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Friday, January 24 2014

• "It's So Cold That..." Our Favorite Responses January 24, 2014

  It's 18 degrees out there! We asked for your favorite one-liners to describe the cold - here are the best ones. (article)

• Political Favors; Avonte Oquendo; New Yorker's Editor-in-Chief; Brain Power January 24, 2014

  How much is too much when it comes to political horse-trading? Brigid Harrison, professor of political science and law at Montclair State University, and David Plotz, editor of Slate ... (episode)

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  • Are Political Favors Getting a Bad Name? January 24, 2014

    In New Jersey, Chris Christie and his staff face allegations that they punished their political opponents by causing traffic jams. In New York City, new City Council Speaker Melissa M...

  • How Can We Prevent Another Avonte Oquendo Tragedy? January 24, 2014

  • An Hour With David Remnick January 24, 2014

    <p>David Remnick, editor of <em>The New Yorker</em>, talks about his recent Obama profile, his upcoming work with NBC at the Sochi Olympics, and more. Plus an "Ask the Editor" call-in.</p>

  • Tips for Building Brain Power January 24, 2014

    For his new book, Smarter: The New Science of Building Brain Power, Dan Hurley tried out all sorts of brain-boosting techniques so you don't have to. He offers his top tips, from enli...