RSS Parrot

BETA

🦜 The latest stories from www.wnyc.org

@www.wnyc.org@rss-parrot.net

I'm an automated parrot! I relay a website's RSS feed to the Fediverse. Every time a new post appears in the feed, I toot about it. Follow me to get all new posts in your Mastodon timeline! Brought to you by the RSS Parrot.

---

The latest stories from www.wnyc.org

Your feed and you don't want it here? Just e-mail the birb.

Site URL: www.wnyc.org/

Feed URL: www.wnyc.org/feeds/all

Posts: 75

Followers: 1

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds with St. Vincent at Barclay's Center

Published: April 16, 2025 16:00

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds with St. Vincent at Barclay's CenterApril 17, 7PM. $51.60+up Nick Cave has been through every parent’s worst nightmare – losing a child. In fact, he’s been through it twice. Cave’s music has often tended towards the dark and the…

Corridor at Elsewhere Zone One

Published: April 15, 2025 16:00

Corridor at Elsewhere Zone OneApril 15. 7PM. $31.75 Corridor is a band from Montreal that plays an often arty, restrained brand of indie rock, sometimes tinged with psychedelia. Recently expanded to a quintet, their signature sounds are crisp guitar lines,…

Russia carries out deadly missile strike on Sumy

Published: April 13, 2025 21:11

Moscow's attack on the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy marked the bloodiest day for Ukrainian civilians in 2025 so far, with at least 34 people killed. A Sumy resident tells us the area struck was busy with people leaving church. Also on the…

#1080, A Private Reel

Published: April 13, 2025 16:00

From the series called “A Private Reel”, hear exclusive in-studio performances from the likes of the California Guitar Trio (who were part of Fripp's League of Crafty Guitarists); the late Cameroonian guitarist, novelist, singer, flutist, percussionist,…

April 12, 2025 – PBS News Weekend full episode

Published: April 12, 2025 22:05

Saturday on PBS News Weekend, high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran begin as they discuss sanctions and the future of Iran’s advancing nuclear program. Then, an investigation of why more patients are getting hit with unexpected fees when…

Iran seeks 'fair agreement' in nuclear talks with US

Published: April 12, 2025 21:11

Iran and the United States have concluded a first round of talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear programme - the highest level meeting between the two nations since 2018. We’ll speak to former United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman who…

From the Vaults: #25: New Sounds of Ancient Music

Published: April 12, 2025 16:00

There’s music from the time of the Crusades (11th-13th C.) in music from English guitarist and folk musician John Renbourn; American maverick composer Lou Harrison, as played by Kronos Quartet; early English polyphony from English folk singer Shirley…

Hit Parade| Only Girl in the World Edition Part 1

Published: April 11, 2025 23:30

It’s been nearly a decade since Rihanna released a studio album—and fans and critics alike have wondered when, if ever, a follow-up to 2016’s Anti might arrive. Which is ironic, because in her heyday, Rihanna was the most productive hitmaker on the charts.…

A state lawmaker is calling for more regulations on tour helicopter flights after a fatal crash in the Hudson River

Published: April 11, 2025 22:23

The National Transportation Safety Board is on the ground in New Jersey, trying to figure out why a tour helicopter fell apart in the sky and crashed into the Hudson River yesterday afternoon.   The crash killed the pilot and a family of five who were…

Donald Trump Gets a “Spanking” from the Bond Market

Published: April 11, 2025 21:53

The Washington Roundtable is joined by Mark Blyth, a professor of international economics and public affairs at Brown University, to discuss how the bond market forced Donald Trump to retreat on some tariffs, and the risks of the President’s escalating…

Evening Roundup: Debate Over Chopper Tours After Deadly Hudson River Crash, NYPD Targets Quality of Life Issues, NYC Council Vows to Add More Public Restroom...

Published: April 11, 2025 20:46

Thursday’s deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River is re-igniting the debate over chopper tours in New York City air space. Plus, a new NYPD unit is targeting quality of life issues in the five boroughs. Also, the New York City Council wants to double…

Roundup: Immigration rulings; DOGE & Social Security data

Published: April 11, 2025 20:32

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration must "facilitate" the return of a man it mistakenly deported to El Salvador. How is the White House responding, and what happens next? Then, is the entity known as DOGE using Social Security…

Weekly Music Roundup: Pulp, Tune-Yards, and Rauw Alejandro

Published: April 11, 2025 20:01

This week, returns for Pulp and Tune-Yards, and Larum riffs on the 12th Century German abbess and composer Hildegard of Bingen. Plus, Puerto Rican superstar Rauw Alejandro reaches back to bomba. Pulp Brings Back That 90s Britpop Sound Pulp is back. The…

The News Roundup For April 11, 2025

Published: April 11, 2025 19:53

This week the Supreme Court told the Trump administration Thursday that it must "facilitate" the release and retrieval of a Maryland man who was wrongly deported to a prison in El Salvador.After announcing tariffs on almost every country in the world last…

From the Vaults: #527, A Private Reel

Published: April 11, 2025 19:23

From July of 1990, listen to in-studio performances from the late 1980’s by keyboardist/composer David Borden and Mother Mallard; the late bagpiper and author of the Pennywhistle for Beginners, Bill Ochs; Irish guitar music from Dan Ar Bras; and Middle…

