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By Blood, and Beyond Blood
On the Media
Sen. Elizabeth Warren inadvertently stepped into a long-simmering struggle over genetics and tribal sovereignty.
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The Week in Politics: The GOP Talking Points Hit New Jersey
Why Democrat boogie men and unhinged women are stalking the Garden State's congressional races. -
The New York and New Jersey Midterms Voter Guide
WNYC, Gotham Gazette, City Limits, and New Jersey Spotlight analyze key races in this year’s New York and New Jersey midterm elections. Type in your address to see what's on your ballot.
Latest from WNYC & NPR
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In Hurricane Michael's Wake, Florida Panhandle Faces Steep Path Back To Normal
More than a week after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a Category 4 storm, cities and towns are facing the daunting task of trying to rebuild. -
Jamal Khashoggi Died In Consulate In Istanbul, Saudi State TV Reports
Saudi officials admit the journalist died in a fight at the country's consulate in Istanbul. The announcement reverses repeated claims by the Saudis that he had not died there. -
As Caravan Of Migrants Heads North, Trump Threatens To Close Southern U.S. Border
Hundreds of people have arrived at a Guatemalan town just across the border from Mexico. It's uncertain how Trump would block the group from crossing at a legal port of entry. -
Studying for the Specialized High School Test Is a Family Affair
Some parents worry the high-stakes test puts too much pressure on teenagers. Others seem more worried than their kids. -
Another Chance to Reform New York's Inane Property Tax System
New York City's system has been blamed for raising rents, exacerbating income inequality, and even encouraging gentrification. And we've already tried to fix it once.
Arts and Culture
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'The Big Fella' Highlights Babe Ruth's Spot As First Celebrity Sports Star
Jane Leavy tells the story of Ruth as the first baseball superstar — but also of his roles as movie star, vaudeville performer, barnstormer, pitchman for every conceivable product, and columnist. -
Close-Up on Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad
Documentary of the Week
The documentary “On Her Shoulders” profiles Nadia Murad, the 25-year-old Yazidi activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize this month for her work against sexual violence. - Edit Bucket
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'Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina' Is Wicked, Good
Mad Men's Kiernan Shipka ably carries the Riverdale-adjacent series on Netflix about a young woman who's half mortal, half witch and all hero.
Tech and Media
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The Radical Catalog
On the Media
In which we learn about the softer side of Sears... and how the ubiquitous catalog challenged Jim Crow. -
Nebraska Sen. Sasse: Polarization as Rootlessness
The Brian Lehrer Show
Senator Ben Sasse on loneliness and polarization in American politics. -
Cities Want Amazon. But Is HQ2 a Good Deal?
Money Talking
The Seattle-based company has said it will decide on its second North American headquarters by year's end.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Swamp Dogg, Julia Holter, and First Aid Kit
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Week of September 10: This week, A "Blaze" of Glory, an old Dogg’s new trick, and a Mountain Goats surprise. -
Watch: British Folk Shredder Richard Thompson OBE
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British singer, songwriter, and wicked guitarist Richard Thompson OBE joins us today to unleash solo acoustic versions of new songs from his latest record, the 13 Rivers. -
Watch Now: Fantastic Negrito's Fiery Blues-Soul-Punk
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Fantastic Negrito fuses punk-funk into blues and soul. His latest record, "Please Don't Be Dead," is the sound of survival as music. He joins us to play some of these tunes, in-studio. -
Watch: Unsung Country Legend Blaze Foley in Ethan Hawke Film
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Blaze, a film by Ethan Hawke, brings to life a little-known outlaw country legend, Texas singer/songwriter Blaze Foley. Cast members Ben Dickey and Charlie Sexton join us in the studio. -
Rhiannon Giddens' Speech on Race, Folk Music, and American Identity
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Award-winning singer, banjo player and violinist Rhiannon Giddens opened the 2018 Big Ears Festival with a powerful speech on race, folk music, and what American greatness means to her.
