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What Makes a Mass Shooter?
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The authors of “The Violence Project” note that mass shootings have risen alongside overdoses and other deaths of despair—which is not a coincidence. Plus, we remember Roger Angell.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he was 'misled' about the Uvalde shooting police response
Abbott says the information that he provided at a press conference two days ago was a recitation of what law enforcement had told him in a room beforehand. -
Senators are continuing talks during recess to find a compromise on gun legislation
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he's optimistic that something can be done to address mass shootings like the one at a Texas elementary school that killed 19 children.
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Here's what experts say police should have done in the Uvalde school shooting
All Things Considered
"It'd be great if you had some help — but I can assure you those kids need help more than you need help," says Steve Ijames, who trains police agencies on active-shooter situations. -
Former Army Reservist and alleged white supremacist found guilty in Capitol riot trial
A jury found Timothy Hale-Cusanelli guilty for breaching the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. The trial included dramatic testimony secretly recorded by Hale-Cusanelli's former roommate. -
What some gun owners are saying in the wake of America's latest mass shooting
The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, has again raised the question "What should we do about gun violence?" NPR asked gun owners from across the U.S. about their stance. -
Caught in a storm of criticism and internal strife, the NRA meets in Houston
This isn't the first time the NRA has held its convention days after a nearby mass shooting. Some politicians and musicians are dropping out, and gun control advocates are preparing protests. -
Ask Governor Murphy: Is Newark the next Hollywood?
Ask Governor Murphy
Gov. Phil Murphy is handing out tax breaks to lure film studios to Newark. Will it pay off for the state in the end?
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A new app guides visitors through NYC's Chinatown with hidden stories
Morning Edition
Composer George Lam wanted people to experience a landmark neighborhood from the inside. -
Creator Michael R. Jackson and Director Stephen Brackett On 'A Strange Loop'
All Of It
The meta musical, "A Strange Loop," is up for 11 Tony Awards this year. We speak with creator Michael R. Jackson and director Stephen Brackett. -
'Goodfellas' star Ray Liotta dead at 67
According to his publicist, the actor died in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting a movie. - Edit Bucket
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Review/Preview: Spring and Summer TV Shows
All Of It
Vulture TV writer Kathryn VanArendonk joins us for a Review/Preview to catch us up on the latest TV news, share her favorite shows right now, and what she's looking forward to.
Tech and Media
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Elon Musk says doubt about spam accounts could doom Twitter deal
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the social media platform are fake or spam. -
A Taxonomy of TikTok Panics
On the Media
What TikTok panics reveal about our understanding of technology.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Kendrick Lamar, The Smile, Vieux Farka Touré
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The return of Kendrick Lamar, a new Radiohead spinoff, and Amythyst Kiah does up a Tori Amos song. Plus, guitar hero Vieux Farka Touré, and spiritual sounds by Revelators Sound System. -
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.
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Thurs, May 26 | WQXR Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Month and WQXR is celebrating with a program of works composed and performed by artists of Asian descent.
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Wed, June 1 | Get Lit with All Of It: Hernan Diaz
Get Lit is back in The Greene Space! Join Alison Stewart, host of WNYC’s All Of It, alongside bestselling author Hernan Diaz, whose novel TRUST is this month's selection.
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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.
