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Encore: Westside Chamber Players
This broadcast originally aired on January 8th, 2025. On tonight’s edition of the Young Artists Showcase, host Simone Dinnerstein features performances from…
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Naumburg Orchestral Concerts: Orchestra of St. Luke's
This concert was originally broadcast on July 21, 2026.Due to inclement weather, this Naumburg Orchestral Concert with the Orchestra of St. Luke's was moved to…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgDispatches: The power of protest
July 21, 2026 - We share an excerpt from our Dispatches from Planet Albany conversation with Rebecca Garrard, co-executive director for Citizen Action of New…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgUpdating harassment laws for the 21st century
July 21, 2026 - State lawmakers are looking to update the penal code's definition of harassment to include different forms of online communications. We talk…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAvoiding whale and boat collisions
July 21, 2026 - In response to increased collisions between boats and marine mammals off New York's coast, state lawmakers want better training for boaters to…
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Great Women Pianists, Part 2
During the 19th century, the piano became a status symbol of the middle class household. The instrument's role in the upbringing of “accomplished” ladies—as…
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Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov
Listen Saturday, July 18th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Modest Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov from the Royal Ballet &…
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Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Ensembles in Concert Giveaway Rules
Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Ensembles in Concert Giveaway Rules HOW TO ENTER: No purchase or pledge necessary. Entries may be made by entering our giveaway…
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Encore: Performances from Greenwood Music Camp
This broadcast originally aired on January 1st, 2025. On this edition of the Young Artists Showcase, host Simone Dinnerstein returns to Greenwood Music Camp, a…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAssemblymember Donna Lupardo's exit interview from the Capitol
July 13, 2026 - Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Donna Lupardo, a Southern Tier Democrat, has decided to step away from life at the Capitol after more than…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgRed flags with overhaul of youth mental health services
July 13, 2026 - Northern Rivers Family of Services CEO Bill Gettman shares concerns that behavioral health care providers have about the state's implementation…
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Great Women Pianists, Part 1
Women have played a central role in the history and popularization of the piano. The instrument became a central feature in the 19th century home, with many…
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Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair
Listen Saturday, July 11th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair from the Royal Ballet &…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgThe role of licensed home care agencies
July 10, 2026- We examine the role licensed home care agencies play in the continuum of care for seniors and New Yorkers with disabilities. We also discuss the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgCould 'smart guns' prevent unauthorized uses?
July 10, 2026- Democrats in Albany want the Hochul administration to study the viability of smart guns that would only fire in the hands of an authorized user…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgEnsuring language services with police interactions
July 10, 2026- Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, a Queens Democrat, makes the case for legislation ensuring that people giving statements to the police are…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHerbicide linked to Parkinson's focus of public health campaign
July 10, 2026- We consider legislation that would ban a controversial herbicide that has been linked to Parkinson's Disease and has been restricted by…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Housing activist joins DSA ranks at Capitol
July 9, 2026- We get to know Samantha Kattan, a Democratic Socialist working at a housing nonprofit, who is the presumptive next representative for a western…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgSouth Brooklyn Democrat eyes Assembly rematch
July 9, 2026- Southern Brooklyn Democrat Chris McCreight explains why he is running for the Assembly again and weighs in on the future leadership of the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLawmakers look to restrict traveling animal exhibitions
July 9, 2026- A decade ago New York prohibited elephants from being part of circuses and now Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to decide whether other large animals…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgThe case for updating New York's geological office
July 9, 2026- We talked with New York State Council of Professional Geologist Executive Director John Nadeau about legislation reshuffling the state's…
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In-Studio with Ricardo Jose Rivera & Brendon Elliott
Tonight, Lee Koonce presents performances by two remarkable young musicians, baritone Ricardo Jose Rivera and violinist Brendon Elliott, recorded live in the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgInsurance mandate would shift costs for brand-name drugs
July 8, 2026 - Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, a Brooklyn Democrat, makes the case for legislation requiring private insurance companies cover…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: A promise to be present in the district
July 8, 2026 - We’re getting to know the politicians destined to join the state legislature, so we’re checking in with Christian Celeste Tate, a progressive…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgSummer break catchup with SUNY Chancellor John King
July 8, 2026 - SUNY Chancellor John King provides an update on the state's free community college initiative, discusses higher education in prison, the funding…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgUpdating New York's 'Lemon Law'
July 8, 2026 - Assemblyman Patrick Carroll, a Rockland County Democrat, makes the case for updating New York's protections for consumers of new and used cars…
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Summertime Classical Pieces For Maximum Chill
This article was originally published in 2017.It's safe to say that we all look forward to summer. Whether it gets quiet at the office or this is your busy…
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Naumburg Orchestral Concerts: Delirium Musicum
