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Author Barbara Ehrenreich doesn't believe in the power of positive thinking. She explains why. Plus: author Salman Rushdie; Andre Agassi on his love-hate relationship with tennis; Dou... (episode)
Hear why Daniel Ellsberg thinks what he did with the Pentagon Papers is no different than what WikiLeaks does. Dan Savage talks about his “It Gets Better” campaign in support of LGBT ... (episode)
The 2010 News Quiz covers the year’s biggest stories, and a WNYC tote bag is on the line for the winner! Susan Orlean of the New Yorker and Ana Marie Cox of GQ are the quiz masters. L... (episode)
Scientists describe the biggest science stories of 2010; a new Medicare measure provides end-of-life counseling for patients; and another look at calories and dieting. Plus -- your b... (episode)
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Dear listener, today’s program is all about you. There are no guests. It’s an entire program dedicated to hearing your take on a variety of issues. So find a comfortable chair next to... (episode)
The United States is increasingly divided between very religious and very secular people, according to a recent study. Plus: yoga and religion; Karen Armstrong on 'nothing'; and what ... (episode)
It’s been an historic week in Washington: DADT was repealed, a new START treaty was ratified. Susan Page of USA Today takes a look back at the week and a look forward to President Oba... (episode)
The Federal Communications Commission approved new rules that are intended to preserve open access to the internet, but do they go far enough? Plus: transplant funding cut in Arizona;... (episode)
Chairperson of Community Board 1 Julie Menin weighs in on the rumored plan to move the much-maligned Park51 project to a site near the former St. Vincent's Hospital.
Comedian and author Steve Martin talks about the New York art scene. Plus: Implementing the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal; what happened to the DREAM act; and why the elderly are bet... (episode)
Calls from gays and lesbians on the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell." Grub Street New York’s Alan Sytsma takes a close look at the New York City restaurant industry and if it’s in a ... (episode)