Podcast appearances and mentions of Sarah Maslin Nir

Jamie and Lisa chat with Monty Roberts on Jamie's new auction rescue. Two authors, Lisa Wysocky and Sarah Maslin Nir, nerd out about writing horse books! And Weird News from around the world…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3522 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Jamie Jennings.Title Sponsor: WERM FlooringGuest: Sarah Maslin Nir, "The Star Horse (Once Upon a Horse #3)"Guest: Monty RobertsAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, My New Horse and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:39 - Daily Whinnies09:25 - Sarah Maslin Nir19:00 - Daily Dose Horse Health Report20:03 - Monty Roberts44:52 - Weird News

Jamie and Lisa chat with Monty Roberts on Jamie's new auction rescue. Two authors, Lisa Wysocky and Sarah Maslin Nir, nerd out about writing horse books! And Weird News from around the world…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3522 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Jamie Jennings.Title Sponsor: WERM FlooringGuest: Sarah Maslin Nir, "The Star Horse (Once Upon a Horse #3)"Guest: Monty RobertsAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, My New Horse and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:39 - Daily Whinnies09:25 - Sarah Maslin Nir19:00 - Daily Dose Horse Health Report20:03 - Monty Roberts44:52 - Weird News

A lot of people know the name Caitlin Clark, the Iowa basketball superstar who has broken NCAA records held by women and men. Have you ever heard of Cheryl White? She was also a trailblazer athlete. At 17 years old she became the first Black woman to race horses professionally. White died in 2019 at 65 years old. Now her younger brother is trying to make sure people remember her name and her story. He co-wrote a middle grade book called “The Jockey and her Horse” with New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir.Raymond White is traveling to Minnesota this coming weekend to share his sister's legacy with members of The CREW, a nonprofit equestrian program for Black, Indigenous or youth of color in the Twin Cities. He and The CREW board member Toni McWilliams joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what Cheryl White's story means to young equestrians today.

Cheryl White is an undersung American icon. She was the United States' first Black, female jockey, standing up to racial segregation and gender discrimination on the back of a horse, even making her mark on tracks up and down the California coast and in the Bay Area.  In this episode of “Bay Current,” KCBS Radio's Mallory Somera sat down with Cheryl's brother, Raymond White, Jr., and New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir, co-authors of a new book inspired by Cheryl's story: “The Jockey and her Horse”.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Sarah Maslin Nir to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her new book THE JOCKEY AND HER HORSE. 

NYT journalist, Sarah Maslin Nir joins Kruser to talk about her latest book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth Behrs recently took a Horsemanship 101 course with girlfriends Sarah Maslin Nir and Jessie Lochrie at Monty Roberts' California Horse Center in Solvang California. Debbie and Beth have fun sharing about the experience and Beth's love for horses. And Adam Black returns to give us the details of the exciting Appalachian Trainer Face Off and the horse he is training this year to compete in it. Listen in... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Beth BehrsGuest: Adam BlackFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty's CalendarPlease follow Monty Roberts on FacebookFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on InstagramSee more at: MontyRoberts.comHear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network

Beth Behrs recently took a Horsemanship 101 course with girlfriends Sarah Maslin Nir and Jessie Lochrie at Monty Roberts' California Horse Center in Solvang California. Debbie and Beth have fun sharing about the experience and Beth's love for horses. And Adam Black returns to give us the details of the exciting Appalachian Trainer Face Off and the horse he is training this year to compete in it. Listen in... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: HandsOn Gloves, All-In-One Shedding/Bathing/GroomingGlovesGuest: Beth BehrsGuest: Adam BlackFor tips on Good Horsemanship: Ask MontyLearn more about Good Horsemanship at Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty's CalendarPlease follow Monty Roberts on FacebookFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on InstagramSee more at: MontyRoberts.comHear all the shows on the Horse Radio Network

Sarah Maslin Nir, author of the memoir "Horse Crazy," joined us to tell us about her new book, "The Flying Horse." the first in a series of fictional middle-grade novels inspired by real horses and the people who love them.

Glenn's tells us about a rare experience he and Scooter had trail driving in the Goethe Forest. Author Sarah Maslin Nir tells us about her new children's book series called Once Upon a Horse and Auditor Jenn is at Jamie's to meet her new horse. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3149 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures, Coach Jenn: producer, Chaos Control Officer.Title Sponsor: World Equestrian CenterFeatured Image: HORSES IN THE MORNINGGuest: ​Sarah Maslin Nir, Author of The Flying Horse (Once Upon a Horse #1)Link: World Equestrian Center MagazineFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by Purina and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps:04:20 - Daily Whinnies10:10 - Glenn's Wild Story28:10 - Sarah Maslin Nir 43:20 - Auditor Jenn

Glenn's tells us about a rare experience he and Scooter had trail driving in the Goethe Forest. Author Sarah Maslin Nir tells us about her new children's book series called Once Upon a Horse and Auditor Jenn is at Jamie's to meet her new horse. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3149 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief, Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures, Coach Jenn: producer, Chaos Control Officer.Title Sponsor: World Equestrian CenterFeatured Image: HORSES IN THE MORNINGGuest: ​Sarah Maslin Nir, Author of The Flying Horse (Once Upon a Horse #1)Link: World Equestrian Center MagazineFollow Horse Radio Network on TwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by Purina and Listeners Like You!Time Stamps:04:20 - Daily Whinnies10:10 - Glenn's Wild Story28:10 - Sarah Maslin Nir 43:20 - Auditor Jenn

Co-hosts Raquel Lynn and Susan Friedland talk to New York Times staff reporter Sarah Maslin Nir about her just-released book, "The Flying Horse."  Next, they chat with equine bodyworker and Mini Horse enthusiast Jenny Zonghetti. Plus, hear about the ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse of the month, Armani. Special thanks to our title sponsor, Straight Arrow Products.

Meet Author Sarah Maslin Nir, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist whose memoir is aptly entitled "Horse Crazy." Then, get to know teen para dressage athlete Andie Sue Roth. Both Sarah and Andie Sue have inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles to pursue their dreams. Listen in...Sidelines HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3112 – Show Notes and Links:Hosted by: Jan Westmark and Britney Grover of Sidelines MagazineTitle Sponsor: Cavali Club by CorroTitle Sponsor: Lake Placid Horse ShowsPresenting Sponsor: Sidelines MagazineGuest: Sarah Maslin Nir, The Flying Horse (Once Upon a Horse #1) Once Upon A HorseGuest: Philip RichterGuest: Andie Sue Roth (@andiesue_para_equestrian)Coupon: Use Coupon Code HRN for 1/2 off a Sidelines Magazine subscription.There's an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook

Meet Author Sarah Maslin Nir, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist whose memoir is aptly entitled "Horse Crazy." Then, get to know teen para dressage athlete Andie Sue Roth. Both Sarah and Andie Sue have inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles to pursue their dreams. Listen in...Sidelines HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3112 – Show Notes and Links:Hosted by: Jan Westmark and Britney Grover of Sidelines MagazineTitle Sponsor: Cavali Club by CorroTitle Sponsor: Lake Placid Horse ShowsPresenting Sponsor: Sidelines MagazineGuest: Sarah Maslin Nir, The Flying Horse (Once Upon a Horse #1) Once Upon A HorseGuest: Philip RichterGuest: Andie Sue Roth (@andiesue_para_equestrian)Coupon: Use Coupon Code HRN for 1/2 off a Sidelines Magazine subscription.There's an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on Facebook

The human race has reached a milestone.  There are now an estimated eight billion people on the planet.  Overall, less people are living in extreme poverty, and we have generally better access to health care, food, and clean water.  Half of the population still just lives in 7 countries, and it could take us about 15 years to hit the next milestone of nine billion.  Stef Kight, politics reporter at Axios, joins is for what to know as we still face several challenges as the population continues to grow.   Next, there is a mystery in the labor market as older Gen Z workers are missing from the workforce.  We are seeing fewer people ages 20-24 with a job which equals to a shortfall of about half a million workers.  In 2021, wages were rising and there were tons of job openings, it attracted teens, but didn't stick with others.  We have also seen a rise in the number people in this age range that are neither working or in school.  Bryan Mena, reporter at the WSJ, joins us for more.   Finally, a mother was arrested recently after he 10-year-old son got a tattoo.  Last month, the boy walked into the nurse's office looking for Vaseline, he wanted to rub it on his new tattoo.  While there have been shifting attitudes about tattoos recently, there are many laws on the books where those under 18 cannot get a tattoo, even if they have parental consent.  Sarah Maslin Nir, staff reporter at the NY Times, joins us for what to know.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some relief is coming to families that have been grappling with a shortage of baby formula.  President Biden authorized Operation Fly Formula which delivered 78,000 pounds of formula from Germany to Indiana on Sunday.  More shipments are expected soon.  Ginger Gibson, deputy Washington digital editor at NBC News, joins us for what to know about this, Biden's trip to Asia, and a judge blocking the end of Title 42.   Next, the number of Americans that quit their jobs during the pandemic spiked, and it could be a permanent fixture on the job market.  This has led to more opportunities for employees, but for employers it has been a nightmare.  They are dealing with high turnover and how to keep workers happy… simply offering a WFH model doesn't work anymore.  Aki Ito, senior correspondent at Business Insider, joins us for the ‘Forever Resignation.'   Finally, the circus is coming back!  Five years ago, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus said it was closing due to sagging ticket sales and an outdated business model.  Now, they have announced a return in 2023 but with one notable absence, the animals.  The elephants and lions are gone, and the circus will take on a more narrative story based on human feats.  Sarah Maslin Nir, reporter at the NY Times, joins us for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandi is back at it again with another Johnson County murder mystery. How does she keep finding these? Is it because she's the one committing all these murders? Is that why she knows so many details?? (Don't look at me! I'm just asking questions!) Barbara Haddock's death was staged to look like an accident. Barbara lay dead in her garage, under a large amount of firewood. It looked as though she'd been crushed by the firewood. But a closer look revealed a different story. Barbara had been killed by several blows to the back of her head.  Then Kristin tells us about the Central Park Karen. On May 25, 2020, Christian Cooper was birdwatching in an area of Central Park known as the Ramble. The Ramble is home to wildlife and delicate plants, and several signs that state that dogs must be kept on a leash. Amy Cooper figured the rules didn't apply to her. When Christian asked her to put her dog on a leash, she got offended. Then she decided to weaponize her white womanhood. And now for a note about our process. For each episode, Kristin reads a bunch of articles, then spits them back out in her very limited vocabulary. Brandi copies and pastes from the best sources on the web. And sometimes Wikipedia. (No shade, Wikipedia. We love you.) We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the real experts who covered these cases. In this episode, Kristin pulled from: “Rescue organization returns dog to Amy cooper, one week after “Central Park Karen” video went viral,” by Sophie Lewis for CBS News “Christian Cooper on being racially targeted while birdwatching in Central Park,” video on YouTube from CBS News “Amy Cooper faces charges after calling police on Black bird-watcher,” by Jan Ransom for the New York Times “Case against Amy Cooper lacks key element: Victim's cooperation,” by Jan Ransom for the New York Times “Why I have chosen not to aid the investigation of Amy Cooper,” by Christian Cooper for The Washington Post “Amy Cooper, who falsely accused Black bird-watcher, has charged dismissed,” by Jonah E. Bromwich  “Amy Cooper was fired after calling 911 on a Black birdwatcher. Now she's suing her ex-employer,” by Jaclyn Peiser “Amy Cooper sues ex-employer for racial discrimination after viral Central Park incident,” by Meredith Deliso for ABC News “Franklin moves to dismiss Amy Cooper's wrongful termination suit,” by Nicole Piper for citywireusa.com “How two lives collided in Central Park, rattling the nation,” by Sarah Maslin Nir for the New York Times “Central Park birdwatching incident,” entry on wikipedia In this episode, Brandi pulled from: “State v. Haddock” anylaw.com “Haddock v. Roberts” leagle.com “Olathe Man Charged in Wife's Death” by Max Evans, Olathe Daily News “Insurance policies offered as possible murder motive” by Max Evans, Olathe Daily News “Haddock tries to build alibi defense in wife's murder” by Andy Hoffman, Olathe Daily News “Shocking tape played at trial” by Tony Rizzo, The Kansas City Star “Police questioned suspect about cuts on his hand” by Tony Rizzo, The Kansas City Star “Haddock draws life sentence, continues to dispute verdict” by Andy Hoffman, Olathe Daily News “Man sentenced to life for killing wife is seeking appeal” by Andy Hoffman, Olathe Daily News “Fighting for their father” by Shaun Hittle, Lawrence Journal-World YOU'RE STILL READING? My, my, my, you skeezy scunch! You must be hungry for more! We'd offer you some sausage brunch, but that gets messy. So how about you head over to our Patreon instead? (patreon.com/lgtcpodcast). At the $5 level, you'll get 30+ full length bonus episodes, plus access to our 90's style chat room!  

A disgruntled, former television station employee takes out his revenge during a live news broadcast.  Resources:  “Ex-Broadcaster Kills 2 on Air Virginia Shooting” by Michael D. Shear, Richard Perez-Pena, and Alan Blinder, The New York Times, August 26, 2015. “Vester Lee Flanagan: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know”, Tom Cleary, Heavy.com, April 8, 2021.  “A Life of Listing Grievances, and Then Virginia Gunman's Final Homicidal Explosion”, Michael D. Shear and Sarah Maslin Nir, The New York Times, Aug 27, 2015.  “Murder on social media: Killer wanted the world to watch”, Emily Brown, USA Today, Aug 26, 2015.  Links: CrimeCon - www.crimecon.com www.crimecon.co.uk - Use discount code ONCEUPON22 for 10% off your registration. Our website - www.truecrimepodcast.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime More about the Show:  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: https://bit.ly/OnceUponACrimePodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A disgruntled, former television station employee takes out his revenge during a live news broadcast. Resources: “Ex-Broadcaster Kills 2 on Air Virginia Shooting” by Michael D. Shear, Richard Perez-Pena, and Alan Blinder, The New York Times, August 26, 2015. “Vester Lee Flanagan: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know”, Tom Cleary, Heavy.com, April 8, 2021. “A Life of Listing Grievances, and Then Virginia Gunman's Final Homicidal Explosion”, Michael D. Shear and Sarah Maslin Nir, The New York Times, Aug 27, 2015. “Murder on social media: Killer wanted the world to watch”, Emily Brown, USA Today, Aug 26, 2015. Links: CrimeCon - www.crimecon.com www.crimecon.co.uk - Use discount code ONCEUPON22 for 10% off your registration. Our website - www.truecrimepodcast.com Patreon - www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime

Sarah Maslin Nir is here today to talk to us about the powerful relationship between horses and humans.  From her compulsion to seek justice, to the beautiful safety she explains that prey animals need, to her honesty about horses being her refuge, Sarah's obsession is a gift. She shares what horses mean to her and how they bring people together; she shares horse history and the lesser-known intricacies of the equestrian world only a horse crazy person would know. As a journalist and staff reporter for the New York Times and as a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer prize for local reporting, it is in Sarah's recent book “Horse Crazy”  where her talented journalistic reporting is woven with stunning personal narrative. Sarah is the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, a man who was a prominent psychiatrist specializing in trauma, so prepare for an episode that is heartfelt and deep as well as informative. Get Horse Crazy with Sarah Maslin Nir.Join The Animal That Changed You community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook -- we're waiting to welcome you! Feel free to check out the website while you're at it.Please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much!Feel free to call ‪(415) 787-3159 to leave a short story about the animal who changed you - we might play yours on our next episode!Woof, meow, oink, moo, cheep (of course you know that means thanks for listening.)

This episode contains clips from a live interview with Dr. George E. Blair of New York City Riding Academy. There is quite a bit of background noise due to the barn being located on an island, but we grabbed some of the best clips and gems to share with you on this episode. Dr. Blair not only runs a riding academy, but he is also the founder of the Black World Championship Rodeo held in New York City from the 70s to the 90s. He is featured in the book "Horse Crazy" by Sarah Maslin Nir as the defining character that led her to learn the history of the Black cowboy. At over 90 years old, he is still working and running his academy and making history every day. In this episode, he shares how he made the rodeo happen and his advice for equestrians today. To connect with New York City Riding Academy visit https://www.nycridingacademy.org/ (https://www.nycridingacademy.org/) To learn more about the Black World Championship Rodeo visit https://blackworldchampionshiprodeo.org/ (https://blackworldchampionshiprodeo.org/ ) Support this podcast

This is Travers Week in Saratoga Springs, NY. This town is “Horse Crazy” and especially so on the eve of the Saratoga Race Course's marquee race – The Travers Stakes. Horses are synonymous with Saratoga and have been for generations. But, what is it about these majestic animals that make us go – Horse Crazy? Sarah Maslin Nir joined us in a WAMC@SPAC event.

How is Colorado's "Red Flag Law" working? State Attorney General Phil Weiser argues the extreme risk protection orders are underutilized based on the first year of data. Then, CDOT chief engineer Steve Harelson on plans to partially reopen I-70 through Glenwood Canyon. Plus, author Craig Childs on ravens. And author Sarah Maslin Nir on being "horse crazy."

