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Meet 2017 NYC Mayoral Candidate Tony Avella
The Brian Lehrer Show
Tony Avella, Democratic New York State Senator, joins us to discuss his 2017 mayoral bid and the issues that distinguish him from the incumbent Mayor Bill de Blasio. -
Trump's Immigration Plan Could Undermine Promise To Boost Economy
Morning Edition
Donald Trump says he will double the U.S. growth rate; that requires getting more people into the workforce. The president-elect also plans to limit immigration, the biggest source of new workers. -
Court Interpreters Wanted — Especially Urdu Speakers
A survey by Legal Services NYC of its own lawyers found frequent delays in civil courts because there aren't enough interpreters for clients who don't speak English. -
De Blasio Campaigns Where Reality Meets Expectations
As next year's race for mayor heats up, Mayor de Blasio's biggest political challenge so far may be the disappointment at the grass-roots. -
A New Way of Tracking Hate Crimes
The Hate Index was developed by the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
Arts and Culture
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Inside the Turbulent Life of the Artist Behind Krazy Kat
The Leonard Lopate Show
Michael Tisserand on his new biography of the legendary cartoonist George Herriman. -
2016 Had So Much Good TV, It Was Almost Too Much — We Pick Some Standouts
All Things Considered
It has been a perplexing and wonderful year for TV lovers, with more good and great shows than ever, but that overload left viewers drowning in content. We've picked out some of the best for you. -
Human Intelligence: A Holiday Tale
Studio 360
In need of a little holiday cheer this year? Listen to this radio drama of a Christmas story by Kurt Andersen. - Edit Bucket
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WNYC's 2016 Holiday Specials
Learn more about this year's holiday programming on WNYC, featuring specials celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the general spirit of December as the year comes to a close.
Tech and Media
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It's a Freaky World Online. And Teenagers Fully Inhabit It.
Teens love conspiracy theories and hoaxes and, clearly, so do adults. We ask digital natives how these crazy stories are so widely shared — and believed — on social media. -
How Sean Hannity Became Influential In Conservative Media And Politics
Media historian Brian Rosenwald joins Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson to chart Hannity's rise from morning drive radio in Huntsville, Alabama, to hosting "Hannity" on Fox News. -
Tuning in to the Voice of America
On The Media
Voice of America is the largest US international broadcaster. But is it propaganda?
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Uplift Funk & Dance While You Shoot
Soundcheck
Week of Dec. 19th: This week, two reasons for dancing - one is Sinkane-, two Italian surprises, and an indie rock return. -
Matisyahu Continues to Explore His Sound
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The Jewish reggae musician Matisyahu brings his electronic & pop-influenced spiritual reggae to the Greene Space. Listen or watch the session via Facebook Live anytime. -
Listen: He Sang/She Sang Podcast on Saariaho's 'L'Amour de Loin'
He Sang/She Sang
Get ready for the Met Opera's new production of Kaija Saariaho's "L'Amour de Loin." The composer joins us in the studio to discuss the opera. -
Perfect Phrases with Neil deGrasse Tyson
The Naked American Songbook
Join Neil deGrasse Tyson as he goes where no scientist has boldly gone before - on an intergalactic exploration of the Great American Songbook! -
Kevin Devine's Magical Indie Power-Pop
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The relentless and prolific Brooklyn-based songwriter Kevin Devine offers up his storytelling indie power-pop in the studio.