Listen "Lawmakers Try to Unmask ICE, A Brooklyn Venue Celebrates ‘Til the End, and Local Public Radio Faces an Uncertain Future"
Episode Synopsis
New York City elected officials are trying to unmask ICE Agents. Comptroller Brad Lander, Assemblymember Tony Simone and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine have proposed the MELT Act. It stands for Mandating End to Lawless Tactics and would ban ICE agents from wearing face coverings. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting funds local and national public media stations across the country. WFUV’s Adithi Vimalanathan offers us a look at how a new bill could cut $1.1 billion in funding for rural stations. A Brooklyn music venue will be shutting its doors soon. But Bushwick’s Our Wicked Lady is going out with a bang. WFUV’s Livia Regina reports on the venue’s final weeks. Bon Iver and Kim Deal spoke to WFUV about their latest projects. Plus, Paul McCartney is going on tour. WFUV’s Brenda Plascencia reports. News Host and Producer: Alexandra Pfau Editor: Tess Novotny Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker
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