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Wednesday, October 22 2014

  • Running A Political Campaign Isn't Easy (Shocker) October 22, 2014

    Knock the right way. Don't be too funny. Help voters visualize election day. Here's what we learned about getting out the vote -- and how we're putting it to work. (article)

  • Ira Glass & Sarah Koenig; Blondie’s Chris Stein October 22, 2014

    Blondie's Chris Stein on the legendary club CBGBs;&nbsp;tech money and&nbsp;art; Ira Glass and Sarah Koenig of &ldquo;This American Life;" Walter Isaacson; and subway performers, know your rights!&nbsp; (episode)

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    • Walter Isaacson on Innovation October 22, 2014

      Steve Jobs wasn't alone in developing our&nbsp;digital revolution. His biographer Walter Isaacson talks about the group of pioneers who collaborated in making our modern digital world.

    • 25 Years in 25 Days (2006): Skyrocketing Art Sales October 22, 2014

      Art critic and author Deborah Solomon, with artist Eric Fischl, look back on 2006 and how big&nbsp;money has affected NYC's art market and artists.

    • Ira Glass & Co. Release 'Serial' Once a Week for Good Reason October 22, 2014

      The podcast, hosted by Sarah Koenig, is a murder mystery that&rsquo;s still being reported. And they thought, maybe other witnesses will come forth as the episodes come out. It's working.

    • 25 Years in 25 Days (2006): The End of an Era: CBGBs Closes October 22, 2014

      In the&nbsp;year 2006, CBGBs closed and was replaced by&nbsp;luxury restaurants and hotels. Chris Stein, guitarist, songwriter, and author, talks&nbsp;about&nbsp;changes&nbsp;the neighborhood has seen.

    • Know Your Rights, Subway Platform Performers! October 22, 2014

      A viral video of a guitarist on a subway platform being arrested by a police officer is making rounds on social media: was the officer wrong in&nbsp;arresting him?