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After the death of Flaco, how New Yorkers can make the city safer for birds
Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who escaped the Central Park Zoo last year, died after what appeared to be a building collision. -
A Palestinian-American Victim of American Gun Violence Becomes A Reluctant Poster Child
Notes from America with Kai Wright
Brown University student Hisham Awartani is processing his injuries, and the trauma of his community back home in the West Bank. -
This Week in Politics: Why the New Jersey senate primary could signal a break with politics-as-usual
WNYC's Nancy Solomon brings us the latest on the Democratic primary for the seat currently occupied by Senator Bob Menendez. -
Let’s talk democracy at the laundromat!
Soap gets laundry done. Conversation gets democracy going. This election year, WNYC is turning some laundromats in the New York metro area into hubs of civic dialogue. -
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March Madness 2024: College Basketball at a Crossroads
The New Yorker Radio Hour
As this year’s annual March Madness tournament kicks off, there’s a sense of malaise around men’s college basketball. The advent of the transfer portal is partly to blame, and the tre... -
Julio Torres Breathes Color Into 'Problemista'
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In “Great Expectations,” Vinson Cunningham Watches Barack Obama’s Rise Up Close
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Like most Americans, Vinson Cunningham first became aware of Barack Obama in 2004, when he gave a breakout speech at the Democratic National Convention. “Very good posture, that guy,”... - Edit Bucket
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20 Days In Mariupol: A Look Behind the Oscar-Nominated Documentary
On the Media
A conversation with the Sundance Audience Award-winning documentary's creator.
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City Makes the Case for Public Broadcasting
City attorney argues that the public good should take precedence over commercial interests. -
The NYPR Archives Celebrates Women's History Month
The New York Public Radio Archives has pulled together some of the department's leading preservation work, series and sonic artifacts concerning women's history.
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'The Girls on the Bus' Follows Female Campaign Reporters
All Of It
The new Max series "The Girls on the Bus" follows a group of female political reporters as they cover a presidential campaign. -
What Does “Decolonization” Mean in the Context of Gaza?
On the Media
And the value of looking backwards to understand the present. -
The Future of Music and Music Journalism in 2024
All Of It
Atlantic staff writer Spencer Kornhaber discusses the folding of Pitchfork into GQ. Then, Switched on Pop producer Reanna Cruz joins us to talk about upcoming music releases. -
How (Not) to Cover Trump's Trials
On the Media
How Trump is using the courtroom as a campaign platform.
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Feb 28 | Get Lit with All Of It: 'The Reformatory' by Tananarive Due
The novel tells the story of a terrifying segregated reformatory for boys in Jim Crow-era Florida, and a young boy sent there... who learns he can see the ghosts of boys who died on the property.
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Apr 30 | WQXR Celebrates Earth Day with Juilliard
Juilliard students across disciplines – music, dance, and drama – join forces to create a unique and unforgettable artistic “open house.” For this special performance these young artists explore themes of nature and the environment in celebration of Earth Day.
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May 6 | WQXR Celebrates AAPI Heritage with the Metropolitan Opera
WQXR celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a concert in The Greene Space! The evening will include AAPI artists from the Metropolitan Opera singing familiar repertoire and musical selections that reflect their own heritage. We’ll also hear a tribute to Hei-Kyung Hong and discuss portrayals of Asian characters in classic operas such as Madama Butterfly and Turandot, as well as in more contemporary works.
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Jun 7 | Queen of the Night with Thorgy Thor: PRIDE
WQXR presents drag performance artist and violinist Thorgy Thor! Come enjoy an evening of laughter, music, and campy fun as we kick off Pride Month!