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Bronx Classical Kids Fair
Bronx Classical Kids Fair Sunday, September 27 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM University of Mount Saint VincentFounders Hall 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471…
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Peter van de Graaff Takes Over "Exploring Music" on August 24
Press release courtesy of WFMT. For more than two decades, Exploring Music has been a cornerstone of classical radio – a treasured presence that inspires…
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Verdi’s Luisa Miller
Listen Saturday, August 22nd, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Verdi’s Luisa Miller from Vienna State Opera. The…
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
An encore broadcast of this concert will play on August 21, 2026 at 9pm EDT. This broadcast originally aired on December 3, 2025. Program notes courtesy of…
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Encore: World Premieres from the Sounds of Us Festival Part 1
This broadcast originally aired on February 12th, 2025. In part one of this two-part series, host Alexa Smith features student composers from The Juilliard…
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
See more program information for The Chicago Symphony Orchestra The Chicago Symphony presents a full range of orchestral works under the seasoned baton of…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgLimiting ATM fees on New Yorkers using EBT cards
Aug. 18, 2026 - Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, a Bronx Democrat, explains why she wants to stop state-chartered banks from charging ATM fees to New Yorkers…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgA local check on state economic development subsidies
Aug. 18, 2026- Assemblymember Pat Burke, a Buffalo-area Democrat, makes the case for giving municipalities a check on state economic development officials…
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Fiesta
Mondays at 10 pm, you'll hear a new program bringing you Latin American and Iberian music from the 16th century to today. Acclaimed composer, musician, and…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgState's top court poised for shakup
Aug. 17, 2026 - The state's top court is poised for a makeover in the next gubernatorial term, a majority of the seats possibly getting new justices. We…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgRequiring e-bikes to be equipped with lights
Aug. 17, 2026 - State lawmakers are looking to require e-bikes and e-scooters sold or leased in New York to be equipped with lights on the front and back. We…
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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Learn more about the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Hosted by Elliott Forrest, with commentary by the performers and Chamber Music Society's…
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Gounod's Faust
Listen Saturday, August 15th, at 1pm. Program notes courtesy of WFMT. Tune in to hear a production of Gounod's Faust from the Bavarian State Opera in Munich…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgHeading to Albany: Gun violence shapes new member's outlook
Aug. 14, 2026- We get to know Nathaniel Hezekiah III, who won a Democratic primary for an open Southeast Queens Assembly seat where they are the presumptive…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgDispatches: A stroke can't stop Liz Krueger the 'anarchist'
Aug. 14, 2026 - In a Dispatches from Planet Albany excerpt, State Sen. Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses her experience recovering from a stroke and…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgGOP AG candidate builds campaign around fighting crime
Aug. 14, 2026- We check in with Saritha Komatireddy, the Republican hopeful for state attorney general this year, who is hoping to use the office for more…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgUpdating the process of recouping legal fees
Aug. 14, 2026- Defendants in frivolous personal injury lawsuits face a statutory limitation on what they can easily recoup in legal fees and the amount hasn't…
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Beatrice Rana
An encore broadcast of this concert will play on August 14, 2026 at 9pm EDT. This concert was originally recorded on November 12, 2025. Program notes courtesy…
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The New York Philharmonic This Week
Learn more about The New York Philharmonic This Week The New York Philharmonic This Week, hosted by Alec Baldwin, includes recent performances of the…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgEnding 80s era restrictions on sex areas in public bathhouses
Aug. 13, 2026- State Sen. Erik Bottcher, a Manhattan Democrat, makes the case for legalizing and regulating private rooms for sexual activity at public spas…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgPollster surveys race for gov and data center moratorium
Aug. 13, 2026- Siena Research Institute pollster Steve Greenberg gives a status update on the race for governor based on likely voters. We also explore…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNYSERDA victory lap on clean energy jobs, green investments and utility savings
Aug. 13, 2026- New York State Energy Research & Development Authority President and CEO Doreen Harris talks about the creation of clean energy jobs…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York at odds with feds over immigration enforcement
Aug. 13, 2026- We highlight increased activity by ICE agents in New York with Jimmy Vielkind, a Capitol reporter for Gothamist & WNYC. We also discuss the…
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5 Notable Performances from Bayreuth's Long History
The Richard Wagner Festival at Bayreuth in Germany has been thrilling audiences since 1876. With such a deep past and the 2026 edition (and 150th anniversary!)…
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Encore: Salon de Virtuosi 2024 Career Grant Winners Part 2
This broadcast originally aired on January 22nd, 2025. Tonight, host Emi Ferguson concludes our 2-part series on the 2024 Salon de Virtuosi Career Grant…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgEnsuring internet connectivity in homeless shelters
Aug. 12, 2026- We explore legislation requiring homeless shelters provide access to high-speed wireless internet. Our guests are Daniel Schwarz, senior privacy…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNursing home chain fails to meet legal settlement expectations
Aug. 12, 2026- We talk to New York Focus senior reporter Sam Mellins about a nursing home operator that appears to be falling short of a legal settlement it…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgDisclosing the 'repairability' of new electronics
Aug. 12, 2026- Assemblymember Bobby Carroll, a Brooklyn Democrat, wants to require retailers to disclose the repair scores of electronics to help consumers…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgOnline casinos could be next frontier in gambling
Aug. 11, 2026- National Association Against iGaming Government Relations Director Oliver Barie makes the case for the continued prohibition of online casino…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgNew York vs Kalshi
Aug. 11, 2026- We unpack the battle between New York Attorney General Letitia James and Kalshi, including the broader fate of predictions markets offering…
The latest stories from www.wqxr.orgExpanding New York marine life protections
Aug. 11, 2026- The Nature Conservancy New York Ocean Programs Director Carl LoBue makes the case for expanding the authority of state environmental officials…
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…