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Why "Send Her Back" Reverberated So Loudly
On the Media
What this week tells us about where America stands within its own history of racism.
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'The Rolling Stone' Review: When a Gay Witch Hunt Rocked Uganda
A 2013 drama now at Lincoln Center Theater explores a terrifying period in the country's history. -
Washington Goes To The Moon
Specials
The political problems of maintaining a coalition of support to fund the program were just as difficult as were the technical problems that the engineers in the field were facing.
Latest from WNYC & NPR
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Opinion: Should Republicans Still Call Themselves The Party Of Lincoln?
In defending the president's racist tweets, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy declared, "We are the party of Lincoln." NPR's Scott Simon contends President Lincoln would object. -
There's a Generational Divide Upending U.S. Politics
Politics with Amy Walter
How will tensions between young and old impact the 2020 elections and beyond? -
Trump Seizes On Soggy Paper Straws As Campaign Issue: 'Make Straws Great Again'
The president's reelection campaign is selling reusable and recycled straws in its 2020 online store, because, it says, "Liberal paper straws don't work." -
New York City Street Basketball Players Share Tips for Weathering the Heat
Dangerously hot temperatures are moving into the region this weekend, but for some, basketball is life. -
Iran Seizes British-Flagged Oil Tanker In Strait Of Hormuz
Ship-tracking data show the U.K. tanker Stena Impero was traveling to Saudi Arabia when it veered toward Iran's coast. British media report the government warns shipping to stay out of the area.
Arts and Culture
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Jelani Cobb Talks with the Artist Fahamu Pecou
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The Atlanta artist launched a poster campaign titled “Fahamu Pecou Is the Shit.” But his works about black male identity are as serious as they are sometimes funny. -
BRIC President Kristina Newman-Scott
All Of It
Kristina Newman-Scott, who became president of BRIC last year, joins to discuss the organization's programs, including the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival. -
What 007 and Ariel Tell Us About Hollywood
The Takeaway
Two recent casting choices give black women leading roles in iconic movie franchises. - Edit Bucket
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My Boss Is a Jerk and No One Believes Me. What Should I Do? feat. Kerry Coddett and Michelle Collins
Adulting
Michelle ditches her roommate. Comedian Kerry Coddett tries to end her dating dry spell. And Michelle Collins auditions for her dream role as Javert in Les Mis.
Tech and Media
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What Happened to Brazil?
Documentary of the Week
The documentary "The Edge of Democracy" explores political upheavals in Brazil that sent a popular former president to prison and put power in the hands of a Trump-like successor. -
The Right-Wing Web Goes to the White House
On the Media
A group of trolls, memers and political operatives visited the White House. What it tells us about Trump's 2020 strategy. -
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Loses Appeal, Will Stay In Prison
In addition to ordering Shkreli to stay in prison, a federal appeals court also affirmed that he must forfeit more than $7.3 million and pay restitution of $388,336.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Jenny Hval, Nas, and Anna Meredith
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Week of July 15: Queen Bey’s new song from The Lion King, Nas looks back, and Anna Meredith takes us for a ride. Plus, Angelica Garcia celebrates her Mexican and Salvadoran roots. -
Sinkane's Funk Exploration of the Immigrant's Journey
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The Sudanese-American singer Sinkane and his band invite everybody to come in and dance and sing and embrace all of our differences. They perform songs from "Dépaysé" in-studio. -
Tamino's Intimate and Confessional Pop, In-studio
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Belgian singer Tamino is of Egyptian and Lebanese descent and has an incredibly rich falsetto, not unlike Jeff Buckley or Thom Yorke. He plays songs from his latest, 'Amir', in-studio. -
Arabic Poetry-Infused Chamber Jazz by Layale Chaker and Sarafand
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Arabic poetry meets chamber jazz in music by Lebanese Palestinian violinist and composer Layale Chaker and the Sarafand Ensemble, who play in-studio. -
Saying What Must Be Said, The Oddysy Combines Funk, Bass, Beats, And Samples
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Electro-hip-hop-jazz-soul duo The Oddysy, plays in-studio, saying what must be said, combining samples, scratching, bass, beats, and classic funk grooves from their latest record.
