'Swans of Harlem,' How to Level Up Your Finances, 'I Saw the TV Glow,' A Preview of the Essentially Ellington Competition

Loading... A new book tells the little-known story of the first principal ballerinas in the Dance Theatre of Harlem. It spotlights five dancers who broke barriers, performing internationally in a world where Black ballerinas were not expected or, in some cases, welcome. We speak to The Swans of Harlem author Karen Valby and one of the subjects, dancer Marcia Sells.   A financial guide offers readers tips for protecting themselves from financial abuse, setting boundaries, and investing in the future. Writer and business coach Jannese Torres joins us to discuss her new book, Financially Lit!: The Modern Latina’s Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa. We also take your calls.   "I Saw the TV Glow" is a new horror meets sci-fi thriller about a teen who gets drawn into a mysterious TV show and loses his grip on reality. We speak with star Justice Smith and director Jane Schoenbrun about the film, which The Guardian calls "stunning" and "devastating."   Jazz at Lincoln Center's 29th annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival is May 9–11! We receive a preview of the event from JLCO’s longtime sax player, Sherman Irby, Todd Stoll, jazz trumpeter and Vice President of Education at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Paul Corn, the band director at Staten Island’s Susan E. Wagner High School and some of his students for a live performance.   *This episode is guest-hosted by Tiffany Hanssen.