May 30, 2026

From the day she was born, her father was determined to make her a musician: “When I was brought home, my father piped classical music throughout the house and in our bedrooms. All night. Newborns! We were newborns!” Today she’s a pediatrician. No no, a pianist. And a fine one. Presented with Yamaha Artist...

May 23, 2026

The Lutheran Bishop of New York esteems the subway. “It doesn’t discriminate based on age, race, gender identity, religion, lack of religion, none of those things.” Not just a public good, “a manifestation of the kingdom of God.” The second of a two-part episode recorded at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Music:...

May 16, 2026

The Lutheran Bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod has a complex and nuanced view of God but unbridled affection for His son: “I’m a big fan of Jesus; we go way back.” The first of a two-part episode recorded at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. Music: Ashley Wool, Arden Strasser.

May 9, 2026

These veterinarians enjoy their work. He says, “I’m always excited when someone from exotics says, ‘Hey, do you have time tomorrow? We need to try to get a screw out of a macaw.’” A sentence never before spoken in all of human history. Produced with the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Music: Valerie and...

May 2, 2026

After a lifetime as a lighting designer for theater and dance, much of it working with gels, she received this honor: “There was a color that was named after me. They don’t make it anymore.” And thus the whirligig of time brings in his revenges. Presented with the Paul Taylor Dance Company.