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Thursday, March 24 2016

  • Hulk Hogan and First Amendment Rights; Flying in the Face of Terror Threats March 24, 2016

    The importance of traveling, despite recent terror threats; changes to SNAP eligibility;&nbsp;changing the system to fix&nbsp;gender equality;&nbsp;banning &ldquo;smokeless tobacco&rdquo; in city ballparks. (episode)

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    • Wrestling With the Hulk Hogan vs. Gawker Privacy Ruling March 24, 2016

      Retired wrestler Hulk Hogan was awarded $140 million in damages in an invasion of privacy lawsuit against Gawker over a sex tape. What does the ruling mean for other gossip-type sites?

    • SNAP Change for Single Adults March 24, 2016

      Changes to SNAP food stamp eligibility will take effect on April 1st, which could mean big changes for single &ldquo;able-bodied&rdquo; adults.&nbsp;Hear what&rsquo;s going to change.

    • No Prison Time for Peter Liang March 24, 2016

      Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson is not seeking prison time for former NYPD&nbsp;officer Peter Liang who was convicted in the fatal shooting of Akai Gurley.

    • Don't Let Terror Keep You From Traveling March 24, 2016

      In the wake of the terror attacks in Brussels and elsewhere, it's more important than ever to keep your travel plans in place, says Travel and Leisure editor-in-chief&nbsp;Nathan Lump.

    • Designing a More Equal Workplace March 24, 2016

      If subconscious biases lead employers to hire more homogeneous workforces, there are also conscious, data-driven decisions we can make to ensure more diverse workplaces.&nbsp;

    • Take Smokeless Tobacco Out of the Ball Game March 24, 2016

      New York City Councilmember Corey Johnson talks about his bill to ban the use of smokeless tobacco (aka "dip") in New York City ballparks.