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Mayor Mamdani's Lessons From Mayor La Guardia
The Brian Lehrer Show
WNYC's Brigid Bergin recaps her event with Mayor Mamdani where they talked about the lessons he has taken from Mayor Fiorello La Guardia and other news from his first 100 days in office.
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Celebrating Library Workers
The Brian Lehrer Show
It's National Library Week, and today we're asking library workers (and patrons) to talk about the services their libraries provide.
How a Brooklyn musician uses her Norwegian fiddle to make a sound all her own
Zosha Warpeha performs on her hardanger d'amore fiddle and speaks about her new album, 'I grow accustomed to the dark.'
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The LES is the city's new vintage district. With prices high and supply low, can it last?
There’s a microdistrict for everything in New York City, from flowers to lighting to diamonds. A new one for vintage clothing may be emerging.
A Genocide Scholar Asks “What Went Wrong” in Israel
The New Yorker Radio Hour
The Israeli historian Omer Bartov says a “state ideology” of Zionism has led to what he calls genocide in Gaza. Plus,  Patrick Radden Keefe on his new book, “London Falling.”
Influencers Usher in a New Era for #MeToo
On the Media
Plus, Hungary's new Prime Minister vows to dismantle Orban's "factory of lies"
Fast-Tracking Psychedelics Research
The Brian Lehrer Show
Frederick S. Barrett talks about the use of psychedelics for mental illness and the effects of President Trump's executive order speeding up research.
Send us your poems for National Poetry Month on WNYC
Our theme this year is "good neighbors."
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Let’s talk democracy at the laundromat!
Soap gets laundry done. Conversation gets democracy going. This election year, WNYC is turning some laundromats in the New York metro area into hubs of civic dialogue.
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One of the Country's Earliest African-American Radio Programs on WNYC 1929-1930
The NAACP scores a regular Wednesday slot for talks on a broad spectrum of issues.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Lilian Supove Blake
When most women in Radio were doing home-ec shows, she was WNYC's News and Special Events Director.
Take A Dive into the WNYC Archives
As part of WNYC's centennial celebration, each week we'll share key moments from the from the vast WNYC and NYC Municipal archives.
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Broadway on the Radio: 'Ragtime' at WNYC
All Of It with Alison Stewart
The stars of the Broadway musical 'Ragtime' join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC. Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Nichelle Lewis, Ben Levi Ross, and Sha...
A Wonder Is What It Is: Nick Offerman Reads 'A Vision,' by Wendell Berry
All Of It with Alison Stewart
For National Poetry Month, actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman hosts "A Wonder Is What It Is," an audio series from All Of It with Alison Stewart dedicated to poet, activist, ...
David Hyde Pierce on Classical Music Happy Hour
The 2026 Public Song Project
April 'Get Lit' Preview: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney on 'Lake Effect'
All Of It with Alison Stewart
The April "Get Lit with All Of It" book club selection is the novel Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney. It follows one woman's affair in 1970s Rochester... and the continued fallo...
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The People Leaving NYC; Should Democrats Appear With Hasan Piker?; Journalism for the Common Good; 250 Books
Trump Administration Dismantling Climate Goals; Earth Day from Space; Will the US or Iran Blink First?; Advice for Finding Your Life's Work
Lessons from La Guardia; Psychedelics Research; A Brownsville Novel; Celebrating Library Workers
Monday Morning Politics: Looking Ahead to Midterms; New Jersey Budget Update; Investing Pension Funds In Affordable Housing; Jazz Legacies
Making a Meaningful Earth Day; Brooklyn's Greenest Block; New Doc About A Gym Run By Formerly Incarcerated People; Pete Ohs & Jeremy O. Harris on 'Erupcja'
The People Leaving NYC; Should Democrats Appear With Hasan Piker?; Journalism for the Common Good; 250 Books
Trump Administration Dismantling Climate Goals; Earth Day from Space; Will the US or Iran Blink First?; Advice for Finding Your Life's Work
Making a Meaningful Earth Day; Brooklyn's Greenest Block; New Doc About A Gym Run By Formerly Incarcerated People; Pete Ohs & Jeremy O. Harris on 'Erupcja'
Lessons from La Guardia; Psychedelics Research; A Brownsville Novel; Celebrating Library Workers
Byrne & O'Hara in 'Fallen Angels'; Luke Tennie; Art of NYC's Sanitation Department; "Ceija Stojka: Making Visible"; "Art Fair of the Global Majority"
Photo Gallery: WQXR Celebrates Earth Day With Your Photo Submissions
Saturday at 1pm: Kaija Saariaho’s Innocence
New Book Explores Men & Masculinity; Xochitl Gonzalez's Latest Novel; 4/20 Legal Cannabis News Roundup; The Versatile Chocolate Chip Cookie
20 Great Music Compositions Inspired by Shakespeare
Byrne & O'Hara in 'Fallen Angels'; Luke Tennie; Art of NYC's Sanitation Department; "Ceija Stojka: Making Visible"; "Art Fair of the Global Majority"
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Poetry Together: A Night of Collaboration and Community
Come celebrate Poetry Month with WNYC’s Morning Edition!
We’re inviting some of our favorite poets to come read their works, and we’ll learn about collaborative poetry with KC Trommer of QUEENSBOUND. Come meet and connect with other WNYC listeners, and write your own poem with a neighbor.
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In-person: Free with RSVP
Livestream: Free with RSVP
Get Lit April Book Club: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Broadway on the Radio: CATS: The Jellicle Ball
The stars of Broadway's
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
join Alison Stewart live in The Greene Space at WNYC.
The event will include performances and discussion about bringing the beloved musical back to the stage with a ballroom makeover. Cast and creative guests to be announced.
This event is part of
All Of It's Broadway on the Radio
series.
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PREMIUM SEATING (FIRST 2 ROWS): $50
GENERAL ADMISSION: $25
LIVESTREAM: FREE WITH RSVP
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