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Wednesday, September 17 2014

  • Smartphones, Speaking Up and Sexism September 17, 2014

    A pediatrician&nbsp;explains how having a child helped her learn how to be a better doctor; the socioeconomic impact of smartphones; and do high school dress codes unfairly target girls? (episode)

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    • Are High School Dress Codes Sexist? September 17, 2014

      No tank tops. No mini-skirts. A&nbsp;new dress code at&nbsp;Tottenville High School on Staten Island has inspired a backlash from students, especially girls, who've received 90% of the detentions.

    • What's Happening At East Ramapo? September 17, 2014

      Education reporter at The Journal News , Mareesa Nicosia,&nbsp;talks about &nbsp;the latest from the embattled school district, including state oversight.

    • Meet Your Local MacArthur Geniuses September 17, 2014

      A domestic workers advocate, a playwright, and an IBM researcher -- we speak with the NYC areas newly minted (and richer!) MacArthur winners.

    • Be Smarter With Your Smartphone September 17, 2014

      Author and technology reporter, Elizabeth Woyke, looks at the rise of smartphones and their socioeconomic impact.

    • Doctor, Speak Up for Yourself September 17, 2014

      Hillary Frank, host of WNYC's podcast The Longest Shortest Time, and Jessica Franklin, a pediatrician, talk about Jessica's newborn baby who needed medical attention.