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@theatlantic.com writer @julieebeck.bsky.social asks... "when is middle age?" We talk about that question, and whether it matters. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Defining "Middle Aged" | WNYCJulie Beck talks about the difficulty of determining when being "middle aged" actually starts.wnyc.orgUK-based journalist @sophiasgaler.bsky.social talks about what's lost when a language dies. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Why to Save a Language | WNYCSophia Smith Galer talks about what's lost when a language dies.wnyc.orgAfter Stuyvesant high school admitted only 3 Black students for next year, @errollouis.bsky.social, political anchor at Spectrum NY1 News, argues it's time to end the use of a single test for admission to NYC's specialized high schools. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
The Case Against the SHSAT | WNYCErrol Louis argues it's time to end the use of a single test for admission to NYC's specialized high schools.wnyc.orgBrendan Bordelon, AI and tech influence reporter at @politico.com, discusses Washington's changing approach to AI regulation amid growing concerns over cybersecurity in every sector, and unpacks how tech giants are hoping to guide the shift. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Washington's Changing Approach to AI Legislation | WNYCBrendan Bordelon discusses Washington's changing approach to AI regulation amid growing concerns.wnyc.orgICYMI, @vox.com's Allie Volpe on how to be a good roommate: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
What Makes a Good Roommate? | WNYCAllie Volpe offers advice for sharing living space with friends, family or strangers, as listeners share tips.wnyc.orgICYMI, writer Lucy Schiller on her new book on aging: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
How We (Fail to) Care for the Aged | WNYCLucy Schiller shares what she learned when she investigated aging and eldercare.wnyc.orgICYMI, Karen Yi, @wnyc.org/@gothamist.com reporter, on the latest with the city-run grocery stores, and more: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Affordable Food in NYC | WNYCKaren Yi discusses the mayor's announcement that the five city-run grocery stores will offer 30% discounts.wnyc.orgICYMI, @cookpolitical.com's Jessica Taylor on the Senate races at play in November: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Which Way Will the Senate Go in November? | WNYCJessica Taylor offers analysis of the competitive Senate races ahead of this November's midterm elections.wnyc.orgWhy are we so collectively fascinated with art heists? And what makes art valuable? Author Jo Piazza and art theft expert Anthony Amore discuss. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Our Fascination With Art Heists | WNYCJo Piazza and Anthony Amore talk about our collective fascination with heists and how the value of art is determined.wnyc.org@nytimes.com reporter Francesca Paris talks about why some states have rolled back incentives that unlock savings for residential solar customers...and how batteries may be the solution. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
States Pull Back Solar Incentives | WNYCFrancesca Paris talks about why some states have rolled back incentives that unlock savings for solar customers.wnyc.org@wnyc.org & @gothamist.com reporter @stephennessen.bsky.social talks about a new alternate side parking pilot program and the city's proposals for faster buses. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Transportation News: Street Cleaning Pilot & Faster Buses | WNYCStephen Nessen talks about some recent proposals for faster buses and a pilot street cleaning program.wnyc.org@jonlemire.bsky.social talks about the latest national political news, including on Trump, Netanyahu, Zelensky and the midterms. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Tuesday Morning Politics: Trump, Netanyahu, Zelensky and the Midterms | WNYCJonathan Lemire talks about the latest national political news.wnyc.org@wsj.com reporter Erin Mulvaney shares why some couples are putting a clause in their pre-nups to protect the stay-at-home parent. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Prenups to Protect the Stay-At-Home Parents | WNYCErin Mulvaney shares her reporting on clauses in prenuptial agreements to protect stay-at-home parents.wnyc.org@htdspodcast.bsky.social host and professor Greg Jackson looks at eight moments in America's 250 years when our politics were more divisive...and how we moved past them. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
America's History with Moving Past Divisions | WNYCGreg Jackson looks at eight politically divisive moments in America's history and how we moved past them.wnyc.orgNYS Assemblymember Robert Carroll is on the exploratory committee to bring the winter Olympics to NYC and Lake Placid, NY...in 2042. He explains, here: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Exploring an Olympics Bid for New York | WNYCNYS Assemblymember Robert Carroll talks about his vision for a joint upstate/downstate bid for the Winter Olympics.wnyc.org@slate.com "War Stories" columnist @fredmkaplan.bsky.social offers analysis of the latest on the war with Iran, plus the Saudi nuclear deal. Listen: wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Monday Morning Politics: Trump's Saudi Nuclear Deal | WNYCFred Kaplan breaks down the latest on the civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia.wnyc.orgCambridge classicist Dame Mary Beard and Slate film critic Dana Stevens joined us today for a great conversation about 'The Odyssey'. wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Context and a Movie: The Odyssey | WNYCClassicist Mary Beard and film critic Dana Stevens talk about Christopher Nolan's newest film.wnyc.orgKenny Minaya, commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services, spoke on the show today about City Hall's plan to smooth the way for NYC's small businesses. wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Cutting 'Red Tape' for Small Businesses | WNYCKenny Minaya talks about City Hall's plan to smooth the way for NYC's small businesses.wnyc.orgJeffery Mays, New York Times metro politics reporter, joined the show today to talk about how some Black and Latino political leaders and constituents are feeling as members of the Democratic Socialists of America gain power throughout the city. wnyc.org/browse/shows...
Black and Latino Leaders React to DSA Wins | WNYCJeffery Mays talks about how Black and Latino political leaders feel as members of DSA have gained power in NYC.wnyc.orgLiza Weisberg of the ACLU of New Jersey talked with us today about the error that saw some 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote. And WNYC's Mike Hayes shared his reporting on the topic. wnyc.org/browse/shows...
NJ's Voter Registration Snafu | WNYCLiza Weisberg and Mike Hayes talk about the error in New Jersey that led to registering about 6,600 noncitizens to vote.wnyc.org