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Monday, February 2 2015

  • A Speech/Arts Panel; The Measles Outbreak; Your Code-Switch February 2, 2015

    The MoMA, Creative Time, and Reuters are hosting a panel on freedom of expression. Plus: teaching your kids about inequality; the measles outbreak; and your own code-switching story. (episode)

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    • Artists Respond to Charlie Hebdo February 2, 2015

      The Museum of Modern Art,&nbsp;Creative Time, and Reuters are teaming up for a panel discussion on freedom of expression and safety tonight. We've got a preview.

    • The New Third Man in A Room In Albany February 2, 2015

      Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie is poised to succeed Sheldon Silver as Assembly Speaker. We'll find out more about him and how he got to be next in line.&nbsp;

    • How to Explain Inequality to Your Kids February 2, 2015

      The Brian Lehrer Show's series on kids and money kicks off with a discussion about how friendships across class lines can help children understand inequality in society.

    • Vaccines and Herd Immunity, An Explainer February 2, 2015

      Measles was eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, but there are at least 102 reported cases of the disease this year. We'll hear what the anti-vaccination movement has to do with the outbreak.

    • Why Do You Code-Switch? February 2, 2015

      Immigrants trying to assimilate, Southerners looking to avoid stereotypes, and people who ditch slang at the office&mdash;we asked to hear your "true" voices, and these were your responses.