Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNew Year's Day: Mayor Adams' Legacy; Wikipedia's Rules; Online Reading
Episode 1939
On this New Year's Day:
Ahead of the Mamdani swearing-in ceremony, a look back: Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter; Ben Max, host of the Max P…5 months, 3 weeks ago
Holiday Best-Of: Colleges; Public Health; Pre-Cellphone Nostalgia; Being Stuck
Episode 1931
During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:
Christopher Eisgruber, president of Princeton University and the author of Terms of Respect: H…5 months, 3 weeks ago
Holiday Best-Of: Democratic Socialism; Joyce Vance, Teaching; Rail-to-Trail & More
Episode 1930
During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:
New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani defines himself as a democratic socialist, yet his …5 months, 3 weeks ago
2025 News Quiz: Hour 1
Episode 1945
In our annual news quiz, listeners call in to answer trivia questions about the past year in politics, culture, and more.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
2025 News Quiz: Hour 2
Episode 1944
In our annual news quiz, listeners call in for some trivia about the past year in politics, culture, and more.
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Holiday Best-Of: Jelani Cobb; Pregnancy; Grandparenting; Julia Ioffe; Cartoons
Episode 1927
During this holiday season, hear some recent favorites:
Jelani Cobb, dean of the Journalism School at Columbia University, a staff writer at The New Y…5 months, 3 weeks ago
Your Best Gift Ever
Episode 1942
Listeners share the best gifts they've ever received and what made them so special.
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Picks and Pans of 2025 Entertainment
Episode 1941
Listeners offer their picks of what they loved and hated this year in the world of film, literature, podcasting, performance, and more.
5 months, 4 weeks ago
What Christmas Means to You
Episode 1940
Christians call in to share the religious meaning of the holiday for them and what "Christian politics" mean as they come into the spotlight under th…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Saying Goodbye (And Hello) to Beloved Businesses
Episode 1940
Listeners share which of their favorite businesses closed in 2025, and shoutout new spots where they plan on becoming regulars.
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