Guest host Julie Burstein talks to On Being host Krista Tippett about her new series that looks at how to rebuild civic life in America. Then, Nina Sankovitch discusses the books she turned to for comfort—and escape—after her sister’s death. We’ll find out why we often misunderstand the motives behind shoplifting. Plus, Don Cheadle discusses playing an FBI agent in the dark comedy, “The Guard.”
BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
Your morning companion from NPR and the WNYC Newsroom, with world news, local features, and weather updates.
BBC World Service delivers breaking news and information programming around the world, in English and 42 other language services, on radio, TV and digital.
Michael Montgomery talks about the new Frontline report “The Pot Republic” and the debate over legalizing marijuana in California. Then, Martha Plimpton on her Emmy-nominated role in the comedy “Raising Hope.” We’ll find out about one man’s journey from city dweller to dairy farm owner. Plus, Barry Estabrook describes the human and environmental costs of the 5 billion dollar fresh tomato industry.
Arthur Rimbaud revolutionized literary circles in late 19th century France. 100 years later, his poetry had a similar effect on artists like Patti Smith and Jim Morrison. Today: The author of a new book about the “proto-punk” sensation discusses his rebellious legacy and influence. Plus: A live performance from New York indie band The Postelles.
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.
Marketplace is not only about money and business, but about people, local economies and the world — and what it all means to us.
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 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.
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.
Arthur Rimbaud revolutionized literary circles in late 19th century France. 100 years later, his poetry had a similar effect on artists like Patti Smith and Jim Morrison. Today: The author of a new book about the “proto-punk” sensation discusses his rebellious legacy and influence. Plus: A live performance from New York indie band The Postelles.
For this New Sounds program, there’s an hour of world music. Listen to tricky rhythms but a great groove in music by the global outfit Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures, which is made up of jazzers and North African musicians alike, exploring all the world’s instruments. Also, hear world trance dance-fusion music by Christopher Stowens, built around Indian and Pakistani sources. Plus, “Village Voices” from “Pulse: a Stomp Odyssey,” and more.
