Rabbi Matt Green, Associate Rabbi of Congregation Beth Elohim in Park Slope, discusses the story behind the Jewish holiday, and how its lessons about justice and liberation might be applied to the complex conflict in Gaza. Plus, listeners call in to share how they plan to include the issues facing the world today in their seders.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

In the 1950s, American doctor Gregory Pincus concocted a plan to test out his new contraceptive pill on Puerto Rican women, without warning them of the potential risks. A new play from Nelson Diaz-Marcano draws inspiration from that story to highlight the lives of five women who become involved with the trial. Diaz-Marcano and director Rebecca Aparicio join us to discuss,"Las Borinqueñas,"  which is running at the Ensemble Studio Theater through April 28.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

Pearl Bowser was an early expert in Black cinema, and helped uncover and shed light on the work of early Black filmmakers. A new retrospective at the Brooklyn Academy of Music seeks to honor her legacy. BAM president Gina Duncan joins us to discuss, The Boom Is Really An Echo: Selections from the Pearl Bowser Media Collection, alongside Pearl's daughter, co-curator Gillian Bowser. The retrospective runs from April 19-21.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

A little over 50 years ago, the original Lebanese Cuisine cookbook was published by Madelain Farah, featuring her mother's recipes from Lebanon. Though it was long before Middle Easter cuisine became popular in the United States, the book became a beloved hit with home cooks. Decades later, Farah's daughter has given the cookbook an update, with new photos and improved recipes. Leila Habib-Kirske joins us to discuss, Lebanese Cuisine: More than 185 Simple, Delicious Authentic Recipes, in honor of Arab American Heritage Month and as part of our ongoing series Food for Thought.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar.

In the new Broadway adaptation of the novel Water for Elephants, the actors and ensemble perform dizzying acrobatics and other tricks onstage to help bring the world of a Depression Era circus to life. Director Jessica Stone joins us to discuss translating this gorgeous love story to the stage, and Shana Carroll, co-choreographer and circus designer, joins to talk about adding acrobatics and circus performances to the show. "Water for Elephants"  is running now at the Imperial Theater.

Tunisian-American singer-songwriter EMEL has been called the Voice Of The Tunisian Revolution, after a video of her song became popular during the Arab Spring around the release of her debut album. Just over a decade later, she's releasing a new album, MRA, this Friday. She joins us in the studio to perform songs from it live.

Finding a reliable, trustworthy, and cost-effective nanny or babysitter can be a headache. Even as a job-seeker, some might have trouble finding the right family (and child) to work with. To help us navigate the world of nannying, we're joined by Sarah Davis, who shares best practices for families and job-seekers. Davis is founder of Olive You Nanny, an agency that connects families with quality nannies. Plus, we take your calls.

NPR's Tiny Desk producers called New Zealand born, Australian raised musician and singer Jordan Rakei's sound "easygoing and colorful." However, his latest studio album features a beautiful symphony of bold orchestral and soulful choral arrangements. He joins us to preview his forthcoming fifth studio album, "The Loop" and discuss his career as a musician.

50 years ago, Stephen King's debut novel Carrie was published, launching a new horror master, and one of the most prolific American writers of all time. In honor of the anniversary, we attempt to rank some of King's best novels with Neil McRobert, host of the Talking Scared Podcast and the author of the Esquire piece "All 75 Stephen King Books, Ranked." Plus, we take your calls.

Grammy-nominated Chilean tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana has just released her new album, Echoes Of The Inner Prophet, the title of which is dedicated to the late great jazz musician Wayne Shorter. The album features Aldana's quintet: Lage Lund on guitar and effects, Fabian Almazan on piano and effects, Pablo Menares on bass, and Kush Abadey on drums. Aldana joins us for an All Of It Listening Party.