On this Groundhog day what is old is new again. Relying on second-hand clothing is becoming more popular. Some people do it to save the environment, others to engage with their communities.  Some simply do it for the fashion. Journalist Emily Stochl reports on the latest trends, shopping tips, and maintenance tricks and discusses how Vintage dealers are building mutual aid networks in Minnesota.  

Actors Emma D'Arcy and Tobias Menzies star in the new play "The Other Place," a modern adaptation of the classical play "Antigone." They discuss the show, running at the Shed from January 31 through March 1. 

Author Angela Flournoy joins to discuss her new novel, The Wilderness, which follows 20 years of friendship in the lives of a group of Black women in New York and Los Angeles. It's is a finalist for the Kirkus Prize, as well as this month's selection for our Get Lit with All Of It book club.

Brenda Williams was a Chief Diversity Officer at New York Public Radio for 29 years before retiring last February. In her next chapter, Brenda has written a children's book, Worthy and Wonderful: A Celebration of Girls Who Matter, inspired by her granddaughters, Kaehla, Demi, Dala, and Dior. Brenda Williams returns to WNYC to talk about her book.

This year marks the centennial of the Schomburg Center, and to celebrate, they've released a new book list titled '100 Black Voices: The Schomburg Centennial Reading List,' with contributions from WNYC's own Alison Stewart. Maira Liriano, associate chief librarian of Schomburg Center's Jean Blackwell Hutson's Research & Reference Division (and the curator of the list), and Brian Jones, NYPL's senior director of reading and engagement, discuss the authors and books featured on the list, and listeners  share their favorite books from Black authors. 

This Sunday, the Grammy Awards will recognize some of the past year's best music. Associated Press music reporter Maria Sherman talks about the nominated tracks and albums, and previews the event.

Tomorrow from 11am to 7pm, some of the arts' biggest names including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Sara Bareilles and Constance Wu will appear on the steps of The Public to perform and protest in solidarity with the people of Minnesota. We speak to Saheem Ali and Alexa Smith, the associate artistic directors of The Public about "The People's Filibuster."

The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear about Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. 

Yiddish culture has a long history in New York, and an ongoing presence in contemporary city life. Henry Sapoznik, author of the book, The Tourist's Guide to Lost Yiddish New York City, discusses some of the hidden history of Yiddish life in New York, and listeners share their favorite corner and memories of Yiddish New York history.

The New York City region has been experiencing heavy snow and frigid temperatures. That means it's a great time to hibernate at home and cook a simmering, layered broth of soup. For the next installment of our Small Stakes, Big Opinions debate series, Melissa Clark, New York Times food reporter and recipe columnist, talks about making the best soup at home, gives us a a few soup recipes to consider, and listeners share what they think is the best soup and why.

The new book Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution tells the story of Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy Schuyler, sisters in a prominent New York family in Revolutionary America (and of course the stars of "Hamilton"). Author Amanda Vaill discusses the book as part of our ongoing biography series 'Full Bio.' In today's installment, hear about Angelica Schuyler Church and the 'charged' letters she exchanged with her brother-in-law, Alexander Hamilton.