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Merchants of Joy' Follows NYC Christmas Tree Sellers
Episode 1801
The new documentary "Merchants of Joy" follows five New York City families as they run their Christmas tree business. Director Celia Aniskovich and s…
9 months ago
Christmas is for the Birds
Episode 1800
The holiday season is full of traditions. Family dinners. Caroling. Gifting. For birders, there's another event that cannot be missed: the Christmas …
9 months ago
Wagner Moura Stars in 'The Secret Agent'
Episode 1799
The new film "The Secret Agent" tells the story of a former professor, played by Wagner Moura, who finds himself attempting to fight back against the…
9 months ago
How to Make the Best Holiday Cookies with Vaughn Vreeland
Episode 1798
Want to make holiday cookies that will impress all of your guests? One place to turn to for inspiration might be the new New York Times cookbook Cook…
9 months ago
Take It to The Bridge
Episode 1797
Historically, bridges have played important roles in some of the most beloved songs in modern music history. But as the music industry has evolved in…
9 months ago
What's the Best Bridge in New York? (Small Stakes, Big Opinions)
Episode 1796
New York City's infrastructure is of course dominated by its famous skyline and skyscrapers. But don't forget about the bridges! The city is connecte…
9 months ago
Go Local: Manhattan
Episode 1795
Local shop enthusiast Caroline Weaver, aka, The Locavore, prepares us for the holiday season. She joins us each week through the holiday season, to g…
9 months ago
The Groundbreaking Case that Helped Make Spousal Rape Illegal
Episode 1794
When Greta Rideout pressed charges against her husband John in 1978, spousal rape was only considered a crime in four states. Rideout was one of the …
9 months ago
Capturing the Complicated Emotions of Life Insurance for HIV-Positive People
Episode 1793
The new short documentary film "Cashing Out" examines the complications of buying life-insurance policies for HIV-positive gay men. Matt Nadel, who d…
9 months ago
‘Hedda’ Director Nia DaCosta and Star Tessa Thompson
Episode 1792
A provocative reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, “Hedda” stars Tessa Thompson as the aristocrat caught between a past love and a stifling ma…
9 months ago