Why Amy Sedaris Loved Waiting Tables on Valentine's Day
Actress and writer Amy Sedaris loved being a waitress so much that until recently, she occasionally waited tables at Mary's Fish Camp in the West Village. She tells us why she especially enjoyed...
View ArticleLeonard Lopate Weekend: Dating Advice, National Parks, and Natalie Merchant
The New York Times’ Social Q’s columnist Philip Galanes returns to answer all of your questions about love, dating etiquette (online and elsewhere) and romance - just in time for Valentine’s Day!...
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A good gift should have these two characteristics
Hint: it’s not flowers. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely explains the two characteristics of a good gift. Photo by Leonhard Foeger/ReutersEditor’s Note: Valentine’s Day is upon us, so I took the...
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Why playing hard to get works and other dating lessons from behavioral...
Dan Ariely explains how not to fill out your online dating profile, how to make your friend less picky in who she dates and what questions to ask on a first date. Photo by Andrew Kelly/ReutersEditor’s...
View ArticleA Valentine's Day Countdown
This month we asked listeners for their favorite romantic pieces of classical music and on Valentine's Day we’ll count down your favorites. Tune into WQXR at 7 pm for the top dozen works as voted by...
View ArticleCalling the Queen of Sappy Love Songs
Delilah,the self-proclaimed “queen of sappy love songs,” is a powerhouse DJ who airs a nightly call-in show on more than 200 stations. Delilah fields calls that run from sweet questions about new love...
View ArticleLive In-Studio: Basia Bulat
Not so long ago, the Canadian songwriter and singer Basia Bulat went through a difficult breakup. She pulled herself together, wrote a set of acoustic songs, and drove south from Toronto to Louisville,...
View ArticleLove is on the Air
Where do you turn when you’re heartbroken in the dead of night? Delilah, of course — her radio call-in show pairs romantic advice with the perfect song. Plus, we discover the surprisingly sweet couple...
View ArticleCate Blanchett on Broadway, "Land of Mine," the Mystery of Love
Cate Blanchett joins us to discuss her Broadway debut in an adaptation of Anton Chekov’s “Platonov,” or “The Present,” along with co-star Richard Roxburgh. Martin Zandvliet joins us to discuss his new...
View ArticleDemystifying That Four-Letter Word (Hint: It Starts with L)
Why do we fall in love with one person and not another? Is there such a thing as love at first sight? Today’s Please Explain is all about love and attraction! Dr. Helen Fisher, author, biological...
View ArticleBonus Weekend Podcast: Valentine's Day Advice, Recipes, and Stories
Next Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, and last week we tried to give you a head start on the holiday during my Lopate and Locavores Greene Space event with master chocolatier Jacques Torres. If you weren’t...
View ArticleA Toast to Love: A Valentine's Day Classical Beer Jam in The Greene Space
WQXR's recipe for Valentine’s Day magic? Classical music paired with craft beer. At 7 pm on Tuesday, watch a video webcast of our Valentine's Day Classical Beer Jam live from The Greene Space at WQXR....
View Article5 Classical Couples That Gave Us Lovely Music
Your favorite composers had a love life, too. Here are five pairings — some successful, others not so much — that produced some memorable music.The SchumannsWhen Robert Schumann was 20-years-old, he...
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Forget 'Diamonds Are Forever': Millennials Want to Buy Diamonds on Their Own...
The diamond industry today is facing a unique marketing challenge: How do you sell diamonds to millennials, the notoriously cash-strapped, ethically-conscious, environmentally-savvy generation?The...
View ArticleJonathan's Top 5 Valentine's Day Songs
Jonathan is wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day with some of his favorite romantic tunes: 5. Chet Baker - "My Funny Valentine." What song is more relevant to the holiday than Rodgers and Hart's...
View ArticleImmigrant Love Stories
Maeve Higgins, Irish comedian, host of the podcast “Maeve in America” and author of Off You Go: Away from Home and Loving it. Sort of. (Hachette Books Ireland, 2015), and an immigrant herself, talks...
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Love is fleeting but these vintage valentines are worth keeping
A vintage valentine courtesy of the Visual Studies Collection, Library of Virginia.In these modern times, Valentine’s Day means rushing to get last-minute restaurant reservations, or lurking at the...
View ArticleA Post-Valentine's Day Check-in, Challenging Islamophobia, Oscar-nominated...
Philip Galanes, New York Times "Social Q's" columnist, joins us for a post-Valentine's Day check-in. Practicing Attorney Salaam Bhatti and Writer Nusrat Qadir, discuss the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community...
View ArticleLove in the Age of Smartphones. Philip Galanes Takes Your Calls.
Philip Galanes, New York Times "Social Q's" columnist, joins us for a post-Valentine's Day check-in. From love at first sight to love at first swipe, he’ll update us on the world of dating, the good...
View ArticleBrian Lehrer Weekend: Homecoming for Congress; An Insomniac in NYC;...
Hear three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.Homecoming for Congress (First) | An Insomniac in NYC (Starts at 27:39) | Immigrants in Love (Starts at 47:20)If you don't...
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