WNSR New School Radio
285 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -A student-run radio club at The New School
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What's New? #10 | Friday, April 6
April 07, 2018 01:19 - 5 minutes - 8.01 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail.
What's New? #9 | Sunday, April 1
April 01, 2018 20:00 - 4 minutes - 5.81 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail.
What's New? #8 | Behind The Scenes with Aja Simpson
March 18, 2018 22:35 - 3 minutes - 5.75 MBHappy Spring Break! Here's an aside from the typical business of What's New in honor of our week off. It's a little funky, so enjoy!
What's New? #7 | Sunday, March 11
March 11, 2018 20:31 - 5 minutes - 9.59 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail. This week, Amani Gheith talks about scholarships and funding at The New School.
What's New? #6 | Sunday, March 4
March 04, 2018 20:25 - 5 minutes - 13 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail. This week we're joined by Margot Bouman to talk about a new Gender Studies event series.
What's New? #5 | Sunday, February 26
February 25, 2018 23:10 - 4 minutes - 10.7 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail.
What's New? #4 | Sunday, February 18
February 19, 2018 01:19 - 5 minutes - 12.6 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail.
What's New? #3 | Sunday, February 11
February 11, 2018 23:23 - 4 minutes - 10.6 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail.
What's New? #2 | Sunday, February 4
February 04, 2018 23:07 - 4 minutes - 9.26 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail.
What's New? #1 | Sunday, January 28
January 29, 2018 03:28 - 4 minutes - 10.7 MBIf you’re like me, and podcasts are your life, add this little weekly segment to your list. It’s short and you may hear something that interests you. Every week I’ll list off a few notable events going on within The New School, and mostly the Lang, community as well as bring on a special guest each week to discuss a significant event in detail.
Consent and Sexual Violence Prevention at The New School - By Sharun Bell & Joseph Elmhirst
January 16, 2018 00:54 - 7 minutes - 8.93 MBIn this track, New School students Sharun Bell and Joseph Elmhirst look into their classmates and school's understanding of consent and also how to take prevent and take action against sexual violence.
History of NYFW
January 16, 2018 00:32 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MBA quick history of NYFW from it's origin to present day. by Ryland Logan
Is the New School as Racially Progressive as it claims to be?
January 16, 2018 00:24 - 6 minutes - 14.6 MBThe New School promotes progressive thinking and claims that the institution is open to all students regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, or gender. Lang alum Racquel Samuels, Lang students Shakura and Christian and Parsons student Tiffany Gilliam discuss their experiences of what being an African American student at the New School is actually like.
The Village Voice by Aja Simpson & Rex Jannot
January 16, 2018 00:11 - 4 minutes - 5.59 MBThe alternative newsweekly, The Village Voice, has recently ended its production of print publications. At the same time, the new owner has made the decision to layoff the majority of its union workers. How does the public feel about these changes?
The Village Voice
January 16, 2018 00:11 - 4 minutes - 5.59 MBThe alternative newsweekly, The Village Voice, has recently ended its production of print publications. At the same time, the new owner has made the decision to layoff the majority of its union workers. How does the public feel about these changes? Produced by Aja Simpson & Rex Jannot
Play Gymnasium
January 15, 2018 07:31 - 5 minutes - 7.11 MBWhat would classes be like if they were as enjoyable as games? This is a question no-one can answer better than Roger Manix, who teaches “The Play Gymnasium” class at The New School. Roger proposes Embodied Practice and Somatic learning; he encourages a sense of play within the classroom, which results in his students developing a richer sense of what it means to be human, communicating more effectively, and cultivating empathy.
Open House New York 2017
January 15, 2018 07:30 - 12 minutes - 22.3 MBFor one weekend each year, non profit cultural organization Open House New York unlocks the doors to over 140 spaces and buildings across the city, that are usually kept off-limits or restricted to visitors. We visited three of these extraordinary locations to find out what significance their evolving natures carry as part of New York City’s vast history. Narr: Merey Saudabay Prod: Christian Scutt
Education and Health Care Under Betsy Devos
January 08, 2018 15:19 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBIn this WNSR piece, we evaluate the position of Betsy Devos through collegiate lenses. Students, Professors, and even government officials voice their opinion about Devos and her assumed power through the Trump Administration. We discuss loans, disabilities, and the future of health and education under Devos and the Trump Administration.
