The Bagel Report is a pop-culture entertainment podcast featuring award-winning culture and entertainment writers Esther D. Kustanowitz and Erin Ben-Moche. Each episode, these entertainment junkies discuss all things Jewish in the arts & entertainment world while exploring how Jewish identity is portrayed on the big and small screen. Follow us on social @estherk and @ebenmoche and on Twitter and Facebook @TheBagelReport .
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The LA Food Podcast is where LA’s top chefs, boldest food stories, and biggest restaurant moments all collide. Hosted by Luca Servodio, the official hype man of Los Angeles restaurants, we dig deep into what’s happening across the most exciting food city on the planet — Los Angeles. We’ve chopped it up with legends like Wolfgang Puck, Brooke Williamson, Joe Sasto, and more. Expect chef interviews, restaurant news, behind-the-scenes drama, food culture trends, and no-BS conversations about LA ...
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This week, Esther and Erin took a field trip to Village Well in Culver City because they had a LATTE to talk about! From Andor's series finale to the themes of Reformed and Amy Poehler's new podcast, the bagels break down what they're watching and what they're listening to. Erin, in honor of Esther's birthday, also asked Esther about her rose, thor…
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It’s hot in New York today and temperatures are expected to remain in the the nineties and possibly reach triple digits this week. New York State health commissioner Dr. James McDonald talked with WNYC's Sean Carlson about how New Yorkers can stay safe in the region's first heat wave of the year.
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This June, some graduates from public high schools in New York will have a little something extra on their diplomas. The New York State Seal of Civic Readiness aims to signal to future colleges or employers that the student understands what it means to be a contributing member of a community or society. Jenna Ryall directs Civics for All, which man…
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Word From the Curb is a series of live broadcasts this election season where WNYC's All Things Considered is out in communities across the city to ask New Yorkers what they want to see in their next mayor. This week we were in Southeast Queens and talked with two people who have spent much of their careers in advocacy focused on issues critical to …
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In this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news the team digs into the mailbag and fields questions from our dear readers and listeners.
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This week's Politics Brief roundup of New York City news features an analysis of Board of Elections data and the latest on the arrest of mayoral hopeful Brad Lander.
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A bill passed by the New York City Council would require the parks department to install at least 50 new outdoor drinking fountains near park entrances by 2035. That would add to the already thousands of water fountains around the city maintained by the parks department, many of which are in disrepair. The bill now awaits the mayor's signature. Man…
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1:28:02🎧 Today on The LA Food Podcast, we break down the biggest moments and key takeaways from this week’s James Beard Awards — with a spotlight on Los Angeles’ own Jon Yao of Kato, who took home the coveted Best Chef: California award. What does his win mean for LA’s dining scene, and where does Kato fit into the larger conversation about California cui…
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In 2023, the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice established a reparations council made up of scholars, researchers and advocates to study how to begin to repair the harm of slavery. Ryan Haygood, president and CEO of NJISJ, joined WNYC host Michael Hill to preview the findings of a two year study on how to compensate Black New Jerseyans impact…
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WORD FROM THE CURB: housing, public safety and cost of living are top issues for Jamaica and Hollis locals in this NYC mayoral election
WNYC's All Things Considered was in Southeast Queens this week for our series of live broadcasts this election season we're calling Word From The Curb. We've been engaging with communities across New York City to ask people what’s important to them and what they want to see in city leadership. And this part of Queens is a really interesting place t…
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A health insurance card, a 10-speed mountain bike, a blue men’s jacket and a microwave are among the few belongings stored by New York City officials this year after they cleared homeless people from street encampments. The city is supposed to offer people the chance to store their personal items for 90 days. But a City Hall spokesperson said worke…
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Over the last couple of months, food writer Robert Sietsema has been visiting some of the most overlooked dining destinations in New York City. Ironically, they're hidden in some of the city's most-visited neighborhoods. This time, he joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to talk about one of the absolute centers of travel, tourism and entertainme…
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Testy exchanges between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani hinted at a two-man contest in the final stretch toward the June 24 primary. Cuomo, the former governor, is the frontrunner in the race, according to most polls. Mamdani, an Assemblymember from Queens, is in second place.
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Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani sees fare-free buses as a winning pitch in his upstart mayoral campaign. But transit planners say the idea, if implemented, could amount to a cut to New York City’s transit service. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.
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The gourmand’s guide to San Diego, featuring Addison, Tribute Pizza, The Lafayette Hotel and more.
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1:16:28On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, we're heading south to explore San Diego’s rising food scene. Known for craft beer and beaches, San Diego is now a serious player in the California fine dining landscape. From creative tasting menus to casual neighborhood gems, we spent 48 hours eating our way through the city—and we're sharing every bite. Hi…
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You voted on NYC's most iconic bagel, and now we have a winner: Egg bagel is New York City's most iconic bagel (at least of the candidates who ran). Congratulations, egg bagel! Timothy Hunter and data scientist Kathryn Agnas of NYC Votes came on WNYC's Morning Edition to walk us through how they tabulated the results, why some ballots may have been…
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The Democratic candidates for New York City mayor made their last pitches to voters during the final debate ahead of the primary election. The back and forth between former governor Andrew Cuomo and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani hinted at a two-man contest. Cuomo is the frontrunner in the race, according to most polls, while Mamdani is in second pl…
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Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Brooklyn City Council Member and Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan faced off in one final Democratic primary debate for New York City Comptroller.The two leading candidates vying for the Democratic nomination gave voters their best closing arguments in an hour-long debate on Tuesday. Their difference…
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The New York State Assembly said the "Stop Super Speeders" bill, which would require devices known as speed limiters to be put in the cars of some of the region’s most reckless drivers, will not pass in the assembly in this session. The bill had picked up momentum following the death of Miriam Yarimi and two of her children, who were hit by a recid…
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New York City’s mayoral candidates are facing a question that could help define them in the home stretch of the Democratic primary: How would they confront President Donald Trump on immigration protests and deportation when the president seems to be spoiling for a fight? That and more in this week's Politics Brief roundup of new out of City Hall an…
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WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk is highlighting voices from neighborhoods across New York City, in collaboration with the nonprofit Street Lab. We recently set up in Washington Heights. Here are a few of the stories we heard. The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity. Perla Esquivel: " I'm 34 years old and I'm a nurse working …
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Tuesday, June 10 is primary election day in the New Jersey governor's race. As voters are making last-minute decisions, we bring you a voting guide to the Democratic candidates and the Republicans. This time, we focus on the Republicans. Charles Stile, political columnist at The Record and northjersey.com, joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to …
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We are down to the final days of primary voting in New Jersey governor's race. Tuesday, June 10 is Primary Day in the Garden State. So this weekend, we bring you a last-minute voting guide - both for the Democratic candidates and the Republicans. Charles Stile, political columnist at The Record and northjersey.com joins Weekend Edition host David F…
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The democratic primary for New York City mayor is June 24th. This will be the city's second citywide ranked-choice-voting election. If you’re still having trouble understanding exactly how it works, Morning Edition is here to help you practice with our very important (mock) election: BAGELECTION 2025! Now, the vote is in. Click here to see how the …
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Beneath a full moon in Jamaica Bay, horseshoe crab love was in the air. Female crabs skirted along the shore, each with two or three smaller male crabs attached to their backs and sides, fertilizing thousands of eggs in the sand. Hundreds of casual encounters like this were taking place during a visit by WNYC last week to Plumb Beach in Brooklyn.…
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A bizarre incident on the Gil Hodges Bridge seriously injures two cyclists, and Flatbush Avenue is set for a major overhaul. That and more in this week's On The Way roundup of New York City transit news.
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