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Wednesday, November 4 2015

  • Christie Hits Home With Drug Addiction Story, but Can't Empathize With Marijuana November 4, 2015

    Rutgers professor Frank Greenagel says&nbsp;Christie has contradicting priorities when it comes to rethinking drug addiction treatment, given his rigid stance on criminalizing marijuana. (article)

  • Merryl Tisch Steps Down; Quentin Tarantino 'Will Not Be Intimidated'; Life in Kansas City vs. NYC November 4, 2015

    NY Board of Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch&nbsp;steps&nbsp;down; life in&nbsp;Kansas City; how a police brutality rally turned into a call to boycott Tarantino's next film; how to boost&nbsp;empathy. (episode)

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    • Kansas City, World Champions November 4, 2015

      Kansas City and New York City went head to head in the World Series and we all know who won. Now, KCUR host Gina Kaufmann and Brian talk about all the other ways the two cities stack up.

    • Merryl Tisch Moving On November 4, 2015

      Merryl Tisch, outgoing chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents, talks about her decision to step down in March and what this means for common core standards she has advocated.

    • When Does Demanding Police Accountability Become Dangerous Rhetoric? November 4, 2015

      Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino angered police groups with comments he made at a rally against police brutality in New York. Hear about the consequences and general attitudes toward police.

    • Building Empathy November 4, 2015

      Cultural thinker Roman Krznaric&nbsp;talks about his experiment in enhancing empathy, the Empathy Museum.

    • Drug Addiction Hits Home for Christie November 4, 2015

      Christie gave a heartfelt speech on addiction at a town hall event. Rutgers professor Frank Greenagel discusses why his&nbsp;soft tone on&nbsp;addiction conflicts with his stance on marijuana.