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Friday, October 17 2014

  • Brian Lehrer Weekend: Robert Reich, Robocalls, David Sedaris October 17, 2014

    Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: #BL25 talks to Robert Reich; we're robocalling people; and David Sedaris on Selected Shorts. (article)

  • Send an Election Guilt-Trip Robocall to a Friend October 17, 2014

    Want to help democracy? Start by guilt-tripping your friends. (article)

  • Cord Cutting; Consent; and Children’s Safety with Raffi October 17, 2014

    Activist and children's singer Raffi; more&nbsp;options to cut the cord on your cable package; redefining sexual consent; and behind every tattoo, there&rsquo;s a story.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • More Streaming, More Power? October 17, 2014

      HBO and CBS have announced new streaming options, and Netflix stock is down. Learn what to make of these cable-cutting announcements and how you can make the most of new options.

    • Raffi's Advocacy October 17, 2014

      Raffi, well known for his children's songs, is a fierce advocate for child safety, and he joins us&nbsp;to raise awareness around online harassment and take calls on an actual banana phone.

    • From 'No Means No' to 'Yes Means Yes' October 17, 2014

      Some colleges&mdash;including all SUNY campuses&mdash;are shifting the definition of consensual sex to "yes means yes." How will it play out, and will it be&nbsp;better and safer for everyone?

    • 25 Years in 25 Days (2003): The Blackout; Memories and Infrastructure Legacy October 17, 2014

      Bryan Walsh, environment and energy reporter for Time, talks about what caused the Blackout and what it has meant for the power grid, and we take your calls with memories.

    • Your Tattoo's Thousand Words October 17, 2014

      Since&nbsp;a picture is worth&nbsp;a thousand words,&nbsp;how do you tell the story of a tattoo? &nbsp;