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Federal Monitor Says Violence at Rikers Continues; Call Your Senator: Sen Gillibrand on the Debt Ceiling Deal and More; After Uvalde; Gen Z's Relationship Between Work and Identity (episode)
The federal monitor released a report full of disturbing recent incidents at Rikers Island involving detainees and correction officers.
Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand talks about the debt ceiling compromise, reintroducing paid family leave, the origins of the COVID pandemic and more.
Veteran journalist Maria Hinojosa examines the aftermath of the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas one year later.
Gen Z and younger Millennials share whether they're seeking a dream job, or if they'd prefer a good enough job that pays the bills.
Slate's Fred Kaplan on US & China, plus Ukraine; Pricing for the Climate; "The Good Enough Job"; Callers on Their Air Travel Pet Peeves (episode)
Slate's Fred Kaplan explains why it's a good thing that tensions between the U.S. and China are thawing (not everyone in Washington agrees!), plus the latest on the war in Ukraine.
An environmentalist argues that to avoid the 'environmental default' of climate change we need to assign a monetary value for the health of the planet.
The case for a 'good enough' career that allows you to be more than your job title.
Listeners share their air travel etiquette guidelines and pet peeves
On Memorial Day we re-air our listeners' decade-by-decade oral histories of the news events (and concerts!) that define their generations. (episode)
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. (article)
GOP presidential race; City Council's housing plan; The Oath Keeper's ex-wife; The current state of Major League Baseball (episode)
Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley takes stock of the newest Republicans to enter the contest: South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Shelter providers and advocacy groups say a new package of bills approved by City Council would get people into long-term housing faster.
Anna Sale and Micah Loewinger discuss their interview with Tasha Adams, the ex-wife of Oath Keepers founder, Stewart Rhodes.
Why baseball seems to be in a constant "state of crisis," and how the new rules are playing out so far this season.
Defining the real-world consequences of the debt ceiling; NYC's right to shelter and homelessness; The Supreme Court's 'shadow docket'; On-Air job fair (episode)
What will actually happen in the U.S. if the government hits the debt ceiling?
The Adams administration is seeking to suspend New York City's 'right to shelter' law as it struggles to meet the demands of the migrant crisis.
How the Supreme Court uses the "shadow docket," emergency rulings that remain outside the public view
Employers looking for workers and workers looking for jobs.
City politics and news; Ken Burns on the Brooklyn Bridge's 140th anniversary; Take our pop culture quiz; Your guilty pleasures; Summer arts preview: hip hop's 50th events (episode)
Fordham University political scientist Christina Greer talks about how the city is managing the migrant crisis and more local news.
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman take a walk on the Brooklyn Bridge and reflect on its beauty and importance as it turns 140.
Listeners call-in to test their knowledge of pop culture—and for a chance to win a prize.
What's your guilty pleasure?
We wrap up our "stuff to do around here this summer" series with a look at the big concerts celebrating Hip Hop's 50 years.
Surgeon General warns against social media for kids; Why are whales dying in NY & NJ?; Brian Lehrer Show quiz: local geography; Thanking a stranger; Summer arts roundup: outdoor cinema (episode)
The U.S. surgeon general warns about the lack of data on the safety of social media's effects on developing brains.
A marine conservation biologist explains why so many beached whales are turning up on the New York and New Jersey coastlines.
What's where in the New York City area?
Listeners call in to thank a stranger who helped them out of a jam in the past.
Your guide to movies on rooftops and in parks all summer.
The 'Tricky Politics' of the Debt Ceiling; NYC Comptroller Brad Lander; Brian Lehrer Show Quiz: 2023 News; Your Summer Camp Memories; Summer Arts Roundup: Theater and Dance (episode)
Negotiations on the debt ceiling are continuing as the June 1 deadline for a default looms - but it's "tricky politics."
Comptroller Brad Lander shares his proposals for the city budget that he says will cut costs but not essential services.
A second installment of the-news-so-far in 2023 quiz
Listeners call in to share their most enduring summer camp memories from childhood.
Steve Smith with some summer Shakespeare, and more.
Florida Education Update; Ari Shapiro; Local History Quiz; Your 15 Minutes of Fame; Summer Arts Roundup: Classical and Jazz (episode)
This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a slate of bills targeting what teachers can -- or cannot -- teach in school.
NPR's All Things Considered co-host Ari Shapiro talks about his work as a journalist - and as a performer.
Listeners call in to test their knowledge of local history—for bragging rights and a prize.
Listeners talk about the experience of being famous for a short period of time.
Steve Smith with some of the top summer offerings for classical music, opera, jazz and more.