Everyone knows that tip-of-the-tongue feeling. Lenore Skenazy, co-author of the book Who’s the Blonde That Married What’s-His-Name?, administers the ultimate quiz on everything you know you know but just can’t remember right now. Plus, a debate about the role of parents in the New York City school system.
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Lenore SkenazyRangel on Health Reform
New York Congressman Charles Rangel (D-15), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, discusses the latest in health care legislation, and whether he thinks that Congress can pass a bill before the August recess.
Remembering Frank McCourt
Author and teacher Frank McCourt passed away yesterday. He appeared on the Brian Lehrer Show September 11th, 2003: here's an excerpt.
Blight on Summer
Research project coordinator at the Vegetable IPM Program at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Kris Holmstrom, and vegetable pathologist and associate professor at Cornell University, Margaret McGrath, talk about the threat to the region's tomato crop from "late blight."
Mayoral Control of Schools
Patricia Connelly, a South Brooklyn parent and member of the Parent Commission on School Governance and Mayoral Control argues mayoral control should be replaced by a truly independent and accountable school board. Marcus Winters, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, argues in favor of mayoral control.
Moon Landing at 40
40 years ago today, Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Share your memories on the anniversary here, and tell us what space exploration means to you and our country today. Comment below!
Summertime Quiz
Lenore Skenazy , co-author of Who's the Blonde That Married What's-His-Name? The Ultimate Tip-of-the-Tongue Test of Everything You Know You Know--But Can't Remember Right Now, tests listeners' memories for names, places and fun facts.
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