On today’s show, Don Campbell tells us how we can use music to become more relaxed, productive and even healthier. Cartoonist and graphic novelists Daniel Clowes and Seth discuss their work and latest cartoons. Plus, the two creators of the popular High Line Park describe transforming an old industrial rail line into a park filled with plants and panoramic views of the Hudson River.
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Sports reporter George Vecsey talks about the life and career of baseball great Stan Musial. Debbie Nathan looks at the true story behind Sybil, the woman made famous for having multiple personality disorder. And Nell Casey discusses the life and work of actor-writer Spalding Gray, and tells us about putting together his journals.
There's a diva... a ram's horn... and a lot of intense singing. But this is far from your typical opera. Today: A look at the "psycho-opera" written by and starring Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, called "Stop the Virgens." Plus, she'll perform a song from the show, live. And: Acclaimed young pianist Joyce Yang previews her upcoming album at the Steinway in the Soundcheck studio.
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.
There's a diva... a ram's horn... and a lot of intense singing. But this is far from your typical opera. Today: A look at the "psycho-opera" written by and starring Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, called "Stop the Virgens." Plus, she'll perform a song from the show, live. And: Acclaimed young pianist Joyce Yang previews her upcoming album at the Steinway in the Soundcheck studio.
From the New Sounds Live concert series, hear songs by Yasiin Bey, the former Mos Def, arranged by Derek Bermel and played by Yasiin Bey and members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Alan Pierson. Plus, the world premiere of David T. Little's "Am I Born," and more works from the show, recorded live at the World Financial Center's Winter Garden last week.
