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Wednesday, November 26 2014

  • Police Shootings; Political Divisions; Airport Hacks November 26, 2014

    Brooklyn Borough President&nbsp;Eric Adams;&nbsp;the rise of the military-Internet complex; campus sexual assault; the culture that unites the politically divided;&nbsp;and your airport hacks. (episode)

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    • The Grave Mishandling of Campus Rape November 26, 2014

      News of a brutal rape&nbsp;at the University of Virginia has led to a temporary suspension of all fraternities. But will curbing frat life put a stop to sexual assault?

    • NYPD and NYCHA November 26, 2014

      Last week's fatal shooting of Akai Gurley by a police officer has put an extra spotlight on whether or not NYPD training needs to be changed.

    • When Politics Divide, Can Culture Unite? November 26, 2014

      Facebook data say&nbsp;political leanings influence&nbsp;what culture we like.&nbsp;Tell us what&nbsp;cultural touchstones you can actually agree on with friends and relatives across the political aisle.

    • The Hidden Cyberwar November 26, 2014

      Senior correspondent at The Daily Beast and author, Shane Harris, talks about how the U.S. military, hackers and tech firms&nbsp;are already involved with the battle of the cyberspace.

    • How to Deal with Our Frustrating Airports November 26, 2014

      Businessweek recently&nbsp;ranked the "most frustrating airports"&nbsp;and LaGuardia, JFK and Newark were in the top five.&nbsp;Here are some hacks to make holiday travel less painful.