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10/15/2024

Gideon Rose, adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, former editor of Foreign Affairs and author, looks at this year's Nobel Peace Prize recipient and back through its impact over the last century on the Brian Lehrer Show.

A look at this year's Nobel Peace Prize recipient and a discussion about the award's impact over the last century, as part of our ongoing centennial series.

10/15/2024

Twelve more NJ municipalities have joined a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a new affordable housing law just days before the state is due to release new requirements on the number of low-priced homes each town has to develop over the next decade.

The municipalities argue the state is asking them to build more low-priced housing than their communities can support.

10/14/2024

Peak fall foliage viewing time is almost here.

The Show got some suggestions for leaf-peeping locations from listeners and a bit of the science behind why leave change colors from urban botanist Marielle Anzelone. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3BIvkyX

10/14/2024

Sanitation officials say the measure is necessary to clean up sidewalks and lots across the city, but opponents call it a power grab that gives the department too much authority that will lead to continued aggressive crackdowns on street vendors.

The ballot language frustrates advocates who say the wording leaves out the fact that a new measure would enhance the sanitation department’s power fine unlicensed street vendors.

10/14/2024

For the last 56 years, the MTA has served as New Yorkers’ punching bag. But a notable shift has occurred since Gov. Hochul paused congestion pricing in June. Now, transit woes are her fault and the MTA is enjoying a sudden outpouring of public support.

The shift in opinion comes as crises have engulfed much of New York’s political class. Mayor Eric Adams is facing federal bribery charges, and Hochul is wading through historically dismal polling numbers.

10/14/2024

This week, All Of It spotlighted local NJartists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual. Kirk Maynard came on the show to discusses his piece, "Periphery Series #22," and how he came up with the idea.

This week, we're spotlighting local New Jersey artists who are showing work at the Montclair Art Museum as part of the 2024 New Jersey Arts Annual now on view through January 5. 

10/13/2024

Our Sunday show and podcast Notes from America is nominated for a Signal Award for Listener’s Choice for Best Live Podcast Recording for its MLK special from The Apollo. Community voting is open through Oct. 17. You can cast your vote here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting #/2024/individual-episodes/craft/best-live-podcast-recording

10/13/2024

A new retrospective at The Bronx Museum features decades of work by a New York City artist who found himself amid a cultural revolution. https://bit.ly/3Y5rur9

10/13/2024

Lisa Newman, MD, surgical oncologist, chief of the section of breast surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, discusses the latest breast cancer research and what science says about breast cancer prevention on the Brian Lehrer Show.

The American Cancer Society says that death rates from breast cancer are going down, but more women under 50 are being diagnosed with the disease.

10/13/2024

Lines stretched down the block outside of the David Zwirner Gallery on Tuesday afternoon.

CUNY students, twentysomething art aficionados, and older women in Chanel dresses were all waiting to see the newest work by Doug Wheeler.

“I’ve seen a bunch of grown-ups turn into little kids when they get in there,” said one docent.

10/12/2024

The judge presiding over Mayor Eric Adams’ campaign corruption case has dedicated much of his career to defending fair elections. https://bit.ly/400izK0

10/12/2024

In honor of Spooky Season, a new series on the Criterion Channel puts the spotlight on horror films featuring great practical special effects before the advent of CGI. Curator Clyde Folley came on All Of It to discuss the series.

In honor of Spooky Season, a new series on the Criterion Channel puts the spotlight on horror films featuring great practical special effects, from the 1930s to the 80s.

10/11/2024

Tenants at a pair of public housing campuses in Chelsea are making a last-ditch push to block the city’s plan to demolish their current homes and replace them with new apartment towers.

City officials are close to finalizing a deal to demolish two public housing campuses and replace the apartments in Chelsea. Some NYCHA tenants are making a last attempt to stop the wrecking ball.

10/11/2024

The Mets, Yankees and Liberty are all in the playoffs. Kavitha Davidson, sportswriter and host of the podcast Sportly, talks about the excitement New York sports fans are feeling on the Brian Lehrer Show.

Sportswriter Kavitha Davidson talks about the excitement New York sports fans are feeling with the Mets, Yankees and Liberty in post-season play.

10/11/2024

Horror stories about the city’s school bus system are an annual rite of the back-to-school season, particularly for students with disabilities who must be taken to specialized programs throughout the five boroughs and in the suburbs. https://bit.ly/3NrtNj6

10/11/2024

'Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid' profiles the political consultant who became a dissident in the Democratic party for saying that Joe Biden was a weak candidate in 2024. Hear more about it on this week's Documentary of the Week:

'Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid' profiles the political consultant who became a dissident in the Democratic party for saying that Joe Biden was a weak candidate in 2024. Dire...

10/11/2024

The Biden administration ended a parole program which granted migrants from certain countries permits to stay in the U.S. Maria Sacchetti, immigration reporter for WaPo, explains what brought about the change in policy on the Brian Lehrer Show.

A discussion about the end of the parole program, which granted migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela permits to stay in the United States.

10/11/2024

A revival of the play “Yellow Face” will make you laugh despite the fact that it examines some hefty topics: cultural appropriation, racial identity and representation in the theater, to name just a few. https://bit.ly/3U7XKbT

10/11/2024

Many New Yorkers caught a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights Thursday evening – a dazzling display of purple hues that even managed to cut through the city’s light pollution.

New York city's light pollution was not enough to wash out this spectacle of the heavens.

10/11/2024

Mayor Eric Adams has introduced a new effort to address homelessness in New York City’s subway system by pairing outreach workers and clinicians with transit police officers to offer shelter and services to those in need.

The PATH initiative aims to connect New Yorkers to services while addressing safety concerns on the transit system, building on Mayor Adams’ broader subway safety plan.

10/11/2024

Jersey City, New Jersey’s second largest city, is joining a state program called “ARRIVE together," which will pair mental health professionals with police officers responding to 911 mental health emergencies.

Jersey City, New Jersey’s second largest city, is joining a state program called “ARRIVE together”. Jersey City will pair mental health professionals with police officers responding t...

10/11/2024

In the latest novel from author Garth Greenwell, a poet's life is upended when he is struck suddenly by serious and intense pain. Greenwell came on All Of It to discuss Small Rain.

In the latest novel from author Garth Greenwell, a poet's life is upended when he is struck suddenly by serious and intense pain. Greenwell joins us to discuss Small Rain.

10/11/2024

A 33-year-old man punched a female MTA worker in the face without provocation in a Manhattan subway station last month, according to an indictment announced on Thursday.

The worker fell to the ground and suffered injuries to her face, according to the indictment.

10/10/2024

WNYC's Nancy Solomon recaps her conversation with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, where they talked about teenagers voting in school board elections, a new wind farm off the coast of the Jersey Shore and more on the Brian Lehrer Show.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy talked about teenagers voting in school board elections, a new wind farm off the coast of the Jersey Shore and more.

10/10/2024

The New York City Council is setting its sights on reforming the city’s process for hiring vendors, as Mayor Eric Adams faces questions around the city’s business dealings along with his own indictment on federal bribery and fraud charges.

Multiple accusations of bribery and fraud have been leveled at the mayor and his inner circle.