In an extended interview with Rafael Pi Roman, Rep. Charles Rangel discusses the stimulus plan, tax policy, and the allegations of ethical lapses that are swirling around him.
The Bronx Museum has gathered together five decades of work by artists who address the urban experience in photographs, videos, found objects, and performance. Features Vito Acconci, Sophie Calle, Nikki S. Lee, Yoko Ono, Martha Rosler and many more. Watch now. The exhibition closes Jan. 25, 2009.
An interview with Governor Jon Corzine. He discusses the state of the New Jersey economy and how he plans to deal with the projected budget gap, and what help he thinks will be available from the Obama administration. Will he stand for re-election next year? Watch now.
The second bridge to span the East River (after the Brooklyn Bridge), the Williamsburg bridge started operations on December 19, 1903. At the time of construction, the Bridge was the longest suspension bridge on earth. Watch a clip from the actual opening in 1903…
“Say she’s fat! It’s OK. I was the first one to come out with the Elizabeth Taylor’s fat jokes”…that’s Joan Rivers, no stranger to comedy controversy. Rivers is outspoken as ever on celebrity and her feelings about Elizabeth Taylor. Watch.
* Cease fire of Israel and Hamas breaks down
* Bandit problem in Zimbabwe
* Global Health: AIDS in Thailand
* Endangered animals in Australia
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Turkey sits at a crossroads where the Eastern and Western worlds meet. Historically a devout Muslim country, Turkey is today anything but homogeneous. As it enters what may be the final chapter in its 40-year quest to join the European Union, Turkey remains a country many Westerners struggle to understand. Watch. (Originally aired: 8/22/2006)
* OPEC announces biggest cut in oil production
* New anti-piracy patrols off Somalia
* Serious safety concerns about overseas meds
* Which way should your baby face?
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The New School hosted this forum with the ‘dean of fashion’, former Parsons School of Design chair- turned-reality TV star Tim Gunn, which took place on Nov. 3, 2008. Watch now.
On December 17, 1989, the longest-running American sitcom “The Simpsons” had its prime-time debut on Fox. See interview with The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and more…
