Maria Torres-Springer, NYC deputy mayor for housing, economic development and workforce, talks about both the city's plans to combat the housing crisis, and what the city is hoping Albany will include in its budget that will spur more housing construction.

How the City Hopes to Solve the Housing Crisis

Brian Lehrer leads the conversation about what matters most now in local and national politics, our own communities and our lives.

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A preview of the most exciting theater productions coming to New York City this summer season.

Summer Culture Preview: Theater

Bill McKibben breaks down what's at stake for mitigating climate change ahead of the 2024 presidential election and how the result of the election might impact fossil fuel’s political influence.

The Climate and the 2024 Election

Each day during the spring membership drive, The Brian Lehrer Show is inviting listeners to try their hand at quiz questions, this time loosely based on the titles of radio shows that air on WNYC. Today's quiz questions are inspired by the title "Fresh Air."

10-Question Quiz: 'Fresh Air'

Fareed Zakaria looks back at other turbulent eras for insights into navigating this one.

Revolutionary Eras, Then and Now

Summer highlights for classical music and opera fans.

How the City Hopes to Solve the Housing Crisis

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