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How Media Fueled a Shoplifting Panic, and an AI-Journalism Experiment Gone Wrong
On the Media
Debunking bad crime data; and reviewing an AI experiment that bungled local sports coverage.
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Who's Coming and Who's Leaving New York City
The Brian Lehrer Show
A dive into the Fiscal Policy Institute's report that displays which income groups are actually leaving New York City.
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This Week in Politics: Congestion pricing moves forward
Congestion pricing took a key step to becoming a reality for New Yorkers and area drivers this week. -
The 2023 Eater New York award winners
This week, Eater New York released its 2023 award winners for restaurants in New York City. -
How a Second Trump Presidency Might be More Dangerous Than the First
The Brian Lehrer Show
Editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, discusses the magazine's latest issue. -
Happy One Year Anniversary Since George Santos Became a Thing!
On the Media
The North Shore Leader, the local newspaper in Long Island exposed George Santos’ lies first...but no one was listening. -
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Arts And Culture
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Mike Birbiglia's Show 'The Old Man & the Pool' Comes To Netflix
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Mike Birbiglia Faces Health Crisis in his new show on Netflix, "The Old Man & the Pool" -
Music and Resilience with Pianist Robin Spielberg
All Of It
Composer, music therapy advocate, and founder of the Mindful Music Association Robin Spielberg discusses her work and performs songs from her latest album, By Way of the Wind. -
The New One-Person Show Inspired by the Stress of NYC High School Admissions
All Of It
'School Pictures' is a new one-person show that addresses the New York High School admissions process. - Edit Bucket
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Rosanne Cash on 30th Anniversary of 'The Wheel'
All Of It
Rosanne Cash released her eighth album The Wheel in 1993, her first record after moving to New York City, where she's lived since.
From the WNYC Archives
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After Pearl Harbor: The Haunting WNYC Broadcasts
Way Back
Today marks 75 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. On the day in 1941, Mayor La Guardia took to the airwaves to order "Japanese subjects" to stay in their homes. -
A Tribute to WNYC Host Oscar Brand
WNYC host Oscar Brand died Friday at age 96. This is a tribute by WNYC archivist Andy Lanset published last year. -
WNYC and the NYPD Agree, Don’t Run Away from Home!
In its earliest days WNYC worked closely with the NYPD.
Tech and Media
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Why You Should Pay Attention to Trump's Civil Fraud Case
On the Media
This case won't land him in jail, but could strike him where it hurts most — his richman persona. -
We Don't Talk About Leonard: Episode 2
On the Media
Leo builds pipelines of donor money and legal talent. -
Isaacson on Elon Musk
The Brian Lehrer Show
Walter Isaacson talks about his new biography on Elon Musk.
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Nov 27 | Get Lit With All Of It November Book Club
Our November selection is the novel Rouge by Mona Awad! Click here to get your tickets to our November 27th event!
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Dec 13 | Soundcheck, Live: Nefesh Mountain: A Holiday Celebration!
Join the progressive bluegrass band Nefesh Mountain as they celebrate the holidays with their signature mix of American roots music with Jewish themes, as well as some of the Hanukkah songs written by folk legend Woody Guthrie. Hosted by New Sounds' John Schaefer.
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Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! — Live at Carnegie Hall
Be in the audience when Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis bring “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” to New York for two live shows this December.
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Thursday, December 14, 7:30pm
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Dec 6 | The Mash-Up American Book Festival
Come mingle, sip cocktails, shop for gifts, and enjoy storytelling and discussions with renowned authors and artists at The Mash-up American Book Festival on December 6th!
Schedule of events:
4PM–6PM (free RSVP): Book store popup featuring a storytelling of Herschel and The Hanukkah Goblin with Adam Gidwitz, an interactive reading with Vashti Harrison, and a discussion with Eric Kim
7PM–8:30PM (ticketed): Readings and discussions with Jeff Chang, Julia Stiles, and Jacqueline Woodson
