Los mejores podcasts de WNYC (2024)

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Latest Newscast From the WNYC Newsroom 2:03

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We set out to define New York City sidewalk etiquette and received more than 400 answers 5:32

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New Yorkers don’t have “opinions” about sidewalk etiquette. They have opinions about scooped bagels, or “in line” vs. “on line,” or the 421a tax break. When you ask New Yorkers about sidewalk behavior, they give you holy commandments. E-bikes on sidewalks? Hell no. Strollers? Banished to Westchester. Dogs? Also to Westchester. A family of tourists …

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A hotel row in Queens is getting a new look. New affordable housing is part of the mix. 3:58

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On a recent afternoon, sneakered tourists streamed out of the various hotels located along a quiet stretch of Jamaica, Queens. The Radisson, a Hampton Inn, a Residence Inn by Marriott, and erstwhile JFK Hilton, just a stone's throw from JFK Airport, represent the future of affordable housing in the city, as well as what is perhaps a missed opportun…

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How 3 organizations are rewriting the narrative around waste in NYC 4:40

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Every day in New York City and the region, a whole lot of stuff finds its way into landfills, from leftovers of yesterday's meals to scraps of fabric in fashion designer studios, even vibrant flowers that remain unsold at the corner store. But various organizations are working to re-shape the city's relationship with waste. This Earth Day, WNYC's C…

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A Queens bookshop reflects the diversity of Jackson Heights through literature 3:06

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Have you ever been to a space that instantly puts you at ease, away from the daily grind of life? Maybe that's a pocket park or quaint coffee shop in your neighborhood. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting some of these treasures across the five boroughs. In this segment, we visit a Queen's bookshop that exclusively sells BIPOC litera…

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How the Israel-Hamas war came home for Jamaal Bowman 7:08

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Rep. Bowman has doubled down on his calls for an immediate, permanent cease-fire and has called the Israeli air and ground offensive on Gaza a “genocide.”Por WNYC Radio

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60 hours of chess in Times Square 3:54

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Tunde Onakoya is trying to play chess for 58-and-a-half consecutive hours which, if verified, would be a new record.Por WNYC Radio

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This Week in Politics: New York finally, really has a state budget 4:20

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New York appears to have a final budget. The state legislature spent the back half of this week voting on a $237 billion spending plan. But they struggled to finalize the last budget bills, so lawmakers are back in the Capitol Saturday to finish up. WNYC's Albany reporter, Jon Campbell joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to discuss what's in the…

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Get in line, it's Record Store Day 6:07

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Back in 2007, Record Store Day was conceived as a way to celebrate and preserve record stores -- and the culture that surrounds them. Since then, the annual vinyl bonanza has grown to include shops around the world and more than 40 participating stores in the New York City area alone. It kicks off this Saturday, April 20 at 8 a.m. This is not a vir…

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National Poetry Month 2024: Maxine Starr 4:40

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April is National Poetry Month, and Morning Edition is celebrating by inviting local poets from across the region to share their work. Maxine Freedom Starr, who goes by the stage name Pure Maxism, is a reassurance counselor at CIDNY, the Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY. She joined WNYC's Morning Edition host Michael Hill to discuss how …

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Congestion confusion: MTA struggled to answer questions about tolling program fives years in the making 8:53

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Five years after congestion pricing was signed into law, the MTA has held more than a dozen public hearings, released a 4,000-page analysis, and fielded countless inquiries from elected officials and the press. So after hearing from numerous confused New Yorkers, we expected transit officials to easily answer a few questions about whether certain a…

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NYC youth voter turnout is always low. Can this digital tool change that? 2:10

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A new tool is poised to help Gen Z New Yorkers strengthen their civic muscle. The Youth Civic Hub offers high-school-aged New Yorkers and other young people a one-stop resource for information about elections, community events, and opportunities — both volunteer and paid — with local community and civic organizations across the city. Launched this …

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Housing, cannabis and more: Here’s what’s in the $237B NY budget (so far) 31:39

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers are poised to pass measures meant to bolster housing production and protect renters from eviction, crack down on retail theft and restore some Medicaid funding the governor previously had on the chopping block. Just as soon as they agree on the pesky specifics known as "bill language." On Monday, Hochul, a D…

