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Inflation is cooling thanks to gas prices, but many things still cost a lot more

Falling gasoline prices put a dent in the July inflation rate, which fell to 8.5% from 9.1% in June. But other costs such as housing continue to climb, putting a strain on many family budgets.
Most Americans support using the popular vote to decide U.S. presidents, data shows

There have been five presidents who won the electoral vote but not the popular vote, including George W. Bush and Donald Trump.
The U.S. lost track of why it was in Afghanistan, former commander says

Recently retired General Frank McKenzie reflects on the withdrawal from Afghanistan, who bears responsibility for the way it unfolded, and how the U.S. "lost track" of why it was in the country.
With Trump's backing, Michels wins the Wisconsin GOP primary for governor

Republican Tim Michels, a construction executive endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in what could be a tight race for Wisconsin governor in November.
A Prosecutor Answers Questions on the FBI's Search of Mar-a-Lago

The Brian Lehrer Show

Andrew Weissman, the lead prosecutor in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office, analyzes the FBI's surprise search of former President Trump's Florida estate.

Susan Orlean on Ivana Trump

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Ivana Trump died last month, at the age of 73. Susan Orlean remembers her enthusiasm for being a Trump long after her divorce from the man she called the Donald.
We Need More Trees

All Of It

We talk about the importance of trees in handling urban heat waves.
'Lord of the Flies' with teen girls? 'Yellowjackets' actor leans into the role

Fresh Air

Melanie Lynskey is up for an Emmy for her leading role in the Showtime series about a girls' soccer team who go down in a plane crash in 1996, and have to survive in the wilderness for over a year.

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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Handle with Care

On the Media

Considering humanity's mass extinction; an investigation into the reigning Alzheimer's theory; the importance of creation myths.
Ebony and Jet Archives Find a New Home

The Takeaway

This week, ownership of the Ebony and Jet photo archives was transferred over to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Getty Research Institute
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.