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Weighing Obama’s caution in the Middle East; the latest school rezoning and diversity plans; demystifying Wall Street lingo (with humor); Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ6). (episode)
Steve Coll, New Yorker staff writer and dean of the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University, offers analysis of the current strategy for combating ISIS.
Governor Christie's presidential campaign may still be shaky, but he's winning endorsements in New Hampshire. WNYC's Matt Katz reports on the 2016 GOP field from the Granite State.
The president and CEO of Planned Parenthood NYC reacts to last week's deadly attack at a Colorado Planned Parenthood facility, and discusses the security measures taken in New York.
New York City has the most segregated public school system in the country, but the D.O.E. has a program to diversify seven schools. One principal told us about her school's approach.
A personal finance expert demystifies Wall Street lingo...with humor.
New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone talks about what connects him to his constituents and how he feels he should be evaluated in his role as a public servant.
NPR's Cokie Roberts; evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins; Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York; writer, director and producer Judd Apatow; Doctors Without Borders; why women cheat. (episode)
The Brian Lehrer Show producers picked some fun long-form articles and essays for you to read while you're waiting for turkey to defrost/pies to bake/planes to take off. Happy reading! (article)
Three of our favorite segments from the week: Avoiding Identity Theft (First) |, Fiction Makes You Open-Minded (Starts at 19:33) | Karl Rove (Starts at 40:51) (article)
An indictment of a police officer in Chicago; Fox News contributor Karl Rove; how ISIS developed and unfolded in the Middle East; Slate's new "Prudie;" what you're thankful for. (episode)
A journalist and a former police officer and prosecutor discuss the indictment of a Chicago police officer who fatally shot a black teenager.
Karl Rove says Donald Trump appeals to blue collar voters by saying things they can’t get away with at the Thanksgiving table.
Sami Moubayed, a Syrian historian, journalist and author, offers his front-row view on the development and current state of ISIS.
Mallory Ortberg, co-founder of the website The Toast, is Slate's new "Dear Prudence" columnist. She talks about her new role and gives advice on stressful Thanksgiving situations.
Listeners call in to share what they're most thankful for, outside of their homes or their individual lives.
Global diplomatic efforts in the fight against ISIS; borough presidents compare notes on gentrification; how to avoid identity theft; StoryCorps gives the nation a homework assignment. (episode)
President Obama has been criticized for his "unaggressive" tone in his initial address after the Paris attacks. We take a closer look at what he's trying to accomplish diplomatically.
Borough Presidents Gale Brewer (Manhattan) and Ruben Diaz, Jr. (Bronx) compare notes on zoning disputes surrounding Mayor de Blasio's affordable housing plan.
A consumer affairs expert offers his advice on how to avoid identity theft while shopping online and in stores this holiday season.
StoryCorps is launching a national assignment called "The Great Thanksgiving Listen," in the hopes of doubling its archive with students' interviews of their family members.
French President François Hollande and President Obama delivered a joint press conference on ISIS. The Atlantic's Steve Clemons provides context for America's relationship with Russia.
Mobilizing Gulf nations against ISIS; WWII lessons for today's refugee crisis; how novels make you more open-minded; entrepreneurship in cities; Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ10). (episode)
The presidential candidates agree there’s a need for Sunni Arab cooperation in the fight against ISIS. How does the Western "whack-a-mole" strategy compare to the Gulf nations' approach?
Some people are comparing today's Syrian refugee crisis to Jewish refugees who were denied entry into the United States during and after World War II. Does the analogy hold up?
Science shows that reading fiction makes people more comfortable with uncertainty and improves our ability to see the world from someone else's point of view.
Many public-private partnerships elicit public skepticism about who profits. Chicago's former DOT director says there's a way for both sides to benefit and align with citizen interests.
U.S. Representative Donald Payne Jr. (D-NJ10) outlines his position against the Trans-Pacific Partnership and shares how he thinks his constituents should evaluate his effectiveness.
Three of our favorite segments from the week: Corruption in Albany (First) | Islamists in Africa (Starts at 16:26) | The Science of CRISPR (Starts at 33:39) (article)
Cheryl Strayed explains her “mini instruction manual for the soul;” recidivism rates on Rikers; Clinton's plans to defeat ISIS; baseball injuries in the stands; how to make your thing. (episode)
Hear more about Hillary Clinton's strategy to defeat ISIS by increasing airstrikes, urging a no-fly zone, and deploying special operations troops.
New York City's Bureau of Correctional Health is studying people who routinely go in and out of jail and proposing housing and social services as alternatives to incarceration.
Anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 baseball fans are injured each year by flying balls and bats. New York Times' Joe Nocera looks at why there are no policies to protect fans at the ballpark.
Author Cheryl Strayed talks about the sayings collected in a new book drawn from her work as a memoirist and advice columnist.
Jesse Thorn talks about how he turned his college radio show into an independent media powerhouse, and how you can make your creative "thing" flourish in the commercial world.
Screening refugees; an update on school rezoning in DUMBO; Bill de Blasio's plummeting popularity; fixing the way NY does business; and Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy (D). (episode)
Is there a new national security threat in accepting refugees from Syria?
Chris Murphy, U.S. Senator from Connecticut (D), connects his job in Washington with the people he represents.
Controversy continues over a proposed school rezoning in DUMBO, and it's raising sensitive issues surrounding race, class, and what exactly makes a school "good."
With the corruption trials underway for the former leaders of the New York State Senate and Assembly, hear about the push for comprehensive reform of the way the state does business.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's favorability among white New Yorkers is at an all-time low, with only 28% approving of the Democratic mayor's performance.