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Bob GrahamIn The Know
The debate over the torture memos brings up questions of who knew what (back then), and how much the public should know (now). Former Senator and Chair of the Intelligence Committee Bob Graham discusses what it means to “know” within Washington. Plus, recently-retired MTA chief Lee Sander; the current state of the home-buying dream for middle-income New Yorkers; and the May series on economic indicators continues.
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Secrets
Jesselyn Radack, Homeland Security Director at the Government Accountability Project, finds herself in the unusual position of agreeing with former vice president Dick Cheney. She too wants to see torture documents released.
Then, former head of the Senate Intelligence Committee Bob Graham on why "knowing" in Washington can mean lots of different things.Outbound Train
Elliot Sander, outgoing CEO and executive director of the MTA, looks back on his time at the helm of the transit system, talks policy and forecasts what challenges and solutions lay down the track.
Measure by Measure
Anirvan Banerji, co-founder and director of research at the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI), talks about other indicators of economic health, beyond the Dow. This week: stocks & bonds.
The Face of Immigrant Women
Sara Gould president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women and Silvia Henriquez, executive director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health discuss the results of the new poll "Women Immigrants: Stewards of the 21st Century."
Question for Immigrant Women: How have you changed since arriving in America? Do you think discrimination is higher or lower since you've arrived? Share your story below!Housing For All?
Sarah Gerecke, chief executive officer of Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City and Ygmar Wiel, executive director of NHS of Northern Queens discuss whether home-buying is still an option for low- to mid-income New Yorkers.
Pomp, Circumstance, and Lots of Questions
Question of the Day for 2009 Graduates: What are you doing after graduation? Business majors and others, call in or comment below!
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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of the show with a 20 year news quiz.
Season's Eatings
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December guests Tamara Reynolds and Zora O'Neill will be answering your holiday hosting questions each week. Segments so far: Holiday Traditions | Gifting Food | Hosting on a Budget
Also check out the live online chats with Tamara and Zora, where they answer all your hosting questions. Chat #1 | Chat #2
Climbing K2: Life and Death
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Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb all fourteen eight-thousand meter mountains, and one of only six to do so without oxygen, discusses his new book K2: Life & Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain (Broadway, 2009).
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State University of New York chancellor Nancy Zimpher, discusses the pressures the system faces and the role it plays in the current economic climate.
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