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S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 3: World's Last Chance Radio
On the Media
Season Two of On the Media’s Peabody-winning series The Divided Dial is the untold story of shortwave radio: the way-less-listened to but way-farther-reaching cousin of AM and FM radi...
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NYC parents on school WhatsApp group chats: ‘Oh my God, it’s hell’
When the final bells of the school year ring next month, local parents may be sad to leave behind the steady routine of the school day and the fleeting conversations in the pickup lin... -
Dem Rep. Pallone On The Specific Ways Medicaid Would Be Cut
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
On Sunday, House Republicans released their package of proposals that would cut federal spending on Medicaid and Obamacare.On Today's Show:U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ6), r...
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WNYC and Gothamist Get Pulitzer Recognition for Rikers Report
The Brian Lehrer Show
Behind-the-scenes on the WNYC and Hell Gate reporting on serial sexual abuse at Rikers, which was recognized as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for audio reporting. -
Ian Frazier Wins Gotham Book Prize For 'Paradise Bronx'
All Of It
[REBROADCAST FROM Sept. 18, 2024] Author and New Yorker contributing writer Ian Frazier has written a new cultural and social history of the "Boogie Down" Bronx which just won the Got... -
100 Years of 100 Things: New York Films
The Brian Lehrer Show
A look at the last 100 years of movies depicting New York City. -
How a fight over antisemitism is shaping the mayoral race
Antisemitism and Israel's ongoing attacks on Gaza will remain at the center of the mayoral race as the primary approaches. Andrew Cuomo, who is the front-runner according to polls, an... -
NYC wants to make it easier for nonprofits to own homeless shelters. Here's why.
A new 95-bed shelter for families with children opened last month thanks to a city tool that helps nonprofits own the shelters they manage.New York City officials said the model will ...
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NYC NOW
NYC NOW delivers local news from WNYC and Gothamist every morning, midday and evening. From breaking news to deep investigations, we cover New York for all New Yorkers.
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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.
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Brooklyn has a new magic show for those who can find it
A local magician has transformed an empty Carroll Gardens storefront into a speakeasy magic venue.The intimate performance space is hidden behind Precision Clock & Watch, a fake repai... -
Get Lit Preview: Katie Kitamura on 'Audition'
All Of It
Our May Get Lit with All Of It book club selection is the new novel Audition by Katie Kitamura. The story follows a successful actress struggling through a new play... and the much yo... -
Percival Everett’s “James” Wins a Pulitzer
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The writer and National Book Award-winner on his book “James.” -
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...
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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.
