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NY Curbed Cuomo's Pandemic Powers. Where Does That Leave Hochul Amid New COVID Surge?
"She doesn't have nearly as many just because Cuomo's situation was so specific and unique. He knew what he wanted to do and then gave himself the power to do it."
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California has reported the first U.S. case of the omicron variant
The individual returned from South Africa on Nov. 22 and had mild symptoms. Cases have been found in more than 20 countries, less than a week after the worrying new variant was first identified. -
Supreme Court considers whether to reverse Roe v. Wade arguments
Morning Edition
At issue is whether to reverse the court's nearly half-century-old decision, Roe v. Wade, and subsequent decisions declaring that women have a constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy.
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U.S. races to detect and track omicron, hampered by an unwieldy surveillance system
What's the U.S. doing to watch out for the omicron variant? Here's the work underway and the challenges that experts say may slow down the country's efforts. -
These women speak candidly about their abortions. Here's what they want you to know
In D.C. and across the country, people gathered by the thousands in coordinated rallies to demand reproductive justice for all. The main message? Everyone loves someone who's had an abortion. -
After the 'Rust' movie set shooting, investigators look into the ammo supplier
Investigators are still trying to determine how live ammunition ended up on the set of Rust. In October, Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun armed with a live bullet. -
Center-left group claims Democrats' spending package would save families thousands
A new report from the think tank Third Way found that a two-parent family of four would save up to $7,400 due to provisions of the Democrats' Build Back Better legislation. -
Why It Could Take ‘Two Weeks’ To Learn If Omicron Impacts COVID-19 Vaccines
Researchers walk through the step-by-step process and explain how much wiggle room is available with vaccine protection against infection.
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Why Alan Cumming Doesn't Do Drama
Death, Sex & Money
The Scottish actor and I talk about body image, celebrating aging, why he isn't in a monogamous marriage, and the joys of taking ecstasy. -
With 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' fans welcome a new generation to their ranks
Ghostbusters fans are die-hard. Writer Dave Mistich is one of them. -
90 Years of Abbey Road Studios
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We celebrate the 90th anniversary of Abbey Road Studios with UK-based music journalist Alistair Lawrence. - Edit Bucket
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Aimee Mann Live, with Atul Gawande
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The singer-songwriter discusses and performs songs from her new album, which was inspired in part by the best-selling memoir “Girl, Interrupted.”
Tech and Media
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French Philosopher Jacques Maritain Speaks Out Against Anti-Semitism Over WNYC
In the wake of Kristallnacht and Father Coughlin's diatribes a French Catholic philosopher strikes back. -
How Black tech entrepreneurs are tackling health care's race gap
Determined to improve the way doctors connect with their patients, a new wave of innovators are using technology to match people of color with culturally competent professionals. -
How Cassette Tapes Changed the World
On the Media
The Iranian revolution; the Iron Curtain; and the internet.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: FKA twigs, Ibeyi, elbow
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This week, Adele’s record-breaking record, a James Bond-style song from FKA twigs, and arty chamber-rock from elbow. Plus, new music by Ibeyi, and Mexico City-based shoegazers Howless. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Rosanne Cash: Songs of Protest and Memory (From Live With Carnegie Hall, 2020)
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Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash curates a program exploring the importance of music as part of our shared cultural history. (Originally from Live With Carnegie Hall from June 2020.)
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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.
