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Open Phones: Hillary Clinton Returns to Westchester

Monday, February 04, 2013

For the first time in twenty years, Hillary Clinton doesn't have a national political job. So, what should she do with her free time in Westchester?

Listeners, what would you recommend to the now Former Secretary of State? We'll take your suggestions at 212-433-9692...

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Grand Central Turns 100

Friday, February 01, 2013

Grand Central Terminal kicks off its centennial celebration today. Share your stories and hear from WNYC reporter Jim O'Grady on-site and Kurt Schlichting, professor of sociology and anthropology at Fairfield University and the author of the book, Grand Central Terminal: Railroads, Engineering, and Architecture in New York City.

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Open Phones: The Future of Football

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Has your opinion of football changed as we find out more and more about the toll the game takes on its players? We take your calls to find out. 

Call in at 212-433-9692 or leave a comment below.

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Open Phones: Honk If You...

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

With the DOT planning to remove those "DON'T HONK" signs by the end of the year, we're asking, "Why do you honk?" and does it help? Call us (but not while driving!) at 212-433-WNYC, 212-433-9692 -- or you can leave a comment below.

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Open Phones: Remaking Times Square

Monday, January 28, 2013

This summer New York is set to begin a long-delayed makeover of Times Square. We want to know: What would you like to see included to make the "Crossroads of the World" more appealing for New Yorkers?

Plus: Jeb Boniakowski has one idea for a Times Square reboot: A "McWorld" restaurant, offering the special items the fast food giant serves on their menus internationally.

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Open Phones: To Be Or Not To Be A Lawyer

Thursday, January 24, 2013

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor offered advice to people considering becoming a lawyer. If you're considering going to law school, call us. The phone lines are open for you at 212-433-WNYC, 212-433-9692 -- or you can leave a comment below.

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Ask Me Another Takes on the Supreme Court

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

WNYC's newest show is Ask Me Another. Host Ophira Eisenberg and house musician Jonathan Coulton disuss the program and lead a Supreme Court themed quiz. Listeners: Are you a Supreme Court expert? We're looking for two SCOTUS nerds to take the quiz. If you want to play along, call 212-433-9692!

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Open Phones: What Do You Approve of More Than Congress?

Friday, January 11, 2013

A recent poll shows Americans approve of Congress less than cockroaches, Genghis Khan, and Nickelback. What do you approve of more than congress? Call 212-433-9692 or post here!

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Open Phones: The Biggest International News

Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Immigrants from anywhere, call us up and tell us the biggest news stories of 2012 from your country of origin and what big news you're looking out for in 2013. Call 212-433-9692 or post your stories here!

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Open Phones: TV's Real-Life Lessons

Tuesday, January 01, 2013

In September, Hillary Clinton revealed that Burmese politicians told her they were learning about democracy from the West Wing. And the NYPD is going to film more interrogations because the "CSI effect" leads jurors to expect videotape of suspects. Listeners share what they've learned from television.

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Open Phones: Advice Roulette

Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Another episode of one of our favorite segments - advice roulette, where listeners call in to ask each other for advice, and give each other help.

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Being Honest about the American Dream

Monday, December 31, 2012

WNYC Radio Rookie Danielle shares her story about not being able to be honest with her family in Congo about how hard life is in the United States. She's joined by Kim Nichols of the African Services Committee to talk about why it's so difficult to tell the truth about challenges.

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Open Phones: Advice Roulette

Monday, December 31, 2012

Another round of one of our favorite games - radio advice roulette. Listeners call in to get advice from strangers -- but only after they give advice to someone else.

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Open Phones: What Made You Laugh in 2012?

Friday, December 28, 2012

For our final segment of 2012, we'll go out laughing. What made you laugh this year - conversations, videos, pictures, jokes, stories, movies, anything at all. Call 212-433-9692 or post below. Post your links, and we'll compile them on our blog!

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Open Phones: News From Your Profession

Friday, December 28, 2012

What's the big news this year in your profession? No matter what industry you're in, share what made a splash in your industry in 2012. Call 212-433-9692 or share your story here.

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Open Phones: The Handgun Permit Map

Friday, December 28, 2012

For those of you in Westchester or Rockland counties, have you seen the handgun permit map in the Journal News? Would you use it to check on which of your neighbors have a handgun permit? Are you on the list? What do you think about its publication? Call 212-433-9692 or post here.

 

 

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Open Phones: Do Bike Lanes Affect Shopping?

Friday, December 28, 2012

One facet of the ongoing debate over expanding bike lanes is their effect on shopping.What about you? Have existing bike lanes affected your shopping habits? Are you a store owner -- are people biking or driving to your shop? Call 212-433-9692 and share your specific experience, or post here.

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Open Phones: Did You Change Your Mind This Year?

Friday, December 28, 2012

What did you change your mind about in 2012? Have your opinions changed on issues such as gay marriage or gun control? What else? Call 212-433-9692 or post here.

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Open Phones: What Did You Like or Dislike in 2012?

Friday, December 28, 2012

On Facebook you can "like" just about anything. On YouTube you can "thumb up" or "thumb down" videos. And, yes, in real life, you can have an opinion too! What did you like, or dislike in 2012? Anything goes. Call 212-433-9692 or post here!

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Open Phones: End of 2012

Friday, December 28, 2012

The only guest today is you! The phone lines are open for your calls on this last live show of the year. What was the biggest news from your industry in 2012? What did you change your mind about in the last year? And what made you Laugh Out Loud?