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Rezoning two Brooklyn public schools; picking a new Bronx DA; what world leaders said; the black community's response to the Rockefeller Drug Laws; and Planned Parenthood's testimony. (episode)
Errol Louis of NY1 and WNYC's David Louis explain what the Bronx DA Robert Johnson's decision to step down means for Bronx residents.
The New York Times' David Sanger rounds up the news from all the face-to-face meetings and speeches around the UN General Assembly.
A new rezoning plan may inadvertently integrate a school in Brooklyn. Yasmeen Khan, WNYC reporter, and Pamela Wheaton, managing editor for Inside Schools, discuss.
A body of working and middle class African-Americans, dubbed "the Black silent majority," supported tough drug laws during the 70s as a way to address crime in Harlem.
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (NY 12th) talks about the controversy over funding Planned Parenthood and yesterday's 5-hour testimony by its president Cecile Richards.
Clinton Foundation President Donna Shalala; Trump's tax plan; fixing our infrastructure; Facebook's gift to Newark; a social worker on Rikers Island; NASA discovers water on Mars. (episode)
The Clinton Global Initiative's annual summit is underway, with Bill Clinton and Bill Gates slated to speak. Clinton Foundation President Donna Shalala discusses this year's summit.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has unveiled a new tax plan, which would grant big tax breaks to lower and upper-income Americans.
WNYC's Jessica Gould explains what it would cost to fix our trains, tunnels, airports & roads, and why the money to do that is so elusive despite the public understanding the need.
A large chunk of Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million gift to Newark wound up going to charter schools at the expense of public schools. That's left many teachers and parents unhappy.
A clinical social worker at Rikers Island adds an insider's view to the continuing story of abuses (on all sides) in New York City's jail.
NASA scientists have confirmed the existence of flowing water on Mars - this could be a potential breakthrough in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Major world leaders address the U.N. General Assembly; Boehner steps down; our infrastructure woes; neuroscience meets psychology. (episode)
What will Rep. John Boehner's resignation as House speaker mean for this week's government funding deadline? And who should replace him? One listener is pulling for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
The U.N. General Assembly convenes for speeches by world leaders. Foreign Affairs' Jonathan Tepperman offers analysis of the President's address.
Science journalist Casey Schwartz discusses the tension exists between the studies of the mind and the brain, and how new research in neuropsychoanalysis may serve to bridge that gap.
Masha Gessen, Rami Khouri and Sheryl WuDunn offer analysis of some of the major speeches at the opening session of the U.N. General Assembly.
Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them: Kelly Carlin (First) | Elizabeth Gilbert Gets Fearless (Starts at 14:43) | ISIS Explained (Starts at 30:04) (article)
Pope Francis' speech to the United Nations; Mark Zuckerberg’s $100 million donation to Newark schools; deadly stampedes at Mecca; and the Staten Island Museum's new location. (episode)
A discussion about the pope's global role, as he speaks to the United Nations General Assembly.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg donated $100 million dollars to Newark schools in 2010. So where did it all go?
Hundreds of people died during a stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage near Mecca, just weeks after a crane collapse at the Grand Mosque in Mecca killed more than 100 people.
Later today, Pope Francis will visit a school in East Harlem. Two Catholic leaders discuss the pontiff's commitment to poor and marginalized communities.
The Staten Island Museum has opened its second location in Snug Harbor. Cheryl Adolph, interim president of the museum, talks about their new building.
Pope Francis addresses Congress today; remembering Yogi Berra; ISIS' vision and strategy; a possible government shutdown over Planned Parenthood. (episode)
Pope Francis will be the first pope to address Congress, and we'll carry his live speech on the air. Reactions and analysis follow.
We remember Yogi Berra's out-sized influence on baseball, culture, and New York City with Suzyn Waldman, the color commentator for the New York Yankees on the radio.
A closer look at how the Islamic State has been so successful at attracting followers and conquering land.
U.S. congress members Dan Donovan and Nydia Velázquez spoke with us about Pope Francis' address and the vote on Capitol Hill to defund Planned Parenthood.
When Yogi Berra came on the Brian Lehrer Show in 1999, he talked about his love of the game and the importance of, above all else, having fun. (article)
Barbie learns the art of conversation; Hillary plans to check big pharma; fight or flight; bringing electricity to everyone on the planet; and Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger. (episode)
A closer look at Hillary Clinton's plans to reel in big pharmaceutical companies and place governmental checks on sky-rocketing drug prices.
Can Donald Trump win when it comes to foreign policy? Defense One's Kevin Baron discusses.
The New York Times Magazine's James Vlahos discusses the new Hello Barbie doll, which is equipped with voice-recognition software and capable of carrying on actual conversations.
Former Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers tries to solve the twin problems of cleaning up older electrical systems while making it more available in the developing world.
A journalist and a culture critic talk about the life of contemporary Boston mobster Whitey Bulger, the inspiration behind a new film starring Johnny Depp.
Brian performs an audio essay, with the help of listener-submitted sound recordings. (article)
Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert; ad-blocking and Internet companies; anticipating Pope Francis; Scott Walker drops out of 2016 race; and your summer sound stories. (episode)
A look at how the precedent set by the ad-blocking software Peace could affect online advertisers and the model many Internet companies use to generate income.
Are you over Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. already? Or are you looking forward to his arrival?
Not only did the Wisconsin governor drop out of the presidential race, he's encouraging other Republican candidates to do the same, in an effort to form a clear challenge to Trump.
Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert shares her creative process.
Storytellers from The Moth and special guest Elizabeth Gilbert spin 90-second tales based on listener-submitted summer sound recordings.