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Friday, June 5 2015

  • Brian Lehrer Weekend: Women's World Cup, Ralph Nader, Christine Quinn June 5, 2015

    Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them:&nbsp;Women's World Cup&nbsp;(First) |&nbsp;Ralph Nader&nbsp;(Starts at 20:36) |&nbsp;Christine Quinn&nbsp;(Starts at 43:22) (article)

  • Mayor de Blasio; Comedy Career Guide; Female Viagra June 5, 2015

    Mayor de Blasio on public safety, housing and the minimum wage; a Viagra-like pill for women; a former Onion editor's guide to a career in comedy; and advice on how to change the world.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • 10 Years of 'Pura Politica' June 5, 2015

      Juan Manuel Benitez, the host of the NY1 show "Pura Politica,"&nbsp;discusses local, regional, and national politics, as well as the 10th anniversary of his show.

    • A Second Summer Sit-down With the Mayor June 5, 2015

      Heading into his second summer as mayor, Bill de Blasio joined us to discuss&nbsp;the NYPD's response to recent&nbsp;gang violence and how his administration plans to increase affordable housing.

    • Practical Advice for World-Changing June 5, 2015

      How would you change the world?&nbsp;

    • A Career Guide to Making It In Comedy June 5, 2015

      How&nbsp;to tell jokes for a living, from those who've done it.&nbsp;&nbsp;

    • Is 'Female Viagra' What Women Want? June 5, 2015

      An FDA advisory panel approved what would be the first drug ever to address low sexual desire in women, but some doctors see the drug as a sham and a misguided approach to better sex.