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Loading… A new book tells the little-known story of the first principal ballerinas in the Dance Theatre of Harlem. It spotlights five dancers who broke barriers, performing internationally in a world where Black ballerinas were not expected or, in some cases, welcome. We speak to The Swans of Harlem author Karen Valby and one of the subjects, dancer Marcia Sells.…

Celebrated author Amy Tan doesn’t just write best-selling novels. She’s a passionate birder, too. Her new book on birding describes the wonder she sees looking out her window. Today, On Point: Author Amy Tan’s ‘backyard bird chronicles.’ Guest Amy Tan, New York Times bestselling author of many books, including “The Joy Luck Club” and “The…

Tuesday on the Newshour, students occupy a Columbia University building as protests against the war in Gaza spread to more college campuses. A federal appeals court rules state health care plans must pay for transgender-related care. Plus, a look at a university in Rwanda working to end inequalities by educating the next generation of healthcare…

Phoenix has been in the semiconductor business for a while now, but the Biden administration is taking it to another level by sending a major infusion of cash to tech companies in the desert city to expand chip-making capabilities. In this episode, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal visits Phoenix with Washington Post columnist Heather Long. They…

Loading… The Schomburg Center’s Black Comic Book Festival returns for its twelfth year! The event features networking opportunities for up-and-coming comic book creators, artist conversations, cosplay, and a Black comics trivia challenge. The festival’s executive producer Kadiatou Tubman joins us alongside author and visual artist Roye Okupe to give us a preview of this year’s programming. We also take your…

CHICAGO — Eight people were shot including a young girl who was killed in what Chicago police believe was gang-related violence on the city’s South Side on Saturday night. The 7-year-old girl was shot in the head and died, while a 1-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy were each shot multiple times and listed in…

Curious about which way the global economy’s headed? Take a look at copper prices. Demand for the metal is soaring, and copper futures are now at the highest levels in almost two years. Also in this episode: $10 billion. That’s how much Blackstone’s paying to acquire luxury apartment owner AIR Communities. Plus, the impact of…

Since the last time New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was on WNYC’s air, his household suffered a rough setback. So did New Jersey’s political elite. First Lady Tammy Murphy dropped her bid to become New Jersey’s next U.S. senator. Days later, a judge said Democrats can’t use the “county line” ballot system the state’s powerful…

“3 Body Problem,” a Netflix adaptation of the popular Chinese sci-fi novel by the same name, is causing controversy in China for its depiction of the Cultural Revolution. How do the Chinese people see this crucial period of their history? Today, On Point: China’s divided memory of the Cultural Revolution. Guest Yangyang Cheng, fellow and…

Loading… In September 1999, the Stephin Merritt-led indie pop band The Magnetic Fields released 69 Love Songs, a three-hour concept album described by its writer as “not remotely an album about love. It’s an album about love songs, which are very far away from anything to do with love.” The release became a cult classic and…