The actor and rapper Riz Ahmed talks with David Remnick about his new film, which he co-wrote. Like his previous film, “Sound of Metal,” it’s about an artist facing a career-threatening health crisis. Senator Michael Bennet, who helped usher the child tax credit into law, describes the significance of direct cash payments to most families with children; our economics correspondent Sheelah Kolhatkar wonders if the policy helps set the stage for a universal basic income in the near future. And Radio Hour listeners go toe to toe in The New Yorker’s new Name Drop quiz.
Riz Ahmed on “Mogul Mowgli”
The actor and rapper discusses his new film, which he co-wrote. Like his previous film, “Sound of Metal,” it’s about an artist facing a career-threatening health crisis.
The Child Tax Credit: One Small Step Toward Universal Basic Income?
Senator Michael Bennet describes the significance of direct cash payments to families with children, and our economics correspondent wonders if the policy sets the stage for U.B.I.
Let’s Play Name Drop: Leonyce and Steve
Radio Hour listeners go toe to toe in The New Yorker’s new Name Drop quiz.
The New Yorker Radio Hour is a co-production of WNYC Studios and The New Yorker.
