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Friday, October 23 2015

• Brian Lehrer Weekend: The History of Lafayette; Doctors Without Borders; Terry Gilliam October 23, 2015

  Three of our favorite segments from the week in case you missed them: The History of Lafayette&nbsp;(First) | Doctors Without Borders&nbsp;(Starts at 14:19) | Terry Gilliam (Starts at 30:20) (article)

• The New Yorker Hits the Airwaves; Human Rights Award-Winners; Your Favorite Word October 23, 2015

  David Remnick as host of The New Yorker Radio Hour;&nbsp;the winners of this year&rsquo;s Human Rights First award; the Benghazi hearing; Shakespeare's linguistic legacy; and your favorite word. (episode)

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  • The New Yorker's New Format October 23, 2015

    David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker and now host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, talks about geo-politics, plus the new radio show from WNYC and The New Yorker.

  • Combatting Anti-Semitism on the Front Lines October 23, 2015

    This year's Human Rights First award-winners discuss their work against anti-Semitism among young people in Europe.

  • The 11-Hour Benghazi Hearing, in 13 Minutes October 23, 2015

    WNYC's Andrea Bernstein talks about yesterday's long-awaited testimony by Hillary Clinton before the controversial committee investigating the Benghazi attacks.

  • Modern Shakespeare October 23, 2015

    A look at modern reinventions of Shakespeare, like translating his plays into today's vernacular or casting all-female actors.

  • What's Your Favorite Word? October 23, 2015

    As part of our ongoing series on how we use language, we take your calls on your all-time, hands-down, absolute favorite word.