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Episode 1691
This weekend marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal on October 25, 1825. The canal had a major impact on the economic and maritime power of New York City and State, and opened u…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Stevie Van Zandt on 'Deliver Me From Nowhere' and TeachRock
Episode 1690
While legendary guitarist Stevie Van Zandt isn't playing in the E-Street band with Bruce Springsteen, he heads the nonprofit TeachRock, which offers musical lesson plans to teachers at no cost. "Litt…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
A 'Ragtime' For Our Times
Episode 1687
The new NYC production of "Ragtime" is an epic portrait of American life in the early 20th century. Joshua Henry stars as Coalhouse Walker Jr., a celebrated pianist. Caissie Levy stars as Mother, a w…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Ethan Hawke Stars in 'Blue Moon'
Episode 1689
In the new Richard Linklater film "Blue Moon," Ethan Hawke stars as songwriter Lorenz Hart, who is struggling on the opening night of "Oklahoma!" written by his former partner Richard Rogers. Hawke d…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
An Antarctic Disaster in Quan Berry's 'The Unveiling'
Episode 1688
In the new novel The Unveiling, a Black location scout is searching for the perfect spots to film a project about Shackleton's nightmare expedition. But soon she finds herself in a survival situation…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Presenting Local Student Finalists from NPR's 'Student Podcast Challenge'
Episode 1686
Every year, NPR organizes its Student Podcast Challenge, where it invites middle and high school students from around the country to submit a short podcast or reported piece. This year, a few of the …
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
New York Artist David Wojnarowicz Saw Himself in Arthur Rimbaud
Episode 1686
David Wojnarowicz was an influential New York artist and AIDS activist who established himself in the East Village scene in the 70s and 80s. The Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, which curates work from L…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
NYC As Canvas: How Robert Rauschenberg Saw New York
Episode 1686
The artist Robert Rauschenberg — born 100 years ago Tuesday — strove to incorporate the 'real world" into his work through found objects, magazine images, and his own photographic practice. Now, a ne…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Puzzle Mania with NYT's Mini Creator
Episode 1684
Joel Fagliano is the puzzle maker to thank for your obsessive dedication to solving the Mini Crossword. The New York Times Games lead editor joins us to talk about the new book, PUZZLE MANIA!: Wordle…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Emma Stebbins, Bethesda Fountain Sculptor and New Yorker You Should Know
Episode 1685
Emma Stebbins is the sculptor behind one of New York's most famous landmarks: Bethesda Fountain. The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington has organized the first museum exhibition dedicated to the w…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago