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Friday, November 6 2015

  • Brian Lehrer Weekend: Gloria Steinem, Biased Banking, What We Fear November 6, 2015

    Three of our favorite segments from the week in case you missed them: Gloria Steinem&nbsp;(First) | Biased Banking&nbsp;(Starts at 20:12) | What We Fear (Starts at 42:08) (article)

  • Unpacking the TPP; Houston Rejects Equal Rights; The Uncertain Fate of Immigrant Children in the U.S. November 6, 2015

    Looking at the Trans-Pacific Partnership; Houston voters reject an equal rights ordinance; the fate of immigrant children in the U.S.; the entire light&nbsp;spectrum; Congressman Jim Himes. (episode)

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    • How Voters Defeat Equal Rights November 6, 2015

      Houston voters recently rejected an equal rights ordinance that would have provided more protections for gay and transgender people. Hear&nbsp;how referendums can take away protection rights.

    • What's in the 2,000-Page TPP Agreement November 6, 2015

      The full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership has been released - and it's over 2,000 pages long. A closer look at what's in it.

    • The Other Refugee Crisis November 6, 2015

      The government created a program to help Central American children whose parents are already here come legally - but there's a lot of red tape involved.

    • The Full Light Picture November 6, 2015

      Kimberly Arcand and Megan Watzke&nbsp;from&nbsp;NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory talk about their new book&nbsp;that covers&nbsp;all of light from radio waves at one end to gamma waves on the other.

    • Connecting Congress: Rep. Himes November 6, 2015

      U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (representing Connecticut's 4th District) connects his job in Washington with the people he represents and offers his view on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.