Daily Schedule
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12:00 AM
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Experiments in Science and ArtBruce Lourie talks about becoming a human guinea pig to investigate the toxins in everyday household objects—from toothpaste to rubber ducks. And we’ll look into the life of Victor Fleming—the man behind “The Wizard of Oz” and “Gone with the Wind.” Then we’ll learn about a museum exhibition designed to ...Go to program: The Leonard Lopate Show
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02:00 AM
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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
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05:00 AM
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Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.
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09:00 AM
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BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
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10:00 AM
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Story of StuffAs Governor Paterson continues to defend his position, WNYC’s Bob Hennelly offers a little context on the history of the State Police and their role in many of the state’s recent scandals. Plus, your collective energy-efficiency-wisdom; what the Iraqi elections mean; and The Story of Stuff changes how you think ...Go to program: The Brian Lehrer Show
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12:00 PM
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The Political and the PoeticalHarry Markopolos tells us about the years he spent investigating Bernard Madoff, and how the SEC ignored all the red flags he'd raised about Madoff's Ponzi scheme. Then, William Kentridge discusses his career and the new stunning exhibit of his work at MoMA. And Chang-Rae Lee talks about his latest ...Go to program: The Leonard Lopate Show
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02:00 PM
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Debating the Legacy of Simon CowellThis is Simon Cowell's last season as a judge on "American Idol." Some say he’s brought exciting performances to America’s living rooms; others call his talent shows exploitative and trashy. Today's Soundcheck Smackdown debate takes on Simon Cowell. Also: Kronos Quartet joins us along with composer Terry Riley to talk ...Go to program: Soundcheck
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03:00 PMSpecial Programming
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04:00 PM
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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.
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06:30 PM
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Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.
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07:00 PM
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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.
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08:00 PM
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A hybrid of a talk program and a newsmagazine, On Point puts each day's news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion and debate.
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09:00 PM
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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.
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10:00 PM
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Debating the Legacy of Simon CowellThis is Simon Cowell's last season as a judge on "American Idol." Some say he’s brought exciting performances to America’s living rooms; others call his talent shows exploitative and trashy. Today's Soundcheck Smackdown debate takes on Simon Cowell. Also: Kronos Quartet joins us along with composer Terry Riley to talk ...Go to program: Soundcheck
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11:00 PM
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#3048: New Speech-Based Music
For this New Sounds, sample some new music from Holland, featuring JacobTV, the controversial ex-rock musician who has become one of the Continent’s most exciting composers. His works incorporate the sounds of American mass media and pop culture as well as acoustic instruments. An outlaw in the established modern classical ...
Go to program: New Sounds