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Late City Edition: Tuesday, June 18th, 9:00pm

Submitted by Erica Getto on Tue, 18 Jun 2013, 10:08am

On this Tuesday’s Late City Edition, tune in to hear Dr. Carl Hart discuss his recent book High Price. A memoir that features science and sociology research, High Price is making national headlines for its groundbreaking critique of drug policy in America. We sat down with Dr. Hart to discuss his background, his research, and his findings’ social and political implications.

Arts & Answers: Tuesday, June 18th at 9:30pm

Submitted by Erica Getto on Tue, 18 Jun 2013, 11:41am

For tonight's Arts & Answers, we spoke with television writer, producer, and actor Jim Piddock, who, with Christopher Guest, co-created the HBO series Family Tree. The documentary-style comedy stars Chris O’Dowd as Tom Chadwick, an Englishman finds a family photo that launches him on an exploration of his lineage. Tune in to hear Piddock discuss his work developing and writing the show, his take on Chadwick’s world view, and what’s in store for Family Tree.

Interview with Henry Flynt on Afternoon New Music: Wednesday, June 20th

Submitted by Bernhard Fasenfest on Mon, 17 Jun 2013, 4:30pm

Philosopher, artist, and avant-garde composer Henry Flynt joins Afternoon New Music and ISSUE Project Room artistic director Lawrence Kumpf this Wednesday, June 20th to discuss and listen to rare and never before heard selections from his diverse body of work, as well as his participation in PAN_ACT, a festival taking place this month at ISSUE Project Room.

The Latin Department Celebrates the Life and Music of Daniel Ponce

Submitted by Beatriz "Wet Blan... on Mon, 10 Jun 2013, 11:39am

This week, the Latin department will celebrate the music of Cuban drummer Daniel Ponce in anticipation of the Daniel Ponce Memorial Concert to be held on June 17th at 7pm in St. Peter’s Church, produced by Verna Gillis of Soundscape and featuring Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, David Oquendo y Raices Habaneras, Olu Femi, and Michele Rosewoman.

WKCR available on HD radio

Submitted by Thuto Durkac Somo on Mon, 10 Dec 2012, 2:12pm

As of 2012, WKCR is broadcasting in the radio format called HD— the expanded radio technology once known as Hybrid Digital. While we will continue analog broadcasts at 89.9 FM, and internet streaming of our signal, we will offer the same programming in a high-quality, static-free, digital version, accessible through HD radios and apps. The upgrade has been made possible through assistance with radio station WWFM, which will transmit a full schedule of classical music programs on “sister” station, 89.9 HD2.

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