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Democratic Primary Forum: NY-7 Monday, June 8, 2026

Antonio Reynoso, Claire Valdez, and Julie Won discuss their campaigns to be Democratic nominee.

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New York City's Slowing Job Growth Monday, June 8, 2026

James Parrott talks about factors contributing to New York City's concerningly high unemployment rate.

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Speeches as a Key to American Identity Monday, June 8, 2026

Ben Rhodes discusses the history of the United States and its central conflicts through public speeches.

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Share Your 9/11 Story Monday, June 8, 2026

The Moth's Christina Norman and Juan Rodriguez talk about how their new project with the 9/11 Museum.

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: Ask the Mayor; Queer Saints; New Slang Saturday, June 6, 2026

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.

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Friday Morning Politics: President Trump's Slush Fund; War Powers Rebuke Friday, June 5, 2026

Elana Schor talks about Washington news, plus how Republican senators are standing up to President Trump.

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How to Spend 'the People's Money' Friday, June 5, 2026

Sarah Sayeed and Yazmany Arboleda of the NYC Civic Engagement Commission talk this year's budget.

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Fraud and Harm at Autism Treatment Clinics Friday, June 5, 2026

Sarah Kliff talks about her reporting on the booming business of autism treatment clinics

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Radiolab: Taste and Touch Friday, June 5, 2026

Co-hosts of WNYC's Radiolab Latif Nasser and Lulu Miller preview their live Tribeca Festival event.

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Democratic Primary Forum: Adriano Espaillat and Darializa Avila Chevalier Thursday, June 4, 2026

Darializa Avila Chevalier and Adriano Espaillat discuss the key issues in their campaign to be Democratic nominee.

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Ask Governor Sherrill: June Recap Thursday, June 4, 2026

Michael Sol Warren, and Mike Hayes recap this month's "Ask Governor Sherrill" call-in show.

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Military Heroes Thursday, June 4, 2026

Martha Raddatz highlights the courage and heroism of members of the U.S. military.

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Share the Latest Slang Thursday, June 4, 2026

Tweens, teenagers and their parents call to share a language lesson on some of the popular slang of 2026.

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Wednesday Morning Politics: Midterms, Democrats' Identity Crisis Wednesday, June 3, 2026

David Remnick talks about the latest national political news, the Democratic Party's identity crisis and more.

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Ask the Mayor Recap and More News From City Hall Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Elizabeth Kim discusses the issues Mayor Mamdani talked about in his first "ask the mayor" segment.

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How Politics Influences What Businesses do for Pride Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Reilly Steel talks about the ways that businesses interact with politics, especially as it relates to their public support.

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Affordable Sporting Events Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Where do you draw the line at price of sports tickets? Listeners tell us what affordable events they're attending?

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Albany's 'Mad Dash' Tuesday, June 2, 2026

State lawmakers have finally approved a budget; now what? Jimmy Vielkind talks about the work left to do.

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Sunscreen Picks Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Nancy Redd talks about what to look for in choosing the best sunscreen.

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Ask Mayor Mamdani: Childcare, Pedestrian Safety & Trans Healthcare Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor, takes questions from listeners and talks about the big news in the city.