Broadway's"Suffs"  tells the story of the fight for women's suffrage, led by National Woman's Party founder Alice Paul. The show won Tony Awards for both Best Book and Best Original Score, as well as a number of nominations including Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role (Nikki M. James) and Best Direction (Leigh Silverman). James and Silverman join us. "Suffs"  is running at Music Box Theatre through Jan. 5.

Get Lit with All Of It is back this month! We've selected Richard Price's new novel, Lazarus Man as our book club pick for January. Price joins us for a preview conversation about the novel, which tells the story of a group of people who find themselves displaced after their tenement building collapses in East Harlem

NewYork-Presbyterian's podcast Health Matters rang in the New Year with a conversation about the Polar Bear Plunge. Now, host Courtney Allison and sports rehab medicine expert Dr. Asad Siddiqi join us to discuss the appeal, experience, and possible health benefits of cold-water plunging.

In the hilarious Broadway play "Eureka Day," mumps break out among the student body at a private school in Berkeley, California, and stir up virulence among its executive board, as they debate school policy on vaccines and more. Actors Bill Irwin, Jessica Hecht, and Thomas Middleditch join us. "Eureka Day" runs through Jan. 19 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theater.

In our new series "What the Hack?" we give listeners life hacks for a myriad of situations. The Inaugural edition features hacks for living in NYC, from subway tips to how to avoid crowds and save money. Christopher Bononos joins to share his favorites and we'll take listener calls.

A new year means a new trove of public domain material. Jennifer Jenkins, director of the Center for the Study of the Public Domain at Duke University, returns to talk about some of the new works entering this year. Plus, producer Simon Close joins for an update on the 2025 Public Song Project and next week's event at Joe's Pub!

Dan Harris, host of the self-improvement podcast 10% Happier, shares his thoughts on New Year's Resolutions, including what kinds of resolutions are designed for success, and strategies for staying motivated to stick to them. Listeners call in to share their resolutions.

As we start a new year, we look back at some of the best advice we've received and how it might encourage us in the new year. Social Q's advice columnist Philip Galanes is along for the ride, and we take your calls.

The New Year can be a good time to pick up a new hobby! We discuss the importance of hobbies, and how they can improve your life and your mental health, with author Gretchen Rubin, founder of The Happiness Project. Plus, we take your calls. 

[REBROADCAST from Dec. 6, 2024] Moulena, the new album from Tunisian musician Nour Harkati, blends North African traditional music alongside influences from his new home, New York City. Harkati joins us to perform live in the studio.

[REBROADCAST from April 29, 2024] Priya Krishna has helped audiences fall in love with cooking. In her latest cookbook, Priya's Kitchen Adventures, the New York Times food reporter helps children of all ages and comfort levels to cook international cuisine. Krishna joins us to talk about the book. Plus, we take calls from our listeners about any tips and tricks about cooking in the kitchen with kids.

This segment is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.