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Passengers on the New York City subway or AirTrain are probably familiar with the voice that tells you to “stay away from the platform edge”. What you might not know is that the person behind that voice is Bernie Wagenblast, a transgender activist and transportation journalist. She has been recording announcements for public transportation  since 2009. In 2023 at the age of 66, Wagenblast came out publicly as a transgender woman.

In a monthly column, former "Sunday Supper" host John Platt writes about a new folk release he likes — and reflects on a past "Sunday Supper" session. July promises some fine performances (and plenty of festivals) for music lovers and the chance to catch Alice Howe & Freebo — plus I'm celebrating the special birthday of an American legend, Linda Ronstadt.

Wedged between two apartment complexes in Harlem lies the Electric Ladybug Garden. A painted “Welcome, Garden for All!” sign hangs outside the entrance. Trees and colorful Adirondack chairs line the perimeter. A small grey cat wanders around the garden jumping through flower boxes overflowing with tens of different types of plants, wild strawberries, lettuce, and tomatoes. Toward the back of the garden is a man holding a grey industrial net.

What is the topic for this Question of the Day? Well, if you know, you know. Just know that you'll hear a set of requests after 9 a.m. But you knew that.

Skip to main content Dinosaur Jr. (photo by Jeff Fowler, PR) "Cavalcade" samples new music by breakthrough artists and veterans in an eclectic grab bag that welcomes the return of Dinosaur Jr., anticipated U2 and Rolling Stones releases, and the casual alliance of Phoebe Bridgers and pals Jack Antonoff, Julien Baker,and Lucy Dacus. The Cure's Robert Smith joins not only the Stones on a Foreign Tongues track ("Divine Intervention"), but also Olivia Rodrigo for a duet ("What's Wrong With Me").

It's a summer of great debuts! The super-buzzy Manchester quartet Westside Cowboy is gearing up for the release of their debut album, It Goes On, on August 21 and on "UKNY" at 7 p.m. tonight, the latest single from the band. What started off as a lark for the group now has them on the road all summer long — including a support gig for The Maccabees at London's Alexandra Palace last night.

For this remote FUV Live session with Death Cab for Cutie, I spoke to frontman Ben Gibbard about the making of the band's 11th studio album, I Built You a Tower.

On a very hot Wednesday afternoon, drumming and singing echoed along 116th Street in Harlem, also known as “Le Petit Senegal.” The sounds came from Senegalese New Yorkers rooting for their team in the FIFA World Cup on July 1 in the country's match against Belgium. Chanting in French and West African language of Wolof, Senegalese pride was felt on the block through a sea of flags and fans wearing the team’s green jerseys.

This  FUV Live session is also available as a podcast, "FUV Live Sessions." We're elevating WFUV's long history of live sessions and interviews via a podcast that you can find on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday. Earlier this year, Chicago's Ratboys released their sixth  album, Singin' to an Empty Chair.

Tucked between two brick buildings in East Tremont, is a hidden oasis called Hornaday Community Garden. Cherry trees cast shade over a stone pathway, vegetable beds, and a colorful casita. About three blocks away at Krystal Garden, plants surround a rainbow mural and a yellow brick road, and many that enter are greeted with a hug. Chickens and quails live about a ten-minute walk away, at Miracle Garden. These are just a few of the over 550 volunteer-run community gardens in New York City.