Daily Schedule

We’ll get the results of the EU bank stress tests and look at whether they can help restore investor confidence around the world. Then, the New Yorker’s Elizabeth Kolbert tells us why climate change and energy legislation have suffered a slow, agonizing death in the Senate. Also, legendary Hong Kong star Sammo Hung talks about his latest action film "IP Man 2." Plus, bestselling novelist Carl Hiaasen discusses his latest venture: Star Island. And William Powers on how we, personally, can best adapt to our digital, mobile, over-connected age. 

Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.

A Harper’s Magazine contributor and life-long liberal on the joys of gun ownership; the merits of your online life; and sweeter summer vegetables. 

The President’s house might just be the hottest gig in the country right now. We’ll hear today about the long history of cultural events hosted by first families, including the Obamas. Plus: gospel legend Mavis Staples performs songs from her new album, helmed by Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy.

A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.

A wrap-up of the day’s news, with features and interviews about the latest developments in New York City and around the world, from NPR and the WNYC newsroom.

Tell Me More focuses on the way we live, intersect and collide in a culturally diverse world. Capturing the headlines, issues and pleasures relevant to multicultural life in America, the daily one-hour series is hosted by award-winning journalist Michel Martin. Tell Me More marks Martin's first role in hosting a daily program. She views it as an opportunity to focus on the stories, experiences, ideas and people important in contemporary life but often not heard.

Dip into the private stash of live recordings from John’s other show, Soundcheck, for this New Sounds program.  Hear Kronos Quartet playing Terry Riley, and some electroacoustic music from the Whitetree ensemble.