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Meet the New NYC Health Commissioner
Episode 2193
Alister Martin, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, talks about his background and what he plans to prioritize…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How Gaza and Zionism Are Dividing Synagogues
Episode 2199
Eyal Press, contributing writer to The New Yorker, shares his reporting on how disagreements over Israel, Gaza and Zionism itself are dividing synago…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
'Good' Things to Start Your Week
Episode 2192
Melissa Kirsch, writer of the New York Times newsletter "The Good List," which gives recommendations and inspirations for living a more joyful and me…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Extending Mayoral Control of the Schools?
Episode 2189
As state budget negotiations continue ahead of the April 1 deadline, Carmen Fariña, former NYC Schools Chancellor, argues for a four-year extension o…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Sen. Booker on 'Standing Up'
Episode 2190
U.S. Senator Cory Booker, D-NJ, author of Stand (St. Martin’s Press, 2026), weaves history, personal stories and current politics into a defense of p…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Saturday's 'No Kings' Protests
Episode 2188
On Saturday, 'No Kings' demonstrations nationwide served as a statement in rebuke of President Donald Trump's policies. Leah Greenberg, co-founder an…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Brian Lehrer Weekend: The Great Replacement Theory, AI in Novels, Baseball & Life
Episode 2191
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.
The Great Replacement Theory (First) | AI in Novels (Starts at 28:20) | Baseb…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Spring Clean-Out
Episode 2186
Christina Fallon, owner of Dream It Done Organizing, offers advice for cleaning and de-cluttering for the new season.
Photo: Clothing items hang in a…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
AI, Digital Hall Passes and More Education News
Episode 2184
Jessica Gould, education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, rounds up the latest big stories in education, including new AI guidelines for New York Cit…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Two Verdicts Find Fault With Social Media Giants
Episode 2185
Juries in both New Mexico and California found social media giants to be liable for harm to children. Bobby Allyn, NPR technology correspondent, expl…
2 months, 3 weeks ago