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Friday, September 5 2014

  • Brian Lehrer Weekend: Later School, General Zinni, Advice for Working Parents September 5, 2014

    Three of our favorites from the week, in case you missed them. Perfect for your walk, run, or cooking. (article)

  • Comparison Shopping, Schooling and Voting September 5, 2014

    Universal pre-k update, author Gail Sheehy, Whole Foods is attempting to lose its "Whole Paycheck" nickname, and a new documentary about the pitcher Dock Ellis.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • How'd The First Day of Pre-K Go? September 5, 2014

      The first day of school started yesterday for public school and&nbsp;pre-k&nbsp;students.&nbsp;Today we talk about how it is going and parents tell&nbsp;us their thoughts on the new school year so far.

    • On What Planet Is Whole Foods the Cheaper Option? September 5, 2014

      An expensive planet, presumably. A new report from Bloomberg found that a basket of groceries at a&nbsp;Manhattan Whole Foods was&nbsp;cheaper than at least four other Manhattan grocery chains.

    • Challenge in NYS 24th Senate District September 5, 2014

      Oliver Koppell&nbsp;talks about decision to challenge incumbent senator Jeff Klein,&nbsp;leader of the Independent Democratic Conference, to represent the 24th Senate District in New York.

    • Meet the Candidates: Senate District 31 September 5, 2014

      Sen. Espaillat and his challenger in the Democratic primary, Robert Jackson, talk about the issues in the West Side/Inwood&nbsp;district.

    • Gail Sheehy's Passages September 5, 2014

      Gail Sheehy&nbsp;looks back on her own passages in her new memoir Daring.

    • The Truth Behind Dock Ellis' LSD No-Hitter September 5, 2014

      Legend has it&nbsp;Dock Ellis&nbsp;pitched his 1970 no-hitter on acid. But Dock's story is about way more than just the LSD no-no.