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The many ballot initiatives at play to legalize marijuana; City Council says "freelancing isn't free" with new bill; Republicans need millennials; election 2016, Halloween edition. (episode)
The October surprises just keep coming — the latest in the Hillary Clinton email scandal comes via an investigation into Anthony Weiner's alleged sexual misconduct with a minor.
Initiatives to legalize the use of recreational marijuana will be on the ballot in five states this election, and four other states are considering legalizing medical marijuana.
The City Council wants to protect freelance workers from wage theft by passing the new Freelance Isn't Free Act.
As typically right-leaning voter demographics shrink, Republicans will need to find ways to appeal to millennials and urban voters for their party to survive.
Dedicated listeners share their politically-themed Halloween costumes for this election season.
Joining us for a live show in The Greene Space are Mayor de Blasio, MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid, performance artist Marina Abramović, and Matt Katz and Nancy Solomon with Bridgegate Updates. (episode)
In a live taping in the Greene Space, Mayor de Blasio discussed his re-election campaign, the city's response to climate change, and why people were protesting outside the station.
MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid talks about race and the presidential election, how candidates have divided the country and what can be done to bring them together again.
The first-ever live Bridgegate update with Matt Katz and Nancy Solomon comes just in time for the closing arguments in the trial.
Performance artist Marina Abramović talks about her life and art, and guides audience members through a mindfulness exercise.
Hear what we learned about America's longstanding debate on gun rights and control in this week's #30Issues. (article)
This week's favorites include: Bobby Seale on Black Panthers' Legacy (First) | When Golf Clubs Are Mistaken for a Gun (Starts 21:35) | Springsteen's Memoir (Starts 34:19) (article)
A rift between the DOJ and federal investigators regarding the Garner case; Ta-Nehisi Coates on Identity/Identité; an unofficial early voting poll; Bobby Seale on Black Panther legacy. (episode)
The Department of Justice and federal prosecutors disagree over whether the NYPD officer responsible for Eric Garner’s death committed a civil rights violation.
An early look at early voting statistics and listeners who have already cast their ballots call in to talk about their experience.
Ta-Nehisi Coates curates third annual Festival Albertine, an exploration identity and the arts in the U.S. and France.
A look back on the legacy of the Black Panther Party, founded in October 1966.
The city passes a proposal to build a new kind of housing project in Hunts Point, South Bronx.
A look at the AT&T and Time Warner merger; New York's 19th Congressional candidates debate; a #30Issues on gun control in 2016; the policies that caused inequality. (episode)
A closer look at the stumbling blocks and potential effects for consumers if the proposed merger of giants AT&T and Time Warner gets the green light.
The most contested race in the country is New York's District 19. Democrat Zephyr Teachout and Republican John Faso join to discuss their stances on the issues.
Hillary Clinton wants background checks at gun shows. Donald Trump supports the "good guy with a gun" theory. Would either of these plans reduce the amount of gun violence in America?
Voters tend to cast their ballot without much regard to their party line, choosing to follow the candidates instead.
Comparing and contrasting racial tensions and the racial justice movements in the United States and France.
How hackers are shut down the internet; Trump's economic policy; #30Issues history of gun control; the geographical differences in the way Americans talk; entering dialogue with police. (episode)
Last week private security researchers said they had concluded that John Podesta was hacked by Russia's foreign intelligence service, the same group that hacked the DNC.
Anthony Scaramucci, co-chair of Donald Trump's national fundraising committee and member of his economic policy council, discusses how entrepreneurs might fair with a Trump presidency.
The surprisingly restrictive #30Issues history of gun control legislation in the United States.
Hear about all the different regionalisms that make up American English.
Jo Ann Allen, a former WNYC host who currently works at Colorado Public Radio, was stopped by a cop who mistook her golf clubs for a rifle. Here's how she wound up interviewing him.
Catching up on the weekend's politics; updates on Haiti after Hurricane Matthew; Mayor de Blasio's fundraising tactics examined; Four years after Sandy, NYC is still 'building it back.' (episode)
When this election is over, Donald and Ivanka Trump will still have ties, stilettos and hotel rooms to sell. How much damage will Trump's campaign rhetoric do to the family business?
In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, Haiti has been left behind to fend for itself, bringing to light the Clinton Foundation's former involvement in the country.
Republicans narrowly hold majority in the State Senate. These charges could change that.
Stanford's famous design principles, applied to finding your place in the world.
Four years after Hurricane Sandy, New York City doesn't reach its mission to build back devastated homes and return homeowners quickly.
Mayor Bill de Blasio reviews the past week in NYC; Paul Krugman gives his take on the presidential election; a review Bruce Springsteen's new memoir; last day of puzzles! (episode)
Mayor de Blasio joins us to discuss rising property taxes, crosstown traffic, and why an NYPD officer should not have shot a mentally ill Bronx woman.
Politics, economics, and Krugman
Have Bruce's themes become The Boss of our election?
Another day, another puzzle.
Andrea Bernstein has scoops for us.
Whose vote will count this presidential election? Hear what we learned about America's disenfranchised voters in this week's #30Issues. (article)