With the Hampton Classic horse show around the corner, New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir's debut memoir, Horse Crazy, is more timely than ever. As she traveled the world for work, Sarah secretly documented the history of horses in each region, satisfying a lifelong obsession while also developing her own personal narrative. From growing up as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor to working for the founder of The Black Cowboy Museum and meeting a woman whose own horse obsession led her to nefarious deeds, Sarah's story is as complex and riveting as the animals she loves.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3eDzsBEBookshop: https://bit.ly/3wT3k3t See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, we talk with Sarah Maslin Nir, author of the book Horse Crazy. Horse Crazy is part memoir and part cultural exploration. It's a love letter to an animal. It's a story about the struggle to belong. And it's a deep dive into the fascinating things that horses — and the humans connected to them — can teach us about ourselves and our society. SUPPORT OUT THERE: Become a patron

A Denver group wants to replace a plaque in LoDo that they say inaccurately portrays the anti-Chinese riot of 1880. Plus, how a century-old flood shaped Pueblo. Also, Sarah Maslin Nir celebrates Black cowboys in her book "Horse Crazy." Then, the General Assembly tackles disability website access. And, examining Doug Lamborn's constituent relations.

A Denver group wants to replace a plaque in LoDo that they say inaccurately portrays the anti-Chinese riot of 1880. Plus, how a century-old flood shaped Pueblo. Also, Sarah Maslin Nir celebrates Black cowboys in her book "Horse Crazy." Then, the General Assembly tackles disability website access. And, examining Doug Lamborn's constituent relations.

Sarah Maslin Nir is an American Journalist for The New York Times and has been for nearly a decade. Sarah has covered many different stories, but one she is most known for granted her to be a finalist in the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for local reporting on the working conditions of nail salon workers. With her most recent book, Horse Crazy, Sarah has touched the hearts of many people who share the same obsession for a lifestyle that surrounds such a remarkable animal. Listen in as Sarah shares her stories of navigating life as a reporter.

This week on Unorthodox, ceasefire in Israel and chaos on social media. Our Jewish guest this week is former Late Show with Stephen Colbert writer Jen Spyra, who returns to the show to discuss her debut book, a wacky collection of short stories called Big Time. Our Gentile of the week is novelist John Green, whose latest book, The Anthropocene Reviewed, is based on his podcast of the same name, which reviews various facets of our modern lives using a five-star scale. He also tells us about the infamous Anne Frank house kissing scene in his novel-turned-film, The Fault in Our Stars. Join us for virtual events! Sunday, May 30 — Liel will be talking to Andrew Fox about his new book, The Bad Luck Spirits' Social Aid and Pleasure Club, a fantasy tale about a Jewish ayin harah, or evil eye, named Kay Rosenblatt living in New Orleans and doing her best to deal with the chaos that ensues after her fellow demons summon a hurricane. 11:30 a.m. EDT; register here. Tuesday, June 1 — Liel will be talking to Sohrab Ahmari, New York Post op-ed editor and author of The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos, about his journey from Iran to America, his conversion to Catholicism, and about how our faith traditions give us the tools we so desperately need to survive and thrive in these scary and tumultuous times. 7:30 p.m. EDT; Register here. Thursday, June 3 — Stephanie will be interviewing Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times reporter and author of Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal, about her family’s Holocaust history (and, of course, horses), presented by the Museum of Jewish Heritage. 7 p.m. EDT; Register here. Find out about all our upcoming events at www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. Like the show? Rate us on iTunes! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our recording sessions on our YouTube channel! Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, mugs, and baby onesies at bit.ly/unorthoshirt. Want to book us for a live show? Email producer Josh Kross at jkross@tabletmag.com. Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts. Sponsors: Harry’s is a great shave at a great price. New customers can get a starter set valued at $13 for just $3 at HARRYS.COM/UNORTHODOX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week on Unorthodox: Gal Gadot’s pandemic injury. First we speak to Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, the Linfield University professor who was fired after publicizing accusations of sexual misconduct and anti-Semitism regarding the board of trustees and the college president. Then we welcome back one of our favorite Gentiles of the Week, Noreen Malone, who is hosting the fifth season of Slate’s Slow Burn podcast, where she breaks down the lead-up to the second Iraq War. Her question for the hosts is whether it’s rude to order blatantly non-kosher items when dining out with people who keep kosher. And finally, we call up Tel Aviv-based Tablet contributor Dana Kessler, who tells us about her most recent article for the magazine, about a new digital compilation of Turkish and Israeli music. We’re recording a new season of Hebrew School, our kids game show podcast! Do you know a child aged 7-12 who should be a contestant? Email hebrewschool@tabletmag.com to apply. Upcoming virtual events: Sunday, May 23 — Stephanie and Liel will be speaking with the Jewish Federation of Reading, PA. 11 a.m. EDT; Register here. Thursday, June 3 — Stephanie will be interviewing journalist Sarah Maslin Nir about her book Horse Crazy and her family’s Holocaust history. 7 p.m. EDT; Register here. Find out about all our upcoming events at www.tabletmag.com/unorthodoxlive. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get new episodes, photos, and more. Join our Facebook group, and follow Unorthodox on Twitter and Instagram. Get a behind-the-scenes look at our recording sessions on our YouTube channel! Join our Get your Unorthodox T-shirts, mugs, and baby onesies at bit.ly/unorthoshirt. Want to book us for a live show? Email producer Josh Kross at jkross@tabletmag.com. Check out all of Tablet’s podcasts at tabletmag.com/podcasts. Sponsors: Harry’s is a great shave at a great price. Get a special offer and a Harry’s Starter Set and Body Wash at harrys.com/unorthodox. AJWS supports activists on the ground in India helping communities during the COVID-19 surge. You can help get personal protective equipment, psychosocial support, and other critically needed aid to communities like those in India by making a twice-matched, tax-deductible donation at AJWS.org/unorthodox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“In the decade I've worked for the New York Times, I've reported from terrorist hot spots in West Africa, to wildfire ravaged California, and the globe. And as soon as I file each story, I do one thing before I head home. I search for the horses.” Sarah Maslin Nir‘s first book, Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal describes why so many people are passionate, even obsessed, with horses. Lifelong Manhattanite Nir began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booktalk-diana-korte/message

Sarah Maslin Nir, a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist and New York Times reporter, fell in with horses by age two. But growing up in New York City meant horses weren't readily accessible. Maslin Nir speaks with Russell and Alan about how she managed to seek out horses throughout her life and how those equine relationships sustained and healed her, a journey she relates in her new memoir Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal.

Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times staff reporter, Sarah Maslin Nir, joins me for this episode. We discuss her new book, Horse Crazy – The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal. We discuss every persons fascination and love of horses, the lesser-known facts about horses and her own moving relationship with horses. We also discuss the similarities and challenges of writing a memoir compared to an investigative reporting. Have a listen and learn more about our relationship with horses, their history and our love affair with these beautiful animals. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: Horse Crazy – Sarah Maslin Nir

Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Maslin Nir talks about her new coming-of-age memoir, Horse Crazy, which explores why she and so many others are completely obsessed with horses. We learn about her life growing up as an outsider in the insular world of New York City's elite. From riding to writing, Nir also takes us behind-the-scenes of her impressive career, including a yearlong investigation into New York City’s exploitive and dangerous nail salon industry. 

On Sunday, September 20, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Co-Host Jeff Simmons spoke with Matthew Bronfman of the Claims Conference Task Force about a new survey of Gen Z/Millennials about Holocaust knowledge; New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir about her book, Horze Crazy (Simon and Schuster; and former New York City Department of SmallBusiness Services Commissioner Rob Walsh about the NYC Urban Fellows Program and the survival of small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

On September 20, 2020, WBAI 99.5 FM City Watch Host Jeff Simmons talked with New York Times reporter Sarah Maslin Nir about her book, Horse Crazy, published by Simon and Schuster.

Sarah Maslin Nir is a staff reporter for The New York Times and a Pulitzer Prize Finalist. Sarah wrote 'Horse Crazy', the story of a woman and a world in love with an animal because her Manhattan roots couldn't suppress her love for horses. Francesca Wood was a professional horse person for many years in Europe and the USA, riding show jumpers and competing in 3 Day events, then Francesca fell in love with an American Mustang. Listen in... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: Finishline FencingGuest: Sarah Maslin NirGuest: Francesca Wood, photo credit Erin O'LearySupport for this episode also provided by: Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty's CalendarTraining Tip from Ask Monty read by Jamie Jennings of the Horses in the Morning Radio ShowPlease follow Monty Roberts on FacebookFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on InstagramHear all the shows on the Horse Radio NetworkSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

From cowboys to horse girls, Americans hold their horses near to their hearts. New York Times reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Maslin Nir joins to discuss her book, Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal.

Sarah Maslin Nir is a staff reporter for The New York Times and a Pulitzer Prize Finalist. Sarah wrote 'Horse Crazy', the story of a woman and a world in love with an animal because her Manhattan roots couldn't suppress her love for horses. Francesca Wood was a professional horse person for many years in Europe and the USA, riding show jumpers and competing in 3 Day events, then Francesca fell in love with an American Mustang. Listen in... Show Host: Debbie LoucksTitle Sponsor: Finishline FencingGuest: Sarah Maslin NirGuest: Francesca Wood, photo credit Erin O'LearySupport for this episode also provided by: Monty Roberts EQUUS Online UniversityMonty's CalendarTraining Tip from Ask Monty read by Jamie Jennings of the Horses in the Morning Radio ShowPlease follow Monty Roberts on FacebookFollow Monty Roberts on Twitter or on InstagramHear all the shows on the Horse Radio NetworkSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Piper and Traci are joined by Rebecca Hunt to talk about how to protect your barn and horses during a natural disaster and Sarah Maslin Nir to discuss a new, must-read book. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci BrooksTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISGuest: Rebecca Hunt, AIG Private Client Group.Rebecca Hunt is a risk manager with AIG Private Client Group, a division of the member companies of AmericanInternational Group, Inc. (AIG). She is an accomplished horsewoman who has been riding and working with horses for over 40 years.Guest: Sarah Maslin NirSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSummer Equestrian College Courses Online at St. Lawrence UniversitySponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Straight Arrow, Stonewall Farm, The Plaid Horse Adult Amateur Lounge, Farm CreditSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Sarah Maslin Nir is a staff reporter for the New York Times and author of the book, Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal, published in August 2020. Sarah describes her book as “a reported look at obsession”—the world’s obsession with horses as well as her own. Through solid reporting, Sarah allows readers to live vicariously through her first-hand exploration into lesser-known corners of the horse world. These include the long-buried legacy of black American cowboys, the adorable but powerful Marwari horse of India and a study of how imported warmbloods are flown across the ocean in a 747. Woven throughout these stories and more are personal anecdotes and reflections of how she fed her horse fix growing up in Manhattan to non-horsey parents. As a Times reporter, Sarah was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize. Before becoming a staff reporter in 2011, she freelanced for the paper, reporting from West Africa, the Alaskan wilderness, post-earthquake Haiti and wildfire-ravaged California. She currently owns three horses and competes in the Adult Amateur Hunter division. Thank you to SmartPak for sponsoring this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Piper and Traci are joined by Rebecca Hunt to talk about how to protect your barn and horses during a natural disaster and Sarah Maslin Nir to discuss a new, must-read book. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Hosts: Piper Klemm, Publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine and Traci BrooksTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, THISGuest: Rebecca Hunt, AIG Private Client Group.Rebecca Hunt is a risk manager with AIG Private Client Group, a division of the member companies of AmericanInternational Group, Inc. (AIG). She is an accomplished horsewoman who has been riding and working with horses for over 40 years. Read more about AIG and risk management in their current article on theplaidhorse.comGuest: Sarah Maslin NirSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSummer Equestrian College Courses Online at St. Lawrence UniversitySponsors: Springtime Supplements, Legends Horse Feed, AIG, Show Strides Book Series, Straight Arrow, Stonewall Farm, The Plaid Horse Adult Amateur Lounge, Farm CreditSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

