In this episode, Laïny Jernidier interviews New York Senator Roxanne Persaud, who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign, to discuss her reflections the morning after Harris’s loss.

In this episode of Onomatopoeia, Hope Talbot interviews Zach Purtzer, an artist living in Williamsburg. Commonly dismissed as just yet another starving artist, there’s more to Purtzer than just a Brooklyn stereotype.

In this episode, Hope Talbot revisits the MoMA Sculpture Garden, her late mother’s favorite spot. Grieving her mother’s death, and coming to New York in the immediate aftermath, Hope explores how she got here.

Paul Maniaci faces his fear of heights in riding the Roosevelt Island Tramway high above New York City.

Every year, as autumn comes to an end and the Christmas season draws near, Ann pulls a box down from her closet. Inside it are wigs and hats, white fur, jingles and green and red clothes. When she puts it on, she becomes Mrs. Claus. Santa Claus’s wife. But even though Christmas is a joyful…

In this episode, Leilani Combs speaks with River Glassberg, a 25 year old actor, poet and now… clown. Listen along as we enjoy their first clown performance as a part of Coney Island USA’s inaugural class of the new Clown Skool. We talk about how the clowning community has played a role in their queer…

In this episode, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism Masters student Leilani Combs navigates identity, aging and New York City.

On a mission to inspire and create a better world—starting now—this theater’s work is encouraging children and audiences alike to take action and be part of a movement shaping a brighter future.

In this episode, Laïny Jernidier takes you inside her first BDSM and kink workshop, held in the heart of Chinatown. From flogging to spanking, this experience marks the beginning of a three-month deep dive into an underground culture and community that she is exploring for her master’s thesis long-form story.

Malene decides to eat meat for the first time in over a year. As she stands with the burger in her hand, it doesn't take long before she starts to doubt her decision.