Meet Dr. Thomas Farley, NYC’s new health commissioner. As congress debates national health care reform, what does he think the best policy is for New Yorkers? Plus, in the age of Mark Sanford and Jon & Kate, the American marriage has suffered some high-profile blows. Caitlin Flanagan thinks it’s time to redefine what marriage means.
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Caitlin Flanagan, author of the forthcoming, Girl Land, asks "Is There Hope for the American Marriage?" in a recent Time magazine article.
NYC's New Health Commissioner
New NYC Health Commissioner, Thomas Farley, discusses what he thinks Washington health care reform can do for New Yorkers. And, lest you forget, the swine flu is back in the news and still on the DOH’s agenda.
Science Education in the US
In an interview from the Aspen Ideas Festival, Dr. Jean-Lou Chameau, president of the California Institute of Technology, discusses science education here and abroad.
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Getting on the ballot
DeNora Getachew, director of public policy and legislative counsel and Andrea Senteno, program associate for Citizens Union Foundation discuss the difficult road of getting one’s name on the ballot in NYC.
President Obama's Press Conference: Live-Chat with Brian Lehrer
President Obama gives his fourth prime-time news conference tonight. He's expected to keep making the case for significant health care reform, ideally before the August Congressional recess. Join Brian as he shares his thoughts and answers your questions, all in real time!
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