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Brian delivers a 3-minute defense of Planned Parenthood, saying the undercover videos do not change his perception of and support for funding for the organization. (article)
During Richard Dreyfuss' interview on the Brian Lehrer Show, he described the process of acting in a miniseries about Bernie Madoff. (article)
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: Why We Care About Cecil the Lion (First) | An Immigrant's Odyssey (Starts at 23:17) | A Civil War Hero (At 39:17) (article)
Richard Dreyfuss defends civics education; the killing of Samuel DuBose; Congress wraps up this session; thinking holistically about fitness; your 90-second commentary. (episode)
After a Cincinnati prosecutor called the shooting of Samuel DuBose "the most asinine act" he'd ever seen a police officer commit, we discuss what the body camera video adds to this case.
A look at what's happening in Congress as it wraps up the session before its August break.
As part of our School of Life series, philosopher Damon Young says exercise should be less about "feeling the burn" and more about "walking quietly and allowing reverie to arrive."
We'll give you 90 seconds, and you give us your commentary on ANYTHING.
Richard Dreyfuss talks about the need for civics education in American public schools.
The MTA's latest projects; hottest subway stations; Cecil the lion and other poached animals; gender intelligence in the office; a Civil War hero; and how nature changes your brain. (episode)
Tom Prendergast, chairman and CEO for the MTA, talks about the plan for new subway cars, buses and system improvements.
A team of (sweaty) WNYC Data News reporters went to every subway station in Manhattan south of Central Park to find the hottest and coolest stations.
A wildlife conservation expert discusses the link between "trophy killings" of expensive animals and the world of corruption surrounding them.
The founder of the Gender Intelligence Group talks about how to transform workplaces into friendly environments for both men and women
Author Christopher Dickey describes Robert Bunch, the British Spy who prevented Great Britain from supporting the Confederacy during the Civil War.
A recent study found that simply walking through nature has positive effects on mental health.
Planned Parenthood accused of profiting from fetal tissue; a spy's homecoming; LGBT Catholics reach out to the Pope; the high cost of cancer drugs; and Mo Rocca cooks with grandmothers. (episode)
An anti-abortion group is going after Planned Parenthood for allegedly selling fetal tissue from abortions for profit, a charge the organization denies.
A closer look at the impending parole of Jonathan J. Pollard, who was sentenced to life in prison in 1985 for directing classified documents to the Israeli government.
Gay and transgender Catholics: what would you like to hear from the Pope on LGBT issues? We'll take your calls.
More than 100 oncologists signed a letter in the Mayo Clinic's journal, protesting the alarming price increase for cancer drugs.
Mo Rocca discusses the new season of his show "My Grandmother's Ravioli" and is joined by Ruth Taube who helped him learn how to make matzo ball soup.
Snarled NJ transit commutes; Bill Cosby's accusers on the cover of NY Mag; legal aid for all; a Dominican immigrant’s odyssey; and your calls on Islamophobia. (episode)
New Jersey Transit commutes have been snarled for the past week. Wall Street Journal transportation reporter Andrew Tangel says it points back to aging infrastructure.
New York Magazine editor Adam Moss discusses what went into making this week's sobering cover story, which features 35 of the 46 women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault.
70 percent of people in civil cases today end up going to court alone making legal aid a make-or-break issue for families.
Dan-el Padilla Peralta writes of his journey from a homeless shelter to navigating college life as an undocumented immigrant to graduating from Princeton, Oxford and Stanford.
Listeners weigh in ahead of this evening’s rebroadcast of the Islamophobia panel discussion, moderated by Brian Lehrer.
A political news round-up; questioning the legality of Sandra Bland's arrest; raising federal interest rates; the history of writing; and essential reading for rising college freshmen. (episode)
The Washington Post's David Weigel gives a round-up of national political news.
Christopher Cooper, a civil rights lawyer, former Washington police officer, and expert in police conflict resolution, assesses the legality of Sandra Bland’s arrest.
Federal Reserve has hinted at raising the federal interest rate. A look at what that would mean for the economy.
Author Matthew Battles asks how writing was invented, what it has meant for human consciousness and culture, and what comes next.
A recent report found that incoming college freshmen are reading more heavy nonfiction literature about things like feminism and race. What books do you think should be required?
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: Ta-Nehisi Coates (First) | Exposing Cheaters (Starts at 31:50) | Fast-Food's New Minimum Wage (Starts at 55:17) (article)
Today's show is all you. Our phone lines are open to take your calls on questions like, "What matters more: hard work or luck?" and "What question about race do you want to be asked?" (episode)
Can you become successful from just hard work, or does opportunity play a role, too? We'll take your calls.
How do you define freedom? What does freedom mean to you? We'll take your calls.
We give you 90 seconds, you give us your thoughts on any topic.
What question about race do you want to be asked? We'll take your calls.
It's summertime, which means everyone's moving. Where are you going? Where are you coming from? Why are you moving? Why'd you choose the summer? We'll take your calls.