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Intelligence²: The U.S. Forum for Live Debate
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What is IQ²U.S.
IQ²U.S. (Intelligence Squared US) is an annual series of eight provocative and informative live debates on the hot-button concerns of the day. The debates reach a wide audience and attract as speakers the top experts, specialists and passionate advocates for both sides of each issue.
The purpose of the series is to raise the level of public discourse on our most challenging issues and to provide a new forum for intelligent discussion, grounded in facts and informed by reasoned analysis.
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" Beware the dragon: A Booming China Spells Trouble for America"
Friday, May 25, 2007 at 2PM on AM 820
Speaking for the motion: Bill Gertz, John J. Mearsheimer, Michael Pillsbury
Speaking against the motion: Daniel H. Rosen, James McGregor, J. Stapleton Roy
Moderator: Robert Thomson
"Global Warming Is Not a Crisis"
Friday, March 23, 2007 at 2PM on AM 820
Speaking for the motion: Michael Crichton, Richard S. Lindzen, Philip Stott
Speaking against the motion: Brenda Ekwurzel, Gavin Schmidt, Richard C.J. Somerville
Moderator: Brian Lehrer
" Better More Domestic Surveillance Than Another 9/11"
Friday, April 27, 2007 at 2PM on AM 820
Speaking for the motion: David Frum, Andrew C. McCarthy, John Yoo
Speaking against the motion: Bob Barr, Jeffrey Rosen, Nadine Strossen
Moderator: Chris Bury
"America Is Too Damn Religious"
Friday, February 23, 2007 at 2PM on AM 820
Speaking for the motion: Susan Jacoby, Barry W. Lynn, Alan Wolfe
Speaking against the motion: Jean Bethke Elshtain, William Galston, Albert Raboteau
Moderator: Peter Steinfels
Vote 2009
WNYC provides analysis of the characters and debates of those running for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, district attorney and City Council. Share your election story or gripe and post your comments on the news blog.
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Financial 411
WNYC's Amy Eddings hosts a daily overview of financial news at 4:30 weekdays which is available via podcast, with highlights from the day and a preview of what you can expect tomorrow.
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Main Street NYC
WNYC is following five blocks over the next year to see how the economic downturn is being experienced on the street level.
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Uncommon Economic Indicators
The Brian Lehrer Show is keeping a close eye on how the economy is affecting the little things in daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.
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