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Monday, February 9 2015

  • Jordan's Move; The Value of Money; Democracy U. February 9, 2015

    The Jordanian military is launching new attacks on ISIS. Plus: Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky&nbsp;(D-20) on public corruption; teaching kids about money;&nbsp;higher ed and&nbsp;democracy; and more. (episode)

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    • Jordan Versus The So-Called 'Islamic State' February 9, 2015

      The Jordanian military launched several attacks against ISIS after the group released a video showing the burning of a Jordanian pilot. We'll discuss what it means for US involvement.

    • A Prosecutor Turned Assemblyman February 9, 2015

      As a former prosecutor, Todd Kaminsky helped convict state legislators in corruption cases.&nbsp;Now he's an Assemblyman representing the south shore of Long Island in Albany.

    • Saving, Spending & Giving: Teaching Kids the Value of Money February 9, 2015

      Our series on teaching kids about money continues with a lesson about spending, saving and giving it away. Ron Lieber of The New York Times talks about&nbsp;teaching the value of money.

    • Democracy University February 9, 2015

      A new book looks at what it would take to make American campuses more civically engaged.&nbsp;

    • Don't Worry About The Germs On The Subway February 9, 2015

      There's a new map showing the pathogens and bacteria in the subway system. We talk about what the research found&nbsp;- like the bubonic plague and meningitis - and why it's okay.