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Empty MTA? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 20 November 2008)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00 GMT

Pete Donohue, transit reporter for the NY Daily News checks in from the MTA news conference on possible major fare increases and service cuts.

Jonathan Alter: 25 Years of American Politics (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 20 November 2008)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00 GMT

Newsweek senior editor and columnist Jonathan Alter looks back at covering 25 years of the most important political events in American history. His new book Between the Lines.

Ivory Tower in the Red (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 20 November 2008)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00 GMT

Colleges and universities are suffering as the credit crunch has depleted student loans and the falling stock market has shrunk endowments. What's this mean for life on campus? Plus, the dawning of the age of the atheist. And, today's the day the MTA fills in the details of their "draconian" budget cuts.

At the Last Minute (The Leonard Lopate Show: Thursday, 20 November 2008)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00 GMT

Find out about the changes in environmental policy being rushed through during the final weeks of the Bush administration. Also, former SNL writer Alan Zweibel on his funny new book, Clothing Optional. Stewart O’Nan on his latest novel. Plus, Jonathan Alter, editor and columnist for Newsweek magazine, on being witness to some of the biggest news events in the last 25 years!

Freedom on the March (Soundcheck: Thursday, 20 November 2008)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:00 GMT

Nearly a dozen marching bands will invade Manhattan next week for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Today: a look at the music, culture and tradition of a uniquely American tradition. Plus: three outstanding new releases in our CD Picks of the Week feature.

Sheila Jordan Turns 80 (Soundcheck: Wednesday, 19 November 2008)

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:43 GMT

Sheila Jordan is among the last great living jazz singers. She joins us in light of her 80th birthday and the release of a new album.