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The U.K. approved omicron-specific booster shots. They're coming to the U.S. soon

In the U.S., officials have asked vaccine makers to target BA.5, rather than the original omicron strain. That has delayed the boosters' development — but officials hope they will be more effective.
Title X advocates worry that birth control may go the same way as abortion

A Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade. Now there's a big push to increase funding for Title X, a federal program that offers birth control and other reproductive care to low-income patients.
Colleges ease COVID-19 restrictions as fall semester begins for millions of students

Morning Edition

Requirements to test and mask and be vaccinated are becoming less common as colleges shift away from treating COVID-19 as an emergency.
Liz Cheney is facing a likely primary defeat in Wyoming. Here's why

Cheney, who has spoken out clearly against former President Donald Trump, is down by 20 points in primary polls — and her approval ratings are in the tank among Wyoming Republicans.
It's Been One Year Since Gov. Cuomo's Fall

The Brian Lehrer Show

Just over a year after Governor Cuomo's resignation, a reflection on the events that led up to it and how his successor Gov. Kathy Hochul has led the state so far.

Salman Rushdie remains in critical condition, his son says

The author is recovering, but it will be a long process, those close to him say. His injuries include a damaged liver and severed nerves in an arm and an eye.
Aubrey Plaza plays a fraudster in the mostly engrossing 'Emily the Criminal'

Fresh Air

An art-school dropout seizes control of her life and livelihood by branching out into credit card fraud in this Los Angeles noir. Plaza is both vulnerable and fierce as a woman on the take.
Listening Party: Elvis Costello, 'A Boy Named If'

All Of It

We reair our special hour-long conversation with Elvis Costello.

Paying Tribute To Bygone Treats

All Of It

Jon Prince, President at candyfavorites.com, joins us to talk about how tasty treats comfort us during hard times, and how we come to feel so strongly about them.

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Designing a Soundscape for the Cars of the Future

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Electric vehicles are nearly silent—which presents dangers for pedestrians and others. John Seabrook looks at how sound designers are creating new sounds to fill the void.
How alt.NPR's experimentation shaped the early podcasting landscape starting in 2005

Launched on Nov. 8, 2005, alt.NPR was a brand of early NPR podcasts characterized by experimentation and innovation. Read about alt.NPR's impact on podcasting, and listen to select stories.
Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out

A trend of GOP candidates ignoring or actively avoiding legacy media — particularly national outlets — is building this year. That can hamper voters' ability to make informed choices.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Phoenix, Mireya Ramos, S.G. Goodman

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The Sacred Steel roots of American gospel; Mireya Ramos of Flor De Toloache goes solo; and Phoenix rises again. Plus, Kentucky songwriter S.G. Goodman on bottled trauma and lost love.
The Intimate, "Deranged Pop" of Songwriter/Composer Gabriel Kahane, Live From The Greene Space

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Gabriel Kahane writes classical music and what he called “deranged pop.” He and a special guest string quartet perform songs from his 2022 album 'Magnificent Bird' in The Greene Space.
Buffalo Nichols Is Bringing the Blues of the Past Into the Future

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Austin-based singer/songwriter Buffalo Nichols plays music that holds the country’s truest values and rawest emotions - the Blues. It's just him and his guitar, as he performs remotely.
Amythyst Kiah's Roots Music Deals With Loss, Grief, and Pain

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Singer and guitarist Amythyst Kiah loves both roots and alternative music; and her songs often clothe dark subjects in bluesy stomps and ecstatic rock. She and her band play remotely.
Angélica Negrón Performs on Plant Art, Live at The Greene Space

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Puerto Rican composer/performer/educator Angélica Negrón writes for chamber ensembles, orchestras, films, and robots. She triggers sounds via plant art into a sonic dreamscape.

Mon, Jan 13 | Justin Austin: American Perspectives

As part of WQXR’s Artist Propulsion Lab concert series, baritone Justin Austin and friends will gather for an evening of discussion and song.
Wed, June 22 | Staceyann Chin in Residence

The Greene Space presents Staceyann Chin as our summer artist-in-residence. Watch this space for updates on the program.
Watch Now: Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, The Greene Space in partnership with The Harlem Chamber Players, Harlem Stage and the Harlem School of the Arts presents Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021.
Watch Now: Jordan Bak: World Premiere of Esteban Zapata Folk Songs

“A star in the making,” (Seattle Pi) Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak will premiere Esteban Zapata’s Folk Songs live from The Greene Space.