Shumita Basu appears in the following:
Concern Over Rise in Anti-Semitism in Wake of Monsey Stabbings
Monday, December 30, 2019
There have been 13 anti-Semitic incidents in New York over the last three weeks.
Joe Biden's Comments on Stuttering Takes on a National Conversation
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
In the last Democratic debate, Joe Biden talked about mentoring a boy with a speech impediment much like his own, thrusting stuttering into the current national conversation.
New Film, "Clemency," Looks at Death Row From a Warden's Eyes
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
The death row drama shows how those carrying out state-sanctioned killings are often left traumatized and isolated.
Smartphone Surveillance in the Digital Age
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Across the globe, dozens of companies can now log the precise locations of millions of consumers through their mobile phones.
Saudi Arabia Escapes Accountability for Jamal Khashoggi's Murder
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
The Saudi Arabian criminal court has sentenced five people to death for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, but are they hiding something?
How Migrant Communities Throughout History Have Grappled With American Christmas
Monday, December 23, 2019
Hanukkah in the U.S. evolved alongside Christmas.
One Year After The First Step Act
Monday, December 23, 2019
Has the law achieved what it set out to do?
This is Not the Queer Representation You're Looking For
Monday, December 23, 2019
Many are calling out the most recent Star Wars for teasing LGBTQ representation and then not following through in a meaningful way.
State Lawmakers Seek to Ban Virginity Exams
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Several New York lawmakers have proposed legislation to ban so-called virginity tests and strip medical licenses from any doctors who claim to perform them.
How Would You Tweak Your Commute for Your Accessibility Needs
Thursday, November 21, 2019
WNYC's Shumita Basu shares the latest from the "We The Commuters" survey on accessibility, which asks what single change would make the biggest positive difference in your commute.
'What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael'
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Rob Garver, director of the documentary, “What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael,” joins to discuss making the film along with critics Craig Seligman and Stephanie Zacharek.
Kate Has a Plan — Nov. 12, 2019
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
WNYC's planning editor Kate Hinds joins us for a new installment of "Kate Has a Plan."
New Documentary about the National Enquirer
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Mark Landsman joins us to discuss his new documentary about the National Enquirer, “Scandalous."
Ben Lerner's 'The Topeka School'
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Ben Lerner joins us to discuss his new novel, The Topeka School.
Adam Platt's 'Adventures in Professional Gluttony'
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
New York Magazine food critic Adam Platt joins us to discuss his memoir, The Book of Eating: Adventures in Professional Gluttony.
A Guide to Day Trips Outside NYC
Monday, July 22, 2019
"Time Out New York" deputy features editor Will Gleason on the best day trips to take to escape the New York heat.
'We the Commuters'
Monday, July 22, 2019
Shumita Basu updates us on her New York City transit coverage as part of the WNYC and Gothamist newsletter "We the Commuters."
How to Get a Bike Lane Built
Friday, July 19, 2019
Community Boards are a huge part of that process.
How Far Have LGBTQ Rights Come Since Stonewall?
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Kathy Tu and Tobin Low of WNYC's podcast "Nancy" weigh in on what their listeners are worried about.
