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Thursday, August 28 2014

  • #TBT Brian and Douglas Rushkoff, 1996 August 28, 2014

    In 1996, media theorist Douglas Rushkoff explained the Power Rangers to Brian -- and explained what they were teaching millennials about the future.&nbsp; (article)

  • Elephants, Endorsements and Ethics August 28, 2014

    Poachers are killing elephants in Africa at alarming levels, The New York Times&nbsp;refuses to endorse Governor Cuomo, Jules Feiffer; and changes are coming to the way we book flights. (episode)

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    • When a Non-Endorsement is Fit to Print August 28, 2014

      The&nbsp;Times' editorial board decided that while Gov. Cuomo failed at rooting out corruption, his opponent lacks experience, so they endorsed no one in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.

    • Is There Such a Thing As 'The Black Community'? August 28, 2014

      Ron Christie contends there is no monolithic black community. Do you agree?

    • African Elephants Could Be Extinct In 100 Years August 28, 2014

      100,000 African elephants were killed between 2010 and 2012. If nothing changes, these elephants could be extinct in 100 years.

    • Jules Feiffer Goes Noir August 28, 2014

      Bronx-born Obie, Oscar, and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and playwright, author and illustrator&nbsp;talks about his new graphic novel and looks back on his career.&nbsp;

    • Are Tickets Always Cheaper on Orbitz? August 28, 2014

      Airlines are trying to wrestle power back from travel sites like Orbitz, which still don't always have cheaper tickets. Here are 5 things you should know before flying this weekend.