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Monday, June 6 2016

  • Remembering Muhammad Ali June 6, 2016

    Muhammad Ali, the iconic three-time world heavyweight boxing champion, has died at 74. Listeners call in to talk about how their&nbsp;politics, faith, and worldview were affected by Ali. (article)

  • Your Calls on Muhammad Ali; Pool Rules; Ice Cream Turf Wars June 6, 2016

    Your calls on Muhammad Ali; New Jersey and California primaries; a&nbsp;public swimming pool in Williamsburg. (episode)

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    • Remembering Muhammad Ali as a Conscientious Objector June 6, 2016

      Before Muhammad Ali&nbsp;died, he weighed in on Donald Trump's proposed Muslim ban, "as someone who has never been accused of political correctness." &nbsp;

    • Puerto Rico Gives Clinton a Boost June 6, 2016

      Democrats in Puerto Rico cast their primary votes yesterday. Here to discuss the results and other Puerto Rico news is Luis Miranda, father of Lin Manuel Miranda.

    • Looking Ahead to the NJ and CA Primaries June 6, 2016

      With Clinton closing in on clinching the nomination, we look ahead at what to expect from tomorrow's primaries in New Jersey and California.

    • Can Public Pools 'Ban' Men? June 6, 2016

      A Brooklyn public pool has been hosting female-only swim hours to accommodate Hasidic women. Critics take issue in a&nbsp;public&nbsp;service being&nbsp;informed by religious law. &nbsp;&nbsp;

    • An Ice Cream Turf War June 6, 2016

      There's a turf war going on between the ice cream vendors in New York City. And before you chuckle, you should know that it's turned serious, sometime's even violent.