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Break Your Silence
On the Media
The fight for police transparency, how to protect police whistleblowers, and the Black nationalist origins of Justice Clarence Thomas’s legal thinking.
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DHS Reassigns Official Following Intelligence Reports On Journalists, Protesters
Brian Murphy was removed from his post at the DHS' Office of Intelligence and Analysis following news that his office compiled reports on protesters and journalists in Portland, Ore. -
The Power of Police Unions
The New Yorker Radio Hour
William Finnegan on what the repeal of an arcane law reveals about the conflict among police, protesters, and politicians. Plus, an interview with the mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot.
Latest from WNYC & NPR
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Americans, Go Home: Canadians Track U.S. Boaters Sneaking Across The Border
U.S. pleasure boats have been sneaking into Canada despite a border shutdown. A group of Canadian retirees is on the lookout for violators from the "petri dish" that is America. -
'Somebody Knew Them': New Monument Will Honor '(Un)Known' Enslaved People
All Things Considered
As monuments come down around the U.S., a group in Louisville, Ky., is putting one up. An artist-run nonprofit is planning a memorial dedicated to Black people whose names have been lost to history. -
Tropical Storm Isaias Nears Florida Coast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged state residents to remain vigilant and heed warnings from local officials and news outlets as Isaias moves closer to the state. -
Biden Wants The Fed To Help Close Racial Economic Gaps. How Would That Work?
The central bank has blunt instruments at its disposal, which are not tailored to economics of different racial groups. Biden wants the Fed to more explicitly factor in Black and Hispanic outcomes. -
Should There Be a Shutdown Do-Over?
The Brian Lehrer Show
An infectious diseases physician weighs in on what can be done to avoid a nationwide shutdown.
Arts and Culture
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The ACLU Versus Trump
Documentary of the Week
“The Fight” covers the American Civil Liberties Union lawyers as they battle the Trump administration all the way to the Supreme Court. -
Memories of a Mouseketeer
All Of It
Former Mouseketeer Eileen Rogosin on working with Elvis Presley, Route 66 and the New York City ballet. -
The Great de Havilland
Fishko Files
The death of actress and star Olivia de Havilland a few days ago has stirred many memories and considerations. - Edit Bucket
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Malik B., Early Member Of The Roots, Dies At 47
The Philadelphia rapper was part of the band's first four albums.
Tech and Media
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TikTok CEO: Facebook Is Making 'Copycat' Service 'Disguised As Patriotism'
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer attacked the social media network on the same day Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify before Congress. Mayer also committed to making TikTok's algorithm public. -
Review/Preview: Meditation Apps
All Of It
Chandra Steele, Senior Features Writer at PCMag, gives recommendations for meditation apps as part of our Monday series "Review/Preview."
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Lisel, Bab L’ Bluz, and Samora Pinderhughes
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This week, a quiet song of protest from Samora Pinderhughes, a noisy song from quarantine by Lisel, and an ode to the NYC subways from Max Richter. Plus, Moroccan trance by Bab L' Bluz. -
Janka Nabay: Bubu Music With An Indie Rock Twist
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The Sierra Leone-born singer Janka Nabay and his band The Bubu Gang perform songs from the record En Yay Sah in-studio back in 2012. The 'Bubu King' died in 2018. (From the archives.) -
Jon Batiste and Stay Human, In-Studio (From the Archives)
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Pianist, composer, and bandleader Jon Batiste comes from a New Orleans music family, and he does it all: jazz, funk, R&B, and classical. Batiste and Stay Human played in-studio in 2011. -
Bartees Strange, In The Studio
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Bartees Strange presents covers of songs by The National, taking inspiration from the music, the lyrics and even the cover art to examine how black artists can find room in white spaces. -
Roberto Fonseca, In The Studio
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Grammy-nominated Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca presents an infusion of rap, funk, reggaeton and electronic music, performing songs from his latest record in studio.