New York Times writer Sarah Maslin Nir joins us to talk about her book, "Horse Crazy - The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal". Plus, Jamie wins an auction and now owns an Andalusian and some Really Bad Adz. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2493 - Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief; Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures.Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsGuest: Sarah Maslin Nir and her book, "Horse Crazy - The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal" | FacebookPic Credit: "Horse Crazy - The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal"Really Bad Ads: Brought to you by HorseloverzThere’s an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookAdditional support for this podcast provided by Listeners Like YouSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

New York Times writer Sarah Maslin Nir joins us to talk about her book, "Horse Crazy - The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal". Plus, Jamie wins an auction and now owns an Andalusian and some Really Bad Adz. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 2493 - Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief; Jamie Jennings: co-host, director of wacky equestrian adventures.Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance ProductsGuest: Sarah Maslin Nir and her book, "Horse Crazy - The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal" | FacebookPic Credit: "Horse Crazy - The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal"Really Bad Ads: Brought to you by HorseloverzThere’s an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookAdditional support for this podcast provided by Listeners Like YouSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

If you know, you know: There’s something about loving horses that makes us all just a little bit crazy. This week, we’re talking to New York Times journalist and author, Sarah Maslin Nir about her new book, how girthing affects breathing and the new Tokyo 2021 schedule. Thanks for tuning in.  Guests and Links Episode 71: Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Host: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Host: Ellie Woznica, Horse Trainer Guest: Sarah Maslin Nir, and Author Photo Credit: Link: Drink Recipe: Link: Link: Link: Product Review: Subscribe: | | Join our Facebook Group: Search for “" Presenting Sponsor:  Download the in the iTunes AppStore: or Google Play for Android phones and tablets: . Subscribe for a year and get two months free! Thank you to our sponsors! Episode 71 is presented by:  , , and

If you know, you know: There’s something about loving horses that makes us all just a little bit crazy. This week, we’re talking to New York Times journalist and author, Sarah Maslin Nir about her new book, how girthing affects breathing and the new Tokyo 2021 schedule. Thanks for tuning in. Guests and Links Episode 71:Host: Justine Griffin, Award Winning Journalist with Heels Down MagazineHost: Jessica Payne, International Event Rider for Hampf EquestrianHost: Ellie Woznica, Horse TrainerGuest: Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times Journalist and AuthorPhoto Credit: Heels Down MagazineLink: Stars & Stripes Antimicrobial Mask from EISDrink Recipe: Spiked Strawberry LimeadeLink: Suffolk Punch horse born using sex-sorted sperm technologyLink: Kids spent months taming wild horses for a contest. The coronavirus interfered but did not stop them.Link: Olympic Games Competition Schedule For 2021 ConfirmedProduct Review: SmartMesh Ultimate Fly SheetSubscribe: The Brief | Donate | Our PatreonJoin our Facebook Group: Search for “Heels Down Happy Hour Podcast Lounge"Presenting Sponsor: Heels Down MagazineDownload the Heels Down Magazine app in the iTunes AppStore: http://apple.co/1QicprS or Google Play for Android phones and tablets: http://bit.ly/1sXQV75. Subscribe for a year and get two months free!Thank you to our sponsors! Episode 71 is presented by: SmartPak, FLAIR, and EIS-WearSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

New York Times reporter and horse girl Sarah Maslin Nir talking about her experience surviving Corona and her interesting times in New York. Today at 5pm ET on the Horses in the Morning FB Page.Preorder Sarah's book "Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal"Remember to listen to the world’s leading horse podcasts at www.HorseRadioNetwork.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

New York Times reporter and horse girl Sarah Maslin Nir talking about her experience surviving Corona and her interesting times in New York. Today at 5pm ET on the Horses in the Morning FB Page.Preorder Sarah's book "Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal"Remember to listen to the world’s leading horse podcasts at www.HorseRadioNetwork.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

New Rochelle, a suburb north of New York City, has one of the largest clusters of coronavirus infections in the U.S. We visited the community to find out how the containment measures were being implemented and how successful they have been. On today’s episode: Sarah Maslin Nir, a breaking news reporter at The New York Times.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Background reading: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York created a “containment zone” in New Rochelle last week, hoping to curb the spread of the virus in “the single most troubling area in the state.” Soon after, the National Guard arrived to help implement the measures.New York is among about 10 states that have set up drive-through testing centers, as state and local leaders try to figure out how to safely screen more people.

