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What You Need to Know About Wilbur Ross’ Many Conflicts
Trump, Inc.
We talk with Dan Alexander from Forbes about Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.
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Trump's Migrant Family Policy Now Moves To The Courts
At issue: How should cases proceed and what should happen to the more than 2,000 immigrant minors already detained in light of the president's executive order? -
Episode 2: "Suck It Up, Buttercup"
Aftereffect
After the shooting, Arnaldo is involuntarily committed to a psych ward, where he remains for the next 35 days. He's then transferred to a facility notorious for abuse and neglect.
Latest from WNYC & NPR
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House Passes Farm Bill With Controversial Work Requirements
The House of Representatives passed its version of the farm bill Thursday afternoon with strict work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. -
In Hudson Valley Swing District, Democrats Say Their Primary Concern Is The General Election
New York's 19th district is almost as big as New Jersey. Undecided voters have seven Democrats to choose from, and they're most interested in which one can win. -
For Children Taken from the Border to New York, a Maze of Agencies and Legal Hurdles
Amidst growing confusion about how many children have been sent to New York from the border, there is little state oversight of the places they stay and not enough lawyers for all. -
Fun Socks, Games and Breast Milk: New Yorkers Donate to Immigrant Kids
With news that immigrant children who have been separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border are ending up in New York, many residents act to help.
Arts and Culture
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This Jacket Caused A Racket: What, Exactly, Does Melania Trump Not Care About?
The first lady's wardrobe choice during a trip to visit detained migrant children raises eyebrows and generates theories about whom the message was meant for. -
Dino Vs. The Volcano: 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' Generates Intermittent Heat
In this derivative but fitfully inventive fifth installment of the Jurassic franchise, our heroes try to rescue Isla Nublar's dinosaurs from extinction-by-lava, only to get their ash handed to them. -
Review: Hello Doily
Miriam Schapiro’s crafty paintings deserve wider recognition. Now, you can have a chance at a new exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design. - Edit Bucket
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#13: Not Being John Malkovich
Late Night Whenever
It’s a mind-bending evening of comedy and existential angst as guest host Sasheer Zamata welcomes Wyatt Cenac and Emily Tarver.
Tech and Media
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Supreme Court Ruling Means Some Online Purchases Will Cost More
All Things Considered
States will reap billions after a major ruling that says states may now impose sales taxes on Internet retailers, even ones out of state and with no physical presence in the state. -
Conservative Media Failed To Redefine Debate On Trump's Immigration Policy
Morning Edition
Media outlets such as Fox News and Breitbart defended the president and his zero tolerance policy on the border. But the narrative began to unravel as it became clear Trump would reverse course. -
Charles Krauthammer, Pulitzer-Winning Columnist, Dies Of Cancer
All Things Considered
The longtime columnist for the Washington Post and commentator for Fox News wrote earlier this month that he had "no regrets." He was 68.
Music For Your Day
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#4113: From the New Sounds Live/Ecstatic Music Festival 2018 Concerts
New Sounds
From the New Sounds Live 2018 Concert Series, Margaret Leng Tan performs a work for prepared piano & toy piano by Kelly Moran & ModernMedieval sings Julianna Barwick and Caleb Burhans. -
Watch: Eleanor Friedberger's Synthier Self-Reliance
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Self-reliant singer/songwriter Eleanor Friedberger, (Fiery Furnaces) has gone synthier and smokier on her latest, "Rebound." Hear these darkly poetic, groovy, and smoky songs, in-studio. -
Watch: Speedy Ortiz Delivers Pop Stingers For the Times
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The American band Speedy Ortiz makes pop-with-teeth, full of stinging lyrics and surprising twisted riffs. The band plays new tunes from "Twerp Verse" in-studio. -
Watch: Anbessa Orchestra Plays Ethio-Funk Straight Outta Brooklyn
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The NY-based seven-piece band Anbessa Orchestra play Ethiopian-style, horn-heavy funk, in-studio. They perform at Rockwood Music Hall tonight. -
Watch: Malian Singer Fatoumata Diawara, In-Studio
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Malian singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara writes songs that respect her traditional heritage with modern flair. Her latest is called "Fenfo" and she'll play songs from it in-studio.