This concert was originally broadcast live on July 7, 2026. Since 1905, the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts has continuously presented free, outdoor classical…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgFormer Assembly GOP leader looks back on life in Albany
July 7, 2026- Former Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, an Oswego County Republican, joins the show for his exit interview. We discuss his first bid for…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Legislative staffer to join Assembly ranks
July 7, 2026- We're getting to know the politicians destined to join the state legislature, so we're checking in with Brian Romero, who won an open Democratic…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgState relaxes attorney advertising restrictions
July 7, 2026- The state court has updated its rules for advertising by lawyers, eliminating restrictions on when solicitation efforts could begin. We discuss…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.org3-Minute Mahler
You know and love his 3-minute operas. This time, Jeff Spurgeon conducts a three minute rundown of the great Bohemian composer’s symphonies. That’s nine…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgDOJ lawsuit alleges state facilitated Medicaid fraud
July 6, 2026- The Trump administration is suing the state for alleged Medicaid fraud in the operation of a multi-billion dollar home care program serving…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgTenant activists push legal representation in housing courts
July 3, 2026- We consider the benefits of a statewide right to counsel for New Yorkers facing eviction with Malika Conner, coalition director for The Right to…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNorth Country freshman Democrat reflects on first session
July 3, 2026- We check in with Assemblymember Michael Cashman, a Plattsburgh Democrat, who reflects on his first legislative session. We discuss his…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgEmployers brace for new HR mandates from Albany
July 3, 2026- New York lawmakers approved a number of employee protections this past legislative session, so we get the employer perspective on some of the…
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American Original: A Salute to Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Editor's Note: This episode originally aired in July 2013. The Fourth of July provides an ideal opportunity to focus on the adventurous life and music of…
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Verdi’s Aida
Listen Saturday, July 4th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Verdi's Aida from the Paris Opera. The production, conducted…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgShining a spotlight on binding arbitration outcomes
July 2, 2026- Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz, a Bronx Democrat, makes the case for collecting information about binding arbitration results between customers…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAssemblymember Solages talks vaping taxes and NIL
July 2, 2026- Assemblymember Michaelle Solages, a Long Island Democrat, discusses a new tax rate proposal for vape products and lays out potential guardrails…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgConsumer advocate weighs in on utility landscape
July 2, 2026- We talk about legislation and regulatory actions impact utility customers in New York with Laurie Wheelock, executive director Public Utility Law…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgState sheds light on New York's nuclear expansion
July 1, 2026- The Hochul administration is taking steps to further the development of new nuclear projects and shedding light on what the future will look…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgElder abuse remains a hidden problem
July 1, 2026- State lawmakers are looking to root out elder abuse by imposing new training requirements on New Yorkers who work with the elderly. We explore…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgThe case for AI disclosures in news
July 1, 2026- We discuss legislation requiring the disclosure of generative AI used by news organizations. Our guest is Sam Wheeler, executive director of the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgThe challenge of modernizing reading and math teaching
July 1, 2026- New York Focus education reporter Melissa Manno provides an update on New York's uphill battle to modernize how reading and math are taught in…
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Madison Avenue Salon
Emi Ferguson shares performances from the inaugural recital of the Madison Avenue Salon, featuring violinist Hannah Tam and pianist Andrew Hsu. Presented by…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York Dem Party Chair Jay Jacobs on the show!
June 30, 2026 - In a Dispatches from Planet Albany excerpt, we talk with New York Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs about the primary results, how Democrats…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgMitigating the risk of heat-related deaths
June 30, 2026- New York Lawyers for Public Interest Environmental Justice Director Caroline Chen discusses the danger of extreme heat and makes the case for…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHochul administration reaffirms commitment to New Yorkers with disabilities
June 30, 2026- We talk to State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Willow Baer about the Hochul administration's commitment to…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgUnfinished business at Capitol for New York towns
June 30, 2026- Association of Towns of the State of New York Executive Director Chris Koetzle talks about the legislative session at the Capitol and highlights…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgPOLL: The race for gov and redistricting changes
June 29, 2026- We unpack the latest survey of voters by the Siena Research Institute, which took the temperature of New Yorkers on the race for governor and a…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgA pitch for a greener, cheaper human burial
June 29, 2026- We consider the possibility of more affordable and environmentally friendly ways of burying deceased New Yorkers with HK Lee, founder of Aeon…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgAssembly disabilities leader sounds alarm about Trump DOJ memo
June 29, 2026 - Assembly Disabilities Committee Chair Angelo Santabarbara, a capital region Democrat, discusses a memo from the Trump administration that has…
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Queens Classical Kids Fair
Sunday, November 22: 12:00 – 4:00 pm Queens Theatre Flushing Meadows Corona Park, 14 United Nations Ave S, Corona, NY 11368 **Queens Theatre will operate a…
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Wagner’s Rienzi
Listen Saturday, November 14th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Wagner’s Rienzi from the Bayreuth Festival in Germany…