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David Margolick on The Untold Story of MLK, Jr. and RFK Dec 03, 2018

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Bob is joined by David Margolick, author of “THE PROMISE AND THE DREAM: The Untold Story of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy,” who delves into the complicated relationship between the celebrated civil rights leaders.

2018 Midterm Election Wrap-up with Christine Quinn Nov 19, 2018

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The gains by Democratic candidates in the 2018 midterms were deep and far-reaching in their implications. Bob breaks down how the results will impact our state and nation, with guest Christine Quinn, former speaker of the New York City Council.

David Margolick on "Elizabeth and Hazel" Nov 05, 2018

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David Margolick, author of the book “Elizabeth and Hazel,” traces the lives of two women featured in an iconic 1957 photograph, taken during the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. He tells Bob the story of their unlikely friendship.

The History of Liberalism with Professor Helena Rosenblatt Oct 22, 2018

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What does it mean to be a liberal, and how has the meaning of the word evolved over time? Bob asks CUNY Grad Center Professor of History Helena Rosenblatt, author of THE LOST HISTORY OF LIBERALISM: From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First Century.

Carol Anderson on the Impact of Voter Suppression Oct 08, 2018

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Carol Anderson, professor and chair of African-American studies at Emory University, talks with Bob about her new book “ONE PERSON, NO VOTE: How Voter Suppression is Destroying Our Democracy.”

Debbie Walsh on Women in Politics Sep 24, 2018

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Record numbers of women are running for office this year. Debbie Walsh, director of the Center for Women and Politics at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University talks with Bob about the changing political landscape.

Barry LePatner on the Polarization of Our Nation Aug 13, 2018

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Bob talks with Barry LePatner about infrastructure, the environment, and how we went from a country of norms and principles regardless of which party was in power, to the polarized nation we live in today.

Amy Siskind on Pres. Trump’s Weekly Erosion of Norms Jul 30, 2018

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Amy Siskind has written a book called “The List: A Week-By-Week Reckoning of Trump’s First Year,” and tells Bob Herbert how she hopes this record will help lead us back to normalcy in the future.

Deborah Bial on Student Assessment and College Access Jul 16, 2018

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Deborah Bial, the founder and president of The Posse Foundation, discusses Posse's unique assessment process for scholars, which looks past test scores to find tomorrow's true leaders.

Matthew Daus on the For-Hire Transportation Battle Jul 02, 2018

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Is it possible for NYC's yellow taxis to compete with Uber, Lyft and other app-based transportation services? Matthew Daus of CUNY's Transportation Research Center breaks down the challenge for Bob Herbert.

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