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Friday, March 20 2015

  • BL Weekend: Manhole Explosions, Racism + Latinos & the Truth About Moods March 20, 2015

    Three&nbsp;of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.&nbsp;Manhole Explosions&nbsp;(First) |&nbsp;Racism + Latinos (Starts at 11:16) |&nbsp;The Truth About Our Moods&nbsp;(Starts at 45:24) (article)

  • Scott Stringer; Planning for Floods & Freelancer Tax Advice March 20, 2015

    NYC Comptroller&nbsp;Scott Stringer;&nbsp;plans to avoid the worst effects of climate change&nbsp;along our coastline; our digital discontent; tax advice for freelancers &amp; a "House of Cards" recap. (episode)

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    • Catching Up With the Comptroller March 20, 2015

      Scott Stringer found that New Yorkers work longer days than other Americans, once commuting times are figured in. Plus,&nbsp;pregnancy as a qualifying event for health insurance.

    • Keeping the Floodwaters at Bay March 20, 2015

      A new report reinforces the need for NYC to plan for more rains and floods as the effect of climate change become more pronounced.

    • Everything Freelancers Need to Know for Tax Season March 20, 2015

      The freelance economy is booming, but many feel the IRS isn't recognizing this. Filing taxes is particularly painful for the self-employed. Here are some tips to help you through it.

    • Digital Discontent March 20, 2015

      Jacob Silverman, a journalist and the author of Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection, calls for consumers to take more control of their digital lives.

    • Brooke Gladstone Talks 'House of Cards' and Hillary Clinton March 20, 2015

      On The Media's co-host has a new podcast&nbsp;recapping season 3 of "House of Cards." She joined us to&nbsp;discuss how the show mends the real Washington with a dark, twisted political fantasy.