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New York City's High-End Real Estate Under Government Scrutiny

The U.S. Treasury Department says it will begin identifying and tracking all-cash transaction by anonymous buyers in two places: Manhattan, and Miami-Dade County.
In Valedictory State Of the Union, Obama Defends His Record

In his final State of the Union address, Obama painted a portrait of a country very much in its prime instead of one in decline. He defended his policies but also expressed one regret.
10 Reasons to Leave Your Cozy Apartment in January

The "January In NYC 2016" arts festivals are in full swing, with jazz, dance, the French circus, conferences and live performances going on throughout the city all month long.
Christie Delivers State of the State; Taking Aim at Local and National Democrats

The Brian Lehrer Show

Christie's speech highlighted his balancing act of wooing conservative voters on the campaign trail, while aiming for influence over a Democrat controlled Legislature.
Surplus of Beds Affects Fate of Newark's Landmark Hospital

The debate about what to do with St. Michael's Medical Center is just one part of the conversation about Newark's changing healthcare landscape.

Brooke Shields, Recovering Daughter

Death, Sex & Money

Brooke Shields' two longest relationships have been with her career and with her mother. But she says she needed one to end for the other to thrive.
Margaret Cho's Always Been 'Hollywood Obese'

The Sporkful

The comedian's eating disorder nearly killed her. She offers advice to a teenage Sporkful listener who may be heading down the same path. But will it help?
'60s 'Dish' Maggie Smith Says, 'That Was Never Me'

Morning Edition

"It must be lovely to be beautiful, but that's a really difficult thing to lose," says Smith, now 81. Best known in the U.S. for her role in Downton Abbey, she's now starring in The Lady in the Van.

David Bowie Leaves Behind Modern Classical Music Influence

Rock icon David Bowie passed away on Sunday, just days after the release of his latest album. His influence bled into the worlds of modern classical and experimental music.

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An Apology to Our Listeners. Because Two Dots.

Note to Self

Two Dots designer David Hohusen on what it's like to balance "caring about users' well-being" with "designing an addictive game."
'We Didn't Lie,' Volkswagen CEO Says Of Emissions Scandal

Speaking with NPR, Matthias Mueller blamed the problem on a misunderstanding of U.S. law and said the company doesn't have an ethics problem. Less than a day later, he asked to clarify those remarks.
Sean Penn, El Chapo, and the Ethics of Their Mountaintop Meeting

The Brian Lehrer Show

How Sean Penn was able to reach the Mexican drug kingpin El Chapo before the authorities could is remarkable in itself. But did Penn and Rolling Stone conduct ethically sound journalism?

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Beach Slang Slings Guitar

Soundcheck

Electrifying Philly four piece plays a live set in the Soundcheck studio.
Weekly Music Roundup: Bowie, Iggy, Guns and Penguins

Soundcheck

This week, a final video from David Bowie, a global music festival, and a surprising Iggy Pop cover.
Shearwater's Jonathan Meiburg on Jet Planes and Jungle Birds

Soundcheck

The rock songwriter and ornithologist talks about his band's search for new sounds and a recent trip to South America in search of rare birds.
#3815: John Schaefer's Top 10 for 2015

New Sounds

In a not-so-shocking break with tradition, John Schaefer reveals his “Best Of 2015” list, before 2015 actually ends, but long after most best-of lists have gone to print or air.
Ten David Bowie Deep Cuts

Soundcheck

Beneath big hits like “Changes” and “Let’s Dance” lies the real genius of David Bowie. Soundcheck host John Schaefer offers up his favorite essential lesser-known masterpiece songs.