The Black Playwright Who Transformed Theater
Imani Perry introduces us to A Raisin in the Sun, the first show ever staged on Broadway written by a black woman – and the show’s legendary playwright, Lorraine Hansberry. In Looking for Lorraine: Th...
5 Okt 202218min
The Obamas' Lonely Walk on the High Road
Anti-Obama conspiracy theories and lies about the 2020 election still shape post-truth politics. What, if anything, is to be done about these conspiracies? It’s been more than a decade since Barack Ob...
3 Okt 202230min
‘The Woman King’ Isn’t a Biopic. So What?
‘The Woman King’ sits somewhere between the cringe of 'Coming to America' and the fantasy of 'Black Panther' in Hollywood’s troubled history of stories about Africa. Dr. Aje-Ori Agbese, professor in ...
28 Sep 202217min
Everything’s Changed. But Have You?
The world has changed a lot since 2020. We open the phones to hear how this change has shaped listeners’ relationships and political opinions. Angela Davis, host of Minnesota Public Radio’s daily call...
26 Sep 202232min
Your Summer Jams…One Last Time
Host Kai Wright checks in with producer Regina de Heer about our summer playlist one last time. Hear the latest submissions from listeners and WNYC staff, about their songs of the summer and why they ...
21 Sep 202211min
Introducing 'Notes From America': New Name, Same Show
We’re inviting you into a more positive – less anxious – conversation. Notes from America with Kai Wright airs Sundays at 6 p.m. ET on public radio stations and YouTube. Companion listening for this e...
20 Sep 20222min
A Pre-Midterms Vibe Check
An election is coming. Summer is over. And the vibe is…what? We open the phones to hear what’s on your mind–from democracy to baseball. WNYC's own Brian Lehrer joins to help take your calls. Tune in t...
19 Sep 202237min
The Art of Remembrance
The story of one local NYC artist who uses digital technology to honor our city’s past. Meet Vladimir Nazarov, a visual artist living in New York City, who combined his love for the city and his love ...
14 Sep 202218min