DACA and The New School by Aja Simpson
November 30, 2017 22:52 - 2 minutes - 3.56 MBAfter Jeff Sessions announced the end of the DACA program, schools around the country have been responding with support and advocacy for their undocumented students. At The New School, Christina Dawkins works with the Eugene Lang Civic Engagement for Social Justice team to figure out what steps to take forward.
DACA and The New School
November 30, 2017 22:52 - 2 minutes - 3.56 MBAfter Jeff Sessions announced the end of the DACA program, schools around the country have been responding with support and advocacy for their undocumented students. At The New School, Christina Dawkins works with the Eugene Lang Civic Engagement for Social Justice team to figure out what steps to take forward. Produced by Aja Simpson
Graceful Black Women And Their Hair
November 30, 2017 22:35 - 5 minutes - 11.4 MBHair is considered an expression of both culture, and identity. While there are black women who choose to wear their hair natural to embrace their blackness, there are also black women who choose to wear weaves or straighten their hair. New School students Mecca Withers Russell and Tatiana Glover discuss why wearing a weave or straightening one's hair does not limit one's black pride.
Disruption as History
November 28, 2017 16:20 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MBThe New School undertook a university-wide exercise in Curriculum Disruption between October 12th through October 18th. WNSR spoke with two of the faculty organizers, Maya Wiley and Robert Sember, about the initiative, which looks towards the 400th anniversary, in 2019, of the first enslavement of African Americans in this country.
DACA - The New School Responds
November 09, 2017 22:28 - 3 minutes - 7.11 MBFollowing the Trump administration's rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA program, anxiety grew among students likely to be affected by issues of deportation and immigration. WNSR spoke with New School President David Van Zandt about the school's response to the crisis.
Zines and the People Who Make Them
August 28, 2017 20:09 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBZines may seem like a thing of the past, but there is a thriving community in NYC intent on keeping the community alive. We talked to students at the New School, zine-maker and illustrator and NYC-legend Fly and Marc Fisher, the mastermind behind Hardcore Architecture. by Tyler Elmore, Kathleen Flaherty, Charlie Innis and Julia Purcell
Smartphones as Self
July 31, 2017 12:44 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBStudents at WNSR dive in to the interaction between people and their smartphones. While these devices are fairly new to the market, it seems smartphones are becoming more and more a part of the way people interact with the world around them, and may even be considered a part of them. Produced by: Scott Tatsuta, Chloe Bowden, and Nolan Gardner Music Provided by: Foliage. (https://soundcloud.com/foliag3)
Elevator Culture at the New School
July 31, 2017 12:42 - 3 minutes - 3 MBAt the New School, getting to class on time can be just as much of a pain as registering for classes or battling loads of work. Here's why the elevators at the New School have become a unifying cultural artifact. Produced by Arie Pramono, Angela Difede, Freya Dobson and Juno Roome. Written by Arie Pramono, Angela Difede, and Freya Dobson. Mixed by Arie Pramono and Juno Roome. Mastered by Juno Roome.
Post-Election Reflections at The New School
July 31, 2017 12:42 - 3 minutes - 5.67 MBA month out from the 2016 Presidential election, WNSR reports on how the New School has been responding to the outcome. Producers: Henry O'Reilly, Isabel Naturman, Rose Fox, Amani Orr Music: "Channel Suite" by Jake Naturman Photo: Pixabay
A Meditation on Death
July 31, 2017 12:39 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBA personal narrative that explores the pain that follows great tragedy. My hope is to guide the listener through a dialogue with death, how can we find light in the darkness? Special thanks to my friends who provided me with the beautiful music, Woodson Black and Eli Zevin. Song Info: Haux - Sister Sea of Love cover - Eli Zevin
Smalls is big with musicians
July 17, 2017 12:50 - 6 minutes - 9.37 MBSmalls, a jazz club in the West Village may be small, but it's always crammed with audiences eager to hear established and new jazz musicians. It's a New School student favorite, and in this short feature, we look at the role it plays in the lives of young jazz musicians. Writer: Chloe Bowden Reporter: Nolan Gardner Editor: Scott Tatsuta Music: Dan Blake
Bangle/Jangle
July 17, 2017 12:46 - 5 minutes - 7.79 MBAn episode that explores how the simplest of sounds can come to take on meaning of their own. Producer Henry O'Reilly explores the impact of his mother's wrist bangles on himself and his siblings in this mockumentary report.
Sign Language: My Tattoos
July 17, 2017 12:44 - 10 minutes - 24.4 MBNew School student Aili Nicholson and her mother recall the battle over her first tattoo, and all that followed.
Pearla Interview
July 17, 2017 12:40 - 5 minutes - 6.8 MBAn interview and performance by NYC's Pearla.
