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Changing the Rules of New York City: A Guide to the 2019 Charter Review
A slew of proposals could dramatically change the way the city operates. Let's dig in.
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Questions for Mueller
The Brian Lehrer Show
"What would you have done differently?" and the other questions Darren Samuelsohn, Politico's senior White House reporter, would ask Mueller during his congressional testimony tomorrow. -
The State of Election Security on the Eve of Mueller's Testimony
The Takeaway
The redacted Mueller Report warned that Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election was the beginning.
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3 Million Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Trump Administration Proposal
The administration wants to close what it calls a "loophole" that allows states to give benefits to those who would not otherwise be eligible by raising or eliminating income and asset limits. -
The Similarities Between Boris Johnson And Donald Trump
At a time of polarization and political chaos, the United Kingdom and the United States are about to be led by two remarkably similar figures. Johnson will take office on Wednesday. -
Should 2020 Democrats Appeal to Moderates or Progressives?
The Takeaway
Some members of the House have been calling for Democratic candidates to appeal to the center, and for outspoken progressive lawmakers to tone down their rhetoric. -
Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers Could Go Missing in the 2020 Census
Demographers say the worst census on record for the city was in 1990, when as many as a quarter of a million people went uncounted. But 2020 could be far worse.
Arts and Culture
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Puerto Rican Musician iLe Demands Resignation of Gov. Rosselló, Co-Writing Protest Song
The Takeaway
A new song by Residente, iLe and Bad Bunny has been deemed the "anthem" of this moment in Puerto Rican history. -
When Does a Venmo Request Become Petty? feat. Gina Yashere and Liza Treyger
Adulting
Michelle sells zoot suits, while Jordan tests out Civil War trivia as a pick-up line. Gina Yashere channels her inner James Bond. And Liza Treyger might be the Lindsay Lohan of comedy. -
New Opera 'Blue' Takes On The Tragedy Of Police Brutality
All Things Considered
The new opera by Tazewell Thompson and Jeanine Tesori tells the story of a couple in Harlem who are forced to confront their teenage son's sudden death by police violence. - Edit Bucket
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Inside 'Family Reunion,' A Sitcom With An All-Black Writers Room
Creator Meg DeLoatch conceived her new streaming series, starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, around her own family reunion in Georgia. Then Netflix encouraged her to staff up with African Americans.
Tech and Media
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Are Deepfakes the Next Fake News?
The Takeaway
Deepfakes, or video and audio that's manipulated using artificial intelligence, raises concerns about the spread of disinformation, especially heading into the 2020 election. -
How YouTube's Left Is Changing Minds
On the Media
The stories of three teens who gave up their right-wing beliefs after stumbling into "Left Tube." -
Who Believes in the Moon Landing?
The New Yorker Radio Hour
A significant percentage of Americans believe the moon landing was a government hoax. How does the conspiracy theory continue to thrive?
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Wilco, Resavoir, and Beyoncé
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Week of July 22: This week, sounds from West Africa, and Chicago, courtesy of Beyoncé, Wilco, and more, and music from Senegal by Shaheed & Dixa, Featuring Marieme. -
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.
