Daily Schedule

The Pentagon bought tens of thousands of copies of a new book called Operation Dark Heart in order to destroy them on national security grounds. The author, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Shaffer, explains why, and tells what he witnessed in the war in Afghanistan. Then, Jett Williams, Hank Williams’ daughter, talks about a new collection of the country music pioneer's recordings. Also, Joseph O’Neill talks about his grandfathers—one Turkish, one Irish—who were both imprisoned for suspected subversion during World War II. Plus, award-winning historian Ron Chernow discusses George Washington.

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

Wonk Wars looks at earmarks. Plus, terror trial; and using statistics to categorize the country.

This fall, as we mark the anniversary of what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, a new film explores Lennon's life, work and love affair with New York City. We'll talk with director Michael Epstein about his documentary for WNET's American Masters. Plus: A look at Superstar Rajinikanth - the biggest movie star you've never heard of. And, live music from jazz pianists Vijay Iyer and Craig Taborn.

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.

Listen to ethereal choral music on this New Sounds program from Latvia and Ireland.  Hear Latvian sacred music performed by the innovative State Choir Latvija.