Author: WNYC
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A not-so-happy anniversary to Silicon Valley Bank
The failures of Silicon Valley Bank and several other institutions rank among the largest bank collapses in U.S. history. Almost a year later, small banks still face aftershocks. Also in this episode, traditional sports journalism is disappearing. Will accountability in the sports industry follow? And one couple finds financial freedom with an unusual real estate…
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Réka Juhász on Industrial Policy and the Inflation Reduction Act : Planet Money
Réka Juhász is a professor of economics at the University of British Columbia, and she studies what’s known as industrial policy. That’s the general term for whenever the government tries to promote specific sectors of the economy. Industrial policy used to be pretty popular — countries thought they could supercharge economic growth by giving money…
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BBC World Service – Newshour, More sanctions on Russia on Ukraine war anniversary
US and EU slam new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second Ukraine invasion anniversary. Also in the programme: A new report on the civilian cost of the Sudan war; a new generation of AI prosthetics; and the sounds of migration. (Image: The word sanctions in front of a graphic of Russian and…
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Bradley Cooper & Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin : Fresh Air
In his Oscar-nominated biopic Maestro, Bradley Cooper was determined not to imitate the legendary Leonard Bernstein. Instead, the actor worked with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin to find his own rhythm. They spoke with Terry Gross about conducting, Bernstein’s legacy, and playing with batons when they were kids. Also, Justin Chang reviews Italy’s submission for best foreign…
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To become the ‘Maestro,’ Bradley Cooper learned to live the music
In Maestro, his Oscar-nominated biopic about Leonard Bernstein, director and star Cooper worked with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin to find his own rhythm. Originally broadcast Jan. 2, 2024. Hear The Original Interview Read the full article here
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More Than Half of New Yorkers Live in Poverty
Robin Hood and Columbia University’s Poverty Tracker Annual Report shows more than half of New York City—56%—lives in poverty or is low-income and likely faces challenges to make ends meet. Richard Buery, CEO of Robin Hood and former NYC deputy mayor for strategic policy initiatives, breaks down the reports finding, including how 1 in 4…
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Finding creative solutions to America’s care crisis
Many of us struggle to get help taking care of our kids or aging loved ones. How might we rethink the U.S. care economy? Today, On Point: Finding creative solutions to America’s care crisis. Guests Nancy Folbre, professor emerita of economics at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Her research focuses on “care work,” or the parts…
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Oscar Docs – To Kill a Tiger
This month we hear from the makers of the five films nominated for the Academy Award for best feature documentary. Today, writer and director Nisha Pahuja talks about her film “To Kill a Tiger” that tells the story of a family in rural India that decides to fight back in court after the daughter is…
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25 Years Since The Slim Shady LP; Harlem Renaissance At The Met; 'May December'; A Harlem Renaissance Walking Tour
On February 23, 1999, Eminem released his second full-length album, The Slim Shady LP. It landed him his first song on Billboard’s Hot 100 (the hit “My Name Is”), a Grammy for Best Rap Album, and quadruple platinum certification only a year later. On its 25th anniversary, as part of our series Silver Liner Notes,…
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Biden announces over 500 new sanctions for Russia’s war in Ukraine and Navalny death
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (right) take part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden on Defender of the Fatherland Day, in Moscow, Friday. Sergey Guneev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo/AP President Biden has announced more than 500 new sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine…