Sean Carlson

Host, WNYC/WQXR News

Sean Carlson appears in the following:

New Jersey County Ends Lucrative and Controversial Jailing of ICE Detainees

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The jail became a target of anti-ICE activists, who complained that detainees were given poor medical care and inedible food, and faced assaults from officers.

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Weekly Music Roundup: Jupiter & Okwess, Van Morrison, Lucinda Chua

Monday, April 26, 2021

New Sounds
This week, the return of R&B legend Van Morrison, a joyful noise from Congo’s Jupiter and Okwess, an unsettling noise from Jason Lindner, and an eerie nocturnal song by Lucinda Chua.  
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New York City Turns The Corner On COVID Cases—And Vaccine Demand

Friday, April 23, 2021

WNYC
Demand for the COVID-19 vaccines appears to be struggling at a time when the city is finally making progress on stemming infections.

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The Village Voice Is Back, But Is It The Same?

Friday, April 23, 2021

WNYC
The Village Voice is available in print again and still free of charge. But there are some differences.

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The Big Idea: Mayoral Candidate Kathryn Garcia Wants NYC To Expand Commitment To Electric Vehicles

Thursday, April 22, 2021

WNYC
As sanitation commissioner, Garcia piloted the city's first electric garbage truck. She said her mayoral administration would build on that work. 

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After A Broadway Producer Steps Back, What Happens Next?

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Washington Post's Peter Marks explains who Scott Rudin is, and what might happen next. 

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Weekly Music Roundup: Rodrigo y Gabriela, Amythyst Kiah, Eyibra

Monday, April 19, 2021

New Sounds
This week, Rodrigo y Gabriela cover Astor Piazzolla, a haunted single from Amythyst Kiah, and a musical project exploring non-binary history from the artist Eyibra. 
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Bipartisan Group In Congress Calls For Repeal Of SALT Tax Deduction

Friday, April 16, 2021

New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer explains why he opposes the deduction cap. 

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Governor Cuomo Wants To Expand Penn Station And The Cityscape Around It

Friday, April 16, 2021

WNYC
The Empire Station Complex would include the addition of eight train tracks at Penn Station and at least 10 new skyscrapers nearby. 

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What Does Expungement Mean Exactly In The New Marijuana Laws For New York?

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

WNYC
The legalization laws for recreational marijuana also clears the criminal records of people with certain-cannabis related offenses. 

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Weekly Music Roundup: Old Sea Brigade, Vijay Iyer Trio, and Mon Laferte

Monday, April 12, 2021

New Sounds
This week, Old Sea Brigade’s new sound, Vijay Iyer's latest Trio, and Chilean singer Mon Laferte’s Mexican tribute. Plus, a kora duet by Ballaké Sissoko and Sona Jobarteh.
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Weekly Music Roundup: Angélique Kidjo, Bachelor, Les Filles de Illighadad

Monday, March 29, 2021

New Sounds
This week, collaborations between African stars Angélique Kidjo and Yemi Alade, between a jazz master and a British electronic musician, and between a poet and an electric harpist. 
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NJ Leads U.S. In COVID Case Rate, Vaccine Disparities Persist

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Over the last week, the state has averaged about 3,500 cases a day, a trend that some public health experts say could be an early sign of a coming third wave. 

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Brooklyn's District Attorney Weighs In On New York City's Response To Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Anti-Asian bias and hate crimes are on the rise throughout the country and in New York City - everything from cursing and shoving, to harassment and violent attacks, including murder. 

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Anti-Asian Attacks Are Raising Questions About Why Hate Crimes Are So Hard To Prosecute

Monday, March 22, 2021

The shootings and other incidents of anti-Asian violence have renewed questions about whether hate crime laws effectively address acts of prejudice against marginalized groups. 

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Weekly Music Roundup: Jon Batiste, Tristan Kasten-Krause, Amy Helm

Monday, March 22, 2021

This week, Jon Batiste’s “Black folk,” Landlady’s cosmic pop, and a video premiere from two humans and AI software. Plus, new songs from Amy Helm, and Caroline Shaw with So Percussion. 
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Where Mayoral Candidates Are Getting Their Money, And How They're Spending It

Friday, March 19, 2021

With several months still to go before the primary, Democratic mayoral candidates have amassed serious campaign war chests.

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State Lawmakers Want Higher Taxes On The Rich, But Shy Away From Billionaires' Tax

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

WNYC
State lawmakers want to raise taxes on the wealthy by $7 billion to stop tuition increases, fund transportation and rent assistance, and provide aid to undocumented New Yorkers.

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Cuomo Remains Defiant, Refusing To Step Aside Amid More Accounts Of Toxic Behavior

Friday, March 12, 2021

"Let the review proceed. I’m not gonna resign," Cuomo told reporters Friday. 

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HBO's ‘Covid Diaries NYC’ Allows Young Adults To Share Their Pandemic Experience

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

WNYC
Five young filmmakers, ages 17-21, give viewers their perspective of living during the height of the pandemic in New York City. 

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