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Which drivers get tolled under congestion pricing on the Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges? It’s complicated. 6:58

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The MTA has sold congestion pricing as a simple tolling scheme: $15 during the day for vehicles that enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. Drivers are exempt from the tolls if they stay on the FDR Drive, West Side Highway and Battery Park Underpass. But about two months before the MTA hopes to flip the switch and begin tolling, the agency has confi…

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Newark, New Jersey's Speech and Debate program is on a hot streak 7:29

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Students from Newark, New Jersey public schools are dominating the state's speech and debate scene. They recently took home several first place trophies from the New Jersey State Championship Tournament for speech and debate. Students from the district's debate program will also head to the National Debate Coaches Association Championship in Indian…

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Why child care is so expensive in NYC that it's become a crisis 7:15

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The New York City Council is urging the Adams administration to reverse $1 billion in planned budget cuts, including $170 million in funding for early childhood education that lawmakers say is crucial for young families. Lawmakers warn that any rollbacks to the city’s 3-K and pre-K program, which provides free education for 3- and 4-year-olds, will…

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A new podcast explores the rise and fall of NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella 7:22

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Other officers in the NYPD used to call former Detective Louis Scarcella "the closer," a reputation he helped to cultivate and promote during his decades in the force. "I was one of the best detectives in Brooklyn," he said. "I looked like a detective right out of central booking. I fit the part. I was the part." But more than a decade ago, the Bro…

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The Mets retire Dwight Gooden's number 8:25

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For fans of a certain age, the 1986 Mets and their thrilling victory over the Red Sox in the World Series that year, occupy a special place in New York sports history. The team hasn't been able to reach those heights since, but the players from that legendary team remain towering figures. And now, two of those players will have their numbers retire…

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This Week in Politics: The legal battle over New Jersey's ballot system 7:58

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Seismic events in New Jersey over the last month have sent long-time political reporters scrambling for superlatives. They say it's hard to overstate just how much politics-as-usual might be changing in New Jersey. And then, to really drive the point home, we had an actual earthquake last week. Nancy Solomon covers New Jersey politics and hosts Ask…

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Seafood with a side of sea spray: New York City's floating restaurants 4:33

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If you're looking to enjoy your oysters with a side of actual sea spray as the weather warms up, you may want to consider one of New York City's floating restaurants. Grand Banks, an oyster bar that operates on a wooden schooner at Pier 25 in Manhattan, opened for the season this week. And Eater New York just published a roundup of the city's float…

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In one of the biggest year in women's basketball, we examine how the sport has evolved in NYC 8:09

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The WNBA draft is coming up on Monday and it’ll be at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. That’s when professional teams can pick new players from their respective colleges. The event comes to Fort Greene’s artsy music and film venue as excitement for women’s hoops around the city and country is at a fever pitch. Not only are players like Breanna Stewar…

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The third rail of NYC politics: Mayors' use of the subways 5:43

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This week's On The Way roundup of transit news features Mayor Adams' comments on his use of the subways, a NJ Transit fare hike and two questions from listeners.Por WNYC Radio

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'It's so unique. There's nothing like it': A stroll through Sylvan Terrace 3:35

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Have you ever stumbled upon a place in a neighborhood that left you full of joy, wonder or excitement? Think indie bookstore with an inspiring poetry night, or a beautiful garden sandwiched between big apartment buildings? WNYC's Community Partnerships desk is highlighting some neighborhood gems across the five boroughs. In this segment, we explore…

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'It's a rainbow of images and colors and individual expression': A visit to Freeman Alley 3:43

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From hidden gardens to family run bakeries, New York City boasts a variety of neighborhood gems. WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting some of these treasures across the five boroughs. In this segment, we explore an alley on Manhattan's Lower East Side, renowned for its vibrant and impactful street art. The transcript of this segment h…

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The cost of groceries and immigration: Voters share what's on their minds this election year 7:08

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Believe it or not, Election Day is just more than 200 days away. As part of our election coverage, WNYC is transforming some laundromats across the New York metro area into hubs for civic engagement. These are a few insights we've gathered from people between wash cycles in March as part of our 'Suds and Civics' initiative. Your voice matters! Even…

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