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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Get to Know: Brooklyn Raga Massive by WNYC

Musicians Neel Murgai and Roshni Samlal, artistic directors of Brooklyn Raga Massive (https://www.brooklynragamassive.org/) , talk about their group, which they say is a "nonprofit musicians…

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Monday, March 2, 2026

Luke Thompson Falls in Love in 'Bridgerton' Season Four by WNYC

In the fourth season of the romantic period drama "Bridgerton," Luke Thompson stars as Benedict, the latest Bridgerton sibling to find love. Thompson discusses the new season, which is avail…

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The Story of NYC's Legendary Venue "The Bottom Line" by WNYC

The live music venue "The Bottom Line" closed in 2004, 30 years after being a go-to place for everyone from Bruce Springsteen to Gil Scott-Heron. Co-founder Allan Pepper has teamed up with j…

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Sean Hayes in the One-Man Thriller 'The Unknown' by WNYC

In the new one-man show written by David Cale, Sean Hayes stars as Elliott, a playwright and lyricist suffering from writer's block. But as he searches for something to write about, he begin…

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Concerts for New Yorkers to checkout in March by WNYC

Winter is hanging on tenaciously in New York City, but even as we dig out from beneath the season's second major blizzard, the spring show season is starting to heat up. There's a ton goin…

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Winter Slump, Spring Concerts, and Jesse Jackson's Legacy in NYC by WNYC

New Yorkers are slogging through the late winter blues, and in this week's arts and culture check in, WNYC and Gothamist arts and culture editor Matthew Schnipper joins us to talk about why …

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Amber Ruffin, Crystal Lucas Perry, and Grey Henson from 'Bigfoot! A New Musical' by WNYC

"Bigfoot! A New Musical (https://bigfootthemusical.com/) " is a new musical comedy about small town rumors, conspiracy theories, and of course giant, hairy creatures. Amber Ruffin, who wrote…

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Public Song Project 2026 by WNYC

WNYC's Public Song Project invites musicians to incorporate works of art that have entered the public domain into new compositions. All of It producer Simon Close shares more about the pr…

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Building the World of 'Hamnet' with Production Designer Fiona Crombie by WNYC

The sets for the film "Hamnet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYcgQMxQwmk) " included a recreation of the Globe theater and period-accurate homes from 16th century England. Production desig…

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Laurie Anderson Previews Tibet House Benefit by WNYC

Musician Laurie Anderson previews the upcoming Carnegie Hall concert which benefits Tibet House US, the non-profit institution preserving Tibetan culture. The 39th Annual Benefit Concert (ht…

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Laura Linney Stars in 'American Classic' by WNYC

The new comedy series "American Classic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKFYRiNB6Pc) " tells the story of a Broadway star, Richard Bean (Kevin Kline), who returns to his hometown after a pu…

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Introducing Classical Music Happy Hour with Manny Ax by WNYC

Join renowned pianist Emanuel Ax for Classical Music Happy Hour: a new podcast full of music, merriment, and conversation. Manny (Emanuel) talks with special guests about their lives, listen…

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The Stars of 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' Perform Live! by WNYC

The new Broadway musical "Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (https://twostrangersmusical.com/) " is a charming story about a young man from England who visits New York City for th…

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Monday, February 23, 2026

Black Out Loud: An Evening with Geoff Bennett, Jordan Carlos and Phoebe Robinson by WNYC

Join PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett for a lively, wide-ranging conversation with comedians and writers Phoebe Robinson (2 Dope Queens) and Jordan Carlos (The Nightly Show with Larry Wi…

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Friday, February 20, 2026

The Man With a Plan to Reshape Broadcast TV by WNYC

Late night host Stephen Colbert has accused CBS of spiking an interview for fear of backlash from the Federal Communications Commission. On this week's On the Media, hear about the MAGA move…

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Theater of War On the Radio: ICE in Our Schools by WNYC

Recent reporting in The New Yorker (https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0Ae2C0RmW2SlEjWxHwflI9edZT?domain=newyorker.com)  examines how schools, teachers and students in Minneapol…

