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Back to SearchBrian Lehrer Weekend: A New Pope; Bob Costas; The Music of Celia Cruz
Episode 1290
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? (First) | Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas (Starts at 44:20) | Felix Contreras on the legacy of music icon …
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Speed Cameras Coming for Bridges and Tunnels
Episode 1288
Jon Campbell, Albany reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, talks about a deal that will allow the MTA to install speed cameras on bridges and tunnels in the city, plus more on how the new budget might aff…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Out of the Box Mother's Day Gifts
Episode 1287
With Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, listeners call in to share the best and unique gifts they've received for Mother's Day and suggest gift ideas for last-minute shoppers.
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
What to Know About Trump's Embrace of Crypto
Episode 1286
In president Trump's first administration, he stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "not money". Now, he heads his own crypto company. David Yaffe-Bellany, technology reporter for The Ne…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
New Pope, New Era for Catholics
Episode 1289
Catholics around the world are getting to know the new pontiff, Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States. David Gibson, director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, and…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Honoring Free Expression
Episode 1284
Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf, interim co-CEO of PEN America, and Mia Couto, Mozambican author and recipient of this year's PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature, discuss the work of…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
100 Years of 100 Things: The Legacy of Celia Cruz
Episode 1285
As our centennial series continues, Felix Contreras, host and co-creator of NPR's Alt.Latino, talks about the life and legacy of music icon Celia Cruz, born 100 years ago.
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
NJ's Republican Candidates for Governor Speak
Episode 1283
WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill and David Cruz, senior political correspondent and anchor, and moderator of Chat Box and Reporters Roundtable at NJ Spotlight News, recap and offer analysis of …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Trump Admin's Cuts Hit Universities Hard
Episode 1282
Rick Seltzer, senior writer for the Chronicle of Higher Education who writes their Daily Briefing newsletter, talks about the latest news in the fights between Columbia, Harvard and other universitie…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Bob Costas Reflects
Episode 1279
Bob Costas, sportscaster and talk show host, reflects on his recent Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award and the state of baseball and other sports today.
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Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago