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The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Leaning into the family business
Aug. 10, 2026- We get to know Patrick Martinez, who won a tight Democratic primary in June for an open Assembly seat in Western Queens. He discusses why he…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York failed to maximize housing spending for veterans
Aug. 10, 2026- A report from the state comptroller's office that exposes room for improvement in the administration of a state housing program that serves New…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgCannabis wage board could disrupt economics for licensed companies
Aug. 10, 2026- The marijuana industry is bracing for the ramifications of legislation imposing a wage board on licensed cannabis businesses. We discuss the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgSenate Dems tap new leader for campaign apparatus
Aug. 10, 2026- In an excerpt of Dispatches from Planet Albany, we talk to State Sen. Shelley Mayer about her new role as chair of the Democratic Senate…
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The Wonderful Waltz, Part 1
The waltz first took root in Vienna and soon spread across Europe, becoming the dance craze of the 19th century. Waltzing was more energetic and intimate than…
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Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande
Listen Saturday, August 8th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Pelléas et Mélisande, Debussy's only completed opera, from…
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Composers and Their Classical Cats
Saturday, August 8 is International Cat Day. It’s a day to celebrate cats and raise awareness about how to help and protect them. International Cat Day was…
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Opening Night Gala NYO-USA All-Stars
An encore broadcast of this concert will play on August 7, 2026 at 9pm EDT. This concert was originally recorded on October 7, 2025. On-demand streaming rights…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Turning bill drafts into law
Aug. 7, 2026- We get to know attorney David Siffert, who won a Democratic Primary in June for a downtown Manhattan Assembly seat. We talk about why they ran…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgDental services for Medicaid patients in possible limbo in New York
Aug. 7, 2026- State lawmakers are looking to codify a legal settlement requiring New York's Medicaid program to cover medically necessary dental procedures. We…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgTerminally ill New Yorkers can now seek medical aid in dying
Aug. 7, 2026- This week a state law took effect allowing terminally ill New Yorkers to end their lives with the help of a physician. We discuss the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: A new champion for Yonkers
Aug. 6, 2026- We get to know Frank Jereis, who won a Democratic Assembly Primary in June to succeed his retiring boss in a Yonkers-based seat. We discuss his…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgReport raises concerns with NY forced mental health treatment
Aug. 6, 2026- An independent review of New York's program for court-mandated mental health treatments makes the case that the state should do more to promote…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgGOP Assemblyman has unfinished business on Coney Island
Aug. 6, 2026- Assemblymember Alec Brook-Krasny, a Southern Brooklyn Republican, makes the case for his re-election bid as he prepares for a rematch this fall…
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Encore: Salon de Virtuosi 2024 Career Grant Winners Part 1
This broadcast originally aired on January 15th, 2025. This week marks the 47th anniversary of the Young Artists Showcase. We’re celebrating by continuing a…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgBig questions about administration and funding of SNAP benefits
Aug. 5, 2025- New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Barbara Guinn discusses the administration and funding for SNAP…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Queens socialist looks to harness people power
Aug. 5, 2026- We are continuing to get to know some of the new faces heading to Albany next year and on this episode we're checking in with attorney David…
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Naumburg Orchestral Concerts: Nosky's Baroque Band
This concert was originally broadcast live on August 4, 2026. Since 1905, the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts has continuously presented free, outdoor classical…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHochul administration identifies rules to roll back
Aug. 4, 2026 - We sat down with Zoe Jacobs, director of regulatory reform and delivery in the governor's office. We discussed updates to state requirements…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAlbany policy heavyweight heading to Congress
Aug. 4, 2026 - In an excerpt of Dispatches from Planet Albany, Assemblymember Micah Lasher talked about his mandate as Gov. Kathy Hochul's policy director and…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgEd Ra settles in as leader of the Assembly GOP conference
Aug. 3, 2026- Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra, a Long Island Republican, reflects on the legislative session and his ambitions to grow the Assembly GOP…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgRape crisis programs brace for drop in state funding
Aug. 3, 2026- New York nonprofits that provide services for survivors of sexual violence are bracing for cuts in funding from the state. We explore what this…
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Great Women Pianists, Part 4
This week, David Dubal concludes his four-part series celebrating the music of great women pianists. From the 19th century household to the present-day stage…
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Donizetti's The Elixir of Love
Listen Saturday, August 1st, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love from Gran Teatre del Liceu…
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National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America
This concert was broadcast live on July 31, 2026. Program notes courtesy of Carnegie Hall. Experience America’s bright musical future on Carnegie Hall’s…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgFight over charter school approvals heads to court
July 31, 2026 - New York Focus education reporter Melissa Manno explains the debate between education stakeholders over the authorization of new charter…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLocal governments begin to utilize AI tools
July 31, 2026 - We explore how municipal governments may use artificial intelligence with Tyler Traudt, founder and CEO of DebtBook, a software company in…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgState looks to relax nursing home aide training requirements
July 31, 2026 - State health officials are looking to relax the training requirements for certified nurse aides. We hear pushback to the proposal from Richard…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgA simpler alternative to investor-owned utilities
July 31, 2026 - Oneida-Madison Electric Cooperative CEO Brian Bell discusses the work of rural electric cooperatives and legislation intended to deter the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLarge employers facing new job posting requirements
July 30, 2026- Jared Cook, senior counsel at the law firm Tully Rinckey, discusses legislative efforts to regulate "ghost job" listings by large employers and…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Advocating from inside the tent
