Arun Venugopal appears in the following:
Video Webcast: Ayad Akhtar, Rozina Ali and Haroon Moghul Talk Being Muslim in America
Monday, February 29, 2016
Mon, Feb 29, watch a live video stream of our conversation on Muslim identity, faith and culture in America and abroad. WNYC's Arun Venugopal hosts.
Is Political Correctness Destroying America?
Monday, February 29, 2016
Republican presidential candidates have taken aim at political correctness this campaign season. We look at what "PC" means, and why so many people are bothered by it.
More Than Statuettes, #OscarsSoWhite is About Redefining Power
Friday, February 26, 2016
At its heart, the campaign challenges the enormous wealth and cultural clout that's concentrated in Hollywood's most exclusive preserves.
Why Political Correctness is So Annoying...and Why it Works
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
It's been a punchline for decades, but among some politicians, political correctness is now Public Enemy #1, and not entirely without reason.
The Cultural Appropriation Debate, Starring Beyoncé & Coldplay
Tuesday, February 02, 2016
When is it okay to borrow from another culture, and when does the simple act of, say, wearing a kimono or Indian tribal clothing become offensive, a sort of identity theft?
New York City is Diverse. Its Culture Sector is Not: Report
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
The report, commissioned by the city's Department of Cultural Affairs, concludes that the cultural sector is much less diverse than the city itself.
Rape Reports and The Cosby Effect
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Outreach and destigmatization, as well as accusations against Bill Cosby, have prompted more rape victims to come forward.
Crime Continues to Inch Downward: NYPD
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Overall, major crime dropped slightly, even as policing tactics evolve. Some New Yorkers are welcoming one big difference: a decrease in the number of summonses.
U.S. Muslims Say Mosques Are the Antidote to Radicalization
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
In the wake of the Paris attacks, American mosques are under renewed scrutiny, with Donald Trump calling for some mosques to be closed or placed under surveillance.
Can This Man Make Gentrification Work for Everyone?
Monday, November 23, 2015
Ed Brown, who lives in a high-rise just blocks away from the public housing projects he grew up in, is trying to make changes in his Brooklyn neighborhood that benefit all residents.
Muslim Parenting in an Age of Terror
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Beyond all the usual demands of child rearing, Muslim parents in America have their own set of problems. Especially in the wake of the Paris attacks.
New Yorkers Gather to Commemorate Terrorism Victims
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Vigils were held in Brooklyn and Queens Sunday night to honor victims of the attacks in Paris, Lebanon and Kenya.
Protesters to SNL: #DumpTrump
Wednesday, November 04, 2015
Demonstrators say Donald Trump shouldn't be the guest host of Saturday Night Live.
Some Newark Residents Shrug over President's Planned Visit
Monday, November 02, 2015
President Obama is set to talk about criminal justice reform in Newark on Monday, but it's a topic that hasn't resonated yet with some of those you meet on the street.
What Europe's Refugee Crisis Says About America
Thursday, October 15, 2015
These days, the people who seem to believe most in America haven't necessarily stepped foot in this country.
Palestinian Flag Now Flies at the United Nations
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Despite intense opposition from the United States, the Palestinian flag went up at the United Nations.
Carey Gabay, Aide to Governor Cuomo, Dies
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Gabay was shot during West Indian Day parade celebrations in Brooklyn.
Calls Grow for U.S. to Welcome More Syrian Refugees
Sunday, September 13, 2015
The Obama administration is under increasing pressure to welcome more people who are fleeing Syria's civil war.
Serena Williams Shows Grace Under Fire, On and Off the Court
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Serena Williams has been great for years. So why is she now iconic?
Ask Trump’s Millions of Devotees if He’s a ‘Mere Jester’
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Donald Trump burst onto the national scene in the 80s as the epitome of swagger and self-promotion. His 15 minutes has turned into a serious presidential candidacy. How did this happen?
