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Dec 27, 2024 | wnycstudios.org

The state of music criticism; and the AI generator that could put composers out of a job.

Nov 12, 2024 | wnycstudios.org

Since Donald J. Trump won the election, journalists have been retreading his path to victory, and discussing how the press should cover his next presidency.

Sep 10, 2024 | wnycstudios.org | David Escobar

[music]Melissa Harris-Perry: This is The Takeaway. I'm Melissa Harris-Perry. This year marks four decades since the birthday of Dr. King was approved as a federal holiday, but celebration was not how the federal government responded to the work of Dr. King during his lifetime. Beginning in 1955 until his death, King was targeted by repeated invasive, covert surveillance operations by the FBI.

Sep 10, 2024 | wnycstudios.org | David Escobar

Melissa Harris-Perry: We're back with The Takeaway. I'm Melissa Harris-Perry. Nature documentaries have long played an important role helping humans discover the plants, animals and ecosystems that make up our world. A new documentary called Wildcat showcases how the natural world can help humans heal trauma within ourselves. The film follows a British military veteran, Harry Turner, who finds solace raising an orphaned baby ocelot in Peru's Amazon Rainforest.

Sep 10, 2024 | wnycstudios.org | David Escobar

[music]Melissa Harris-Perry: We're back with The Takeaway. I'm Melissa Harris-Perry. How exactly do we distinguish truth from fiction? That's the question posed by the podcast, The Big Fib from Gen Z Media. Deborah Goldstein: The Big Fib is a game show podcast for kids and families and educators too much to tell the truth. Where a kid contestant meets two people who claim to be an expert in a particular topic such as black holes or seaweed or cheese.