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Episode 1: The Dream Was Not Mine
The United States of Anxiety
Jennifer Willoughby and Saily Avelenda each woke up one day wanting to make a change. They ended up toppling two political giants. Plus: why the 2018 midterms could make history.
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Kavanaugh Denies Fresh Harassment Allegations From College Classmate
A college classmate of Kavanaugh's says he acted inappropriately during a drunken party 35 years ago. Kavanaugh, who's currently a federal appeals judge, denies the allegations. -
The Women's Wave: Backlash To Trump Persists, Reshaping Politics In 2018
A big gender gap threatens the GOP in November, as the energy of the women's marches the day after Donald Trump took office has been sustained by Democratic women invested in the midterms.
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Kavanaugh Accuser Christine Blasey Ford To Testify Thursday
Attorneys for Ford reached an agreement with committee staff on Sunday after days of negotiations over the conditions and details of her appearance. -
Bill Cosby's Sentencing: How We Got Here, What His Punishment Could Be
The 81-year-old comedian faces as much as four years in prison after a jury convicted him of three counts of aggravated indecent assault in April. Cosby's sentencing hearing begins Monday. -
Trump And Japan's Abe Meet In New York Ahead Of U.N. General Assembly
The two leaders met for dinner at Trump Tower, where they discussed trade and military ties. The meeting comes as the U.S. considers imposing hefty import tariffs on foreign-made automobiles. -
Flood Waters From Florence Hit Elderly Hard
Morning Edition
For the elderly, a flood can turn in to an eviction notice. They're often on fixed incomes and can't afford repairs. -
Your Voice, Your Choice: Essential Information for the 2018 Elections
Find all the coverage and information you need, from WNYC and Gothamist.
Arts and Culture
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Jill Lepore on the Long Sweep of American History
The New Yorker Radio Hour
In “These Truths,” a historian shares her deep perspective on American conflicts past and present. -
Review: The Other Bauhaus
Professor Chagall and Professor Malevich emerge as archrivals in fascinating new show at the Jewish Museum. -
Maggie Gyllenhaal Takes On The Power Imbalance Of Sex Work In 'The Deuce'
Fresh Air
When the creators of HBO's The Deuce approached Gyllenhaal about starring as a sex worker on the show, she accepted the role — but only if she could produce as well as act. - Edit Bucket
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Meet Jaap: A New Conductor Takes the Baton
Jaap van Zweden makes his debut as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic this week.
Tech and Media
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Why the #MeToo Comeback Essays Come Up Short
On The Media
Two men accused of sexual assault penned personal essays about their experiences. The backlash has been swift. -
California Launches New Effort To Fight Election Disinformation
The state's new Office of Elections Cybersecurity will focus on combating social media campaigns that try to confuse voters or discourage them from casting ballots. -
Comcast Outbids Fox And Will Acquire British Broadcaster Sky
The U.S. cable giant won a rare auction held by British regulators with a bid of $39 billion. Comcast hopes acquiring Sky will help it compete with online streaming services Netflix and Amazon.
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.
