Tracie Hunte
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Bad Bunny's dream for Puerto Rico; plus, 'Koshersoul'
Bad Bunny is the biggest pop star in the world, so what does he believe in? Guest host Tracie Hunte and political anthropologist Yarimar Bonilla look at the politics of Bad Bunny, and his vision of a Puerto Rico for Puerto Ricans.Plus, Tracie talks to James Beard award-winning author Michael W. Twitty about his new book, "Koshersoul," how we connect to our histories through food and what makes a… → Read More
Joyful protests and funny rituals with Reservation Dogs' Dallas Goldtooth
In FX's Reservation Dogs, Dallas Goldtooth plays the character "Spirit" — a Native American warrior in feathers and buckskin who curses and makes dirty jokes. Dallas also brings his irreverence to the frontlines of protests against oil pipelines. He talks to guest host Tracie Hunte about merging his passions for comedy and organizing, and how he's changing stereotypes with heaps of joy.You can… → Read More
Russia's long played with U.S. racial politics. Brittney Griner is the latest example
What does Brittney Griner's hypervisibility as a tall, queer, Black woman have to do with her 9-year sentence in a Russian prison? A lot, according to historian Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon, who studies race and Blackness in Russia. She chats with guest host Tracie Hunte about what Griner's detainment means for Black queer folks who travel and the antagonism surrounding the case.Then, Tracie talks… → Read More
Russia's long played with U.S. racial politics. Brittney Griner is the latest example
What does Brittney Griner's hypervisibility as a tall, queer, Black woman have to do with her 9-year sentence in a Russian prison? A lot, according to historian Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon, who studies race and Blackness in Russia. She chats with guest host Tracie Hunte about what Griner's detainment means for Black queer folks who travel and the antagonism surrounding the case.Then, Tracie talks… → Read More
In 'Industry,' Myha'la Herrold makes herself undeniable
In HBO's Industry, Myha'la Herrold plays Harper, a ruthless young trading floor analyst working for a bank in London. We've seen characters like her before — think of the power-obsessed personalities in shows like Billions and Succession. The big difference? The stakes are much higher for a young Black woman like Harper. Myha'la talks to guest host Tracie Hunte about the new season of Industry,… → Read More
Why protecting the 'viral underclass' can keep us all healthy
After years of covering HIV and AIDS, journalist Steven Thrasher knew that the hardest hit communities were almost always the poorest and most marginalized ones. Then COVID-19 struck, and he saw that the same groups of people were suffering the most.In his new book The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide, Thrasher explores how this pattern plays out in… → Read More
A Closer Look at Mayor de Blasio's Plan to Reorganize Homeless Services
A former homeless advocate says the mayor's making the right moves, but he should be doing more. → Read More
City Council Approves Plan to Sell Brooklyn Heights Library for $52M
Proponents say it would provide much needed funds to the library system; opponents say say the new libraries will be too small and the city shouldn't sell public space to fund repairs. → Read More
How Racist Was Woodrow Wilson?
The legacy of former President Woodrow Wilson is back in the spotlight after protests at Princeton University. → Read More
Calls to Close Border to Syrian Refugees Sound Familiar
The U.S. has a long tradition of both welcoming and rejecting refugees. → Read More
'I Always See Bars': Getting Out of Prison and Staying Out
Former prisoners talk about reconnecting with family, looking to their future and staying away from old temptations. → Read More
Why Not Tipping Your Waiter Can Be Better for Everyone
Danny Meyer, the man behind some of the city's best known restaurants, says getting rid of tipping will help all of his employees. → Read More
Playboy: No More Nudes
Author and feminist Kathy Lette argues that Playboy without the nudes could be a stronger publication. → Read More
A Big Week for Criminal Justice Reforms
Big changes might be on the way to the NYPD, federal and state courts. → Read More
Sisters of Faith Keep Busy Doing the Pope’s Work
As their numbers dwindle, religious communities such as the Sisters of St. Joseph on Long Island, are carrying on their missions with an eye toward passing the baton to laypeople. → Read More
NYU Sports Complex Will Get a Facelift Amid Controversy
The Coles Sports Center will close for renovation in November. A new gym is also being built on Lafayette Street in the East Village. → Read More
Can the City Spy on Activists?
In the aftermath of Eric Garner's death, undercover MTA officers allegedly monitored activists, kept photos of them on file and tracked their movements. To what extent was this legal? → Read More
Agency Charged With Care of Vulnerable Adults Overburdened & Underfunded
Caseworkers had so many clients they often faked visits and didn't know about deaths until months later. → Read More
The Uber Effect Has Yellow Cabs 'in a State of Panic'
Ride hail apps like Uber and Lyft are hitting traditional yellow cabs right where it hurts: in the medallions. → Read More
Uber Takes on Mayor de Blasio With TV Ad
The ad, released Friday, accuses Mayor Bill de Blasio of "pushing the agenda of his big taxi donors" at the expense of drivers and passengers. → Read More