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Sarah McBride Wasn’t Looking for a Fight on Trans Rights
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The first transgender person elected to Congress discusses how to respond to a bathroom bill and transphobic attacks from other House members, including Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Scrutiny Over Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary
The Brian Lehrer Show
What is known about Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, including his military background and scrutiny surrounding his personal life. -
Shop Listener 2024: Brick and Mortar Stores
The Brian Lehrer Show
Shop Listener is back for the holidays. Listeners call in to shout out their brick-and-mortar businesses ahead of the holidays for a Brian Lehrer Show listener-sourced gift guide.
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NYC's universal composting off to slow start as many landlords don't offer bins
The city sanitation department’s rollout of curbside composting program is facing a rotten problem: Most New Yorkers are still throwing organics in the trash, and landlords of many la... -
Talking to Trump voters in AOC's district
In a slice of Queens south of LaGuardia Airport, voters again re-elected a left-leaning congressmember known for touting her working-class bona fides. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez st... -
Mayor Adams' November budget update brings new money ... and new critiques from the Council
Councilmembers say an infusion of cash shows the city's fiscal health was never as dire as the mayor claimed. -
New York City finally got rain, but it's not quite enough to relieve drought conditions
New York City finally got some rain, but it’s not quite enough to relieve the city’s long-term drought. New York City and New Jersey are both under a drought warning after a record br... -
Congestion pricing countdown is underway. But can Trump turn off the tolls?
New details on congestion pricing tolls lead this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news. Plus, repair plans for the Cross Bronx Expressway are facing pushback.
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Let’s talk democracy at the laundromat!
Soap gets laundry done. Conversation gets democracy going. This election year, WNYC is turning some laundromats in the New York metro area into hubs of civic dialogue. - Edit Bucket
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Ask Governor Murphy
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy takes questions from WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, other guest journalists and listeners for an hour every month during this live show, a co-production with WBGO and WHYY. Ask Governor Murphy airs the second Wednesday of most months at 7 p.m., dependent on schedule availability.
From The WNYC Archives
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One of the Country's Earliest African-American Radio Programs on WNYC 1929-1930
The NAACP scores a regular Wednesday slot for talks on a broad spectrum of issues. -
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Lilian Supove Blake
When most women in Radio were doing home-ec shows, she was WNYC's News and Special Events Director. -
Take A Dive into the WNYC Archives
As part of WNYC's centennial celebration, each week we'll share key moments from the from the vast WNYC and NYC Municipal archives.
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The Met's American Wing Turns 100
All Of It
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial this year, with a special installation beginning November 8. -
100 Pieces of Art with Thelma Golden
All Of It
In honor of WNYC's 100th birthday, All Of It is celebrating 100 pieces of art in New York City. -
A Post-Apocalyptic Play Set in a Warehouse Parking Lot
All Of It
A new Off-Broadway play set in the not-so-distant future follows a group of warehouse workers traveling from job to job to avoid the encroaching coastlines. -
Slow Burn Revisits the Rise of Fox News
All Of It
Today, Fox News has become one of the top cable news networks, however, this was not the case 25 years ago. In the 10th season of Slate's Slow Burn podcast, host Josh Levin revisits t...
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Get Lit with All Of It | 'Long Island Compromise' by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
In November, we will be reading Taffy Brodesser-Akner's new novel, Long Island Compromise. It tells the story of the wealthy Fletcher family who are coping with the aftermath of a kidnapping.
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New York Public Radio Centennial Gala with Host Seth Meyers
New York Public Radio hosts its annual Gala honoring its work and the generosity of those who support it. This year’s event celebrates a century of public service journalism and ushers WNYC into its next 100 years. Comedian Seth Meyers hosts.
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New York Public Radio Centennial Gala After Party with Host New York Nico
An amplified after-party follows New York Public Radio's annual Gala with open bar, classic NYC treats and live entertainment. Filmmaker New York Nico hosts.