July 30, 2026- We get to know public defender Eli Northrup, who will be heading to Albany in 2027 after winning the Democratic primary this summer in an open…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgStatus check on New York's ethics watchdog
July 30, 2026- We check in on the state's ethics watchdog, which is hoping to make upgrades to its lobbying database, but didn't get additional funding in the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgTracking the migration of New York taxpayers
July 30, 2026- Deputy State Comptroller for Budget and Analysis Maria Doulis talks about an online dashboard tracking migration behaviors by New Yorkers…
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Early Music America's 2025 Emerging Artists Showcase
Host Emi Ferguson shares live performances from the 2025 winners of Early Music America’s Emerging Artists Showcase, which was held virtually as part of their…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Democratic socialists expand to western New York
July 29, 2026- We get to know Adam Bojak, a Democratic Socialist who won the Democratic primary for an open Buffalo Assembly seat. We discuss why he's running…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgState fails to staff watchdogs of care for New Yorkers with special needs
July 29, 2026- New York Focus reporter Benjy Sachs has exposed the woeful staffing levels at oversight boards tasked with monitoring the quality of life for…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgTransitioning New Yorkers with special needs into their community
July 29, 2026- After more than a decade, the state has satisfied a legal settlement requiring more than 1,000 New Yorkers with special needs get served in…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgRelaxing visible light restrictions for automobile windows
July 29, 2026- International Window Film Association Executive Director Darrell Smith weighs in on legislation that would relax visible light requirements for…
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Jon Batiste at Forest Hills Stadium Giveaway Rules
Jon Batiste at Forest Hills Stadium Giveaway Rules HOW TO ENTER: No purchase or pledge necessary. Entries may be made by telephone to (646) 829-4065 after the…
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Win Tickets to see Jon Batiste at Forest Hills Stadium
Listen to WQXR on Wednesday, July 29th in the 8a and 9a hours for a chance to win tickets to see Jon Batiste live at Forest Hills Stadium! Tune in to Jeff…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Upstate attorney poised to be 'man in the arena'
July 28, 2026- We get to know real estate attorney George Dobbins, the GOP candidate for the 130th Assembly District, a conservative leaning open seat in the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York invests in swimming infrastructure
July 28, 2026- We're joined in the studio by Robert Rodriguez, president and CEO of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York to talk about New York's…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLegal liability restrictions pushed as affordability measures
July 28, 2026- Gov. Kathy Hochul championed tort reform to bring down car insurance costs, so what other legal liability changes should policymakers consider…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgArming social workers with panic buttons for home visits
July 27, 2026- Legislation awaiting the governor's signature would require municipal social workers have panic buttons when making a home visit. We consider…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew oversight body proposed for Mohawk River basin
July 27, 2026- Riverkeeper's associate director of government affairs, Jeremey Cherson, makes the case for codifying a formal state committee and staffer to…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York relaxes test rules to fill civil service jobs
July 27, 2026- We're joined in the studio by Tim Hogues, commissioner of the state Department of Civil Service, which has been responsible for implementing NY…
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Great Women Pianists, Part 3
This week, host David Dubal presents the third installment of a four-part series exploring the talents of great women pianists. On this program, we hear…
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Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro
Listen Saturday, July 25th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro from the Glyndebourne…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgFive utilities fail to meet customer service goals
July 24, 2026 - Public Service Commission CEO and Chair Rory Christian visits the studio to explain how financial penalties are used to incentivize better…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York sued for static housing support levels
July 24, 2026 - After decades of stagnant housing subsidies for low-income New Yorkers, the Hochul administration is being taken to court to boost the shelter…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgSenator Myrie ramps up inquiry into student loan servicer
July 24, 2026 - One of the country's largest student loan servicers has been playing hard to get with state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, who has been trying for more…
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Tonight at 9 pm: San Francisco Symphony
See more program information for The San Francisco Symphony Since its beginning in 1911, the San Francisco Symphony has been known for innovative programs that…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York considers joining multi-state psychologist compact
July 23, 2026 - State lawmakers overwhelmingly backed legislation signing the state up with a multi-state compact allowing psychologists and their patients to…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLawmakers address search warrant compliance by social media giants
July 23, 2026 - Assemblyman Phil Steck, a capital region Democrat, makes the case for legislation requiring social media companies to respond to search…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgFormer history teacher learns lessons at Capitol
July 23, 2026 - Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, a Long Island Democrat, talks about his first term in office, including how it compared with his…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgCourt shapes impact of 'Equal Rights Amendment'
July 23, 2026 - A concurrent opinion in a case before the state's top court, which was asked to weigh in on New York's "Equal Rights Amendment," sheds new…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York pauses permitting of new data centers
July 22, 2026 - Politico New York reporter Marie French unpacks Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause state permitting of large data centers for a year.
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York retools delivery and oversight of domestic violence services
July 22, 2026 - We discuss an audit of the state's services for survivors of domestic violence with Kelli Owens, executive director at the State Office for the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgPreserving family visits for people under a guardianship
July 22, 2026 - Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni, a Long Island Democrat, makes the case for ensuring New Yorkers under the care of a guardian can be visited…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAssembly hopeful looks to strike a balance on energy and housing
July 22, 2026 - Democrat Dan Norton discusses his bid for an open Assembly seat in the Southern Tier. He talks about why he's running and makes the case for…