Republican presidential candidate and former Massachussetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) and his wife Ann wave to supporters at a primary night gathering at the Suburban Collections Showplace on February 28,

Ari Shapiro on Romney vs. Obama: Day 1

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 4, 2012

With wins in Wisconsin, DC, and Maryland, Mitt Romney now has half the delegates needed to win the nomination. And for the first time yesterday, President Obama attacked Romney by name. NPR White House Correspondent, Ari Shapiro, joins from Wisconsin to discuss the 2012 race and other political news.

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New York City's Slowing Job Growth

James Parrott talks about factors contributing to New York City's concerningly high unemployment rate.

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Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York. Plus, the Astronaut Reid Wiseman

The candidate on the role of social media in politics, and speaking out against his cousin R.F.K., Jr. Plus, the commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission on the dark side of the moon.

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I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

Hiring at the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.

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Central Park’s Great Lawn to host 50K for World Cup final watch party

New York state is putting up $6 million for the event, with New York City chipping in $3.5 million.

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