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Friday, April 17 2015

  • "Young, Charismatic, & Ambitious" April 17, 2015

    The press&nbsp;repeatedly uses the same words to describe 2016&nbsp;candidates. Plus: filming the police;&nbsp;Washington's "nerd prom"; and a conservative take-over of the Hugo awards. (episode)

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    • Covering the Longshots April 17, 2015

      How will reporters cover 2016 candidates who probably&nbsp;won't win? Likely, a lot. David Leonhardt of the New York Times cautions against giving them too much attention.

    • I Hereby Dub Thee... April 17, 2015

      New York Magazine's Jaime Fuller on the media's habit of assigning each presidential candidate a simple descriptor.

    • The Right to Record Police April 17, 2015

      While bystander cellphone videos&nbsp;can shed light on police&nbsp;misconduct,&nbsp;the right to film&nbsp;the cops&nbsp;is not&nbsp;always&nbsp;guaranteed.&nbsp;

    • The Sad Puppy Takeover April 17, 2015

      The Hugo Awards, science fiction writing's highest honor,&nbsp;have become&nbsp;an ideological battleground.&nbsp;

    • Washington's Nerds Go To Prom April 17, 2015

      Patrick's Gavin's new documentary,&nbsp;"Nerd Prom: Inside Washington's Wildest Week" is a behind-the-scenes look into the White House Correspondents Dinner.

    • Watchdogs In Tuxedos April 17, 2015

      A week before the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner, Bob revisits his critical trip to last year's event.