The deadline to get a Real ID is approaching. Here's what you need to know

Published: April 11, 2025 19:14

The deadline to get a Real ID is May 7. After that, U.S. residents will need a Real ID, a passport or other approved identification to travel domestically and enter federal buildings. Georgia Commissioner of Driver Services Spencer Moore joins us. And,…

John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 'One to One'

Published: April 11, 2025 19:11

'One to One: John & Yoko' uses archival footage, including telephone calls heard for the first time, to capture the radical politics and performances of New York in the early 1970s. Filmmaker Kevin MacDonald frames the story in a way that has eerie echoes…

Cooking For Your Seder

Published: April 11, 2025 18:12

With the first nights of Passover coming up this weekend, listeners might be thinking about what to cook for their Seder tables. Jake Cohen, the cookbook author behind Jew-ish, and I Could Nosh, shares his tips, tricks and recipes for Passover cooking.…

How to Improve Your At-Home Margaritas

Published: April 11, 2025 18:10

It may be officially Spring, but the weather outside is still grey and dreary. Want to manifest some sunshine in your life? Try margaritas. Author Caroline Pardilla, digital content editor for Imbibe magazine, has written a new book, Margarita Time: 60+…

How the Whiting Awards Have Discovered New Literary Talent for 40 Years

Published: April 11, 2025 17:03

For 40 years, the Whiting Awards have been discovering up-and-coming literary talent, and awarding them with substantial grants. Past recipients include Michael Cunningham, Jonathan Franzen, Hernan Diaz, Ocean Vuong, Michael R. Jackson, Mary Karr, and…

John & Yoko's Political and Personal Life, At-Home Margaritas, How the Whiting Awards Have Discovered New Literary Talent, and Cooking For Your Seder

Published: April 11, 2025 16:58

Loading... A new documentary explores the years leading up to John Lennon’s first and only full-length solo concert after The Beatles—a benefit show that raised $1.5 million for children abused at the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island. Director…

Midday News: Investigators Probe Helicopter Crash, Adams Calls for Enhanced Chopper Safety, and the White House Targets Columbia Grad’s Immigration Status

Published: April 11, 2025 16:38

Mayor Eric Adams says sightseeing helicopters should remain part of city life, but only if safety and maintenance are ensured. His comments come after a deadly crash killed six people in the Hudson River. Meanwhile, the White House says allowing detained…

Trump's Trade War and Wall Street; Bronx Borough President on the State of the Borough; No Degree, No Problem; 100 Years of 100 Things: Roller Coasters

Published: April 11, 2025 16:31

Loading... On today's show: William Cohan, co-founder of Puck News and author of many books, including Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon (Penguin Random House, 2022), offers analysis of the latest twists and turns of President…

Bronx Borough President on the State of the Borough

Published: April 11, 2025 16:30

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson kicks off a new series of interviews with county executives as she talks about her work on maternal health disparities, her State of the Borough address, and other Bronx news, including the impact on The Bronx of…

100 Years of 100 Things: Roller Coasters

Published: April 11, 2025 16:25

As our centennial series continues, Robert Coker, author of the book Roller Coasters: A Thrill Seeker's Guide To The Ultimate Scream Machines (Main Street, 2002) and Douglas Barnes, co-hosts of The Season Pass podcast, talk about the history of roller…

Trump's Trade War and Wall Street

Published: April 11, 2025 16:12

William Cohan, financial writer for Puck News and author of many books, including Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon (Penguin Random House, 2022), offers analysis of the latest twists and turns of President Trump's trade war, and how Wall…

'Hacks' Returns! With Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs

Published: April 11, 2025 16:03

The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedy series returns for a fourth season this week. It's about two women — a successful comic/TV personality in her 70s, and her 20-something comedy writer — and the generational clashes that ensue. We're revisiting…

Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers: Sufi Songs of Pakistan at Roulette

Published: April 11, 2025 16:00

Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers: Sufi Songs of Pakistan at RouletteApril 11. 8PM. $35+up The Sufi music tradition known as qawwali goes back to the 13th century, and was brought to the West in the 1990s by the late Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.…

Caravan Palace at Brooklyn Steel

Published: April 10, 2025 16:00

Caravan Palace at Brooklyn SteelApril 11. 8PM. $67+up The French group Caravan Palace is one of the leaders in the style known as electro-swing, which combines the sounds you might’ve heard in a European jazz club in the 1930s with the sounds of modern pop…

Marlon Williams at National Sawdust and at Fire Talk Records

Published: April 9, 2025 16:00

Marlon Williams at National Sawdust, April 10. 7:30PM. $38.45+up. Sold Out, but there are limited tickets at the doorMarlon Williams at Fire Talk Records, April 11. 7PM. Marlon Williams is a singer, songwriter and actor from New Zealand. He released his…

Brighde Chaimbeul at Pioneer Works

Published: April 8, 2025 16:00

Brìghde Chaimbeul, Cleek Schrey, Nora Brown, Laura Ortman at Pioneer WorksApril 8, 7:30PM. $25.58 Brìghde Chaimbeul is a Scottish piper – but she doesn’t play the familiar highland pipes. Instead, she plays the smaller version of the pipes, an instrument…