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Tuesday, February 17 2015

  • Christie & Common Core; Neuroscience Pioneer & Oscar Docs February 17, 2015

    Governor Christie's&nbsp;Common Core change of heart;&nbsp;violence roils Egypt and Libya; why have kids?; neuroscience pioneer Michael Gazzaniga and documentary filmmaker&nbsp;Rory Kennedy. (episode)

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    • Unrest From Cairo to Jerusalem February 17, 2015

      Two&nbsp;New York Times correspondents&nbsp;in Cairo and Jerusalem, along with The Forward's editor-in-chief, discuss the two dominant stories out of their respective bureaus this week.

    • Gov. Christie Flip-Flops on Common Core February 17, 2015

      Governor Christie previously supported common core but&nbsp;now says he has "grave doubts" about the standards. NJ Spotlight's John Mooney explains what this means for education in NJ.

    • The Pope Wants You to Populate February 17, 2015

      Pope Francis is emphasizing the importance of having kids. Was your decision to have children (or not) based on a sense of moral, cultural or religious duty?

    • A Neuroscience Pioneer Reflects February 17, 2015

      Michael Gazzaniga, who's known as the&nbsp;"the father of cognitive neuroscience," looks back on his career, from his days at Dartmouth through his discovery of the "split-brain" and beyond.&nbsp;

    • Oscar Docs: Last Days in Vietnam February 17, 2015

      The filmmaker Rory Kennedy talks about her Oscar-nominated documentary&nbsp;"Last Days in Vietnam," which&nbsp;examines how the American evacuation from Saigon echoed the entire war.