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Wednesday, July 13 2016

  • The Fake 'War on Cops,' Pokémon GO, Bryan Cranston July 13, 2016

    On today's show: What the data actually says about violence against police officers; how&nbsp;Pok&eacute;mon GO became an overnight phenomenon; actor Bryan Cranston on his new film.&nbsp; (episode)

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    • Data Shows That the 'War on Cops' is Fake July 13, 2016

      According to the data, there is no "War on Cops."&nbsp;In fact,&nbsp;the number of intentional police killings has fallen steadily since Reagan, and is at it&rsquo;s lowest level yet under Obama.&nbsp;

    • How PTSD Impacts Policing in America July 13, 2016

      The impact of stress and trauma on police officers is often understudied, and most officers receive only an hour or two of training on how to deal with such stress.&nbsp;

    • Expressions of Hope From the Streets of Baltimore July 13, 2016

      Professor D. Watkins is&nbsp;educating young people&nbsp;through The Baltimore Writers Project&nbsp;&mdash; he's hoping&nbsp;to give young people the opportunity to define their own narrative.&nbsp;

    • How Pokémon GO Became a Gaming Phenomenon July 13, 2016

      All around the country, people are trying to catch 'em all with&nbsp;Pok&eacute;mon GO. What makes this mobile app so popular?&nbsp;

    • The Hidden Feminist History of Tupperware July 13, 2016

      The undisputed queen of Tupperware, Brownie Wise was one of the first women to "lean in." She became&nbsp;a pioneering business woman and a household name&nbsp;in postwar America.

    • Bryan Cranston on His Creative Process July 13, 2016

      Bryan Cranston couldn't be Walter White forever.&nbsp;In the new film "The Infiltrator," he plays a fictional character posing as a real one. He discusses his new movie &amp;&nbsp;"Breaking Bad" here.