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Prickly Politics co-host Andrew Millman interviews NY-12 congressional candidate Suraj Patel, who is challenging Rep. Carolyn Maloney, in the first Prickly Politics Interviews. Patel is advocating for a "Family Opportunity Guarantee" and discus
Wondering what to look out for next year in New York City and state politics? We've got an insider's guide for what to watch in 2020 at the city and state level. For this episode of Prickly Politics, we take a look at marijuana legalization, en
New Yorkers voted to adopt Ranked Choice Voting for some city elections. This makes New York City the largest jurisdiction in the country to adopt the method. High profile political players like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Andrew Yang say this
Can pension fund divestment help combat climate change? New York City and State are in the midst of a debate over that question. Pensioners worry divestment could harm their returns, while climate activists believe divestment will put the fund
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the closing of Rikers Island, "The end of Mass incarceration." In this episode of Prickly Politics, we explore different approaches to prison reform and how Rikers Island has become a symbol of mass inc
New York schools are the most segregated in the nation, according to a study from UCLA. Our guests on this episode of Prickly Politics believe that's because of funding inequality.
Some are calling the decriminalization of sex work the new frontier in criminal justice reform. While others see it as the deterioration of our society's moral values. In this episode of Prickly Politics, we break down the issue and talk to som
The WFUV newsroom is excited to present Season 2 of Prickly Politics, our local politics podcast where hosts Kacie Candela and Andrew Seger explore the issues and candidates in New York's 2018 elections. Governor Cuomo is running for a third te
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of Tesla, said it'll be the start of World War III. Russian president Vladimir Putin said whoever best uses it will become the next global superpower. What is it? Artificial intelligence, or A.I., the technology found
A little strapped for cash? If you're willing to take new or experimental drugs to test potential side effects, you might be in luck. The first round of clinical drug testing, Phase I trials, are done on healthy volunteers to ensure dosages are
We all know about the Access Hollywood tape of our president-elect. It also struck a nerve with some athletes who felt like Donald Trump disrespected the locker rooms they know. So this month, we decided to dive into what the locker room means
The web can be a scary place. Scam sites, viruses, data breaches. Honestly, you're probably taking a gamble every time you enter your credit card information online. But if you want to utilize the many wonderful, non-hacking related functions o
Regardless of your stance on climate change, it doesn't hurt to be sustainable. Whether that's recycling, renewable energy, or just switching out your light bulbs to those power saving kind, sustainability can save you money and reduce our over
What do you think of when you look up at the sky at night? Black holes? Distant solar systems? Whether or not you left the oven on? Do you wonder if we are alone in the universe or if there's other life out in the cosmos? Please just tell us th
Ah, travel. The thrill of the open road. The slightly more terrifying thrill of budget airlines. That latter option might be more familiar for young travelers looking to see the world before the dreaded “real life” kicks in. In this episode, we
Everyone wants the lowdown on millennials. A quick Google search pulls up a slew of generational experts who claim to know the truth about young people, and they'd be happy to book a speaking event with your company to tell you what it is. But
“Political Correctness” is a loaded term. Big time. It’s also been around for a while, and the definition seems to change from time to time and from person to person. This episode of Issues Tank starts there: What is PC? Why, all of a sudden, i
If you spend any time on Twitter, you’ve probably seen our title a lot. If you think that’s a pound sign, this podcast is probably not for you. #Sorrynotsorry. Getting real though, the 2016 election is a huge deal and a growing number of voters
Issues Tank is taking a look at how the Millennial generation is dealing with spirituality. In this episode, you’ll hear from young Muslims who are adapting their faith traditions to the modern world, a Hindu monk guiding young people along the
In this episode, the Issues Tank team takes on the search for shelter at just about every angle: What makes a neighborhood attractive to young people? What scares them away? Is rooming with a friend ever a good idea? Is there any way millenials
The final year of college can be a lot of fun - graduation parties, free food everywhere and gifts from relatives you haven't seen in years. It's almost like having a second birthday party! But what happens after you toss your cap into the air
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