak will premiere Esteban Zapata’s Folk Songs live from The Greene Space.
