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Monday, February 1 2016

  • 5 Things to Watch for on Iowa Caucus Day February 1, 2016

    The 2016 election officially kicks off today, as Iowans caucus for their candidate. Here's what Brian Lehrer will be keeping an eye on tonight, as the results come streaming in. (article)

  • Caucus Day in Iowa; The Impact of Obama Presidency's on Race February 1, 2016

    Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and State Senator Bill Perkins&nbsp;debate the 2016&nbsp;candidates; an Iowa primer; Michael Eric Dyson on race and the&nbsp;Obama presidency; match-fixing in tennis. (episode)

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    • Who'd Be Better on Racial Justice: Sanders or Clinton? February 1, 2016

      In our ongoing series of debates between Sanders and Clinton supporters, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and State Senator Bill Perkins&nbsp;discuss which candidate is better for&nbsp;racial justice.

    • City Council Pay Raise: Yay or Neigh? February 1, 2016

      City Council members will vote Friday to raise their pay more than 30 percent. This comes on the same day as a vote to move horse carriages to Central Park. Is there a conflict here?

    • It's Caucus Day in Iowa! February 1, 2016

      As Iowans get ready to pick their candidates for president, WNYC's Andrea Bernstein and USA TODAY's Susan Page break down how the caucuses work.

    • Michael Eric Dyson on Obama: An Admirable President Who Struggled With Race February 1, 2016

      As the first black president, Barack&nbsp;Obama faced&nbsp;issues of race in ways&nbsp;no other president had, and did so with varying levels of effectiveness.&nbsp;

    • Game, Set, Match Fixing February 1, 2016

      A recent investigation into the shadowy world of match fixing found evidence of gambling and corruption at the top levels of professional tennis - but no players have been disciplined.