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' Live in Studio by WNYC

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (https://spellingbeenyc.com/) " is back onstage in New York City for its 20th anniversary. Cast members perform songs from the show live in our st…

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Helen Shaw Takes Over as Chief Theater Critic at 'The New York Times' by WNYC

Helen Shaw, previously a staff writer at The New Yorker and theater critic for New York Magazine, has been hired as the chief theater critic for (https://www.nytco.com/press/helen-shaw-joins…

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Ethan Slater and Marshall Pailet's Play 'Marcel on the Train' by WNYC

The new play "Marcel on the Train (https://www.classicstage.org/marcel-on-the-train/) " tells the story of the famous mime Marcel Marceau and his role helping Jewish children to safety in Na…

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August Ponthier Performs From Their New Album 'Everywhere Isn't Texas' by WNYC

Singer-songwriter August Ponthier became well-known for their feature on the hit Lord Huron song "I Lied." Their debut album, Everywhere Isn't Texas (https://augustponthier.bandcamp.com/albu…

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Facing The News Together With 'Theater Of War' by WNYC

The production group Theater of War invites top-notch actors to perform readings of works of real, hard-hitting journalism. Bryan Doerries, artistic director of 'Theater of War', previews Th…

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Our Common Nature Recommends: Classical Music Happy Hour by WNYC

Hello Our Common Nature fans, Ana González is dropping into the feed to tell you about Classical Music Happy Hour, a new podcast you might be interested in, hosted by Yo-Yo Ma's friend an…

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

The Gilded Age: Peggy Scott's New York, From The Tenement Museum and WNYC by WNYC

Devoted watchers of The Gilded Age know it explores a rarely depicted elite Black professional community in 19th century New York City. We will bring to life the world of Black women in New …

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Orson Welles and the Blind Soldier by WNYC

In 1946, Orson Welles, the actor and director behind Citizen Kane, was at the pinnacle of his career. At the time, he had a national radio show called Orson Welles Commentaries on ABC. After…

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Designing Costumes for 'Frankenstein' by WNYC

Costume designer Kate Hawley earned her first Oscar nomination for her work (https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a69180730/frankenstein-kate-hawley-costume-designer-interview-20…

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Joyce DiDonato and Time for Three Take On Emily Dickinson by WNYC

Award-winning opera singer Joyce DiDonato and string trio Time for Three performs live portions of their song cycle, Emily " No Prisoner Be (https://joycedidonato.com/recordings/kevin-…

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Let 'The Moth' Help You Journal by WNYC

Want to journal more, but don't know where to start? A new journal from the team behind The Moth helps tell your life story through 150 different prompts. Christina Norman, chief creative of…

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Monday, February 16, 2026

Independent Spirit Nominee 'Peter Hujar's Day' by WNYC

[REBROADCAST FROM November 7, 2025] In December 1974, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz recorded a conversation with the influential downtown photographer Peter Hujar, to hear how he spent a day …

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Friday, February 13, 2026

Arts & Culture Check In: Tuna Melts, NYC Designers on the Super Bowl Stage, and Curling Clubs in ... by WNYC

Starting on Friday, February 13, every other Friday will feature an arts & culture update from Gothamist's culture editor Matthew Schnipper. This week's topics include Mayor Mamdani's ongoin…

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Ahead of Mardi Gras, Julie Benko Performs Live from 'Euphonic Gumbo' by WNYC

New Orleans is deep in Mardi Gras celebration ahead of Fat Tuesday on February 17. Broadway performer Julie Benko, whose stage work has been seen in 'Funny Girl' and 'Ragtime' shares m…

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Friday, February 6, 2026

How Isamu Noguchi's Designs Helped Shape New York by WNYC

The exhibit "Noguchi's New York (https://www.noguchi.org/museum/exhibitions/view/noguchis-new-york/) " explores how Isamu Noguchi relationship with New York transformed the city even when th…

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