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Monday, May 4 2015

  • Baltimore Police Charges; MTA's Political Ad Ban; Charlie Hebdo's Legacy May 4, 2015

    Charlie Hebdo cartoonist&nbsp;Jean-Baptiste Thoret; Baltimore police charges; last week's Bridgegate indictments; why the MTA banned all political ads; &amp;&nbsp;conservative commencement speeches. (episode)

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    • Breaking Down the Latest on Bridgegate May 4, 2015

      Three of Governor Christie's closest allies were indicted on Friday. Matt Katz and Andrea Bernstein discuss the charges -- and what they portend for Christie's 2016 presidential hopes.

    • The Baltimore Police Charges May 4, 2015

      A former police officer and prosecutor comments on the&nbsp;charges on police officers for the death of Freddie Gray&nbsp;in Baltimore.

    • Has Freedom of Speech Run Its Course With the MTA? May 4, 2015

      Last week, the&nbsp;MTA voted to reject advertisements containing political viewpoints. WNYC reporter Kate Hinds discusses the MTA's attempt to eliminate controversial ads from subways.

    • Charlie Hebdo's Legacy May 4, 2015

      Charlie Hebdo cartoonist Jean-Baptiste Thoret will be awarded the PEN Freedom of Expression Courage Award -- while&nbsp;PEN's executive director, defends the decision to give him the award.

    • Right Upon Graduation May 4, 2015

      As college graduation season gets underway, why are&nbsp;students protesting conservative speakers? Plus,&nbsp;a Rutgers professor calls in about Condoleezza Rice's botched speech last year.