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Episode 6: Ida B. Wells
The United States of Anxiety
Journalist and activist Ida B. Wells is in some ways a forgotten figure, but she was unwavering in her mission: calling America out on racial injustice.
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Mayor's Office Sent Out 30,000 Letters with Inaccurate Voting Information
De Blasio says "very few" of the letters were inaccurate, but aides admit the proportion was about 8 percent. -
The New York and New Jersey Midterms Voter Guide
WNYC, Gotham Gazette, City Limits, and New Jersey Spotlight analyze key races in this year’s New York and New Jersey midterm elections. Type in your address to see what's on your ballot.
Latest from WNYC & NPR
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Lance and Malinowski Trade Attacks in Debate in New Jersey's 7th
The candidates sparred amid a contentious and closely-watched election race for a swing district. -
As Cooling Tower Owners Flout Legionnaires' Law, City Council Looks to Crack Down
Almost half of the city's cooling towers are out of compliance with the law. -
EPA Boasts Of Reduced Greenhouse Gases, Even As Trump Questions Climate Science
U.S. production of heat-trapping greenhouse gases fell 2.7 percent last year. But larger cuts will be needed to address climate change. -
NYC Officials Work To Make NYCHA Units Winter-Ready
New boilers. More heating technicians. But officials are still keeping their "fingers crossed" that the winter is "not as harsh" as last year. -
Another Chance to Reform New York's Inane Property Tax System
New York City's system has been blamed for raising rents, exacerbating income inequality, and even encouraging gentrification. And we've already tried to fix it once.
Arts and Culture
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'The Big Fella' Highlights Babe Ruth's Spot As First Celebrity Sports Star
Jane Leavy tells the story of Ruth as the first baseball superstar — but also of his roles as movie star, vaudeville performer, barnstormer, pitchman for every conceivable product, and columnist. -
Novelist Esi Edugyan On Black Genius And What Comes After Slavery
Morning Edition
The author of Man Booker Prize finalist Washington Black began her new book on a plantation in 1830s Barbados. "I really have no idea where my story is going at the outset of it," she says. - Edit Bucket
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Phoebe Robinson: There's No Excuse For The Lack Of Diversity In Comedy
Fresh Air
"There are so many talented, amazing people and if you're not booking them, it's either out of laziness or the fact you really don't care," says the co-host of the 2 Dope Queens podcast.
Tech and Media
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The Radical Catalog
On the Media
In which we learn about the softer side of Sears... and how the ubiquitous catalog challenged Jim Crow. -
Nebraska Sen. Sasse: Polarization as Rootlessness
The Brian Lehrer Show
Senator Ben Sasse on loneliness and polarization in American politics. -
Cities Want Amazon. But Is HQ2 a Good Deal?
Money Talking
The Seattle-based company has said it will decide on its second North American headquarters by year's end.
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.
