David L. Lewis

Investigations Editor, WNYC News

David L. Lewis appears in the following:

Nixon's Turn to 'Expand the Electorate'

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Democratic rising stars like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Andrew Gillum have attracted thousands of new, idealistic voters to the polls. Now Cynthia Nixon is trying to join their ranks.

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This Week in Politics: Cuomo v. Nixon, Face to Face

Saturday, September 01, 2018

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As centrist and progressive Dems fight for control of the party, we look at how the New York governor's race fits in the national picture.

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Top Challenges for Young Latina Candidates: Machismo and Money

Friday, August 31, 2018

At a candidate forum moderated by former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Latina candidates for office discussed the barriers they face.

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High School Close-Up

Friday, August 31, 2018

In the 10-part series “America to Me," director Steve James spends a year examining a high school in Oak Park, Illinois that struggles with a performance gap along racial lines.

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Getting Dem Friends to Vote: There's an App for That

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Now you can campaign from anywhere using your smart phone. But it's not for everyone.

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Blowing the Whistle on the NYPD

Friday, August 24, 2018

The documentary “Crime + Punishment” follows the case of the NYPD 12 — police officers who spoke out against biased policing.

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Skating into Manhood

Friday, August 17, 2018

The documentary “Minding the Gap” follows three skateboarding friends of different races — white, black and Asian — who grapple with childhood abuse as they transition to adulthood.

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Duck and Cover

Friday, August 10, 2018

The documentary classic “The Atomic Cafe,” an essay told in archival footage about America’s relationship with the atomic bomb, is back in theaters with a new 4k restoration.

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Molinaro to Staten Island: Let Me Be Your Cuomo Solution

Thursday, August 09, 2018

With all eyes on the Democratic primary battle, Republican Marc Molinaro made his first visit to New York City as a gubernatorial candidate this week — a town hall on Staten Island.

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Takedown in the Bronx

Monday, August 06, 2018

On April 27, 2016, police arrested 120 people in the northeast Bronx in the largest gang takedown in New York City history. We've been following the case ever since.

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Revealing Hollywood’s Sexual Secrets

Friday, August 03, 2018

The documentary “Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood” profiles Scotty Bowers, who procured sex for movie stars in the studio era.

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New Jersey Halts Admissions for Troubled Group Home Company

Friday, August 03, 2018

Bellwether Behavioral Health served hundreds of disabled New Jerseyans that other providers wouldn't. But families say the company was more hurtful than helpful.

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When Medical Devices Go Bad

Friday, July 27, 2018

In the documentary "The Bleeding Edge," filmmaker Kirby Dick looks at patients who have suffered from implanted medical devices.

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When Kids Turn Out Different

Friday, July 20, 2018

The documentary "Far From the Tree," based on the award-winning book by Andrew Solomon, explores the dynamics in families when kids turn out different from their parents' expectations.

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The Life & Music of Whitney Houston

Friday, July 06, 2018

Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin MacDonald delivers a sensitive exploration of the troubled life of  Whitney Houston in “Whitney.”

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A Haitian Immigrant Tests the Trump Crackdown

Thursday, July 05, 2018

Augustin Sajous is the first immigrant to be released on bond in New York since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that detainees do not have an automatic right to bond hearings.

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Statue of Liberty Climber Captured After Nearly 4-Hour Standoff With Police

Wednesday, July 04, 2018

A protester who climbed onto the base of the Statue of Liberty refused to cooperate with police until she was forcibly harnessed and escorted down.

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As Some New Yorkers Apply For Citizenship, Others Pitch In To Help

Wednesday, July 04, 2018

Many New Yorkers are in the process of applying to become U-S citizens — and plenty others are volunteering their time and resources to help.

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Town Hall Turns Up The Heat On Schumer Ahead Of Supreme Court Fight

Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Schumer's top priority is getting 49 Democrats to stick together — and then, finding a Republican defector.

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Separated at Birth

Friday, June 29, 2018

The documentary “Three Identical Strangers” looks at the saga of triplets who were separated at birth and accidentally met each other at age 19.

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