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Not Everyone Feels Welcome Camping Out In 'Third Spaces' Like Starbucks

All Things Considered

Starbucks and other companies have touted themselves as warm spaces away from home or the office. But the arrests of two black men last week reveal that's not always the case.
Case Against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Can Proceed, Judge Rules

Many fellow Republicans have urged the governor to resign, after he was accused of photographing the woman he had an extramarital affair with without her consent. He has refused.
Puerto Rico Loses Power — Again

The U.S. territory was hit by an islandwide blackout, affecting more than 3 million people. Puerto Rico has struggled to rebuild its infrastructure since Hurricane Maria hit in September.
The 'Fearless Girl' Is Moving Up the Block

The statue near Wall Street that has become a symbol of women's empowerment is heading closer to the New York Stock Exchange.
Governor Cuomo Announces Executive Order to Restore Parolee Voting Rights

Cuomo made the announcement Wednesday at Al Sharpton's annual National Action Network Convention in midtown Manhattan.

If You're Mad About 'DAMN.,' You Probably Need to Listen to More Hip Hop

New Sounds

Many felt that Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer win signals the end of any meaning the Pulitzer Prize for Music once held. But why isn't everyone taking hip hop seriously?
Citing 'Pattern Of Abuse' By R. Kelly, Dallas Woman Delivers Evidence To Police

Attorney Lee Merritt, on behalf of his anonymous 20-year-old client, held a press conference today during which he accused the singer of abusing his client over the course of their relationship.
Go-To Guy from Golden Age of Typewriters Finds a Taker for His Trove

A former repairman bequeathed the innards of old and elegant machines to one of the few remaining repairmen in New York — or the country.

Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins Are Back, With a Modern Twist

Midday on WNYC

Vaishnavi Sharma and Eric Tucker bring Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins to life in BEDLAM's production of "Pygmalion," by George Bernard Shaw.

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Facebook To Offer Users Opt-Outs That Comply With New European Privacy Rules

The social media giant will ask users worldwide if they want to continue sharing data for ads as well as personal information such as political and religious leanings and relationship information.
Fox News Says Sean Hannity Has Its 'Full Support' Amid Ethical Questions

The network released the statement a day after it was revealed Hannity was named as a client of President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen.
The One and Only, Carl Kasell

On The Media

This week public radio legend Carl Kasell died after a life-long career on the air. Brooke sat down with Carl in 2014 on the occasion of his retirement to reminisce.

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Watch: Pianist Randy Weston, Legend of Jazz, In-Studio

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The American pianist, composer, innovator, and "Legend of Jazz," Randy Weston, plays some of his solo piano works, in-studio. Watch the complete session.
Watch Now: Vicente García's Caribbean Eclectic Love Songs

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Take a little trip around the Caribbean with Dominican folk pop revivalist, the Grammy-Winning singer-songwriter Vicente García, now based in Bogota, Colombia. He plays in-studio.
Watch: Innovative Detroit Rapper/Producer Black Milk, In-Studio

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Detroit-bred rapper and producer Black Milk crafts beats and builds songs from some of the most unlikely sources. Hear some from his latest, "Fever," in-studio.
Watch: South African Choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo, In-Studio

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The great South African choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo are a global phenomenon. They return to our studios to perform their uplifting vocal harmonies and signature dance moves.
Bette Smith: Muscular Soul at a Fever Pitch

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Soul singer Bette Smith barely contains a New York aggressiveness and passion, and piles on the sexy in tunes with the Memphis horn sound, in-studio.