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Weekend Arts Planner: Radiolab for kids, A Raisin in the Sun returns and klezmer goes gospel

Steve Smith, WNYC's Culture and Arts Editor, brings us his latest picks.
Puerto Rico's Political Possibilities Post-Fiona

The Takeaway

With Puerto Ricans once again feeling abandoned in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, is it time to move toward statehood?
From mass graves to Martha's Vineyard, the American dream is fraught for migrants

The American dream remains a compelling tale among migrants south of the border. The objective has shifted, though. For many, simply trying to stay alive is what's driving them.
Giorgia Meloni may become Italy's 1st far-right leader since World War II

Far-right candidate Giorgia Meloni is favored to be voted in as Italy's next prime minister Sunday. Her Brothers of Italy party has roots in the neo-fascist movement that emerged after World War II.
Flu is expected to flare up in U.S. this winter, raising fears of a 'twindemic'

Morning Edition

After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.

Inside John Waters' Home (But Not Inside His Colon)

Death, Sex & Money

The delightful and rebellious writer-director welcomes us into his apartment to talk about money, family, friendships, and colonoscopies.
The Fall of the Outdoor Dining Shed

All Of It

The rise and fall of outdoor dining sheds.
Lionfish: The Joy of the Hunt

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Lionfish are beautiful, invasive, and destructive. Because they are difficult to trap or trawl, divers are hunting them underwater with spears.

Across the U.S., regional theaters are starting to transform. Here's why

Morning Edition

In the first of our six-part series, NPR's Bob Mondello explains how the theater that most Americans see is being transformed.

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YouTube's Rise to the Top

All Of It

We explore the murky history of YouTube with reporter Mark Bergen.
The Fine Print

On the Media

Checking in on the publishing industry.
Fastest 'was' in the West: Inside Wikipedia's race to cover the queen's death

Within seconds of the news of Queen Elizabeth II's death, an army of Wikipedia editors rushed to update her page on the site. It was chaos.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Butcher Brown, Quinn Christopherson, Death Cab For Cutie

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Butcher Brown’s big band jazz meets hip hop; Death Cab For Cutie’s dark night of the soul; and the sound of Mozart’s own piano. Plus, Native Alaskan songwriter Quinn Christopherson.
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.

Andrew Yee Live in The Greene Space

Cellist Andrew Yee presents a program which explores their relationship to being bi-racial and going through transition as a trans woman.
Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! — Live at Carnegie Hall

Be in the audience when Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis bring “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” to New York for two live shows this December. WNYC listeners can purchase tickets now and get the best seats before they go on sale to the general public Thursday, September 1.

Promo code: WNYC

PURCHASE TICKETS:
Thursday, December 8, 7:30pm
Friday, December 9, 7:30pm
New York Public Radio Live: 40 Years of John Schaefer and "New Sounds" at Brooklyn Bowl

Celebrate 40 years of New Sounds with live music, hosts from your favorite shows and fellow fans. The guest of honor for the evening is John Schaefer, the visionary behind the nightly music adventure New Sounds, and its host for four decades.
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.