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NYC mayoral hopeful faces sharp jabs from within South Asian community
At a recent gathering of the Indian American community in Queens, much of the emphasis was on Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani. -
Is summer half over or just warming up?
New Yorkers share their feelings on summer as we reach the end of July. -
These are the New Yorkers who could lose SNAP benefits under Trump rules
New York City officials and food pantry organizers say thousands of SNAP recipients are at risk of losing their benefits under President Trump’s sweeping tax cut measure. Republicans ... -
NYC subway's modern train signals already due for upgrades
The subway system's modernization has taken so long that once cutting-edge technology for newer trains needs to be replaced. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New Yor... -
The House Shuts Down Early Avoiding Epstein Drama
The Brian Lehrer Show
Annie Karni talks about how the Epstein story is roiling Republicans and delighting Democrats, and more Congressional news.
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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.
From The WNYC Archives
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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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The Best Food of 2025 (So Far)
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New York Magazine's Matthew Schneier & Tammie Teclemariam break down the best bites of the year so far. Whether you're hungry for a new dining spot or curious about where to find the ... -
Heathers: The Musical' Returns to NYC
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Actor Casey Likes stars in the new off-Broadway revival of "Heathers: The Musical," based on the 1988 teen crime comedy film. He talks about the show, the film ... -
The Life of Groundbreaking Designer Virgil Abloh
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Groundbreaking fashion designer Virgil Abloh became the first Black American artistic director of a luxury French fashion house when he became the artistic director of the menswear re... -
Emmy Nominee Cristin Milioti On Playing An Anti-Hero In 'The Penguin'
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[REBROADCAST FROM Nov. 12, 2024] The acclaimed new HBO series "The Penguin" earned 24 Emmy nominations in this year's awards. Actor Cristin Milioti, who has now been Emmy-nominated fo... -
The Senate Approved Cuts to NPR and PBS. What Happens Next?
The Brian Lehrer Show
NYPR's LaFontaine Oliver and WAMC's Sarah Gilbert talk about what comes next for small and large stations, following the senate vote to pull back funds from NPR and PBS.
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On The Media: Tuning Into the Divided Dial
Join us on June 11th at 7 PM for a conversation between OTM host Micah Loewinger and journalist Katie Thornton as they discuss their Peabody-winning series, new season of “The Divided Dial.” The first season, released in late 2022, examined how the right came to dominate talk radio in the US — and how one company was launching an ultra-conservative media empire from the airwaves. The second season, released May 2025, explores the world of shortwave radio: the lesser-known cousin of AM and FM radio that travels thousands of miles across rough terrain and geopolitical borders. This once-ubiquitous medium went from a utopian experiment in global communication to a propaganda tool for governments at war — and then became a vehicle for American right-wing extremists and cults. Katie visits a very strange station in Northern Maine. And explains what a little-known battle playing out on the shortwaves right now — between radio fanatics and Wall Street — can tell us about how we value our public airwaves.
Micah goes behind the scenes with Katie — to hear about her reporting process, how she found these stories and audio recordings (some of which had never been digitized), and the talk radio and shortwave gems that were left on the cutting room floor.
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Current threats to public media and what you can do about it
As threats to funding for public media have been in the news, many of you- our audiences, supporters, and community partners—have been asking how to stay informed and support public media