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Remembering Oliver Sacks; Anthony Weiner suggests how to end the de Blasio-Cuomo feud; using vulnerability to reach success; Southern pride gets a redesign; the takedown of Rentboy. (episode)
The former New York Congressman says the perceived rift between Albany and City Hall over who gets to make decisions comes down to an outdated State Constitution--one worth amending.
As a friend, fan and almost biographer of Oliver Sacks, journalist Lawrence Weschler shares memories of the bestselling author and neurologist who died on Sunday.
Hear about the latest in the Studio 360 "Redesigns" series -- a replacement for the confederate flag.
Brené Brown follows up on her TEDx talk "The Power of Vulnerability" to explain how reaching heights usually requires exploring depths.
The NYPD and Department of Homeland Security raided the NYC headquarters of RentBoy.com a digital platform that bills itself as “the original and world’s largest male escort site.”
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: Neil deGrasse Tyson (First) | Bryan Stevenson (Starts at 20:11) | NJ's Exxon Settlement (Starts at 33:51) (article)
Joyce Carol Oates; Ralph Nader; reflecting on gender from feminists and the trans community; the Borscht Belt's past & future. (episode)
NJ settles with Exxon Mobil; teachers who stick with it; the law, politics and personal transformation; Anna Sale in New Orleans; and a call-in for NYC transplants from other countries. (episode)
A NJ Superior Court judge ruled the state’s $225 million settlement of a pollution lawsuit with Exxon Mobil was fair, despite attempts by state officials to garner billions in damages.
One statistic says half of teachers leave after five years. So for those who keep on going, how do you do it? What’s your formula for staying inspired? We'll take your calls.
Ten years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Anna Sale of WNYC's Death, Sex & Money speaks to five people who were there during the storm and have returned to rebuild.
New York City is expensive. It demands hard work. But when we opened our phones for people who've recently immigrated here, they said it's a city where they don't feel like foreigners.
Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption (Spiegel & Grau, 2015), talks about his work with death row inmates in Alabama and his own story.
Republicans spar over birthright citizenship; Trump the mogul and the brand name; NYC transplants on met and unmet expectations; bar exam blues; and Mets fans eye a Subway Series. (episode)
Trump has taken a strong stance against birthright citizenship, continuing the debate among several Republican candidates.
WNYC's Janet Babin and Stephen Nessen look at Donald Trump: the real estate mogul, the brand, and the son of Fred Trump.
Grumble all we want about changes in the city, more people are moving here than leaving for the first time since the 1940s. Here's how the newest New Yorkers see things.
Bloomberg Businessweek's Natalie Kitroeff reports on the sharp drop in pass rates on the latest bar exams and the dispute about what's to blame: the test or "less able" law students.
The Mets are sitting pretty in first place. Wall Street Journal sports reporter Jared Diamond talks about the fans' excitement and the possibility of a World Series subway series.
Vice President Biden eyes 2016; debating Glass-Steagall; will wage hikes end restaurant tipping; and the hidden history of your town. (episode)
Election watchers have eyes on Vice President Joe Biden, who would make a formidable Democratic Primary opponent should he enter the 2016 field.
The Wall Street Journal's Elizabeth Williamson talks about how 2016 candidates are still debating the Glass-Steagall Act and candidates reactions to the recent market slide.
Some restaurants are adjusting to wage hikes for their workers by increasing prices and eliminating tips. Who wins when this happens, and will customers go for it?
Slate's Rebecca Onion explains her project where she digs into the history of the small town where she currently lives. She invites you to play along with your own town.
How our local electeds plan to vote in the Iran deal; Neil deGrasse Tyson; the study of masculinity; how to fix aggressive panhandling in Times Square; global stock market updates. (episode)
Nathan Guttman, Washington Bureau Chief for The Forward, gives a head count on how local electeds plan to vote on the Iran Nuclear Deal.
The mayor proposed tearing up the pedestrian plazas in Times Square due to the confluence of "desnudas" and aggressive panhandlers, but would that make the area any more pleasant?
Michael Kimmel, professor of sociology and gender studies at Stony Brook University, makes the case for adding "masculine studies" to the curriculum.
Dr. Tyson, an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History, talks about the discovery of a new planet, Kepler-452b, and why he's so excited about it.
Charlie Herman, Business and Economics Editor for WNYC News, updates us on plunging markets in New York and around the world.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: Mayor de Blasio (First) | The Pope's Climate Change Vision (Starts at 40:33) | 'Show Me A Hero' (Starts at 1:01:50) (article)
DuPont's legal battle over chemical byproducts; New York City’s human rights commissioner; sports feuds; policies of #BlackLivesMatter. (episode)
Hillary Clinton challenged a group of activists recently to work toward change by working to change laws. When it comes to racial justice, what policy ideas does the movement offer?
Carmelyn Malalis, chair and commissioner of the New York City Commission on Human Rights, talks about the commission's efforts to combat discrimination in housing, jobs...and taxis.
Mayor de Blasio warned against blowing off Trump: "As a progressive, when you take conservatives lightly, you end up getting burned a lot of the time.”
Sharon Lerner, freelance journalist who covers health and the environment, reports on how Governor Christie quashed efforts to create a safe threshold of chemicals in NJ drinking water.
Can a sports team be successful on the field (or court, pitch, rink) if its players are feuding in the locker room?
East Ramapo gets a monitor; a gas pipeline in New Jersey; your calls on gentrification's effects on affordable housing; desegregating NYC schools; major data breaches. (episode)
East Ramapo is finally getting a monitor to oversee the school board. New York State education commissioner MaryEllen Elia and monitor Dennis Walcott discuss their plans.
NYPR's Matt Katz discusses the approval of a gas pipeline, without a public hearing or public input, after a NJ commission previously found the same plan violated the commission's rules.
The Mayor insists city policies should not keep poor neighborhoods poor to preserve low rents. We're taking your calls: are you wary of gentrification eradicating affordable rents?
Schools like the Brooklyn New School have become highly attractive to parents, in part because of their diverse student bodies, but City Councilman Brad Lander says we need more options.
The Atlantic's Robinson Meyer explains the growing frequency of major online hacks and data breaches.