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Friday, March 13 2015

  • BL Weekend: Racism in Frats, the Truth & a Lie and Carmelo the Science Fellow March 13, 2015

    Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.&nbsp;Racism in Frats&nbsp;(First) |&nbsp;The Truth and a Lie&nbsp;(Starts at 23:30) |&nbsp;Carmelo the Science Fellow&nbsp;(Starts at 37:24) (article)

  • Israeli Elections; Syrian Refugees; Occupy Then & Now March 13, 2015

    David Miliband, the head of the IRC, discusses humanitarian crises around the world: a preview of next week's Israeli elections; and a history of Occupy Wall Street. (episode)

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    • What's at Stake in the Israeli Elections March 13, 2015

      The incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu lacks for high approval ratings, but no matter the outcome of next week's vote, many say a shake-up wouldn't bring about a peace deal with Palestine.

    • Everyday Suffering in Syria and Elsewhere March 13, 2015

      As the conflict in Syria enters the&nbsp;fifth&nbsp;year, David Miliband, president &amp; CEO of the International Rescue Committee, discusses the IRC's humanitarian work there &amp; around the world.&nbsp;

    • Occupy, Then and Now March 13, 2015

      NYU sociologist Michael Gould-Wartofsky&nbsp;traces the on-the-ground history of the Occupy Wall Street movement, through the eviction of&nbsp;Zuccotti Park to what the movement has morphed into.

    • Commissioner Ponte On Safety at Rikers Island March 13, 2015

      Department of Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte discusses the 14-point plan to aggressively combat violence at Rikers Island, which he announced yesterday with Mayor de Blasio.

    • Tell It True, But Tell It Slant: Stories and Lies March 13, 2015

      More on lying: WNYC reporter Jim O'Grady&nbsp;explains how to lie convincingly when telling a good story. Plus: we continue our conversation from earlier in the week&nbsp;on children and lying.