A list of our sites
NYPR Network

bl archive

sort order: page size:

< June 2015

Tuesday, June 9 2015

  • Upstate Prison Escape; Transgender Ideals; Career Risks June 9, 2015

    The brazen prison escape in upstate New York; standards of femininity for feminists and transgender women; and why you should always take risks in your career. (episode)

    segments

    • A Brazen Escape Upstate June 9, 2015

      Jesse McKinley of the New York Times explains&nbsp;how the&nbsp;escape of two convicted murderers from a maximum-security prison in upstate New York is more "Shawshank Redemption" than "CSI."

    • The Parochial School Tax Credit, Explained June 9, 2015

      Greg David, contributor to Crain's New York Business, explains the tax credit for donations to parochial schools that Gov. Cuomo hopes to include in this year's budget.

    • North Jersey Rolls the Dice on Casinos June 9, 2015

      As its casinos continue to shutter, South Jersey and North Jersey politicians disagree on what should happen in Atlantic City.

    • A Feminist Questions Transgender Identity Standards June 9, 2015

      The journalist Elinor Burkett&nbsp;explores how&nbsp;the standards for femininity set by some in the transgender community clash with her feminist ideals.

    • Take a Chance on Risk June 9, 2015

      When it comes to your career, the former Nickelodeon executive and author Anne Kreamer says taking risks is pretty much always a good option.

    • A Marijuana Feast with Dan Pashman June 9, 2015

      Dan Pashman, the host of WNYC's The Sporkful podcast and Radiolab's Jad Abumrad explore the new frontier of weed-infused foods with a pastry chef...and eat too much.&nbsp;