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Friday, April 1 2016

• Brian Lehrer Weekend: Jane Sanders on the Campaign, Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Dreams, Talking to Teen Girls About Sexuality April 1, 2016

  A few of&nbsp;our favorite segments from this week: Jane Sanders (First) | Shirley Chisholm&rsquo;s Presidential Dreams&nbsp;(Starts at 44:03) | Talking to Girls About Sexuality&nbsp;(Starts at 1:07:41) (article)

• Democrats Rally in New York; Lead in Our Paint, Lead in Our Water; Why Busing Fails to Desegregate April 1, 2016

  The Democrats in New York;&nbsp;Albany's latest budget;&nbsp;lead testing in water and&nbsp;paint;&nbsp;why busing hasn&rsquo;t really solved our school segregation problem. (episode)

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  • Democrats Become 'New Yorkers' in Latest Rallies April 1, 2016

    The Democrats have begun campaigning in New York. Hear from reporters and listeners who've gone to the rallies.

  • $15 Minimum Wage Coming (Gradually) to New York State April 1, 2016

    POLITICO's Jimmy Vielkind reviews the latest budget deal signed in Albany last night, including the minimum wage agreement.

  • Taking Stock of Lead Poisoning In NY and NJ April 1, 2016

    A&nbsp;roundtable of reporters discuss their stories about&nbsp;lead contamination in the water at local schools and&nbsp;lead paint violations plaguing some of the poorest areas of&nbsp;New York City.&nbsp;

  • Why Busing Failed to Desegregate Our Schools April 1, 2016

    Hear why busing kids into different school districts hasn&rsquo;t really solved our city&rsquo;s school segregation problem, with Arizona State University's Matthew Delmont.

  • Trump's Big Announcement April 1, 2016

    APRIL FOOLS: Brian follows breaking news from the Trump camp and takes calls.