There's a lot of big news in the horse world this week. Jess and Sissy chat about medications, OTTBs, and more. Then, they're joined by Dr. Mitchell Rode, a state vet at Charles Town Races, who talks about bisphosphonates, the USEF ban on depo provera, and what's going on with racehorses. Then, Sarah Maslin Nir from The New York Times comes on to talk about the facts of George Morris's lifetime ban. Listen in.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

There's a lot of big news in the horse world this week. Jess and Sissy chat about medications, OTTBs, and more. Then, they're joined by Dr. Mitchell Rode, a state vet at Charles Town Races, who talks about bisphosphonates, the USEF ban on depo provera, and what's going on with racehorses. Then, Sarah Maslin Nir from The New York Times comes on to talk about the facts of George Morris's lifetime ban. Listen in.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

In this episode, Niki, Natalia, and Neil discuss marching on Washington as a form of political protest, the Los Angeles teachers’ strike, and how American cities reflect economic inequality. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:  Native American and pro-life activists both marched in Washington, D.C., last weekend, participating in a longstanding American protest tradition. The Los Angeles teachers’ union has reached a deal with the city. Natalia recommended Dana Goldstein’s coverage of the strikes in the New York Times and Goldstein’s book, The Teacher Wars: A History of America’s Most Embattled Profession. Natalia also recommended historian Diana D’Amico’s Washington Post op-ed on the role of suburbanization in the economic struggles of big-city school systems. Natalia also referred to the pro-charter school documentary The Lottery. A new study suggests that cities are not the sites of economic mobility they have long been thought to be. Niki recommended Sarah Maslin Nir’s New York Times coverage of the plight of nail salon workers. Natalia recommended urbanist Richard Florida’s continued work on this topic.    In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: Natalia discussed two new documentaries about the ill-fated Fyre Fest, one on Hulu and one on Netflix. Neil discussed David Leffler’s Washington Post article, “Suicides Among Veterinarians Become a Growing Problem.” Niki shared Jill Lepore’s New Yorker article, “Does Journalism Has a Future?”

Sarah Maslin Nir, a New York Times journalist, saw first-hand the less attractive side of the beauty industry when she wrote Unvarnished, an expose of working conditions in nail salons for which she was a Pulitzer finalist and which spurred regulatory changes.  Luckily, in this episode of Beauty Bosses with Dr. Lara Devgan she reveals that she still believes in the beauty inherent every single person she encounters.  

Sarah Maslin Nir, a New York Times journalist, saw first-hand the less attractive side of the beauty industry when she wrote Unvarnished, an expose of working conditions in nail salons for which she was a Pulitzer finalist and which spurred regulatory changes. Luckily, in this episode of Beauty Bosses with Dr. Lara Devgan she reveals that she still believes in the beauty inherent every single person she encounters.

In anticipation of our August 1 Eclipse 2017 Spectacular with astronomer Robert Kirshner, we replay a 2015 podcast where Lian attends a speech at CalTech by Dr. Kirshner. The Accelerating Universe: Lian attends a talk by astrophysicist Dr. Robert Kirshner about The Accelerating Universe. Dr. Kirshner happens to be our cousin, but that doesn't mean we know what he's talking about. Lian tries to break down what's happening in the world of Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Interested? Read more about his book, The Exatravagent Universe here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Extravagant-Universe-Exploding-Accelerating/dp/069111742XTo subscribe to Satellite Sisters on Apple Podcasts, click here. To subscribe to Satellite Sisters on Stitcher, click here.To subscribe to the Satellite Sisters RSS feed, click here. The complete Satellite Sisters podcast audio archive is here. Don't forget to subscribe to Satellite Sisters Talk TV if you want to listen to Lian and Julie's TV recaps of CBS drama Madam Secretary and PBS Poldark recap Pol,Dark and Handsome. This week's episode of Outlander called The Search. This episode has it all: Singing, dancing, murder, confessions and lactation! We loved it. Words of advice: Plant Potatoes and Express Yourself. Macchu Pichu Prep: Julie heads off to Peru for an Epic Adventure. And she wants to know: What's a Spanish Shower? The Truth About Nail Salons: Read the two part series on the Price of Pretty Nails by reporter Sarah Maslin Nir. Great journalism that leads to real questions about your mani/pedi habit. The Cats of Disneyland: Read about the Cat Colony at the Mouse and the Disney fans who care for cats. Want more details? Check out the Disneyland Cats blog. Update on Maverick, the neighbor's dogPlus the Tuesday Trends: Snoopy on the comeback trail. Yeah!Find all of our shows at Apple Podcasts or on our complete Satellite Sisters audio archive here.

Last month, a man used Facebook’s live video feature to confess to a murder, shortly after videos were uploaded that showed him announcing his intent and committing the act. Facebook broke down the timeline of this series of videos, revealing that they had suspended the person’s account in approximately 2 hours or less, saying “we need to do better.” But what is a reasonable expectation for the public, when it comes to people who use live video to gain attention for their violent acts, against themselves or others? Heather Merrick, community experience manager at group video chat service Airtime, joins the show to discuss. Plus: How allowing users to switch video chats from public to private, and back, complicates community management efforts What happened when Tumblr switched replies off on their platform Unethical behavior and the implications of getting caught Big Quotes “It’s nice to have that option, [to flag content simply because you don’t like it,] because it’s essentially, ‘We want you to feel comfortable.’ It’s the comfort option. ‘Maybe I just don’t feel like seeing this slightly icky image that isn’t really offending me deeply but isn’t really my vibe today. I don’t want to see that.’ You can hide it, and I think that’s useful. You don’t necessarily want to be getting someone else in trouble. I think some moderation tools can feel really serious, like if you’re blocking someone on various platforms. … Are you notifying the person that you’ve blocked them? If so, that’s kind of like a big step in that relationship, right?” -@heatheremerrick “Ambiguity is not usually the friend of community.” -@patrickokeefe “In the world of engineering, it’s so hard to nail down an exact date for when something’s going to happen because something unexpected will always arise, so I completely understand the need to have somewhat ambiguous timelines. I think if you were to say, ‘Hey, we’re embarking on this gigantic project and we guarantee it will be live by July 3rd,’ you’re going to let people down. … There’s somewhere in between, where you can sort of be like, ‘Hey, this is going to take us a few months and we promise we’ll give you updates along the way, so stay tuned. Two weeks from today, we’ll let you know.’ That kind of thing. It could be considered overcommunicating.” -@heatheremerrick About Heather Merrick Heather Merrick is an experienced community and support team manager. She’s worked for startups since 2008, including Tumblr, Stripe, Automattic (makers of WordPress.com) and Airtime, where she is currently community experience manager. Related Links Heather’s website Airtime, a group video service, where Heather is community experience manager “19-Year-Old Commits Suicide on Justin.tv” by Liz Gannes for Gigaom Twitch, a video game livestreaming service and community “Man Wanted to Facebook Murder Video Kills Himself, Police Say” by Hannah Kuchler for Financial Times, about the man who Facebook to announce his intent to murder someone, commit the act and then confess to it “Community Standards and Reporting” by Justin Osofsky, VP, global operations at Facebook, covering Facebook’s response to the event “Genius: $56.9 Million in Funding, 6+ Years to Add a Report Abuse Button” by Patrick, about Genius’ poor approach to community abuse Google Forms, which allows you to create surveys Periscope, a live video service where some Airtime users had previously connected “Your Replies Are on the Way, Tumblr” by Tumblr staff, covering the platform’s response when users were unhappy that they removed replies from their service Elizabeth Tobey, formerly Heather’s boss at Tumblr “Unroll.me is Sorry-Not-Sorry it Sold Email Data to Uber” by Jon Fingas for Engadget “One Billion Yahoo! Accounts Still for Sale, Despite Hacking Indictments” by Vindu Goel for The New York Times “Uber’s CEO Plays With Fire” by Mike Isaac for The New York Times “The Price of Nice Nails” by Sarah Maslin Nir for The New York Times Heather on Twitter Transcript View transcript on our website Your Thoughts If you have any thoughts on this episode that you’d like to share, please leave me a comment, send me an email or a tweet. If you enjoy the show, we would be grateful if you spread the word. Thank you for listening to Community Signal.

