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Mali Obomsawin had a prolific 2024, releasing two collaborative albums — with Jake Blount, and as Deerlady with Magdalena Abrego — and composing the score for the documentary “Sugarcane,” which is now nominated for an Oscar. Obomsawin talks about her various projects and performs live.
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A new book from journalist Tanya Pearson, Pretend We're Dead: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Women in Rock in the ’90s, explores the surge of female rock stars in the 90's and why their popularity waned into the 2000s. Pearson discusses her book alongside musician Tanya Donelly and we take your calls.
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Singer-songwriter Neko Case is known for her beautiful voice and her fierce and haunting lyrics that convey emotional truths. In her new memoir, The Harder I Fight, the More I Love You, she charts her evolution from being "raised by two dogs and a space heater" in rural Washington state by two teenage parents, to becoming an internationally acclaimed musician. She discusses her book as well as her latest project, writing songs for a musical theater adaptation of "Thelma and Louise."
*Neko Case will be in conversation with Emma Straub at Books Are Magic tonight at 7.
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"Presence," a new film directed by Steven Soderbergh, flips the horror genre on its head by telling the story from the ghost's point of view. It's written by David Koepp. Koepp's had success with blockbusters like "Mission Impossible" and "Jurassic Park" and he discusses his latest project and what it was like working with the prolific director, and actor Callina Liang talks about playing the lead role.
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The Moth wants WNYC Listeners to be part of their upcoming storyteller season. Executive producer and director Sarah Austin Jenness joins to take calls from listeners about their "Only in New York" stories for a chance to appear on a Moth event hosted by our own Alison Stewart.
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What do Post-Its, Spanx, Telfar’s Shopping Bag, and the Accessible Icon symbol have in common? Their revolutionary design. MoMA has organized a new exhibition, Pirouette: Turning Points in Design, which displays products from the museum's collection with unique and memorable design that forever changed our culture. Curator Paola Antonelli discusses the show, on view through October 18.
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A growing number of experts have been sounding the alarm about increased screen time, especially for children and teenagers. As part of our series, What the Hack, psychologist Dr. Jacqueline Nesi, who studies the role of social media in adolescents’ mental health and development and writes the popular newsletter Techno Sapiens, provides a few tips to manage your screen time.
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Earlier this month, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, a tribute to the island of Puerto Rico. NPR producer and reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us alongside University of Wisconsin-Madison history professor Jorell Meléndez-Badillo, who collaborated on the album, to unpack the significance of the album.
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A new shadow puppetry exhibition by the Queens-based Chinese Theatre Works rings in the Year of the Snake! Ellen Kodadek from Flushing Town Hall and Stephen Kaplin from Chinese Theatre Works discuss Red Gate: Pauline Benton & Chinese Shadow Theatre in America, which is on display through February 23.
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Last week the Supreme Court upheld the decision to ban TikTok in America and a few days later, the app briefly went dark. But on President Trump's first day he vowed to delay the ban. We'll learn about the reason for the anti-TikTok legislation, if Trump can legally stop the ban, and how the loss of TikTok might affect digital creators with Sapna Maheshwari, a business reporter from the New York Times who covers the tech industry. We'll also take listener calls.
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, artist and comedian Sam Kissajukian had a manic episode, during which he painted more than 300 works of art. His new comedy show, "300 Paintings," takes audiences on a hilarious and moving tour of some of that art, which also serves as a journey through his own mental health. He joins us to discuss the show, which is running at the Vineyard Theater through February 23.
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The hit series "Severance" is set in the near future where the distinction between work and life is extreme. After a three year hiatus, the show returned last week to glowing reviews. We're joined by actors Tramell Tillman, who plays the charming yet sinister Mr. Milchik, and Britt Lower, who plays Helly, to discuss the new season.
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[REBROADCAST FROM September 24, 2024] A new exhibition at the Whitney celebrates the life and work of influential and pioneering artist, dancer, and choreographer Alvin Ailey. Edges of Ailey presents items from Ailey's archive, as well as live performances in the museum, including AILEY in residence. Curator Adrienne Edwards discusses this innovative show, on view through February 9.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst
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This morning the Oscar nominations were announced! We break down the snubs and surprises with Oscar fanatic and Keep It podcast co-host Louis Virtel.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst
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Today it feels almost balmy after the last few days of single digit temperatures. But cold weather is great for cooking. We speak to Food & Wine assistant editor Andee Gosnell about some of her favorite one pot meals to keep you warm this winter. And we take your calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst
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The singular filmmaker David Lynch died on January 15, days before what would have been his 79th birthday. Film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz joins us to reflect on Lynch's career and legacy with listeners' calls.
This segment is guest-hosted by David Furst
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Henry Christophe was known as a liberator of Haiti, before he switched sides and fought with Napoleon's forces. He later became the first King of Haiti, before dying by suicide. Biographer Marlene L. Daut unpacks the complicated truths behind Christophe's life in her new book, The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe.
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Jonathan Van Ness pledges to provide sex ed to adults in their first standup comedy special, "Fun & Slutty." They take aim at efforts to ban sex ed in schools or stigmatize sexual freedoms. Van Ness discusses their special, streaming on Veeps tomorrow, and the current season of "Queer Eye."
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In the new comedy "Laid," Stephanie Hsu plays Ruby Yao, a 33-year-old single woman who is searching for a perfect love story, however she finds herself at the center of a mystery when her exes begin dying. Hsu joins us alongside co-creator Nahnatchka Khan to discuss the series, streaming on Peacock.
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This month we're speaking to Grammy-nominated artists. Bassist Divinity Roxx is a family music artist who's nominated in the Best Children's Album category for World Wide Playdate. Roxx joins us with her band for a special live performance!
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