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This program looks at some of the musicals that opened in New York in June (the list is far from extensive) , and we'll be focusing on several early shows in our playlist that begins in 1909 and ends in 2011.

Giving Tuesday, which this year falls on November 28, provides an opportunity to support non-profits and give back to community organizations. This week…

Tank and the Bangas' third studio album, Red Balloon, celebrates Black life and reckons with America's ills. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to lead singer Tarriona "Tank" Ball.

Two politically pointed statues have mysteriously appeared in the nation’s capital in the leadup to the election: a pile of poop on the former House speaker's desk and a hand holding a tiki torch.

Across the globe, the culinary culture of yogurt is ancient, thriving and incredibly diverse. From camel's milk yogurt to yogurt vodka, fish marinades to baked goods, yogurt is a versatile superstar.

Tilly Norwood, an AI-generated avatar, is being compared by its creators to A-list human actors. SAG-AFTRA and others are pushing back.

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.

June is a slow month for musical openings, but we're still able to sample songs from 101 years of theatre history from "The Summer Widowers" to "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."

This month's survey of New York openings covers 121 years of Broadway history from the long forgotten show "Sally in Our Alley" to the recently opened musical version of "Back to the Future" in a transfer from London's West End. Join us for another varied hour of excellent music and performances.

Paul J. Smith wrote or orchestrated over 55 scores for animated films and 25 live action projects for The Walt Disney Studios. We're going to introduce you to the man whose music you probably already know through three of his scores for animated features and three from live-action films.