What does reclaiming your culture mean to you? For Shiraz Bhatti and Braudie Blais-Billie it means inhabiting the very modern in cities and art and music, while also living on the sacred land of their ancestors. Both stopped by to discuss their

I Got 99 Problems and the MTA is One

Feb 19th, 2020 41m 24s

The World Needs More Jenky Websites

Jan 21st, 2020 43m 41s

Everything's Impeachy Keen

Jan 7th, 2020 41m 17s

You know that feeling when you record an episode about the impeachment hearing and a look ahead to the 2020 elections, only to have the President divert attention by destabilizing the Middle East before you release it unto the world? Welcome to

The State of Labor

Dec 11th, 2019 48m 22s

From the classroom to music festivals, striking workers are having an incredible impact on our economy as we head into the 2020 elections. But does that mean it’s a good time or a bad time for labor? We asked Downtown Boys’ Victoria Ruiz and Jo

The Modern Day Renaissance Man

Nov 27th, 2019 51m 52s

We’re back! After a Trump-sized hiatus, Nothing Urgent returns with rapper, comedian, actor and wrestler, Open Mike Eagle, and writer, publisher, UnDeadspin editor and GMG Union member, David Roth.

The Big Douche

Feb 27th, 2014 46m 48s

This week we sit down with Irene Plagianos, writer for DNA Info, who helped uncover the story of oldest douche found in New York. And Big Ups swings by to say hello.

In a Dystopian Future on a Diarrhea Planet

Feb 21st, 2014 34m 41s

We’re talking about the future with Nashville’s Diarrhea Planet and Devon Maloney, writer for Pitchfork and Wired.

Pussy Riot and Pedestrian Fatalities

Feb 14th, 2014 1h

It’s a politically charged episode of Nothing Urgent with journalist Marina Galperina here to discuss Russian politics and the performance artists Pussy Riot. And the Village Voice’s Tessa Stuart joins us to talk pedestrian fatalities in New Yo

How's the Weather?

Feb 6th, 2014 49m 7s

Nothing Urgent returns from a brief hiatus with Juan Wauters, SISU, and an update from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Civil Forfeiture with Mac DeMarco

Jan 22nd, 2014 49m 30s

Tune into this episode to hear why Mac prefers a nomadic lifestyle, and why he couldn’t care less about hockey. Later, Max Rivlin-Nadler, writer for Gothamist, explains civil forfeiture, and how it is affecting NYC citizens.

Episode 26: Call Me Kuchu

Jan 15th, 2014 1h 4m

Derek Evers and Chris Robbins discuss the closing of Williamsburg DIY venue with Ric Leichtung and Todd P. Malika Zouhali-Worrall joins the program to discuss the film she recently co-produced, directed, and wrote called Call Me Kuchu.

Call Me Kuchu with 285 Kent

Jan 15th, 2014 1h 4m

Weed Still Ain't Legal

Jan 9th, 2014 43m 56s

Learn how an elaborate scheme allowed Tonstartssbandht to tour in Russia, and hear about their final appearance at 285 Kent. Morgan Fox of Marijuana Policy Project calls into discuss Governor Cuomo’s recent medical marijuana musings.

The Best Of Best Of

Dec 19th, 2013 53m 2s

Want to know who was the most googled people of the year? We review the best of Best Of lists with a call in to another radio show being hosted by Impose editors Edwina Hay and Eric Phipps.

Marnie Stern's Daily News

Dec 11th, 2013 53m 15s

Nothing Urgent is celebrating the holiday with some talk about the NYPD, Brooklyn, and guitar shredding! Harry Siegel, editorial columnist and writer for the New York Daily News, and Marnie Stern join us for this second-to-last episode of the y

The White Lung of the Dark Web

Dec 4th, 2013 57m 58s

Tune in to hear Mish Way talk about her work in music and writing, and later, Andy Greenberg returns with updates regarding the case against infamous online drug lord, The Dread Pirate Roberts.

Breaking Opiate Addiction

Nov 20th, 2013 33m 31s

This week we’re discussing two controversial methods to break the grips of opiate addiction - Suboxone and Ibogaine - with writers Anna Merlan and Keegan Hamilton.

Solids' Virtues of Canada

Nov 13th, 2013 39m 4s

From crack-smoking politicians to universal healthcare, Montreal band Solids joins us to discuss all things Canada.

Bright Nights Under Mayoral Lights

Nov 6th, 2013 59m 41s

This week we take a look at newly-elected NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio with City & State’s Aaron Short, and later we’re joined by photographer Tod Seelie and Ian Vanek of Japanther to discuss Tod’s new book, Bright Nights.

Banksy and YC The Cynic

Oct 23rd, 2013 57m 57s

Bucky Turco, editor at Animal New York, and YC the Cynic, hip-hop artist from the Bronx, join us to discuss the commercialization of graffiti.

Crammed for CMJ

Oct 17th, 2013 53m 38s

We sit down with Hunters, Palehound, Darl Ferm of Speedy Ortiz, Steve and Theo Hartlett of Ovlov, and Dan Goldin and Dave Spak of Exploding in Sound Records on the CMJ 2013 Edition of Nothing Urgent.

Colleen Green's Government Shutdown Plan

Oct 3rd, 2013 54m 58s

Edward-Isaac Dovere, senior White House correspondent for POLITICO, and Colleen Green join us to discuss the government shutdown.

Eugene Mirman and Chris Gethard Walk Into a Bar

Sep 26th, 2013 53m 33s

Eugene Mirman and Chris Gethard stop by the studio to discuss ill-fated film roles, the art of voice-over acting, and dealing with hecklers. With guest co-host Edan Wilbur from Death By Audio.

Two Years of Occupy Wall Street

Sep 19th, 2013 51m 25s

Nathan Schneider, journalist and author of Thank You, Anarchy, and Greg Fox (GDFX, founding member of Guardian Alien) join us to talk about their experiences at the Occupy camps in Zuccotti Park and what’s transpired in the two years since.