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Big Apple Debates Storm Prep As Hurricane Season Begins
As hurricane season begins, New Yorkers are debating how to protect the city's 520 miles of coastline from major storms and rising sea levels. One camp favors giant offshore barriers to divert storm surge. The other says barriers are too expensive and too risky. They argue New York must learn to live with water by making streets, subways and buildings more resilient to flooding.
Chinese pianist Fei-Fei Dong, 22, performs at the 14th Van Cliburn Internati...
The Cliburn Competition After Van
Founded in 1962, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition continues this year without the presence of its iconic namesake. But organizers and contestants believe the contest — as well as its high standards and ability to boost careers — will remain.
After Protests, Evaluating Turkey's Role As A Democracy
What started as a small sit-in on Friday in Istanbul grew into a massive demonstration against the Turkish government. That government dismissed the demonstrators as extremists. Steven Cook, of the Council on Foreign Relations, talks about Turkey's changing role as a democracy in the region.
In TransAtlantic, Colum McCann takes readers into the world of two aviators ...
In 'TransAtlantic', Author Colum McCann Returns Home
Irish-American author Colum McCann has spent the better part of his life inhabiting others in his novels — from Russian ballet dancers to New York subway diggers. In TransAtlantic, he tells the story of his native country — its famine, its troubles, its emigrants and those who stayed.
A Look Ahead To The Future Of The GOP
Since the 2012 election, Republican strategists and leaders have called for changes in the party's approach to voters. Some argue that the GOP must appeal to younger and more diverse demographics or risk losing congressional seats next November.
David Cross (left) reprises his role as Dr. Tobias Funke, the sexually ambig...
'Arrested' No More: Hurwitz On Why The Bluths Are Back
Ten years after Fox canceled the cult-favorite sitcom, a fourth season of Arrested Development is streaming on Netflix. Show's creator Mitch Hurwitz, tells Fresh Air's Terry Gross that if the show doesn't get the right ratings this time around, he can't blame the time slot.