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FDA recalling 2 million Ellume at-home COVID-19 test kits because of false positives
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Defense calls for mistrial as Kyle Rittenhouse takes the stand in his homicide trial
Rittenhouse described fearing for his life when he shot and killed two protesters last year. His lawyers requested a mistrial after the judge admonished the lead prosecutor during cross-examination. -
Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds
An alternative to original Medicare, the private plans are run mostly by major insurers. A recent analysis estimates Medicare overpaid these insurers by $106 billion from 2010 through 2019. -
The race is on to save Christmas as retailers fight the supply chain crunch
Retailers are racing to get merchandise onto store shelves in time for the busy holiday shopping season. But with ports and warehouses overflowing, many orders are tied up in traffic. -
The Problem with Democrats' Messaging
The Brian Lehrer Show
Anat Shenker-Osorio discusses the Democratic party's messaging around the Build Back Better bill.
Arts And Culture
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For classical stars Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, representation matters
Morning Edition
Pianist Isata and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason are British sibling classical virtuosos. Still in their twenties, the star soloists have just released their first joint album. -
Professor Michael Eric Dyson on "Entertaining Race"
The Takeaway
Professor Michael Eric Dyson joins The Takeaway to discuss his new book, “Entertaining Race: Performing Blackness in America,” that collects essays from over the course of his career. -
A Preview of DOC NYC
All Of It
We're joined by Thom Powers, artistic director of DOC NYC, and Karen McMullen, the festival's lead programmer, to preview DOC NYC. - Edit Bucket
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Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis on Coming Together
The Brian Lehrer Show
A guide for getting past today's tribalism and competition to see that we are all in this together from Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis.
Tech and Media
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The Science Fiction Origins of the Metaverse
On the Media
Many of Silicon Valley's words, products, and even ideologies come straight from science fiction. But what if they've been reading it wrong? -
Will the Office Survive the Pandemic?
The New Yorker Radio Hour
Cal Newport discusses the future of remote work. Even as many offices plan their returns, he predicts that, in the long term, the shutdown will forever change how work is done. -
Netflix and Chappelle won't be canceled over 'The Closer' — but that's not the point
Pushing media companies to live up to their ideals about inclusion and equality is a long game, requiring constant scrutiny — a much different notion than so-called "cancel culture."
Music For Your Day
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Weekly Music Roundup: Animal Collective, Anjimile, Orquesta Akokán
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This week, returns for Animal Collective and Anjimile; and Orquesta Akokán’s nuevo mambo. Plus, British producer Quantic and Colombian folklore singer-songwriter Nidia Góngora. -
Buffalo Nichols Is Bringing the Blues of the Past Into the Future
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Austin-based singer/songwriter Buffalo Nichols plays music that holds the country’s truest values and rawest emotions - the Blues. It's just him and his guitar, as he performs remotely. -
Angélica Negrón Performs on Plant Art, Live at The Greene Space
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Puerto Rican composer/performer/educator Angélica Negrón writes for chamber ensembles, orchestras, films, and robots. She triggers sounds via plant art into a sonic dreamscape. -
Amythyst Kiah's Roots Music Deals With Loss, Grief, and Pain
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Singer and guitarist Amythyst Kiah loves both roots and alternative music; and her songs often clothe dark subjects in bluesy stomps and ecstatic rock. She and her band play remotely. -
Rosanne Cash: Songs of Protest and Memory (From Live With Carnegie Hall, 2020)
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Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash curates a program exploring the importance of music as part of our shared cultural history. (Originally from Live With Carnegie Hall from June 2020.)
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Free Livestream, July 29 | Get Lit with All of It: Zakiya Dalila Harris
Alison Stewart, host of WNYC’s All Of It, continues her virtual book club series with Zakiya Dalila Harris.
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Watch Now: WNYC 2021 Health Convening
This year there will be a series of discussions on COVID-19 and the American Healthcare System.
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Watch Now: Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, The Greene Space in partnership with The Harlem Chamber Players, Harlem Stage and the Harlem School of the Arts presents Pity These Ashes: Tulsa 1921-2021.
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Watch Now: Jordan Bak: World Premiere of Esteban Zapata Folk Songs
“A star in the making,” (Seattle Pi) Jamaican-American violist Jordan Bak will premiere Esteban Zapata’s Folk Songs live from The Greene Space.