Kousha Navidar

Host (Temporary)

Kousha Navidar appears in the following:

Do's and Don'ts of Nannying and Babysitting

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Finding a reliable, trustworthy, and cost-effective nanny or babysitter can be a headache. Even as a job-seeker, some might have trouble finding the right family (and child) to work w...

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New Zealand-Australian Musician Jordan Rakei Previews His New Album, 'The Loop'

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

New Zealand born, Australian raised musician and singer Jordan Rakei joins us to preview his forthcoming fifth studio album, "The Loop" and discuss his career as a musician.

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Ranking Stephen King Books; Chilean Tenor Saxophonist Melissa Aldana; Jonathan Coulton's Public Song; Reading And Writing Poetry

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Ranking Stephen King Books; Chilean Tenor Saxophonist Melissa Aldana; Jonathan Coulton's Public Song; Reading And Writing Poetry

What is the Best Stephen King Novel? Let's Rank Them

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

50 years ago, Stephen King's debut novel Carrie was published, launching a new horror master, and one of the most prolific American writers of all time. In honor of the anniversary, w...

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Saxophonist Melissa Aldana on 'Echoes Of The Inner Prophet' (Listening Party)

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Grammy-nominated Chilean tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana has just released her new album, Echoes Of The Inner Prophet, the title of which is dedicated to the late great jazz musician...

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Jonathan Coulton for the Public Song Project, and Intellectual Property in the News

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Jonathan Coulton discusses his cover of Irving Berlin's 1924 waltz "All Alone" for the Public Song Project. Then, we're joined by Michael Weinberg, executive director of the Engelberg...

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How To Read/Write Poetry

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

This Poetry Month, we want to explore poetry as a process, which consists of both writing, and reading poetry. Poet Uchenna Nduka, who teaches poetry at The New School, explains how p...

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New York City History Through Restaurants; Living With Generational Trauma and OCD; 'The Sympathizer' on Max; Mary Lovelace O'Neal

Monday, April 15, 2024

A History of New York City's Restaurants, Living With Generational Trauma and OCD in "I Know What You Did", 'The Sympathizer' Streaming on Max, Mary Lovelace O'Neal's New Exhibit

'Kim's Video' Documentary; Listening Party with Leyla McCalla; Sheet Pan Cooking; Indigenous Artist's New Public Art At NYC Parks

Thursday, April 11, 2024

'Kim's Video' Documentary; Listening Party with Leyla McCalla; Sheet Pan Cooking; Indigenous Artist's New Public Art At NYC Parks

Why Are Broadway Tickets So Expensive?; Bachelorette Party Etiquette; Retrospective of Photographer Corky Lee; Nicole Zuraitis (Public Song Project)

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Why Are Broadway Tickets so Expensive?; Bachelorette Party Etiquette; Retrospective of Photographer Corky Lee; Nicole Zuraitis (Public Song Project)

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'The Writing on the Stall' is a Musical Inspired by Bathroom Graffiti

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

'The Writing on the Stall' is a musical inspired by bathroom graffiti created and performed by comedian Caitlin Cook.

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Magnetic Fields: '69 Love Songs' (Silver Liner Notes)

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

In September 1999, the Stephin Merritt-led indie pop band The Magnetic Fields released 69 Love Songs, a three-hour concept album.

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Eddie Izzard Tackles 'Hamlet' in Solo Show

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard returns to New York for a limited run of the Shakespearean classic, "Hamlet."

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A Magical Journey to Golden-Age Spain from Leigh Bardugo

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

The latest novel from acclaimed fantasy writer Leigh Bardugo follows a scullery maid in Golden Age Spain named Luzia who has magical powers. When her employer discovers these powers, ...

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The Science Of The Moon, The Sun, And The Eclipse

Monday, April 08, 2024

Today, the NYC metro area will get a nearly-complete view of a total solar eclipse, which won't happen again in our region until 2044.

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Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen on Debut Carnegie Hall Recital

Monday, April 08, 2024

Tomorrow is the debut New York recital of American soprano singer Rachel Willis-Sørensen, who will use the concert to honor late mezzo-soprano Ariel Bybee. Since growing up in Tri-Cit...

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Tiny Habits Perform (Live from Five)

Monday, April 08, 2024

The close harmony trio Tiny Habits formed at Berklee College of Music in 2022 and have quickly become a fan favorite in the world of indie folk-pop. Cinya Khan, Maya Rae, and Judah Ma...

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Tips for Facing Loneliness

Monday, April 08, 2024

Recently, the United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned the public of an epidemic of loneliness which experts say is detrimental to mental and physical health. Dr. Jeremy ...

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WNYC's Matt Katz Uncovers Family Secrets in New Podcast

Thursday, April 04, 2024

WNYC reporter Matt Katz didn't really know much about his father. He at least thought he knew who his father was, that is until he took a DNA test.

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Where to Watch the Eclipse in New York

Thursday, April 04, 2024

Even though New York City is not in the path of totality for the upcoming solar eclipse, we will experience 90% obstruction. Bart Fried of the Amateur Astronomers Association joins us.

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