Angus Chen

Angus Chen appears in the following:

Nuclear Negotiations from Iran's Perspective

Friday, July 10, 2015

A nuclear deal has been pushed back, again.

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Movie Date: Films to See and Avoid This Weekend

Friday, July 10, 2015

The Movie Date Podcast team is back to review the weekend's new releases, including "Self/Less," and "Minions."

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Robin Williams' Last Film, Boulevard, In Theaters Now

Friday, July 10, 2015

In "Boulevard," Robin Williams' performance is brilliant on screen nearly one year after his death. The director of the film talks about what it was like working with the star.

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Unidentified Rash? Ask The Medical Hive Mind

Thursday, July 09, 2015

Patients with nagging or unexplained illnesses can Google their symptoms or ask a network of doctors to weigh-in through a new online service.

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After Bitter Debate, South Carolina Votes To Drop Confederate Flag

Thursday, July 09, 2015

"I'm willing to remove that flag from the pole at some point if it causes a twinge in the hearts of my friends," Rep. Michael Pitts said as South Carolina votes on the Confederate flag.

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Government Attempt To Save Chinese Markets Falls Flat

Thursday, July 09, 2015

Chinese stocks took a deep and sudden plunge recently, throwing Asian markets into chaos. 

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New Rules Take Aim at Segregated Neighborhoods

Thursday, July 09, 2015

The Obama administration has announced new housing policies designed to promote racial integration across the country.

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To Not Pull The Trigger, Richmond, California Offers Cash

Thursday, July 09, 2015

Richmond, California finds the young men most likely to be involved in gun violence and offers them cash for peace. 

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Occupational Hazards: A Game Of Cubicles

Thursday, July 09, 2015

WNYC Business and Economics editor Charlie Herman joins us to give some tips on how to navigate the minefield of office politics. 

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Stock Market Shrugs Off NYSE's Shutdown

Thursday, July 09, 2015

Just before noon on Wednesday the New York Stock Exchange came to an abrupt halt, but U.S. officials blamed the closure to a technical malfunction.

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Occupational Hazards: Balancing Work And Family

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Our series, “Occupational Hazards,” is a playful, informative look at some of the rules of the office road. Today: balancing the family and the workplace.

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Frustration Unites Greece And Germany

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Greece's new finance minister arrived for an emergency meeting in Brussels with no specific proposal in hand as businesses back home languish.

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New York City Ends Bail For Non-Violent Crime

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

New York City residents accused of low-level crimes won't have to scramble for cash anymore, as the city ends bail for non-violent crimes. 

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National Heroin Use Surges, Doubles Among Women

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

Heroin use has dramatically increased in the last decade, reaching previously unaffected populations, according to a CDC report released this week. 

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Utility Companies On Edge As Solar Gets Cheaper

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

President Obama has pledged that the US will get 20 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2030. Many utility companies believe solar power undermines their business. 

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Band "Bash The Trash" Turns Rubbish Into Music

Wednesday, July 08, 2015

The two couples in "Bash The Trash" scour junk for pieces that could make music. Then they make instruments, embodying science, art and sustainability in their sound.

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Amy Helm Carries Her Father's Legacy In Solo Debut

Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Amy Helm, daughter of the late Levon Helm of The Band, releases her solo debut later this month. She joins us to talk about following her dad's footsteps and the music community.

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Is Your Kitty A Wild Animal?

Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Cats have lived among humans for centuries, but scientists are still divided on whether they're actually wild or domesticated.

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Tetris Could Help Patients Cope With PTSD

Tuesday, July 07, 2015

Could Tetris be used to help people cope with PTSD? New evidence suggests that playing video games after traumatic events could be a useful form of therapy.

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While Airstrikes Resume Against ISIS, Experts Call For Peace Talks

Tuesday, July 07, 2015

The US stepped up airstrikes in Syria and Iraq this past weekend as part of a renewed effort to combat the so-called Islamic State.  But is the strategy working?

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