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This Week in Politics: New funding formula proposed for the MTA

Governor Hochul's budget plan seeks to solve the MTA's budget deficit.
Weekend Arts Planner: "Southern Trees" in Chelsea and two Saturday night jazz highlights

WNYC Culture and Arts Editor Steve Smith is back with his latest picks.
A Eurasian eagle owl has escaped from the Central Park Zoo and is still loose

The owl, who lives in the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, was discovered missing around 8:30 p.m. Thursday after its exhibit was found vandalized. Zoo employees have eyes on the owl.
This winter's U.S. COVID surge is fading fast, likely thanks to a 'wall' of immunity

All Things Considered

The main reason the surge is ebbing now, pandemic experts suspect, is the significant immunity many people in the U.S. have acquired from prior infections and COVID vaccinations many received.
Meteorologists are dutifully tracking the location of the Chinese balloon

While U.S. and Chinese officials are giving conflicting narratives over the balloon's purpose, it poses no safety threat to civilians. But that hasn't stopped people from tracking its route.

New Exhibition Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

All Of It

A new exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.
Robin Coste Lewis Talks with Hilton Als

The New Yorker Radio Hour

The poet explains how suffering a traumatic brain injury led her to a career in poetry.
Why the Creators of "Everything Everywhere All At Once" Treat Their Partnership Like a Marriage

Death, Sex & Money

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as Daniels, on their friendship, learning to play to their strengths, and making their hit film "Everything Everywhere All At Once."

Have the Oscars Always Got It Wrong?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

The staff writer Michael Schulman talks about the history detailed in his new book, “Oscar Wars,” and why the awards remain relevant in an era of declining theatre attendance.

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Sorry, That's Classified

On the Media

A history of classified documents and a look at how we talk about baby boomers.
'Everybody is cheating': Why this teacher has adopted an open ChatGPT policy

An associate professor at the prestigious Wharton School is not only allowing his students to use ChatGPT, they are required to.
A Local Paper First Sounded the Alarm on George Santos. Nobody Listened.

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Clare Malone speaks with the publisher and managing editor of the North Shore Leader, the local newspaper that first exposed George Santos’ lies. Why was he elected anyway?

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Weekly Music Roundup: Peter Gabriel, Polobi, and Aoife O’Donovan

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This week, new songs mark Peter Gabriel’s 20 years away and The Hold Steady’s 20 years here; also, a new Afro-Caribbean sound and a cover from Aoife O’Donovan.
Gentle Psychedelic Soul of Crooner Nick Hakim

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Hakim’s songs can sound a little like Nick Drake fronting a psychedelic soul band from the early 70s. Nick Hakim and his band perform songs from his latest, Cometa, in-studio.
British Singer-Songwriter Beth Orton Collaborates With Herself On 'Weather Alive'

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British singer and songwriter Beth Orton distinctively blends mood and atmosphere for introspective songs that were created on a street piano. She and her band play in-studio.
Discodelic Soul From Say She She

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Get down to the sweet discodelic confections by New York-based band Say She She (Yes! after the band Chic), who perform their sugary harmonies, disco-grooves, and dance moves, in-studio.
Listening Party: Belgian Musician Stromae's Latest Album

All Of It

Multitude is Belgian musician Stromae's first studio album in eight years, following a hiatus imposed by physical and mental health struggles.

Feb 10 | All Of It LIVE featuring Yo La Tengo

Join the studio audience for a live broadcast of All Of It, with indie rock band Yo La Tengo will be there with more special guests to be announced soon!
Feb 23 | Every Voice with Terrance McKnight Podcast Launch

WQXR host Terrance McKnight celebrates the launch of his new podcast, Every Voice with Terrance McKnight.
Mar 17 | Queen of the Night with Thorgy Thor

Join drag performance artist and violinist Thorgy Thor for a celebration of Women’s History Month highlighting female identified musicians and composers.
Apr 20 | Love at Last: A Celebration of the Earth and Its Inhabitants

Pianist Lara Downes curates a lively discussion with writers and thinkers about how we protect our only home.