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Back to SearchKnickmania Has Hit New York
Episode 1222
The Knicks play the fourth game of their playoff series against Boston tonight at Madison Square Garden Monday evening. Sports and culture writer Priya Desai talks about why this particular match up …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Imal Gnawa Performs (Get Lit)
Episode 1220
Our April Get Lit book club pick, The Dream Hotel, comes from Moroccan author Laila Lalami and its protagonist is the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to the United States. At Lalami's request, we clo…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Get Lit: Laila Lalami on 'The Dream Hotel'
Episode 1219
Author Laila Lalami discusses her new book, The Dream Hotel, which follows a woman detained after an AI algorithm analyzes her dreams and determines she's at risk of harming her husband. The novel wa…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Teachers That Shape Us
Episode 1221
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, author Sarah Ruhl tells us about the teachers who shaped her, as detailed in her new essay collection, Lessons From My Teachers: From Preschool to the Pre…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
A Disabled Mother Writes About the Challenges of Parenting in an Inaccessible World
Episode 1218
Author Jessica Slice is a mother, and she is also disabled. She writes about the misconceptions about what disabled parents are capable of, as well as the challenges she faces as a disabled mother, i…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Pack and Save Money on Baggage Fees
Episode 1216
Travelers looking to save on baggage fees might start with smarter packing. Sally French, NerdWallet writer and co-host of the "Smart Travel" podcast, shares tips on packing, travel points, ID rules,…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Do Emergency Sirens Really Have to Be So Loud?
Episode 1217
Note: This conversation was interrupted by the breaking news that a new pope has been selected. Pope Leo XIV, from Chicago, is the first ever pontiff from the United States. Tune in on Monday when we…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Cast Of Broadway's 'Real Women Have Curves' Perform Live
Episode 1215
Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez are Tony nominated for writing the music and lyrics for the new Broadway musical, “Real Women Have Curves.” They discuss their songwriting process. Plus, cast members Ta…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Sir Woman Performs Live from CR5
Episode 1214
Fresh off of their appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Sir Woman joins us for a special live performance in WNYC's Studio Five and to discuss the inspiration behind their new double album, If It…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
The History of Board Games
Episode 1213
For thousands of years, humans have loved to play board games, from the advent of chess to Settlers of Catan. What makes board games so special? Author Tim Clare discusses his new book, Across the Bo…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago