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Wednesday, November 12 2014

  • A Deal With China; Dark Money; Documentaries; and Dads November 12, 2014

    The DOC NYC film festival opens tomorrow;&nbsp;the paternity leave penalty; &ldquo;dark&rdquo; money in the 2014 midterms; a carbon deal with China; and the science of trust. (episode)

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    • Our Climate Deal with China November 12, 2014

      President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jingping announced a climate agreement this morning. We'll hear&nbsp;how each country is planning to curb carbon emissions.&nbsp;

    • From the 2014 Midterms to 2016 November 12, 2014

      How&nbsp;was&nbsp;election&nbsp;money spent in the 2014 midterms? Plus, looking ahead to 2016.

    • The Paternity-Leave Stigma November 12, 2014

      Women who take extended maternity leave after the birth of a child often see lower pay and fewer promotions down the line. Turns out, the same is true for dads who take paternity leave.

    • Social Trust as the Glue That Binds Us November 12, 2014

      Trust is heavily dependent on a sense of community, but it can also be ingrained as an instinct. Ulrich Boser explains how&nbsp;we build trust - and how the government could benefit.

    • DOC NYC Does New York November 12, 2014

      DOC NYC, the largest documentary festival in America,&nbsp;premieres tomorrow. DOC NYC's Thom Powers and directors&nbsp;Ben Niles and&nbsp;Chris Moukarbel discuss the showcase of films this year.