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The U.S. is weighing options for dealing with a potential threat from Iran. Former Ambassador and trustee of the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, Thomas Pickering, discusses the diplomatic options for dealing with Iran—and where Syria and Russia fit in. Plus: Egyptian pro-democracy activist Wael Ghonim discusses the recent violence in Egypt; Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer discusses the state of his borough; and the winter arts series continues with a conversation about the season’s new books.
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The head of the League of American Bicyclists explains why his organization is alarmed about the new House transportation bill and what it might mean for cyclists and pedestrians. Author Mei-Ling Hopgood starts a February series on the "best practices" of parenting around the world. Journalist William Shawcross talks about his new book about the KSM trial and democratic values in times of war. Plus, what the Facebook IPO means for your data, a discussion of indie movies and the Sundance Film Festival, and we take your calls on teaching controversial history topics to students.
Dante Chinni of Patchwork Nation looks at the Florida primary election results and asks what can be learned from an analysis of the voting blocs in the state. Then, the state of the Occupy Wall Street movement; journalist and New America Foundation fellow, Rebecca MacKinnon on the Internet, right to access, democracy and repression. Plus, Baratunde Thurston of The Onion on his new book: “How to Be Black.”
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman talks about his appointment to co-chair a federal task force on examining mortgage fraud. Then, Gretchen Morgenson of The New York Times on other investigations to date. Plus: the Florida primary is today; Amazon and the book industry; mandated high school until students turn 18; and a memoir of war crimes tribunals.
Mitchell Silber, director of Intelligence Analysis for the New York Police Department talks about his new book The Al Qaeda Factor: Plots Against the West. Plus: ABC senior White House correspondent Jake Tapper talks politics; art critic and the author of WNYC's Gallerina blog, Carolina Miranda, previews this season's best gallery and museum shows.
A spokesperson for the Clarion Fund discusses the controversial film they produced called “The Third Jihad: Radical Islam’s Vision for America.” Then, Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance on why New York State law should allow for collecting DNA samples from everyone convicted of a crime. Plus, stories about adults living with their parents out of economic necessity; and how the U.S. lost out on Apple contracts.
