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Monday, May 2 2016

  • The Case Against Normalizing Trump; The Problem with Naïve Cynicism May 2, 2016

    This "unprecedented" election cycle;&nbsp;a closer look at&nbsp;de Blasio's fundraising;&nbsp;na&iuml;ve cynicism in lieu of activism; restoring social mobility;&nbsp;a&nbsp;newly-formed tech advocacy group in NYC. (episode)

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    • This Isn’t Normal: The Case Against Accepting Trump May 2, 2016

      Even in a race against Ted Cruz, who is one of the most extreme candidates in history, Donald Trump's climb toward the nomination should not be accepted as "normal."

    • The Line on Campaign Fundraising May 2, 2016

      Hear a round table of reporters discuss the latest on the de Blasio fundraising investigations and whether political ill will is at play.

    • The Problem with Naïve Cynicism May 2, 2016

      Harper's&nbsp;Rebecca Solnit explains how na&iuml;ve cynicism among Americans has led to complacency in lieu of activism.

    • Restoring Social Mobility May 2, 2016

      George Mason School of Law professor F.H. Buckley argues the U.S. can borrow from socialism to restore social mobility through capitalism.

    • Speaking on Behalf of NYC Tech May 2, 2016

      The newly formed, official advocacy group of New York City's tech sector, Tech:NYC, hopes to narrow the gap with Silicon Valley for the title of&nbsp;America's tech hub.&nbsp;