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Videos: NYC Erupts In Cheers After Biden & Harris Defeat Trump

"We’ve been through so much. This is best news ever.”
The Right's Long History of Ignoring the Will of the People

On the Media

It didn't start with Trump.
The Next 2020 Election Fight? Convincing Trump's Supporters That He Lost

Years of the president talking about unsubstantiated election fraud has made many Republicans believe that vote tallies cannot be trusted. What will it take to make them think otherwise?
Will This Election Be A Replay Of Bush v. Gore At The Supreme Court? Not Likely

President Trump has made unfounded allegations of "fraud" in the election and said the Supreme Court, with three of his appointees, will be the final arbiter. Legal experts aren't so sure.
A Chaotic Election Ends—Maybe?

The New Yorker Radio Hour

David Remnick talks with Susan Glasser, Evan Osnos, Jeannie Suk Gersen, and Amy Davidson Sorkin about the challenges to a peaceful transition of power.

Johnny Depp Exits 'Fantastic Beasts' Days After Losing Libel Case

The actor said Friday that Warner Bros. asked him to resign after he lost a libel suit in the U.K. earlier this week. As a result, the studio has pushed back the third film in the series to 2022.
'Encyclopedia of New York'

All Of It

'New York Magazine' editor Chris Bonanos, joins us to discuss 'New York Magazine’s' 'The Encyclopedia of New York.'
'Degree Zero: Drawing at Midcentury'

All Of It

A new MoMA exhibit features drawings by well-known and lesser-known artists from the aftermath of World War II.

Stevie Nicks On TikTok, Tom Petty And Claiming What's Yours

All Things Considered

An audacious concert film, an unwitting viral hit and a second Rock Hall induction: That's just the past two years for Nicks, who says that at 72 she's finally comfortable doing everything she wants.

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Twitter Permanently Suspends Steve Bannon Account After Beheading Comments

Twitter permanently suspended an account from former Trump adviser Steve Bannon after he suggested Dr. Anthony Fauci and FBI Director Christopher Wray should be beheaded.
Facebook Removes Pro-Trump Group Urging 'Boots On The Ground'

The group had amassed more than 360,000 members who shared false claims about voter fraud before the social network shut it down, citing "worrying calls for violence" from some members.
Trump's Ban On TikTok Suffers Another Legal Setback

A federal judge put the brakes on yet another aspect of President Trump's push to ban TikTok, but uncertainty still clouds the future of the viral video app in the U.S.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Bette Smith, Public Enemy, and Nubiyan Twist

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Week of Sep. 28: This week, the next great Brooklyn soul singer Bette Smith; the return of Public Enemy, and a posthumous duet from John Prine and Kurt Vile. Plus, a huge Prince reissue.
Monte Raises Environmental Awareness Via Lush Electronic and Natural Music

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Monte (Simón Mejía of Bomba Estéreo) creates a mix of electronic dance, ambient music, and natural sounds, as a new twist on environmental activism. He joins us remotely from Colombia.
Redemptive Journeys In Anjimile's Buoyant Indie-Pop

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Anjimile wrote their debut album, "Giver Taker," while getting sober and establishing their identity. They play these beautiful, buoyant, and tender songs remotely, from Boston.
Suzanne Vega: A Vivid and Vibrant New York Songwriter

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Millions know Suzanne Vega’s hits, like “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner.” One of New York City's leading songwriters, Vega plays live at home and discusses her long career.
Celestial and Lush Songs of Hope and Mourning by Owen Pallett

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Singer, composer, and arranger extraordinaire Owen Pallett, along with their instruments and the new build of their looping station, plays songs that span their career, remotely.

Fri Oct 30 | Listen—To America: A Live Performance in Green-Wood Cemetery

Join us in Brooklyn’s historic Green-Wood Cemetery for a night of performance inspired by the poetry of James Weldon Johnson.
Thur Oct. 29 | Lives at Stake: State of the Race

Journalist-in-Residence Imara Jones and guests weigh in on the state of the presidential race and the impact Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment to the Supreme Court could have on trans people’s rights and issues.
Wed Oct. 28 | Get Lit With All Of It: Raven Leilani

Alison Stewart chats acclaimed author Raven Leilani. They’ll discuss her novel, Luster, which follows a young Black woman living in Brooklyn who gets involved in an increasingly complicated relationship with an older married man.
Food For Thought Tue Oct 27 | Oyster Soirée: A Deep Dive into the Flavors, Climate Issues, and Societal History of Half Shells

Learn about climate issues and the history of oysters all while enjoying the little half-shells over Zoom.