Voting; Debates; and Mad Men’s Matthew Weiner

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 23, 2014

“Mad Men” started in 2007 – since then, it’s solidified its spot in the latest golden age of TV. For 25 years in 25 days, the show’s creator Matthew Weiner talks about the show and the changes to the television landscape since its debut. Plus: “Planet Money’s” Adam Davidson remembers when the housing crisis was about to explode; WNYC’s election project continues with canvassing and robocalls; and a recap of last night’s gubernatorial debate.

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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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NJ Gov. Sherrill: If state police were too aggressive at Delaney Hall, we'll look into it

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill took call after call Wednesday night from people who told her state police had been overly aggressive in violent clashes with protesters outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center this weekend.

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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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Ask the Mayor Recap and More News From City Hall

Elizabeth Kim discusses the issues Mayor Mamdani talked about in his first "ask the mayor" segment.

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