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Wednesday, February 11 2015

  • Akai Gurley Indictment Reported; Building Bribes; Creative Process February 11, 2015

    Reports say the Brooklyn DA is taking the Akai Gurley shooting case to trial. Plus: this year's Oscar-nominated documentaries series; inside the buildings scandal; and more. (episode)

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    • On the Building Inspection Corruption Scandal February 11, 2015

      50 people were arrested in a widespread corruption case involving buildings inspectors. Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance and&nbsp;Investigation Commissioner Mark Peters talk about the case.&nbsp;

    • An Indictment Expected in the Akai Gurley Shooting February 11, 2015

      While the District Attorney has yet to make a formal announcement, many are reporting that Officer&nbsp;Peter Liang has been indicted on several charges, including&nbsp;second-degree manslaughter.

    • Finding the Causes of Cancer February 11, 2015

      An epidemiologist is looking into environmental chemical exposure as a possible cause of cancer. We hear about her research and&nbsp;the latest understanding of where cancer comes from.

    • Oscar Docs: Virunga February 11, 2015

      Our series with the filmmakers behind this year's Oscar-nominated documentaries begins with a look at "Virunga," about Virunga National Park in the Congo.&nbsp;

    • Creative Professionals On The Creative Process February 11, 2015

      Last week, Joyce Carol Oates told us she knows the entire course of her novel before she sits down to write. It made us wonder: do other creative professionals&nbsp;work the same way?