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Thursday, July 30 2015

  • It's Too Darn Hot; The Lion Killing; This Is Your Brain on Nature July 30, 2015

    The MTA's latest projects; hottest subway stations; Cecil the lion and other poached animals; gender intelligence in the office; a Civil War hero; and how nature changes your brain. (episode)

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    • MTA Chairman Prendergast July 30, 2015

      Tom Prendergast, chairman and CEO for the MTA, talks about the plan for new subway cars, buses and system improvements.

    • Feeling the (Subway) Heat July 30, 2015

      A team of (sweaty) WNYC Data News reporters went to every subway station in Manhattan south of Central Park to find the hottest and coolest stations.

    • Why We Care About Cecil the Lion July 30, 2015

      A wildlife&nbsp;conservation expert discusses the link between&nbsp;"trophy killings" of expensive animals and the world of corruption surrounding them.

    • Gender Intelligence at the Office July 30, 2015

      The founder of the Gender&nbsp;Intelligence Group talks about how to transform workplaces into friendly environments for&nbsp;both men and women

    • The British Civil War Hero July 30, 2015

      Author Christopher Dickey describes Robert Bunch, the British Spy who prevented Great Britain from supporting the Confederacy during the Civil War.

    • Your Brain on Nature July 30, 2015

      A recent study found&nbsp;that simply walking through nature has positive effects on mental health.