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Susan Page on the "framework"; Dr. Judith Flores on vaccines for children; Your Halloween plans; Christina Greer on NYC's vaccine mandate for the police, fire & sanitation departments. (episode)
Susan Page on President Biden's "framework" and where it goes from here.
Pediatrician and fellow at the American Academy of Pediatrics Judith Flores discusses news about the imminent authorization and distribution of COVID vaccines to children ages 5-11.
Listeners call in with their Covid-safe Halloween plans and on-the-news costumes.
Christina Greer on state & local politics with Bob Hennelly on the city's vaccine mandate deadline.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. (article)
The Democrats' Plan to Tax Billionaires; Homestretch for the New Jersey Governor's Race; John McWhorter on ‘Religion’ of Anti-Racism; Your Halloween Costume Disasters (episode)
Negotiations (and cuts) to the Democrats' social safety net legislation go on.
WNYC reporter Nancy Solomon talks about the final week of campaigning in the New Jersey governor's election.
Columbia University linguistics professor John McWhorter takes aim at antiracism.
From overheating in your DIY ensemble to totally failing to get your intended character across, putting together a costume can be a lot of work and it doesn't always go smoothly.
Facebook's Global Influence; Local Races to Watch; Prison Looms for Steven Donziger; Tracking American Anxiety Through a Century of Horror Films (episode)
New York Times technology reporter Sheera Frenkel joins to discuss her latest reporting on Facebook's influence in India and across the globe.
Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez fact-checks Curtis Sliwa's erroneous claim about his citizenship and Brigid Bergin and Zach Williams review the competitive races in NYC and Nassau.
Updates in the case against environmental lawyer Steven Donziger and the backstory leading to it.
Culture reporter for Vox Aja Romano talks about the history of American anxieties and cultural fears through Hollywood’s horror movies.
The latest on the Buffalo mayor's race; Labor actions, here and there; Gun safety on movie sets (episode)
In Buffalo, a Democratic incumbent mayor is running as a write-in candidate against the nominee from his own party.
A look at national labor actions and New York's biggest labor fight.
What things have we lost with the rise of the internet?
A weapons expert weighs in on how guns should be handling during movie-making.
Monday Morning Politics; Mental Health Check-Up for Students; Democrats Battle Over Expanding Medicare; Outdoor Dining Forever? (episode)
The Nation's John Nichols talks national politics, including the latest with the "Build Back Better" bill, plus the bellwether governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey.
With many students returning to full in-person classes for the first time in 18 months, teachers are noting an uptick in fights — and rolling out new screenings to try to support kids.
Democrats are now weighing whether to cut their plan to expand Medicare entirely from the reconciliation bill in Congress.
Should NYC make the Open Restaurants program permanent, or should outdoor dining go the way of to-go drinks, a pandemic exception and not a forever addition?
The latest news from Congress; The CDC on boosters and COVID vaccines for kids; The 5 ballot questions and why they matter; Staten Island Geo-Quiz with Borough President James Oddo (episode)
National news on legislative negotiations in congress.
Infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist Céline Gounder discusses latest COVID news including an FDA decision on booster shots and vaccines for children ages 5-11.
WNYC/Gothamist news editor David Cruz explains the 5 questions on the ballot and why they matter.
Staten Island Borough President James Oddo quizzes listeners on how well they know Staten Island.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: Sean Ono Lennon & "Imagine" | Andy Borowitz (starts around 14:40) | Neil deGrasse Tyson (starts around 28:00). (article)
NYC Mayoral Debate Recap; Geo-Puzzle: Westchester; Iconic at 50: John Lennon's "Imagine"; Your (Early) Holiday Gift Guide; 8-Minute Explainer: Kenneth Davis on Halloween History (episode)
Brigid Bergin and Elizabeth Kim recap the NYC mayoral debate between Republican Curtis Sliwa and the Democratic nominee Eric Adams.
Will Shortz challenges the listeners -- and Brian -- with word puzzles based on Westchester County.
Son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean Ono Lennon, joins to talk about the 50th anniversary of 'Imagine.'
Supply chain issues mean that people should get a jump on their holiday gift shopping and ordering. Strategist editor-in-chief offers advice on where to start.
Author Kenneth C. Davis explains the little-known history of Halloween.
World Politics Roundup; Geo-Quiz: New Jersey; Andy Borowitz on Jane Goodall; Your Workplace Politics; 8-Minute Explainer: Dion Rabouin on NFTs (episode)
Soon, the leaders of 197 nations will meet in Glasgow for a UN climate summit. What are the United States' responsibilities to help the world hit its emission reduction targets?
U.S. Senator Cory Booker quizzes listeners on how well they know the Garden State.
The New Yorker's Andy Borowitz recaps his New Yorker Festival interview with Jane Goodall.
Columnist for The Washington Post Karla L. Miller offers advice on listener's workplace drama and traumas.
Explaining NFTs and how they work.