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Biden To Meet With Adams In New York City Next Week To Discuss Gun Violence
The visit comes after Adams had been pressing the federal government for help in battling gun violence and stopping the flow of illegal firearms into the state.
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Amazon faces another union vote, this time at a Staten Island warehouse
Federal labor officials found enough support among Amazon workers on Staten Island to pave the way for a union election. It could be the second union vote for Amazon this year. -
Biden will get a chance to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Here's what to expect
With Justice Stephen Breyer stepping down, President Biden has his first nomination to the high court. He campaigned on picking a Black woman for the lifetime appointment.
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WHO staffers accused its Western Pacific director of racism and abuse
The allegations were laid out in an internal complaint sent by unidentified "concerned WHO staff" to senior leadership. -
Vice President Harris looks for a fresh start on migration issues in Honduras
The fact that Vice President Harris is even attending the inauguration is a sign of the importance the White House is placing on finding a partner in the fight against root causes of migration. -
Justice Stephen Breyer, an influential liberal on the Supreme Court, to retire
All Things Considered
Behind the scenes, Breyer, 83, pushed and prodded his fellow justices for consensus. His decision gives President Biden his first opportunity to name a new justice to the court. -
New York Expands Whistleblower Law
The Takeaway
Today, January 26, the New York whistleblower law expands to offer increased protection. -
How Gun Violence Looks in Hospitals
The Brian Lehrer Show
A doctor at Jacobi Medical Center, who's featured in a new documentary about trauma wards, talks about the work hospitals are doing to stop patterns of violence and retaliation.
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Amy Schneider's 'Jeopardy!' Winning Streak
All Of It
New York Times culture reporter Julia Jacobs joins us to talk Amy Schneider's 'Jeopardy!' winning streak, and how it fits in to the current trend of longer streaks on the show. -
Spotify removes Neil Young's music after he objects to Joe Rogan's podcast
Morning Edition
The move comes two days after Neil Young requested that his work be removed from Spotify in protest over coronavirus misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast. -
André De Shields On Living With His Shadow
Death, Sex & Money
André De Shields shares his wisdom from 50 years on the stage, and 76 years on this earth. - Edit Bucket
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They didn't get the Newbery or Caldecott but these kids' authors won big this year
Morning Edition
The American Library Association handed out nearly two dozen awards for kids' books this week. We look at some of the winners.
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Bill Kristol Reckons with 'Stop the Steal'-ers
On the Media
Bill Kristol says he can no longer understand his own party. -
Architect behind Googleplex now says it's 'dangerous' to work at such a posh office
Clive Wilkinson says it's really not a good thing for employees to work at a place that has catered meals, private parks, massage tables and a laundromat ... because why would you ever leave? -
Mayor Adams' Plan for Crypto in NYC
All Of It
Bloomberg journalist Fola Akinnibi discusses mayor Eric Adams' potential plans to make New York City a hub for cryptocurrency.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Mamak Khadem, Ibibio Sound Machine, Superchunk
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There's global pop from California via Iran, and England via Nigeria; and the return of Superchunk. Plus, reedman Charlie Gabriel's debut album, 89, and Brad Barr's solo guitar album. -
Best of the Soundcheck Podcast 2021
Soundcheck
Hear/Watch some of the 2021 highlights for the Soundcheck Podcast by Dutch Turkish psych band Altin Gün, London Afrofuturist jazzers Sons of Kemet, and Sardinian guitarist Paolo Angeli. -
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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Free Livestream, July 29 | Get Lit with All of It: Zakiya Dalila Harris
Alison Stewart, host of WNYC’s All Of It, continues her virtual book club series with Zakiya Dalila Harris.
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Watch Now: WNYC 2021 Health Convening
This year there will be a series of discussions on COVID-19 and the American Healthcare System.
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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.
