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This Week in Politics: Gov. Cuomo and One-Party Rule

As New York's governor preps for his third inauguration, we look at whether complete Democratic control in Albany will lead to a unified vision — or an opportunity for infighting.
New Year, New Laws

Healthcare reforms, no more Styrofoam, and changing birth certificates: here are some of the policies going into effect on January 1st.
#AsktheMayor: Bad Landords, Preparing For New Year's Eve, NYCHA Deadline Looms

The Brian Lehrer Show

The city faces a Jan. 31 deadline to produce plans to tackle NYCHA's $40 billion, 10-year, repair plan.
For Pittsburgh, A Difficult Year Reveals Long-Buried Problems

All Things Considered

A string of shootings and revelations about clergy abuse has made 2018 a hard year for the people of Pittsburgh. But some are finding new activism and hope within tragedy.
Are You A Federal Worker Affected By This Government Shutdown?

NPR's Weekend Edition wants to hear from those who are affected by the partial government shutdown. How does this one compare with previous ones?

Amos Oz Dies At 79; Hailed As 'Glory' Of Israel's Writers

The novelist and peace advocate died Friday. He once called the language in which he wrote, modern Hebrew, his "musical instrument" and compared it to "an erupting lava, an earthquake in action."
The Fierce Female Characters Of Film In 2018

All Things Considered

This year, movies where women starred had Hollywood muscle behind them. So do this year's heroines — conceived before #MeToo, but landing in the moment — mark a change for the industry?
After Three Decades, Brooklyn Academy Of Music's Joe Melillo Steps Down

The executive Director has had a hand in presenting and premiering work by some of the greatest artists, musicians and dancers of the 20th century.

Must-See Classical Concerts This January

There's a lot of great music happening around New York this January. Here's what to see.

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Longtime New York Public Radio President Laura Walker Will Step Down Next Year

Walker will remain as CEO until March 2019 and assist the transition to a new CEO through June. The Board of Trustees will begin a search for the organization’s next leader.
What We Learned — And Didn't Learn — From the Pentagon Papers

On the Media

One of the drafters reflects, nearly 50 years later.
The Rise and Fall of Roger Ailes

Documentary of the Week

The documentary “Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes” examines how the creator of Fox News rose and fell by his quest for power.

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Verdi's La Traviata: Opera's Original 'Pretty Woman'

Aria Code

What would you give up for true love? Verdi's La Traviata opens a window into a courtesan's heart as she makes the biggest decision of her life.
Weekly Music Roundup: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Own Hamildrop and Black Thought

Soundcheck

This week, Lin-Manuel Miranda is Hamilton again, Black Thought of The Roots goes solo, breakbeats meet jazz in music by Bilbao-based Rrucculla, and Aesop Rock goes duo.
#4038: Cross-Cultural Chamber Music

New Sounds

For this New Sounds, listen to unexpected chamber music collaborations by the band Sandcatchers, Daniel Herskedal & ensemble, Saeid Shanbehzadeh, Simo Lagnawi, & Helge Lien Trio.
Watch Now: Sons of Kemet Make Jubiliant Magic

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British quartet Sons of Kemet, led by saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings, is a propulsive, fiery, unstoppable party of Caribbean music, jazz, and hip hop. They play their tunes in-studio.
Watch: Drummer Tyshawn Sorey Explores Time

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Composer, multi-instrumentalist and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Tyshawn Sorey stretches boundaries and defies casual listening. He leads an electro-acoustic ensemble, in-studio.