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Albany, NY – Susan Arbetter speaks with Paul Martin, author of One Man's Leg. She begins by asking him how he lost his leg and what this experience has…

A Senate committee looked at the failure of HSBC bank to police money laundering.

Rolling Stone published the interview Saturday night with the Mexican druglord. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's David Folkenflik and NPR's Carrie Kahn about how this meeting came about.

A STEREO concert and interview in the Fresh Air studio with JOHN DOE, former bassist/vocalist with the punk rock group "X". He recently released a new solo album, "Kissingsohard," (Rhino's Forward label). There's also a new acoustic best-of live album featuring "X". It's called "Unclogged" (Infidelity Records, L.A., CA). (THIS CONCERT CONTINUES INTO THE SECOND HALF OF THE

The new Broadway adaptation of the film The Graduate is currently in previews and opens in a couple of weeks. It stars Kathleen Turner, Jason Biggs and Alicia Silverstone. We listen back to interviews about the making of the film. Actor Dustin Hoffman got his first big break starring in The Graduate. Some of the films he's starred in include: All The President's Men, Kramer vs. Kramer, Rainman, and Tootsie.

Melissa Block talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about the announcement that Tony Snow will be the next White House press secretary.

By Pat Bradleyhttp://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-964166.mp3Washington, D.C. – The nation's highest court heard arguments…

Tomorrow is Earth Day and Basilica Hudson is putting climate action at the forefront of its mission as it reopens this weekend for 2022. Founded in 2010 by musician Melissa Auf der Maur and filmmaker Tony Stone, Basilica Hudson is housed in a reclaimed, solar-powered 1880s industrial factory on the riverfront of Hudson, NY. In 2020, Basilica Hudson celebrated its 10-year anniversary with the expansion of BASILICA GREEN. Building on Basilica Hudson’s long-standing commitment to environmental advocacy and the City of Hudson’s waterfront. On April 24th, BASILICA GREEN programming will activate multiple spaces on campus inviting the community to celebrate Earth Day Weekend. Free activities will include a teach-in on greening the grid, environmentally-focused art and youth activities, a workshop on how individuals can divest from fossil fuels, food, live music and more. Melissa Auf der Maur joins us now to tell us more about this weekend’s Earth Day events – and other upcoming events at Basilica Hudson.

In March 2020 - all of Broadway closed. All the marquees dimmed and an industry of creatives, thespians, technicians, and designers, builders, house managers, and many others were unemployed until at least August or September of 2021. As of now, many shows have moved back into their theaters and new plays, musicals, and revivals are opening in time for this June’s Tony Awards. In our Broadway is Back series, we’re going to preview several Broadway shows by speaking with an actor or director (or sometimes more than one) each day this week.First up: Brittney Johnson is currently toss-tossing her curls on stage at The Gershwin theater as Glinda in “Wicked.” Based on the novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” opened in 2003 with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, and was Directed by Joe Mantello. In the intervening years, “Wicked” has proven to be a global phenomenon. Brittney Johnson’s Broadway credits include “Les Mis,” “Motown,” “Sunset Boulevard,” and “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”

GARDENING: SCOTT SIMON AND WEEKEND EDITION GARDENING EXPERT KETZEL LEVINE TALK ABOUT A DRY SUBJECT...DROUGHT...AND HOW TO COPE WITH IT IN YOUR GARDEN.