Daily Schedule

Resource scarcity is often cited as a reason for military conflicts all over the world, and on today’s show we’ll look at the impact austerity and scarce resources are having on American politics. Shalom Auslander talks about his debut novel Hope: A Tragedy. The latest object in the BBC’s A History of the World in 100 Objects is an ancient stone carving of two lovers embracing. Broadway star Michael Cerveris on his other career as an indie singer/songwriter and guitarist. And, our resident word maven, Patricia T. O’Conner, answers your questions about the English language.

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

Robert P. Jones of the Public Religion Research Institute discusses religion and the GOP race. Then, Emily Bazelon of Slate reviews how the rules have changed for Super PACS. Plus: Pa...

Neil MacGregor's story takes him to the end of the Ice Age, as the first farmers created objects to consume new foods, venerate new gods and even take a new look at sex.

Read more about the Egyptian Clay Model of Cattle.

Last weekend, British period drama Downton Abbey earned a Golden Globe for best television mini-series. Viewers have responded to the World War I-era costumes, the characters, and – the music. Today: composer John Lunn discusses scoring the popular soap opera. Plus: The French electronic duo AIR talks about their new record -- inspired by the classic silent film Le Voyage Dans La Lune. And: a trio of new releases in our Pick Three feature.

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.

On this New Sounds program, hear music from Iraqi oud master Rahim AlHaj, in collaboration with accordion virtuoso Guy Klucevsek, from a fascinating double album of cross-cultural collaborations, called “Little Earth.”  AlHaj studied with Munir Bashir, but was also trained in Western classical music, and on this global effort was joined by folks as diverse as Cape Verde’s Maria de Barros, Bill Frisell, Peter Buck, and Mali’s Yacouba Sissoko.