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As part of WNYC’s series, The New New York, The Brian Lehrer show looks at two organizations that want to redefine spirituality. With its sleek façade and brightly-lit gift shop, th... (episode)
In the sixteen years since it was founded, the Carlyle Group has been a bonanza for conspiracy theorists. Former presidents and prime ministers, leaders in the defense industry and me... (episode)
The grisly workings of the Brooklyn Democratic Party have been revealed over recent months as the full details of Judge Gerald Garson's alleged misconduct came to light. The New York ... (episode)
The Korean war ended with armistice signed in fifty years ago. But a peace treaty was never formally written and thousands of American troops are still stationed there. Also: Medical ... (episode)
As an environmental reporter, Daniel Glick chronicled dramatic changes to ecosystems around the world. But he wasn't prepared for big changes in his personal life: a divorce and the d... (episode)
Pundits and think tanks from both parties seem to agree that military intervention in Liberia is a good idea. But Bush hasn't yet made up his mind. UN Under-Secretary General Olara O... (episode)
When writer Sherman Alexie was born, doctors expected damage to his brain would lead to mental retardation. But he showed no symptoms, and went on to be the first person in his family... (episode)
The Arab-Muslim world is a hotbed of conspiracy theories and urban legends. Corrupt governments and alarmist media are frequently blamed for the climate of suspicion and paranoia. (episode)
Noah Feldman, a 33 year-old NYU law professor who was raised an Orthodox Jew, was recently thrust into the limelight when he was appointed senior legal advisor for the Office of Recon... (episode)
Afros are often associated with the black power movement of the 1970s. When Atlanta-based reporter Charlotte Moore decided to stop styling her hair and just let it grow into an afro, ... (episode)