An Interview with: Pearla
July 17, 2017 12:40 - 5 minutes - 6.8 MBAn interview and performance by NYC's Pearla.
Oh you're Bi?
June 15, 2017 19:07 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat does it feel like when your sexual orientation is taboo? Find out in this cultural piece on bisexuality and representation in the media. Produced by Sage Smith, Madeline Stoffer, Emily Ashenden, and Grace Raymond
Quiet Comforts: A Sound Memory
June 13, 2017 12:21 - 1 minute - 3.26 MBA sound memory about finding comfort in silence. Produced by Sage Smith.
Quiet Comforts
June 13, 2017 12:21 - 1 minute - 3.26 MBA sound memory about finding comfort in silence. Produced by Sage Smith.
Talking Songs
June 13, 2017 12:21 - 2 minutes - 3 MBMy name is Madeline Stoffer and I have a complicated relationship with my father. I never really knew that I was able to communicate with my dad until I found a track of us singing together when I was a kid and realized there is more to talking than just words.
Playing With Fire
June 13, 2017 12:19 - 6 minutes - 14.4 MBDozens of professional fire artists, hobbyists, and curious onlookers flock to Brooklyn's Floasis every week to experience the thrill of fire spinning. We spoke to those in the know about what goes on here - and just what makes the art form so captivating. Produced by Aili Nicholson, Georgia Sebesky, Kestrel Arthurs, and Michelle Mason
MRI
June 13, 2017 12:19 - 3 minutes - 8.16 MBMy adventure with MRI machines and my medical history. Produced by Kestrel Arthurs
This House Full of Sound
June 13, 2017 12:19 - 3 minutes - 7.55 MBA reflection on what (and who) makes a house a home.
(Not Just) Anyone Can Whistle
June 13, 2017 12:18 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBAn obnoxious family whistle that was denied for years, finally comes in handy when a young Emily Ashenden gets lost in the Chicago forest preserves.
TNS Up In Flames
May 11, 2017 17:14 - 3 minutes - 5.34 MBThe WNSR team wondered why The New School population smokes so much. We took to the streets to find out! From theater performers to fashion designers, is it the social aspect or the stress relief that draws TNS students to smoking. Or is it both? Produced by Sage Smith, Madeline Stoffer, Emily Ashenden, and Grace Raymond
Please Scoop The Poop
April 23, 2017 16:32 - 3 minutes - 7.16 MBWith 600,000 dogs in New York City, producing a total of 96 tons of waste a day, dog waste is a major issue covering sidewalks and is stuck to the bottom of shoes around the city. We talked to NYC locals and dog owners about how dog waste affects them and whether they are aware of the laws surrounding the cleaning and disposal of waste.
A Maker of Dreams Dies at 98
April 19, 2017 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBPhilanthropist and businessman Eugene Lang, who generously supported the liberal arts college that bears his name, died on April 8th at the age of 98. Lang is also well known for the creation of the I Have a Dream Foundation, which offers inner city youth educational opportunities. Lang is remembered here by Eugene Lang College Dean Stephanie Browner, and by Cecilia Rubino, who coordinates the I Have a Dream after-school program at Lang. WNSR reporter Emily Ashenden narrates.
Women Unite in New York City
March 18, 2017 13:32 - 15 seconds - 304 KBWNSR reporter Julia Purcell covered the March 8 rally in Washington Square Park, and found that many different groups had empowerment in common.
Sanctuary City
January 16, 2017 18:19 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBNew York’s distinction as a “sanctuary city” is a saving grace for the undocumented community who fear for their future under the 45th U.S. president. But is it enough? Here, producer Ramon Taylor explores the roots of sanctuary, along with efforts made by city officials, universities, and congregations, and the ensuing fight on Capitol Hill that may well determine the fate of more than half a million New Yorkers and millions more across the country. Credits: “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done...
My Mothers Coffee
January 09, 2017 03:23 - 3 minutes - 4.46 MBSounds are a memorable and largely under-appreciated aspect of everyday life. Looking back, there is one sound that brings up the spectrum of my childhood experiences: my mothers coffee machines. Here, I explore how the gurgle of a coffee machine can mean much more.
My Mother's Coffee
January 09, 2017 03:23 - 3 minutes - 4.46 MBSounds are a memorable and largely under-appreciated aspect of everyday life. Looking back, there is one sound that brings up the spectrum of my childhood experiences: my mothers coffee machines. Here, I explore how the gurgle of a coffee machine can mean much more.