Sean Carlson

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

Sean Carlson appears in the following:

Weekly Music Roundup: FKA twigs, Ibeyi, elbow

Monday, November 22, 2021

New Sounds
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.
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Who Are Eric Adams’s Key Players? An Election Night Photo Is Symbolic & Revealing

Monday, November 15, 2021

WNYC/Gothamist created a guide to identify most of the players who surrounded Adams on election night.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Rosalia and The Weeknd, Courtney Barnette, Etran De L’Aïr

Monday, November 15, 2021

New Sounds
This week, a duet from Rosalia and The Weeknd, musical reassurance from Courtney Barnett, and Emily Wells recalls an earlier epidemic. Plus, Tuareg guitar magic from Etran De L’Aïr.
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New Yorkers Are Giving Their Opinions On How Their Congressional Districts Should Be Drawn

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Public hearings over redrawn district maps started this week in the Bronx.

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What The Gowanus Rezoning Means For NYC

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

After years of negotiations, New York City lawmakers have reached a deal that clears the way for a major rezoning of Brooklyn's Gowanus neighborhood.

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Eric Garner's Family Says Judicial Inquiry Leaves Unanswered Questions

Monday, November 08, 2021

The legal proceedings surrounding the police killing of Eric Garner reached what may be its conclusion last week. 

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Weekly Music Roundup: Robert Plant & Alison Kraus, ÌFÉ, and Doran

Monday, November 08, 2021

New Sounds
Hear songs that blur old and new from Robert Plant & Alison Kraus, ÌFÉ, and Doran. Also, poet and composer JJJJJerome Ellis, UK soul singer Emeli Sandé, and cavern music by Sloppy Jane.
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NYC's Favorite Weather Forecasters Give Listeners A Snapshot Into What Fall And Winter Will Look Like This Year

Friday, November 05, 2021

New York Metro Weather's lead forecaster answers listener questions. 

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South Asian Americans Have Historic Win In New York Elections

Thursday, November 04, 2021

There are three people of South Asian descent in the New York State Legislature, and this week saw the election of the first two Desis to the New York City Council. 

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Evaluating the Public Health Policies of New Jersey's Gubernatorial Candidates

Monday, November 01, 2021

Ahead of Election Day, epidemiologist Stephanie Silvera looks at the public health policies that could potentially impact New Jersey and how the state combats the ongoing pandemic.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Valerie June and Mavis Staples, Spoon, Theon Cross

Monday, November 01, 2021

New Sounds
This week, Ed Sheeran’s calculating single, Spoon’s edgy new song, and Mavis Staples joins Valerie June. Plus, Chile’s Mon Laferte and Sons of Kemet tuba player Theon Cross. 
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School Funding Formula Becomes Leading Issue In NJ Governor's Race

Friday, October 29, 2021

Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli has made attacking the state's complex algorithm for doling out money to public schools a regular feature of his stump speech.

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A Reading of Edgar Allen Poe's 'The Raven'

Friday, October 29, 2021

WNYC's Sean Carlson joins us for a spooky reading of 'The Raven,' by Edgar Allen Poe.

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Wants To Break A Democratic Losing Streak

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Governor Murphy is hoping to become the first Democrat to be re-elected governor in New Jersey since 1977. But his Republican challenger, Jack Ciattarelli, is gaining momentum. 

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Weekly Music Roundup: Adele, Cate Le Bon, serpentwithfeet

Monday, October 18, 2021

New Sounds
This week, David Keenan, Imarhan, and Cate Le Bon all release new music in Adele’s enormous shadow. Plus, electro-acoustic songs by Lotic and serpentwithfeet.
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Investigation Shows How Wealthy New Yorkers Benefit From City's Property Tax System

Friday, October 15, 2021

A Bloomberg investigation finds middle and working-class New Yorkers, including renters, are disadvantaged by the city's property tax system.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Robert Glasper, Mitski, Tangana

Monday, October 11, 2021

New Sounds
This week, a shiny new song from Robert Glasper and eagerly-awaited returns for Cat Power and Mitski. Plus, Spanish rapper Tangana on belief and miracles.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Ben LaMar Gay, Alt-J, Japanese Breakfast

Monday, September 27, 2021

New Sounds
This week, echoes of summer from Alt-J and Ben LaMar Gay feat. Ohmme; a video game soundtrack from Japanese Breakfast; and South African electronic music producers Native Soul. 
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How A Black Theater Thrived In Manhattan 200 Years Ago

Friday, September 24, 2021

This month marks the 200th anniversary of the first all-Black production of Shakespeare in the United States. 

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New York City's Delivery Workers Win On-Job Protection

Thursday, September 23, 2021

New York City lawmakers passed a slate of bills that aim to protect delivery workers. 

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