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David Remnick Talks with Robert Caro, a Living Legend Among Nonfiction Writers
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The celebrated historian and biographer talks about himself for a change; and Sue Halpern considers whether Big Tech’s honeymoon with Washington is over.
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This Week in Politics: A Freshman Democrat's Fight to Win a Second Term
Democratic Rep. Max Rose says he'll be reelected by double digits. But it's time for a reality check in NYC's most conservative congressional district. -
Black Fire
Specials
There’s been an electric resurgence of black music as protest music in America, from Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar to Lauryn Hill and Childish Gambino.
Latest from WNYC & NPR
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New York City And The Strand Bookstore Are Not On The Same Page
Nancy Bass Wyden, the Strand's owner, is protesting New York City's decision to preserve the bookstore as a historic city landmark. She thinks the move will hurt, not help her business. -
Emails Connect Census Official With GOP Strategist On Citizenship Question
A Census Bureau official privately discussed the citizenship question issue with Thomas Hofeller, who plaintiffs in census lawsuits argue drove the Trump administration's push for the question. -
Democratic Debate Lineup: Sanders And Biden To Face Off
All Things Considered
The former vice president and Vermont senator will be together on the second night of the Democratic debate. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Amy Klobuchar will share a stage the night before. -
Iran Denies U.S. Claim That It Attacked Tankers In Gulf Of Oman
Pointing to a U.S. military video, Trump maintained: "Iran did do it." Meanwhile, the president of the Japanese company operating one of the tankers says he doesn't believe a mine or torpedo was used. -
The Sound of Pride: Stonewall at 50
On the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, WNYC present special radio, podcast and live event programming that captures the spirit, history, impact, and voices of the LGBTQ movement.
Arts and Culture
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Franco Zeffirelli, Creator Of Lavish Productions On Screen And Stage, Dies At 96
The Italian director staged sumptuously visualized operas, which often resembled Renaissance paintings brought to life. On film, he brought Shakespearean and biblical tales to the big screen. -
'The Stonewall Riots: A Documentary History'
All Of It
Marc Stein, Professor of History at San Francisco State University and editor of The Stonewall Riots: A Documentary History, discusses the legacy of the riots. -
'I'm So Proud of my Country': Cheering on the Reggae Girlz in Brooklyn
Jamaica made history as the first Caribbean team in the Women's World Cup, and fans are feeling the Reggae Girlz fever in Brooklyn. - Edit Bucket
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Up Close with Chelsea Manning
Documentary of the Week
The documentary “XY Chelsea” profiles Chelsea Manning, alternately seen as a whistleblower or traitor, who spent longer in prison than any other American for leaking government secrets.
Tech and Media
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Waiting in Mexico
On the Media
While headlines focus on the politics around Trump's so-called trade deal with Mexico, a look at the lives of those who stand to suffer the most. -
Bridging the Communication Gap for Incarcerated Families
The Takeaway
Ahead of Father’s Day, The Takeaway talks to Antoine Patton and his daughter Jay Jay about their efforts to improve relationships with kids across bars. -
What "Running From Cops" Learned From "Cops"
On the Media
A new podcast series takes a close look at policing reality TV shows, and there's a lot to be concerned about.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Angélique Kidjo, Bat for Lashes, and Team Dresch
Soundcheck
This week, a tribute to the Queen of Salsa from Angélique Kidjo, a new album from Santana, romance and menace by Bat for Lashes, and the return of queer punk icons Team Dresch. -
Saying What Must Be Said, The Oddysy Combines Funk, Bass, Beats, And Samples
Soundcheck
Electro-hip-hop-jazz-soul duo The Oddysy, plays in-studio, saying what must be said, combining samples, scratching, bass, beats, and classic funk grooves from their latest record. -
#4105: Something Is Happening with Shabaka Hutchings
New Sounds
Recorded in London, meet reed player, composer, and bandleader, Shabaka Hutchings (Sons of Kemet, The Comet Is Coming, and Shabaka and the Ancestors) who will not be limited to "jazz." -
#4234: New Works By Composers Who Happen to Be Women
New Sounds
Listen to new music by saxophonist/composer Shelley Washington and songs by German composer Alev Lenz, featuring the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Plus works by Kelly Moran and Nicole Lizée. -
Watch: Combo Chimbita Channels the Spirits Via Latinx Psych-Funk
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Hear tropical psych-rock from Combo Chimbita, a quartet based in New York City by way of Colombia. They bring their future-funk-trancey-cumbia dance party to play in-studio.
