Alex Zimmerman, an education reporter, discusses the complexities of NYC public schools, including mayoral control and the controversy surrounding gifted programs. Gideon Rose, a foreign policy expert, sheds light on María Corina Machado's recent Nobel win, analyzing its implications for Venezuela and democracy. Finally, Peter Harnick, co-founder of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, shares the fascinating history of transforming abandoned railroads into public trails and the challenges these projects face, bringing communities closer to nature.