How did Alec Baldwin construct his mischievously exaggerated, hyper-gesticulating, searingly funny portrayal of Donald J. Trump on “Saturday Night Live”? We hear him explain in his own words during a discussion with the journalist Sarah Maslin Nir, who conducted the first interview with Mr. Baldwin about the comedic role. We also talk about the real Mr. Trump's busy week of global affairs in Germany, Turkey, Russia and Syria.

How did Alec Baldwin construct his mischievously exaggerated, hyper-gesticulating, searingly funny portrayal of Donald J. Trump on “Saturday Night Live”? We hear him explain in his own words during a discussion with the journalist Sarah Maslin Nir, who conducted the first interview with Mr. Baldwin about the comedic role. We also talk about the real Mr. Trump’s busy week of global affairs in Germany, Turkey, Russia and Syria.

Sarah Maslin Nir is a staff reporter for the New York Times, covering Brooklyn. She is the author of Unvarnished, a 13 month investigation into the working conditions of manicurists in New York City.  Her report prompted swift response from New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and a new law aimed at making workplaces equitable and safer for manicurists.  Sarah was a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in recognition of her investigative journalism.     What you’ll hear in this episode: Covering Brooklyn as it represents the world Sarah’s unintentional path to journalism Politics, fashion, hip-hop: How they intersect Distinction between Advocate and Journalist Telling stories through other people’s eyes Having a beer with a homeless guy Seeking fascination in everything Find the tip of the iceberg Challenges Sarah’s Unvarnished story Handling negativity Why you should be the BEST Advice to millennials The Old Girls’ Club Sarah’s good day Find a twinkle The pure joy of passionfruit soda Sarah’s favorite motivational quotes: From her father, “Let THEM say no first.” From MLK, Jr., “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”  From Sojourner Truth, “If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, then these women together ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again. And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them.”

Less than a month after it first appeared, Sarah Maslin Nir's two-part report on systemic wage theft, rights violations, and dangerous working conditions in New York City nail salons already looks like a journalistic parable for the ages. Within hours, the exposé had sparked thousands of conversations, in news broadcasts and on social media, about how best to help the vulnerable employees Maslin Nir had described. As a result, New York governor Andrew Cuomo ordered, on an emergency basis, broad new protections for nail salon workers, and hundreds of multilingual volunteers fanned out across New York City, distributing fliers and talking to the workers about their rights. Today, New York's nail salon industry, which had been almost completely unregulated, faces some of the strictest standards in the country.Unvarnished, as the series was called, is an object lesson in the power of careful, sensitive reporting and writing to expose and correct workplace abuse, a warp-speed, Twitter-enabled version of what Upton Sinclair did for the Theodore Roosevelt-era meatpacking industry. But it comes at a time when few American publications still employ dedicated labor reporters, and only a handful continue to support long-term investigations like Maslin Nir's ("Unvarnished" took 13 months to report). What might this mean for workers in the United States, especially in an era of weakened unions and new rights for American corporations?

Sarah Maslin Nir, a reporter for The New York Times, recently published an exposé of labor practices in the nail salons of New York. “The idea of a discount luxury is an oxymoron. And it’s an oxymoron for a reason: because someone is bearing the cost of that discount. In nail salons it’s always the person doing your nails, my investigation found. That has put a new lens on the world for me.” Thanks to TinyLetter, Trunk Club, and Aspiration for sponsoring this week's episode. Show Notes: @SarahMaslinNir sarahmaslinnir.flavors.me [1:00] "The Price of Nice Nails" (New York Times • May 2015) [1:00] "Perfect Nails, Poisoned Workers" (New York Times • May 2015) [12:00] "Saying Court Win Helps, Nail Salon Workers Rally" (New York Times • Apr 2012) [30:00] "Fighting a McDonald’s in Queens for the Right to Sit. And Sit. And Sit." (New York Times • Jan 2014) [37:00] Nocturnalist archive [38:00] "Alec Baldwin: Actor, Charmer, Fish Deboner" (New York Times • Jun 2011) [44:00] "City Agencies to Investigate Nail Salons, Mayor Says" (New York Times • May 2015) [47:00] "The Economics of New York’s Low Nail-Salon Prices" (James Surowiecki • New Yorker • May 2015)