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Amazon defends its worth to Queens; A debate about progressive tax policies; The constitutional crisis in Guatemala; A call-in on the oh-so-cold (episode)
New Jersey's new Congressman, Andy Kim, defeated an incumbent republican in the blue wave
Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer on his continued fight to keep Amazon out of his district. Plus Queens residents who are "anti-Amazon" call-in to explain why.
Dean Baker and Megan McArdle debate some of the progressive tax proposals put forward by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
There is a crisis related to migrations, but it’s happening hundreds of miles south of the US-Mexico border, inside the countries people are fleeing.
Listeners share tips on how to stay warm during this bitter cold snap.
The State of US Interventionism; Assembly Speaker Heastie; ASPCA and the NYPD; Making the Subway Accessible for Mothers (episode)
With news that the United States is pulling out of Afghanistan, what should its role be in Central America?
With Democrats in charge in Albany, a look at what's ahead with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie.
The ASPCA has a partnership with the NYPD which has resulted in hundreds of arrests for animal cruelty in the five years they've been working together.
Listeners call in to share what they think about political moderates.
After an incident that resulted with the death of a young mother, a look at the accessibility of subways in New York City.
Tuesday Morning Politics; Gov. Cuomo on Gun Control Bills, Child Victims Act and More; Younger Anti-Capitalist Left Rise to Challenge the Democratic Party; Consciously Better Apart (episode)
Republicans and Conservatives are gauging the success of the government shutdown.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo weighs in on the latest bills to pass in Albany.
Defined by their critique of capitalism, a younger left is coming to power in the Democratic Party.
The art of an amicable divorce.
Monday Morning Politics; On the Brooklyn Nets Breakout Season; How Much Does Your MAGA Hat Say About Who You Are? (episode)
Will they keep it open?
Neighborhoods on opposite sides of the East River want more input into major projects that threaten to disrupt their communities
Personal, political, and polarizing.
Don't call it a comeback
After languishing in the Senate for over a decade, the state legislature will be passing the long-delayed Child Victims Act on Monday
Female Financial Adviser (First) | Diversity and University Tenure (Starts at 23:11) | Bishop Michael Curry (Starts at 47:45) (article)
Mayor de Blasio Takes Your Calls; U.S. Backs Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s Leader; Federal Workers Miss Another Paycheck; Can You Rely on the "Wisdom of the Crowd"? (episode)
New York City's Mayor weighs in on flight stoppages at LaGuardia Airport
The trusted Trump associate faces allegations he lied to and obstructed the House Intelligence Committee's Russia investigation.
A coup in progress in Venezuela?
The system is starting to unravel. 800,000 federal workers are missing their second paycheck today, and airports are unable to keep up with normal service.
Historian Sophia Rosenfeld explores a tension at the heart of democracy -- the supposed "wisdom of the crowd" versus the need for information to be vetted by a learned elite.
#TRussia Update; NYC's New Health Commissioner on Sugary Drinks; Social Media vs Humans; Assessing the Success of Success Academies (episode)
The latest news on the investigations into whether the Trump administration colluded with Russians in the 2016 election and whether the President is witness tampering.
New York City's new Health Commissioner takes on the dangers of sugary drinks.
How algorithms are changing the way people interact with one another.
A closer look at the Success Academy charter schools through the lens of a podcast.
Law Enforcement at Odds Over Evicting ICE from Nassau Jail; Gov. Cuomo Talks Roe, MTA and More; Amazon's Agenda; Nurturing Cross-Racial Friendships (episode)
A closer look into why Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Nassau County has been forced to move offices.
Governor Andrew Cuomo weighs in on the passing of the Reproductive Health Act's in New York and why the MTA is still a mess.
Bringing money into the economy could give Amazon a big influence over politics in New York City.
A deep-dive into friendship, across racial lines.
The Shutdown and the Resistance; Speak to the Speaker; Brexit or Not?; Blame Nixon (episode)
The latest in political news, including a look at the field of Democratic candidates for 2020, how the shutdown will end and the case for impeachment.
New York City Speaker Corey Johnson talks about the latest issues facing the City Council.
The latest news on Brexit — and whether it's still happening or not.
A history of polarization in the United States... beginning with Nixon.
Monday Morning Politics; The Gender Gap in Finance; MLK Jr. Day Remembrance (episode)
Catching up on the headlines from over the weekend, including the contenders for the Democratic presidential nominee, news on the shutdown and Buzzfeed's recent reporting.
Why the gender gap in finance exists... and why you may want to seek a female financial adviser.
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, a look at some of the 'unsung heroes' of the Civil Rights Movement.