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Thursday, December 10 2015

  • How's "No Tipping" Holding Up; Your Neighborhood Toxic Site; A Wise Guys' Guide December 10, 2015

    The affirmative action debate; 14,000&nbsp;contaminated NJ sites; how Danny Meyer's "no tipping" policy is going; why you should spend money on experiences; Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY6). (episode)

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    • SCOTUS Reconsiders Affirmative Action December 10, 2015

      The Supreme Court is reconsidering a case that could have far-reaching consequences for college applicants and race-based affirmative action programs across the country.

    • New Jersey's Toxic Sites Left Unchecked December 10, 2015

      A WNYC analysis estimates that 89% of New Jersey residents live within a mile of at least one "contaminated site" as designated by the state.

    • Restaurateur Danny Meyer Says "No Tipping" Model Works December 10, 2015

      New York restaurateur Danny Meyer discusses how his&nbsp;new "no tipping" policy is balancing wages in his restaurant, and the relocation of his flagship bistro,&nbsp;Union Square Caf&eacute;.

    • A Wise Guy's Guide to Happiness December 10, 2015

      Think about your favorite material possession you bought&nbsp;this year. Now&nbsp;think about your favorite experiential purchase. Which gave you more happiness?

    • Connecting Congress: Rep. Meng December 10, 2015

      U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-NY6) connects her work in Washington to her constituents in west, central and northeast Queens.