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The Story of Jelani Day
The Takeaway
There are still many unanswered questions about the death of Jelani Day in Bloomington, IL. The Takeaway asks what would be different if Black lives truly mattered.
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NYC Board Of Health Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis
As part of the resolution, the health department will have to review how its own policies have exacerbated racial differences in access to health care.
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From G&T To Vaccine Mandates, Here Are Some De Blasio Policies Eric Adams Will Likely Change As NYC Mayor
In recent weeks, Adams has leaned further into the idea of rezoning affluent areas and hitting "reset" on City Hall's relationship with the NYPD.
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Here's Your Guide To NYC's 2021 Election
Where and when to vote; what's on your ballot, from judges to ballot proposals; how to watch the final mayoral debates; and more.
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Jury selection has begun in the trial of the 3 men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery
Travis McMichael, his father, Gregory McMichael, and their friend William "Roddie" Bryan have pleaded not guilty in the 2020 killing of Arbery as he jogged in a residential neighborhood in Georgia. -
The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of officers accused of excessive force
Advocates have called for the court or Congress to reform the qualified immunity doctrine, the controversial legal defense that protects police from liability when accused of misconduct. -
Colin Powell's legacy, defined by two very different wars in Iraq
Colin Powell was hailed as a hero for a swift and speedy U.S. victory in the Gulf in 1991. But his reputation suffered from his flawed presentation in advance of the second Iraq war 12 years later. -
1 in 3 working families is struggling to find the child care they desperately need
Morning Edition
And more than 1 in 3 adults in households with children say they have experienced serious problems meeting both their work and family responsibilities, according to an NPR poll.
Arts And Culture
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Jon Stewart: “That’s Not Cancel Culture”
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The comedian speaks about his new show, the potential return of Donald Trump, and controversial comedy. -
A Round-Up of Broadway Openings
All Of It
It's a big month for Broadway. WNYC culture editor Jennifer Vanasco drops by with a roundup of all the shows opening and reopening. -
Who Would Jesus Mock?
The Experiment
The Atlantic’s Emma Green sits down with the editor-in-chief of Christian satire site the Babylon Bee to talk about mockery and the line between making fun and doing harm. - Edit Bucket
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Why a literary magazine at the nation's oldest public hospital matters more than ever
Morning Edition
One of the world's most famous hospitals also houses a respected literary magazine focused on health and healing. The Bellevue Literary Review has seen an uptick of submissions during the pandemic.
Tech and Media
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Does Social Media Turn Nice People Into Trolls?
On the Media
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Netflix fires employee as internal conflicts over latest Dave Chappelle special grow
The company alleges that the employee leaked confidential information outside the company. Netflix employees have planned a walkout over transphobic comments made in Chappelle's new special. -
Desperation Mode: The Looming Decline of Facebook
On the Media
Why the social media giant seems nervous.
Music For Your Day
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New Sounds Live: Veils and Vesper at Brookfield Place
New Sounds Live
Bathe in the sounds of the mathematical and sensuous Veils and Vesper by John Luther Adams. It's both soundscape and live performance, and it's live at Brookfield Place from Oct. 16-24. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Rosanne Cash: Songs of Protest and Memory (From Live With Carnegie Hall, 2020)
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Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash curates a program exploring the importance of music as part of our shared cultural history. (Originally from Live With Carnegie Hall from June 2020.)
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Free Livestream, July 29 | Get Lit with All of It: Zakiya Dalila Harris
Alison Stewart, host of WNYC’s All Of It, continues her virtual book club series with Zakiya Dalila Harris.
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Watch Now: WNYC 2021 Health Convening
This year there will be a series of discussions on COVID-19 and the American Healthcare System.
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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.
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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.
