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A Question of War
On the Media
A second civil war; the blueprint for insurgence; and some light for the Dark Ages.
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Want to get omicron and just get it over with? Here's why that's a bad idea
Most of us will eventually get COVID but that's not an invitation to party with omicron. Here's why you might want to hang onto your mask and keep cautious a little longer. -
The Biden Presidency, Year One
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Evan Osnos, Susan B. Glasser, Jonathan Blitzer, Elizabeth Kolbert, and John Cassidy on the successes and failures of the no-longer-new Administration.
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A New Spicy Village Moves into the Neighborhood
New Spicy Village offers more of what neighborhood institution Spicy Village does best. -
This Week in Politics: A Preview of Governor Murphy's Second Term
After Governor Phil Murphy's State of the State speech, we look ahead to his second term - and try to untangle a dispute over redistricting. -
New York's Eviction Moratorium Expires
New York's eviction moratorium officially expires as of Saturday, January 15. -
ERs are overwhelmed as omicron continues to flood them with patients
Omicron may cause milder disease, but the sheer number of patients makes this wave far worse for the health care system. With packed emergency rooms, patients can wait days to get moved to a bed.
Arts And Culture
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Two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage turns a triple play in New York City
Morning Edition
Nottage, the only woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice, has a new play on Broadway, an opera at Lincoln Center Theater and a Michael Jackson musical opening soon. -
Angel Bat Dawid On NYC Winter JazzFest
All Of It
Clarinettist, vocalist and composer Angel Bat Dawid begins residency at NYC Winter JazzFest. -
The Best Photo Sitting on Your Phone: 2021
The Brian Lehrer Show
Every year, The Brian Lehrer Show asks you to submit the best photo you took that is sitting on your phone – and every year, you deliver with some truly impressive snaps! - Edit Bucket
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A New Year's Pep Talk From Robin Arzón
Death, Sex & Money
The author and popular Peloton instructor tells me about running through trauma, changing careers, and how motherhood has changed how she values her time.
Tech and Media
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A cyberattack in Albuquerque forces schools to cancel classes
Albuquerque isn't alone. Five school districts in New Mexico have suffered major cyberattacks in the past two years, including one that's still dealing with an attack that hit just after Christmas. -
From living rooms to landfills, some holiday shopping returns take a 'very sad path'
All Things Considered
It's peak season for returns, which are setting a new record. Some end up back on shelves or get resold to other merchants, and some wind up in landfills or sail overseas. -
Mayor Adams' Plan for Crypto in NYC
All Of It
Bloomberg journalist Fola Akinnibi discusses mayor Eric Adams' potential plans to make New York City a hub for cryptocurrency.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: The Weeknd, Brittany Davis, and Black Country, New Road
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This week, a premiere from Brittany Davis, The Weeknd’s End-Times Radio Station, and a Celebration of New Orleans Hip Hop and Jazz. Plus, new music from Black Country, New Road. -
Best of the Soundcheck Podcast 2021
Soundcheck
Hear/Watch some of the 2021 highlights for the Soundcheck Podcast by Dutch Turkish psych band Altin Gün, London Afrofuturist jazzers Sons of Kemet, and Sardinian guitarist Paolo Angeli. -
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.
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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.
