Sean Carlson appears in the following:
Health Care in New York and New Jersey Is a 'Tale of Two Exchanges'
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
With two days left in the 2018 open enrollment period, the future of the Affordable Care Act is up in the air.
What Men Can Do In The Wake of #MeToo
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
As women use the hashtag "Me Too" to share personal stories of sexual harassment and abuse, men are asking what they can do. Nicholas Powers, a professor at SUNY, has some suggestions.
City Hall Says State Funding Dispute Endangers Public Hospitals
Friday, October 06, 2017
New York State is refusing to hand over $380 million in funds earmarked for New York City's public hospitals
A Week of Bad News for Women
Friday, October 06, 2017
From rolling back the birth control mandate, to sexual harassment allegations against a Hollywood bigwig.
The Baseball Playoffs Are Upon Us, and Yankees Fans Are Euphorious Over Gregorious
Thursday, October 05, 2017
Didi Gregorious, that is.
Jets Fans React to Politics at Play on the Field
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Most NFL teams have at least a few players choosing to #TakeTheKnee during the national anthem. But not the Jets. And some of their fans prefer it that way.
In Queens Council Race, Supporters of Ex-Con See an Establishment Out to Get Them
Friday, September 08, 2017
Hiram Monserrate's supporters have grown over the perception that the establishment is tipping the scales for his opponent
After New York Financier Steps Down from White House Post, Some Warn of His Conflicts of Interest
Friday, August 25, 2017
Carl Icahn was picked by President Trump to be a special advisor, but his business history with Texas oil refineries points towards a conflict of interest.
With New Bridge, Cuomo Declares 'Our Mojo Is Back'
Thursday, August 24, 2017
In a ceremony for the new bridge replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge is set to open this week. Gov. Cuomo named it after his father, Mario M. Cuomo.
New Jersey Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal to End Shutdown
Monday, July 03, 2017
The state says that the beaches will re-open for the Fourth of July.
The State of Hate
Friday, June 30, 2017
We check in on a project called "Documenting Hate," which crowdsources bias and hate incidents through a partnership with dozens of media organizations, including WNYC.
Weekly Music Roundup: Ethio-American Soul & "Past Tundra"
Monday, June 26, 2017
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Week of June 26: This week, Alan Gilbert Goes To Hamburg; Iggy Pop Goes To Mali; And Radiohead Goes Back In Time.
The MTA's New Chairman Knows the Job — He's Already Held It
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Joe Lhota is credited with getting the subway system on its feet again quickly after Sandy. And he has a combative streak. Will that work this time around?
Doctor-Activist Wants to Rally Physicians Against GOP Health Bill
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
If the GOP health bill cuts Medicaid, "I worry that some of my patients will die," said Dr. Danielle Ofri.
Weekly Music Roundup: Sad Iggy Pop & Yukon Film Ghosts
Monday, June 12, 2017
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Week of June 12: This week, Iggy Pop is sad; also, music from Twin Peaks and the Yukon Gold Rush.
Are the Women-Only 'Wonder Woman' Screenings Illegal?
Monday, June 05, 2017
WNYC talks with J. Stephen Clark, a professor of law at the Albany Law School, who filed a discrimination complaint in Texas.
Kushner Business Goes Abroad Seeking Investors in NJ Project
Sunday, May 07, 2017
Representatives from the Kushner family are pitching a special visa to Chinese investors, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest for White House adviser Jared Kushner.
Weekly Music Roundup: Going Backwards & Mastodon
Monday, March 20, 2017
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This week, Depeche Mode has (another) moment; new music from Mastodon & Colin Stetson, also, celebrating 100 years of jazz, and of Vera Lynn.
Advocates Urge State Lawmakers to Budget for Voting Reforms
Saturday, March 18, 2017
For the second year in a row, Governor Cuomo included the measures in his State of the State address. But advocates want this to be the year they make it in budget.
As Federal Agents Detain New Yorkers, Unease in Immigrant Communities
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Mayor de Blasio's office says it's received "credible reports" of immigration enforcement activity in several New York City neighborhoods.