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McDonald's Workers Allege Sexual Harassment by Colleagues
The Takeaway
On Tuesday, 10 women who have worked at McDonald's locations across nine U.S. cities lodged sexual harassment complaints against the company.
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President Trump to Visit Long Island Amid MS-13 Crackdown
Days after referring to MS-13 gang members as "animals," President Trump is visiting Long Island to talk about his administration's plan to crack down on gang violence. -
American Novelist Philip Roth, Author Of 'Portnoy's Complaint,' Dies At 85
Roth, one of the most influential novelists of the later part of the 20th Century, is the author of American Pastoral, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and 1969's Portnoy's Complaint.
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Democrats Turn To More Women And First-Timers In Southern Primaries
Political novices won from Texas to Kentucky. Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams became the first African-American woman nominated for governor in the U.S. -
Things to Watch for as New York Democrats, GOP Convene
At state conventions this week, Republicans hope to break a 12-year losing streak for statewide offices. Democrats hope their candidates will take advantage of national momentum. -
MTA Chairman Joe Lhota. Three Jobs. One Man. Many Potential Conflicts of Interest.
MTA Chair and CEO Joe Lhota reportedly made $2.5 million, for jobs that weren't related to the subways. -
Housing Group Sues for Information on Landlords Skirting the Law
The state Department of Homes and Community Renewal enforces housing regulations. But some critics have accused the agency of protecting landlords over tenants. -
Lawmakers Take High Road in Attorney General Choice
Current acting Attorney General Barbara Underwood will serve out Eric Schneiderman's term — and won't run for re-election.
Arts and Culture
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Brandi Chastain's Hall Of Fame Plaque Looks Like Basically Anyone But Her
The bronze depiction of the U.S. soccer legend called to mind Jimmy Carter, Eleanor Roosevelt and Gary Busey. Chastain took it in stride: "It's not the most flattering, but it's nice." -
Philip Ashforth Coppola on Drawing Subway Lines for 40 Years
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Philip Ashforth Coppola talks about spending the last 40 years documenting the artistry and decoration of New York City’s subway stations. -
Author David Kyuman Kim
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Teacher, author and speaker, David Kyuman Kim joins host Helga Davis to discuss "radical love" and the essential role of community in shaping how we perceive the world around us. - Edit Bucket
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The Breeders on Sexism, Drugs, and Rock and Roll
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Twenty-five years after “Last Splash,” the band talks about the toll of drugs, and Kim Deal has a few words for Black Francis about sexism.
Tech and Media
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New Report Examines Diversity in America’s Newsrooms
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A new report out today considers the current state of racial and gender diversity in newsrooms around the country. -
Obamas Sign Deal With Netflix, Form 'Higher Ground Productions'
A deal involving the former president and first lady and the streaming powerhouse has been reached. Netflix says the Obamas' company will produce docu-series, documentaries and features. -
Africatown
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150 years ago, the last slaves brought to America founded a community outside of Mobile, Alabama.
Music For Your Day
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#4113: From the New Sounds Live/Ecstatic Music Festival 2018 Concerts
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From the New Sounds Live 2018 Concert Series, Margaret Leng Tan performs a work for prepared piano & toy piano by Kelly Moran & ModernMedieval sings Julianna Barwick and Caleb Burhans. -
Watch: Eleanor Friedberger's Synthier Self-Reliance
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Self-reliant singer/songwriter Eleanor Friedberger, (Fiery Furnaces) has gone synthier and smokier on her latest, "Rebound." Hear these darkly poetic, groovy, and smoky songs, in-studio. -
Watch: Speedy Ortiz Delivers Pop Stingers For the Times
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The American band Speedy Ortiz makes pop-with-teeth, full of stinging lyrics and surprising twisted riffs. The band plays new tunes from "Twerp Verse" in-studio. -
Watch: Anbessa Orchestra Plays Ethio-Funk Straight Outta Brooklyn
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The NY-based seven-piece band Anbessa Orchestra play Ethiopian-style, horn-heavy funk, in-studio. They perform at Rockwood Music Hall tonight. -
Watch: Malian Singer Fatoumata Diawara, In-Studio
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Malian singer and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara writes songs that respect her traditional heritage with modern flair. Her latest is called "Fenfo" and she'll play songs from it in-studio.
