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Shutdown Politics, Sen. Feinstein's Legacy and other Washington News; Target store closing; Why It Matters What We Wear; NYC Flood Updates (episode)
Today's national politics news: the passing of Sen. Feinstein, calls for Sen. Menendez to step down, and the pending shutdown.
The latest on Target's announcement that it will close 9 stores, citing shoplifting as the reason.
Personal stylist Allison Bornstein discusses why what we wear matters, how fashion can act as self-care, and talks about her recent book.
Manhattan borough president Mark Levine provides an update on the heavy rainfall in his borough and across New York City.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. (article)
GOP Candidates & the UAW Strike; A Controversial NYPD Recommendation; The AR-15 Story; Big Dogs, Small Apartments (episode)
The second GOP debate and how Pres. Biden and Former Pres. Trump and the other GOP candidates are addressing the issues raised by the auto workers strike.
Why the NYPD is not recommending any discipline or misconduct charges for the two officers who were involved in the 2019 shooting death of Kawaski Trawick.
The story of America's gun culture through that of the AR-15, a weapon that went from use in Vietnam to leisure and mass shootings.
Listeners with large dogs share the issues they've had while trying to find an apartment that will rent to them, as well as those who would rather not cohabitate with large dogs.
David Remnick on National Politics and the New Yorker Festival; NYC's Lopsided Unemployment Rate; College Rankings and Admissions Today; Your Jokes About the News (episode)
David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and the host of "The New Yorker Radio Hour" talks about this year's New Yorker Festival, and current politics.
The unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers remains startlingly high, especially when compared to white New Yorkers. What are policymakers doing to address this?
A look at admission policies for higher education and changes to the U.S. News and World Report's college ranking system.
With the professional comedy writers getting back to work, listeners are call in with the amateur version of late-night monologue jokes about politics.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander; California's Lawsuit Against Big Oil; Child Poverty and How to End It; Your Niche Neighborhood Dramas (episode)
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander talks about city finances, and more.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit against five major oil companies seeking compensation for damages caused by climate change.
How poverty limits the lives of children.
Listeners call in to share the drama from their neighborhoods.
Monday Morning Politics; MTA Update: Free Buses, Crowded Subways; A Push for Reparations in New Jersey; Overcoming Childhood Trauma (episode)
New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser talks about the latest national political news, including the spending impasse in the House and the Zelensky visit to DC.
Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC Newsroom, talks about subway ridership, free bus routes, and more.
A look at the work of the New Jersey Reparations Council as it convenes its first public session on Tuesday.
Jenisha Watts' story of becoming a successful journalist after a childhood of trauma.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. (article)
Friday Morning Politics with Rep. Garbarino; Covering 'Carbon Bombs' & Climate Change; Vicki Breen on the Mayor's New Housing Plan; Patti Smith in New Jersey (episode)
U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino (R, NY-2) talks about the role of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in the House funding impasse.
Damian Carrington, environment editor at The Guardian, discusses his reporting on 'carbon bombs,' as well as the events from this week's UN Climate Ambition Summit.
Mayor Adams has proposed big changes meant to spur a lot more housing development in New York City.
Patti Smith shares a poem and plans for upcoming performances, including her Princeton, NJ show.
Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom; Using the courts to achieve climate goals; 'Recognizing' others & healing society; Are walks best done alone? (episode)
NYC Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom talks about the migrant influx and news that many of the Venezuelan asylum-seekers will be granted temporary protected status, allowing them to work.
How activists are turning to the legal system to achieve climate-related goals, and reflects on climate solutions more broadly.
How "recognizing" and dignifying more than material success offers a path out of today's polarization.
In praise of the solitary amble.
Auto Industry Economics & the UAW Strike; The State of Climate Journalism in the US and Abroad; Fighting Anti-Science; Your Restaurant Red Flags (episode)
A look at the economics of the auto industry and what's at stake in the strike.
Two journalists reflect on the state of climate journalism and talk about UN's Climate Ambition Summit.
A scientist speaks from the frontlines of the fight against vaccines, and other scientific misinformation.
Get expert tips for avoiding bad restaurants in NYC.