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Laugh along with our "Family Meeting" on laughter, plus boomer humor and our favorite New Yorker cartoons. (episode)
In 1996, media theorist Douglas Rushkoff explained the Power Rangers to Brian -- and explained what they were teaching millennials about the future. (article)
Poachers are killing elephants in Africa at alarming levels, The New York Times refuses to endorse Governor Cuomo, Jules Feiffer; and changes are coming to the way we book flights. (episode)
The Times' editorial board decided that while Gov. Cuomo failed at rooting out corruption, his opponent lacks experience, so they endorsed no one in the Democratic gubernatorial primary.
Ron Christie contends there is no monolithic black community. Do you agree?
100,000 African elephants were killed between 2010 and 2012. If nothing changes, these elephants could be extinct in 100 years.
Bronx-born Obie, Oscar, and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and playwright, author and illustrator talks about his new graphic novel and looks back on his career.
Airlines are trying to wrestle power back from travel sites like Orbitz, which still don't always have cheaper tickets. Here are 5 things you should know before flying this weekend.
DNC in 2016 chatter; the current climate of hyper-partisanship; two state senate candidates; women leaving good jobs for better jobs; and more on the Ice Bucket Challenge. (episode)
Ed Mullins of the Sergeants Benevolent Association says the mayor’s policies could take the city back “to the bad old days.” And, he added, Al Sharpton isn’t helping.
John Avlon discusses today's political climate of hyper-partisanship.
The Ice Bucket Challenge is on its way to raising $100 million for the ALS Association, but a one-off donation to a disease-specific organization may not be your most effective move.
Rubain Dorancy and Jesse Hamilton are both vying to fill Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams' old State Senate seat, and they joined us for back-to-back interviews.
A look at the challenges facing women who are switching jobs.
Social media and device advice for parents; the continuing crisis over ISIS; NYS Democratic primary candidate for governor Randy Credico; and summer-dependent business owners. (episode)
Dion Nissenbaum, national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal, discusses the latest news on ISIS
The former political satirist Randy Credico wants to raise minimum wage, lower bus and subway fares, and legalize marijuana, and he's on the ballot for September 9th's primary.
Caroline Knorr, Common Sense parenting editor, offers back-to-school advice on how kids use social media (and when parents should be concerned).
14 million people are infected with HPV every year. Dr. Paul Offit says doctors should talk about cancer -- and not sex -- when telling parents about the vaccine for teens.
Listeners report how this relatively cold summer has affected their summer businesses.
Campaigns for the upcoming state elections heat up, the latest news out of Iraq, racial divisions in suburbia and a pro-democracy movement - and its opposition - spreads in Hong Kong. (episode)
In just about two weeks, New Yorkers vote in the Democratic gubernatorial primary and other races. Here's what you need to know about the candidates.
Karen DeYoung of The Washington Post talks about developments in Iraq.
WNYC reporter Arun Venugopal and Slate's Jamelle Bouie explore the suburban racial divide.
New York Times reporter Michael Forsythe talks about the island's pro-democracy movement and the counter-protest held by Beijing loyalists earlier this week.
Listeners with ties to Napa and the Bay Area call in with reports on yesterday's earthquake and share what it's like to live on fault lines.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. (article)
A family meeting on travel, vacations, trips and pilgrimages. (episode)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the show, we're highlighting a clip from one Brian Lehrer interview every week. This week: Billie Jean King in 2011. (article)
Former New York Governor David Paterson, a doctor on how the medical system discourages doctors, Columbia University's new sexual assault policy; and the new multicultural America. (episode)
George Packer, staff writer for The New Yorker, talks about how the U.S. is responding to ISIS after the killing of photojournalist James Foley.
On Friday evening, the United States will become a minority majority country, according to a new calculation.
Former governor David Paterson jumps into the fray following the death of Eric Garner by marching in a planned protest Saturday in Staten Island.
A doctor diagnoses what's wrong with America's medical system.
Columbia University unveils changes to the way it handles sexual assault on campus.
Biking. Hiking. Swimming. Gardening. Governors Island! You've got about a month left before summer officially ends and sweater season begins.