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Friday, October 3 2014

  • Brian Lehrer Weekend: Anthony Bourdain, #BL25 HIV/AIDS in 1992, The NY Fed Tapes October 3, 2014

    Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: Anthony Bourdain on the Bronx, our #BL25&nbsp;series look at&nbsp;the HIV/AIDS crisis, and tapes from the NY Fed. (article)

  • Future Projections: Rep. Steve Israel; Gail Collins October 3, 2014

    Gail Collins; Rep. Steve Israel on the midterm elections; one take on why people in poverty sometimes make poor decisions; and a guide to what to do to celebrate fall in the city. &nbsp; (episode)

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    • 25 Years in 25 Days (1993): Two Visions for Safety and Prosperity October 3, 2014

      But who gets to take credit for the prosperity of the era&mdash;Bill Clinton or Rudy Giuliani? Gail Collins, who covered them both from the early 1990s, revisits the impact of each leader.

    • Rep. Steve Israel on (Local) Midterm Races October 3, 2014

      With the midterms just about a month away, Steve Israel, New York Congressman (District 3), talks about the election, with a special focus on New York races.

    • Does The Wrong Sperm Mean 'Wrongful Birth'? October 3, 2014

      An Ohio mother says she asked her sperm bank for donor #380, but got #330 instead&mdash;and instead of looking like her partner, her baby is mixed-raced. Now she's suing.&nbsp;

    • Dear Rich People October 3, 2014

      Author of the essay "Why I Make Terrible Decisions, or Poverty Thoughts",&nbsp;Linda Tirado, discusses her story and&nbsp;poverty myths&nbsp;in her new book,&nbsp;Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America.

    • No Car? No Worries! Here's What To Do Around NYC This Fall October 3, 2014

      Fall is here and we want to know how you&rsquo;re celebrating.&nbsp;Carla Sosenko, Time Out NY Deputy Editor, is here to show us the best ways to take advantage of autumn in the city.