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News from Africa (not just the World Cup); alleged Russian spies; and private buses replacing recently retired public transit in NYC.

Hear live coverage of Elena Kagan's confirmation hearings with analysis from Harvard law professor Noah Feldman and Slate.com's Dahlia Lithwick.  Plus, moving around the city.

Subway and bus riders affected by the service cutbacks share their Monday morning commuting stories, plus the latest from Albany; remaking capitalism; and Supreme Court decisions.

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli explains why he’s suing BP over losses to the New York State pension fund. Plus, say goodbye to bus and subway lines; medical marijuana in NJ; and iPhone frenzy.

Gay rights; the latest SCOTUS decisions; and can’t-miss summer activities.

The possible impacts of a cigarette tax increase on your wallet and your health; Fred Kaplan and George Packer on General McChrystal; and a World Cup update.

Your Anecdotal Census looks at changes in Westchester County; a roundup of challenges young people face in New York City; why you should care about the NYC charter; and is cheerleading a sport?

NPR's Cokie Roberts on BP fallout; the likelihood of the spill reaching local shores; Afghanistan drawdown date fast approaching; and a new project to visualize census data.

Daily News columnist Celeste Katz looks at the latest on the NY’s missing budget and the governor’s attempt to set a new deadline.  Plus, apologizing for Bloody Sunday; housing projects; and biking in Harlem.

New York is close to adopting a no-fault divorce system. Senator Liz Krueger explains how it would change getting a divorce here and why it’s taken so long for New York to make this move. Plus, BP cancels dividends; the Beekman Boys; and summer family fun.

Chris Matthews on the President’s oil spill remarks; trimming the NYS budget week-by-week; women’s rights around the world; and a celebration of French and Mexican New York in the Immigrant World Cup.

Anecdotal Census takes on changes in Queens over the last decade; Brian, Bob and Andrea digest the latest political news; minerals and Afghanistan; and being anti-web in the digital age.

Sebastian Mallaby, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of the new book More Money Than God: Hedge Funds and the Making of a New Elite, goes in depth into the secretive world of hedge funds. Plus, David Sanger on Iran; Anthony Bourdain; and the Immigrant World Cup.

NY State Senator Pedro Espada, Jr. talks about why he’s willing to vote against another budget extension and risk a state government shut-down. Plus, a look at the new WTC settlement; and research that says kids raised in lesbian households are better adjusted than their peers.

Will NYS shut down next Monday? Governor David Paterson weighs in on the seemingly intractable budget crisis. Plus, parenting a disabled child, and another installment of our hot spots in New York weekly series.   

Harlem Congressman Charlie Rangel talks about running for his 21st term. Plus, NYU professor Clay Shirky on whether the internet makes us smarter; Peter Beinart on foreign policy, and yesterday’s primaries.

US and UK trade economic insecurity; Is enough being done to protect the Gulf environment?; Your Ancedotal Census comes to Fairfield, CT

City Hall newspaper editor Edward-Isaac Dovere and WNYC’s Bob Hennelly talk about local politics. Plus, Newsweek’s Jonathan Alter; women in new media; and the art of DIY.

Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown talks about his 50 years in public service. Plus, boycotting BP; a good night’s sleep; your calls on ugly new buildings in NYC; and a new quiz on U.S. Census facts.

The New York State Republicans pick Rick Lazio to run for Governor; Plus golf legend Gary Player; and can't-miss summer events in the city.

DealBook’s Andrew Ross Sorkin weighs in on the ratings agencies and the financial crisis; the U.K.’s chief rabbi; science vs. pseudoscience; and a new look at what really burned in The Bronx in the 1970s.

“Your Anecdotal Census” looks at how Essex County, New Jersey is changing.  Plus, the battle between business and government; and a round-up of state politics with WNYC’s Andrea Bernstein and Bob Hennelly.