Top Five Classical Jokers
We’ve made it through the Ides of March in one piece, but now comes the true test: April Fools' Day. In honor of this annual excuse for (or celebration of) practical jokes, we’re looking at the best...
View ArticleJohn Hockenberry: When Parenting and April Fools Don't Mix
Here's what one Takeaway listener from New Jersey said he once did for April Fools Day: "I put anchovies in my dad's Cheerios box." But last week, Takeaway host John Hockenberry got something a lot...
View ArticleApril Fools Prep: Two Truths and One Lie
Usually, on April 1st, we report on a fake story and try to fool you. Unfortunately, April Fools Day lands on a Sunday this year, so instead we'll help train you to tell the difference between a fake...
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Lost Bellini Opera Discovered in Sicily
In one of the most extraordinary discoveries in recent years, an opera that experts say is the long-lost first work by Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1834) was found during an archeological dig in Sicily....
View ArticleJohn's April Fool's Joke
Our host and his wheelchair were the victim of an April Fool's joke this morning. Preliminary reports indicate that his family is claiming responsibility.
View ArticleHillary Declares 2016 Run, Files For Divorce
Official records filed late yesterday in Westchester County, New York reveal that an individual named Hillary Rodham Clinton has filed divorce from an individual named William Jefferson...
View ArticleSurprise! Why the Unexpected Feels Good, and Why It's Good For Us
On this day of pranks and tomfoolery, let's focus on the more visceral piece of April 1st: Surprises.What happens to us psychologically and physiologically when a surprise is being sprung on us? We...
View ArticleClowning Around the Musical Repertoire
Some say it began with the "Hilaria" festival in ancient Rome, other's point to Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, however, most April Fools Day experts trace the holiday's roots back to the 16th century,...
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Google’s April Fools joke completely bombed
Google removed its April Fools’ Day email feature after it backfired.Google’s April Fools’ Day joke was supposed to be a mic drop, but ended up as a flop.On Friday, Google announced “Gmail Mic Drop,” a...
View ArticleApril 1: Brian Announces Candidacy ...for NYC Dog-Catcher
On this April 1st, Brian announces he's running for ...dog-catcher on the Puppy Patriot Party line!@BrianLehrer FOR DOG CATCHER!#PuppyPatriotParty— Nick Caruso (@thenickcaruso) April 1,...
View ArticleApril 1st 'News': Regular Bike Ban ;-)
On this April 1st, Brian takes calls on the new policy announcement of a 'ban on manual bikes' in favor of e-bikes (and e-tricycles?!). (The date is key.)It's that one day a year where the...
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