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June 2006

The Non-Veto Veto, High Times, Excess Baggage

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

The Non-Veto Veto, High Times, Excess Baggage - hosted by Danyel Smith


Cell Phones in the Subway? Segregated Ad Industry, Anthropology of Shopping.

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Cell Phones in the Subway? Segregated Ad Industry, Anthropology of Shopping. Host Danyel Smith.


Rental Nightmare, FIERCE, 1Br, No Vu, Limitless Dreams.

Monday, June 26, 2006

NYC Rental Nightmare, FIERCE in the W. Village, 1Br, No Vu, Limitless Dreams. Host Danyel Smith.


The Quiet American and a Good Read

Friday, June 23, 2006

Tonight The Conversation takes a look at a study that says Americans are confiding in fewer and fewer people. Also we talk with two gay activists who are children of high-profile Republicans. And a look at the most popular read in New York.


Rock en Espanol and "How Do I Find Celebrities

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Today The Conversation takes a look at the declining number of Puerto Ricans in the city and also Rock en Espanol. It's also day two of our "How Do I?" series/ Today: How do I find celebrities?


$ecurity; Teen Dating Violence; Restaurant Workers; Farming in East NY?

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

The economics of NYPD anti-terror strategy; Teen Dating Violence; Treating restaurant employees poorly leads to bad food; Farming in East NY?


Cory Booker, Jerome Champagne, World Championship Dominos

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Newark Mayor-elect Cory Booker joins The Conversation to explain the challenges facing one of America's poorest cities. Also, Delegate to FIFA President Jerome Champagne discusses the state of soccer and we take a look at another sport: Dominoes!


Yankee Stadium, Moynihan Station, Imagine NY. How do I open a bodega?

Monday, June 19, 2006

Is Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión dismissing all who oppose the construction of a new Yankee Stadium? Maura Moynihan discusses Moynihan Station, the proposed replacement for Penn Station. Indian writer Suketu Mehta and Pakistani writer Humera Afridi. And we start our "How Do I?" series with "How do I open a bodega?"


Housing Costs. Gun Control. Urban Legends.

Friday, June 16, 2006

The proliferation of guns, both here and abroad, has many concerned. The Conversation looks at both the domestic and international efforts to control guns. Plus, New York City's best urban legends.


Ethnic Press. The World Cup. How Fat is Too Fat?

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Ethnic Press. The World Cup. How Fat is Too Fat? Host Daljit Dhaliwal.


Gitmo. No Medicaid for You! Are Black Men Falling Behind?

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Suicide at Guantanamo Bay; a look at a new law requiring Medicaid recipients to show proof of citizenship - which may result in many losing benefits. Also, are black men in the U.S. being "left behind?" Join The Conversation. Host Daljit Dhaliwal.


Iraq, Green Cards and Net Neutrality

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

President Bush visits Iraq. What exactly does a Green Card get you? Craig, yes the Craig, of Craigslist on Net Neutrality. Host Daljit Dhaliwal.


The Death Penalty, Hurricanes, and Gary Younge

Monday, June 12, 2006

On the first-ever episode of The Conversation, host Daljit Dhaliwal talks with Gary Younge about life in the United States from the perspective of a black British journalist. Also, Hurricanes and the Death Penalty.