The Brian Lehrer Show WNYC

Ahead of Mother's Day, illustrator Liana Finck discusses her non-parenting parenting guide "How to Baby" -- and listeners call in to share what surprised them the most about motherhood.

Vox's Benji Jones explains what's going on with the rare double brood of cicadas emerging and the effect they'll have on the ecosystem.

A new report from the Community Service Society highlights the problem of relying on "Area Median Income" in deciding what qualifies as "affordable housing."

Politico's Nicholas Wu talks about the latest news coming out of Congress: the bipartisan vote to save Speaker Johnson and Chancellor Banks' testimony to a House committee on antisemitism.

A recent New York Times Magazine issue explores retirement, and how life after work brings an unexpected challenges to couples. Listeners call in to share how retirement has impacted the relationships in their lives.

A new report by the City Council found pay disparities between workers of color and women in the municipal work force. NYC Council Member Carmen De La Rosa (District 10, Washington Heights, Inwood and Marble Hill), breaks down the data, plus talks about other council news of the week.