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Common Core Confusion

Season 10 • 04/08/2014

Critics argue that the Common Core math curriculum is needlessly complicated.

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Edward Frenkel
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"Love and Math" author Edward Frenkel makes the case for appreciating the inherent beauty and power of mathematics.
04/07/2014
02:50

Jeb Bush on Illegal Immigrants
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Former Florida governor Jeb Bush risks his standing among Republicans by declaring illegal immigration to be "an act of love."
04/07/2014
04:21

Matt Bevin's Cockfighting Controversy
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GOP Senate candidate Matt Bevin faces backlash after speaking at a cockfighting rally in Kentucky.
04/07/2014
06:03

Tip/Wag - New York Times, Alaska Board of Game & Mazda
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The New York Times introduces a feature column on divorce, Alaska bans drone-assisted hunting, and Mazda recalls 42,000 cars due to gas-huffing spiders.
04/07/2014
00:06

Sign Off - Newspaper
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Stephen catches up on the news.
04/07/2014
03:40

America's Uninformed Opinion on Ukraine
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A study finds that the less Americans know about Ukraine's location, the more likely they are to support intervention.
04/08/2014
06:20

Jane Goodall
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Renowned scientist Jane Goodall discusses her book "Seeds of Hope" and explains why she shifted her research focus from chimpanzees to plant life.
04/08/2014
06:37

CIA Interrogation Report
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A Senate report finds that the CIA misled the public about the effectiveness of enhanced interrogation techniques.
04/08/2014
00:39

Intro - 4/8/14
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Questions abound about the CIA's approach to terrorism, standardized tests get an update, and Jane Goodall discusses "Seeds of Hope."
04/08/2014
00:06

Sign Off - Cheers
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Stephen quenches his thirst.
04/08/2014
03:36

Common Core Confusion
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Parents complain that Common Core math tests are creating pointless stress and anxiety for their kids.
04/08/2014
06:14

Sheryl Sandberg
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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg shares insights from her book "Lean In" and makes the case for encouraging young girls to become leaders.
04/09/2014
03:31

Heartbleed Internet Bug
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An overlooked technical flaw creates the greatest security breach in Internet history.
04/09/2014
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
04/09/2014
02:54

Obama's Equal Pay Orders
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President Obama commemorates Equal Pay Day with a move that critics dismiss as a political stunt.
04/09/2014
03:18

Brendan Eich's Forced Resignation
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Activists pressure Mozilla's Brendan Eich to resign after it is revealed that he supported California's Prop 8 bill.
04/09/2014
00:35

Intro - 4/9/14
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Big news emerges from the tech world, Obama aims for workplace equality, and Sheryl Sandberg reaches out to graduates.
04/09/2014
03:51

Brendan Eich's Forced Resignation - Andrew Sullivan
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Blogger and gay rights advocate Andrew Sullivan argues that people shouldn't be punished for having anti-gay beliefs.
04/09/2014
04:23

Sting
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Sting chats about the origins of his Broadway-bound musical, "The Last Ship," and explains his passion for rainforest preservation.
04/10/2014
07:17

Cheating Death - Depression Edition
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Nearly 20% of Americans suffer from extended periods of depression, but a study finds that Botox could be a viable cure.
04/10/2014
02:00

David Letterman's Retirement
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David Letterman announces his retirement from "Late Show," and Stephen marvels at the challenge of filling his shoes.
04/10/2014
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