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One Dreamer's Journey Through the Immigration System
An immigrant has been held for 15 months in part because officials forgot to bring him from jail to court.
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What a Blue House Does to Trump’s Economy
Money Talking
Democrats will now have control over powerful committees in the House and could try to challenge the Trump administration's approach to banking, spending and trade. -
The Race for Public Advocate Is On
With Tish James set to become New York's next Attorney General, a diverse group of candidates are eyeing her office.
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With Democrats in the House, Will a Divided Government Be Able to Govern?
The Takeaway
While Democrats will no longer be locked out of power completely, it's unclear what they'll be able to accomplish with Republicans still in control of the White House and Senate. -
Behind the Scenes, Poll Workers Tried to Save Election Day
The New York City Board of Elections knew that extra-long ballots in Brooklyn and Queens could cause extra problems. -
Trump Administration Seeks To Limit Asylum-Seekers With New Rule
All Things Considered
The change announced on Thursday is designed to prohibit migrants who cross the border outside of designated entry points from seeking asylum in the U.S. It is almost certain to face legal challenges. -
So What Trump Investigations Could Be Coming?
Trump, Inc.
We talk with The New Yorker’s Adam Davidson, The Washington Post’s David Fahrenthold, and McClatchy’s Anita Kumar about the midterms and future investigations by Democrats. -
'This Is Going To Be Absolutely Heart-Wrenching': The Thousand Oaks Shooting Victims
Not all the victims' names have been released, but among those confirmed are six men and three women. They range from 18 to 54 — a reflection of the crowd drawn to the bar's "College Country Night."
Arts and Culture
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Michelle Obama Tells The Story Of 'Becoming' Herself — And The Struggle To Hang On
The former first lady's new book is a story about her history, how that influenced who she is — and learning to adapt after agreeing to let that life be hijacked by politics. -
Met Opera Announcer's Career Begins in a Swimming Pool.
The curtain raiser to broadcast history begins at the shallow end. -
Criticizing While Female
Documentary of the Week
The documentary “What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael” profiles The New Yorker's iconic film critic and her work in a male-centric industry. It premieres at DOC NYC on Sunday. - Edit Bucket
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Review: A Warhol for the 21st Century
A new retrospective at the Whitney Museum is less interested in celebrity worship than in serious and timely subjects in a remarkably handsome and topical show.
Tech and Media
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Jim Acosta's Ejection Raises Questions About Role of White House Press Corps
The Takeaway
After President Trump's sprawling post-election news conference, there are questions about the effectiveness of the White House Press Corps. -
Gab Server Subpoenaed By Pennsylvania Attorney General
Tweets by Gab, a social media site used by the suspect in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, show that the site's new server host, Epik, has been subpoenaed by the Pennsylvania attorney general. -
Amazon Plot Twist: 2 Cities Will Split The 2nd Headquarters
The surprising decision to divide the win is an anticlimactic ending for a much-hyped, Olympic-style search. The plan promised up to 50,000 new high-paying jobs and drew 238 bids.
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Swamp Dogg, Julia Holter, and First Aid Kit
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Week of September 10: This week, A "Blaze" of Glory, an old Dogg’s new trick, and a Mountain Goats surprise. -
Watch: British Folk Shredder Richard Thompson OBE
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British singer, songwriter, and wicked guitarist Richard Thompson OBE joins us today to unleash solo acoustic versions of new songs from his latest record, the 13 Rivers. -
Watch Now: Fantastic Negrito's Fiery Blues-Soul-Punk
Soundcheck
Fantastic Negrito fuses punk-funk into blues and soul. His latest record, "Please Don't Be Dead," is the sound of survival as music. He joins us to play some of these tunes, in-studio. -
Watch: Unsung Country Legend Blaze Foley in Ethan Hawke Film
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Blaze, a film by Ethan Hawke, brings to life a little-known outlaw country legend, Texas singer/songwriter Blaze Foley. Cast members Ben Dickey and Charlie Sexton join us in the studio. -
Rhiannon Giddens' Speech on Race, Folk Music, and American Identity
New Sounds
Award-winning singer, banjo player and violinist Rhiannon Giddens opened the 2018 Big Ears Festival with a powerful speech on race, folk music, and what American greatness means to her.
