A Deal With China; Dark Money; Documentaries; and Dads
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The majority of House campaign donations so far in 2014 has come from dark money sources—which do not reveal their original funders.
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The DOC NYC film festival opens tomorrow. Artistic director Thom Powers, and two directors with films in the festival – Ben Niles of “Some Kind of Spark” and Chris Moukarbel of “Banksy Does New York” – discuss the festival and the documentaries in it. Plus: the paternity leave penalty; “dark” money in the 2014 midterms and the New Yorker’s Ryan Lizza looks ahead to 2016 presidential contenders; and the science of trust and what it says about building social unity.
Our Climate Deal with China
President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jingping announced a climate agreement this morning. We'll hear how each country is planning to curb carbon emissions.
From the 2014 Midterms to 2016
How was election money spent in the 2014 midterms? Plus, looking ahead to 2016.
The Paternity-Leave Stigma
Women who take extended maternity leave after the birth of a child often see lower pay and fewer promotions down the line. Turns out, the same is true for dads who take paternity leave.
Social Trust as the Glue That Binds Us
Trust is heavily dependent on a sense of community, but it can also be ingrained as an instinct. Ulrich Boser explains how we build trust - and how the government could benefit.
DOC NYC Does New York
DOC NYC, the largest documentary festival in America, premieres tomorrow. DOC NYC's Thom Powers and directors Ben Niles and Chris Moukarbel discuss the showcase of films this year.
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