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Bergen Sheriff Resigns After Racist Remarks Caught on Tape
Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino, who was up for re-election next year, resigns after making racist statements and admitting to rule breaking.
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Rosenstein Denies That He Discussed Recording Trump, Invoking 25th Amendment
All Things Considered
The deputy attorney general rejected a story that described him musing about secretly wearing a wire or conferring with members of the Cabinet about invoking the 25th Amendment. -
Why They Speak Out: What Sexual Assault Survivors Risk When Going Public
The Takeaway
In light of the sexual assault accusation against Brett Kavanaugh, Jennie Willoughby, ex-wife of Rob Porter, explains why she came forward with abuse allegations against her ex-husband.
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Percoco Corruption Called "Corrosive" by Sentencing Judge
Convicted in March, Joseph Percoco will serve six years in prison, pending appeal. Attorneys for the top aide to Gov. Cuomo were hoping for two years or less. -
Kavanaugh Accuser Open To Testifying About Sexual Assault Allegations
All Things Considered
Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who alleges Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party in the 1980s, is open to appearing before a Senate panel next week. -
Cardinal Hires Judge To Review Church Sex Abuse Policies
Former federal judge Barbara Jones said her investigation is already underway. -
Tennis' Battle Of The Sexes Match Still Resonates 45 Years Later
The highly publicized 1973 Battle of the Sexes tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs was a milestone for women's sports. -
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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Review: The Other Bauhaus
Professor Chagall and Professor Malevich emerge as archrivals in fascinating new show at the Jewish Museum. -
The Photographer Who Elevated The Street
Documentary of the Week
The documentary “Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable” explores the life and work of the prolific New York street photographer who died in 1984 -
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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Boom and Bust on The Big Screen
On The Media
A look at a century of movies about thrifty entrepreneurs, greedy bankers and America's financial woes. -
Illeana Douglas Steps Forward
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The actress goes on record, speaking about her experiences with Leslie Moonves and how they affected her career. -
Postcard from Seoul: How the Other Side Rides
When transportation reporters travel, they do what most people do: visit museums, eat the local delicacies. But they also inspect the local subway system.
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.
