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If NYC Fixed This Intersection, Why Do People Keep Dying There?

A WNYC analysis shows that the most common location for NYC pedestrians to die is in a crosswalk with the light.
When We Quarantine — And When We Don't

Around 10,000 Americans have tuberculosis, including hundreds in the metro area. Almost all are closely monitored. Only a handful are forcefully quarantined.
De Blasio Calls NY GOP Wins an “Aberration”

New York City mayor told newly emboldened Republicans in the State Senate to challenge his progressive agenda "at their own peril."
Bratton Appoints New Second-in-Command

Bratton's new pick for First Deputy is a lawyer with ties to both the Clinton and Obama administrations. He was also once a beat cop.
Obama Cites 'A Moment For Reflection' In Election Results

Speaking one day after his party lost control of the Senate to the Republican Party, President Obama says he's not "mopey" over the trouncing Democrats endured but rather energized.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Sax

Morning Edition

Thursday marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone. Miles Hoffman explains how an instrument designed for military bands became inextricably linked to jazz.
'Act Of Faith': Ethan Hawke Talks 'Boyhood' And Its 12-Year Shoot

Ask Me Another

The actor may have spent the past 12 years filming Boyhood, but does he remember what life was like back in 2002 when he started filming? We'll test his knowledge in an Ask Me Another Challenge.
Frankly, Bascombe's Return Has Some Problems

Richard Ford's signature character returns in Let Me Be Frank With You; reviewer Michael Schaub praises Ford's writing, but says despite moments of beauty and insight, some of it feels phoned in.

The Man Behind The 'Morning Edition' Theme Music. Also, Lyrics!

Morning Edition

Composer BJ Leiderman talks about writing the show's theme music and sings some of the lyrics that accompany that catchy tune.

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How to Stop Procrastinating and Get Back to Work

Money Talking

You know you do it and you want to do something about it. Well, there is a solution for how to get busy, but it's not very "touchy feely."
How Companies Hook Us on Habit-Forming Products

The Leonard Lopate Show

Nir Eyal explains the Hook Model—a process many successful companies use to subtly encourage customer behavior adn develop habits.
Why Your Brain Wants To Help One Child In Need — But Not Millions

Morning Edition

Donations to fight Ebola are lower than expected. One psychologist thinks the reason may be the impact of hopelessness. A really big problem makes people less likely to give.

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Tough Critics On J.S. Bach

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In this edition of Tough Critics, three kids listen to and pick apart one of J.S. Bach's most popular works, the Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.
Interview: Herbie Hancock On A Lifetime Of Musical Possibilites

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For more than 50 years, the jazz iconoclast and fusion pioneer has seemingly done it all. He reflects on his life in music, struggles with addiction, and Buddhism in his new memoir.
Primus In Concert, And In Costume

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Soundcheck celebrates Halloween with one of the most inventive and darkly comedic bands of all time: Primus.
Ex Hex: Joyfully Ripping It Up

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On its debut album, Rips, the D.C. punk band fronted by guitarist Mary Timony plays gleefully fast three-chord rockers with an unrelenting and refreshing enthusiasm.
Interview: George Clinton On A Lifetime Aboard The Mothership

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George Clinton, driving force behind the Parliament-Funkadelic collective, tells all in his memoir Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard on You?