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Does Tim Walz Have Any Regrets?
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The Minnesota governor, who was Kamala Harris’s running mate, on what went wrong for the Democrats in 2024, and what they should do now that Donald Trump is back in the White House.
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The Health Care Cuts in the GOP Budget
The Brian Lehrer Show
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone (D NJ 6th), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, speaks on the new budget passed by House Republicans. -
Rikers Island, a present-day protest and a link to NYC’s ‘Kidnapping Club’ past
Nearly 200 years ago, Richard Riker — a powerful judge whose family the island is named after — was at the center of a network that included city officials, police officers and others...
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Coming this March: a lunar eclipse and a (partial) solar eclipse
When it comes to star-gazing, March marks the transition from winter to spring night skies. The spring equinox is on March 20th, when we will have equal amounts of daytime and night h... -
This Week in Politics: Who's running for mayor in New York City
As we flip the calendar to March, the New York City mayor's race is coming into focus. This week, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams took steps towards entering the race. And voters ... -
Want an exemption from NYC congestion pricing tolls? Drive an Uber.
Working as an Uber, Lyft or taxi driver doesn’t come with many perks. But since the start of congestion pricing, those drivers do get one benefit: exemption from the tolls, regardless... -
Feds set deadline to kill NYC congestion pricing
The federal government wants congestion pricing in Manhattan disabled by March 21. But Gov. Kathy Hochul says drivers will continue to be tolled until a judge rules otherwise. That an... -
New York Corrections Officers' Illegal Strike
The Brian Lehrer Show
Jimmy Vielkind, WNYC and Gothamist state government and politics reporter, reports on prison guards in upstate New York protest working conditions in an illegal strike.
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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. - Edit Bucket
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Ask Governor Murphy
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy takes questions from WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, other guest journalists and listeners for an hour every month during this live show, a co-production with WBGO and WHYY. Ask Governor Murphy airs the second Wednesday of most months at 7 p.m., dependent on schedule availability.
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One of the Country's Earliest African-American Radio Programs on WNYC 1929-1930
The NAACP scores a regular Wednesday slot for talks on a broad spectrum of issues. -
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Lilian Supove Blake
When most women in Radio were doing home-ec shows, she was WNYC's News and Special Events Director. -
Take A Dive into the WNYC Archives
As part of WNYC's centennial celebration, each week we'll share key moments from the from the vast WNYC and NYC Municipal archives.
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Remembering Roberta Flack
All Of It
The documentary "Roberta," now streaming on PBS, provides a portrait of the life and career of the celebrated vocalist Roberta Flack, who died on Monday, February 24. -
'Our Ancestors Were Messy' Podcast Transforms Historical Black Newspaper Gossip Columns
All Of It
A new Black History comedy podcast dives into the gossip columns of black newspapers during the golden age of the Black press. -
Richard Brody Presents the 2025 Brody Awards
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Oscar who? The film critic—a true believer in the art of cinema—picks the winners of the most coveted award of all: The Brodys. -
An Upside to Enemies
The Brian Lehrer Show
Rachel Feintzeig talks about her recent New York Times essay "Why You, Too, Need a Nemesis" as listeners share how they've drawn strength from being slighted. -
A Listening Party with Michael Imperioli's Band, ZOPA
All Of It
When actor Michael Imperioli isn't starring in shows like "The White Lotus," he's playing with his rock band Zopa, who put out a new album on Friday, Diamond Vehicle.
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Get Lit March Book Club: Adam Haslett's 'Mothers and Sons'
In March, we will be reading Adam Haslett's latest novel about a lawyer who is forced to confront the night of violence that led him to become estranged from his mother 20 years ago.
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The Moth and WNYC Present: Only in New York
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, The Moth presents a special mainstage show at NYU's Skirball Center in honor of WNYC's Centennial. The theme is Only In New York, and will feature stories from each of the five boroughs. Tying it all together is first-time Moth host, WNYC's Alison Stewart. Expect special musical surprise moments and treats that can happen — Only in New York. Get tickets here.
