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Trump Is Losing A Lot In Court. Plus, the First Episode of The Divided Dial (S2).
On the Media
A deluge of legal battles against Trump; the evolution of shortwave radio.
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Elissa Slotkin to Fellow-Democrats: “Speak in Plain English.” Plus, Percival Everett’s “James” Wins a Pulitzer.
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The Michigan senator on why her state elected Donald Trump and her at the same time. Plus, The writer and National Book Award-winner on his book “James.” -
‘Soul crushing’: What’s at stake for defunded NYC researchers and their projects?
A cloud of uncertainty now hangs over the research projects that were disrupted and the researchers themselves. Academics who discussed their work with Gothamist said they worried abo...
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on her tussle with ICE and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest
Watson Coleman, 80, was shoved and corralled by federal immigration officers. -
NJ's Republican Candidates for Governor Speak
The Brian Lehrer Show
WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill and NJ Spotlight News' David Cruz recap a conversation between New Jersey's Republican candidates for governor. -
The Science and Politics of Fixing Air Traffic Control
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Communication blackouts, delayed flights, staffing shortages -- New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport has been in crisis mode for the past week. On Today's Show:Pete Munte... -
'They’re coming for everyone': Fearful NY immigrant families weigh voluntary departures
“They’re coming for everyone,” said Yaya, 44, who is a U.S. citizen. She gave birth to their son in April and said their recent stays at the homes of various friends and family member... -
Coming to NYC skies this month: Manhattanhenge and more
What to watch for in the night skies in New York City in May.
Go Deeper with WNYC
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NYC NOW
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Let’s talk democracy at the laundromat!
Soap gets laundry done. Conversation gets democracy going. This election year, WNYC is turning some laundromats in the New York metro area into hubs of civic dialogue. - Edit Bucket
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Ask Governor Murphy
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy takes questions from WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, other guest journalists and listeners for an hour every month during this live show, a co-production with WBGO and WHYY. Ask Governor Murphy airs the second Wednesday of most months at 7 p.m., dependent on schedule availability.
From The WNYC Archives
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One of the Country's Earliest African-American Radio Programs on WNYC 1929-1930
The NAACP scores a regular Wednesday slot for talks on a broad spectrum of issues. -
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Lilian Supove Blake
When most women in Radio were doing home-ec shows, she was WNYC's News and Special Events Director. -
Take A Dive into the WNYC Archives
As part of WNYC's centennial celebration, each week we'll share key moments from the from the vast WNYC and NYC Municipal archives.
Culture
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Crowdsourcing Local Day Trip Getaways
All Of It
With nicer weather continuing to develop, and the school year approaching its end, many people will be looking for day trips getaways in our area. WNYC and Gothamist transportation re... -
Why Are Some Families Full of Highly Successful People?
All Of It
Why are some families full of exceptionally talented and intelligent siblings? Is it nature, or nurture, or some combination? Susan Dominus, a staff writer at The New York Times Magaz... -
Spring Biking Around NYC
All Of It
May is National Bike Month, and many riders are thinking about how to make the most of biking in New York City as the weather gets warmer, from scenic routes for a more pleasant commu... -
Sarah Snook Plays 26 Roles in 'The Picture of Dorian Gray'
All Of It
Emmy-winning actor Sarah Snook discusses her athletic turn as 26 different characters in a one-woman production of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," running now at the Music Box Theater. -
Pick Three: Kraftwerk’s Best Tracks
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Kelefa Sanneh on the electronic music group and their enduring legacy.
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May 29 | Get Lit Book Club, Katie Kitamura's "Audition"
Join us and Katie Kitamura at the May 29th event at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at 6 pm! Tickets are free.
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Current threats to public media and what you can do about it
As threats to funding for public media have been in the news, many of you- our audiences, supporters, and community partners—have been asking how to stay informed and support public media
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The Moth and WNYC Present: Only in New York
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, The Moth presents a special mainstage show at NYU's Skirball Center in honor of WNYC's Centennial. The theme is Only In New York, and will feature stories from each of the five boroughs. Tying it all together is first-time Moth host, WNYC's Alison Stewart. Expect special musical surprise moments and treats that can happen — Only in New York. Get tickets here.
