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The Brian Lehrer Show Archive

October 2008

Banking on Regulation

Monday, October 13, 2008

As turmoil continues in the world’s financial markets, 30 Issues in Thirty Days continues with the topic of banking regulation and the candidates’ responses to the crisis. Plus, should restaurants handle the math when it comes to tipping?

This Friday's Wiki-produced 30 Issues in 30 Days segment is on Health Care.
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The End of Oil?

Friday, October 10, 2008

Is energy policy an environmental or a national security issue? Is there a difference? 30 Issues in 30 Days continues with a look at Barack Obama and John McCain’s alternative energy plans. Plus, the race for New Jersey’s 5th District.


Underneath It All

Thursday, October 09, 2008

30 Issues in Thirty Days continues with a look at what the candidates say about technology and infrastructure, plus what do tomorrow's cities need? Also, fact-checking the debates and checking in on statewide races where the Democrats are hoping to take control of the New York State Senate.

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Business Without Borders

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

30 Issues in Thirty Days continues with a look at free trade and globalization with stories from the frontlines of global competition, and the candidates’ positions on the issue. Plus, did last night’s debate leave anyone undecided?

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Security Blanket

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

As the post-bailout economy takes hold, everyday spending choices are being questioned, but so are the fundamental precepts of American-style capitalism. Plus, the ins and outs of Obama and McCain's Social Security plans.

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What’s The Damage?

Monday, October 06, 2008

Governor Paterson has called a special session to discuss the state’s potential $1.2 billion budget shortfall. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick (D-66th) explains what the Wall Street crisis means for New York. And, who exactly who is middle class anyway?

This week's Wiki-produced 30 Issues in 30 Days segment is on Oil and Alternative Energy.
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VP TV

Friday, October 03, 2008

The one and only VP debate has come and gone, but who came out on top? Plus, writers for The Onion and Saturday Night Live on satire and the Presidential race. Plus, 30 Issues in 30 Days continues with your wiki-produced segment on Immigration.


Middle Ground

Thursday, October 02, 2008

Hillary Clinton is back at work as a New York Senator, and the economic troubles present a set of serious challenges. Plus, the undecided voter is a rare commodity in 2008. Just what are the issues that matter most to those still choosing between McCain and Obama? And, 30 Issues in 30 Days continues with a look at Iran, Israel, and the rest of the Middle East.


On Iraq

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Senator Clinton’s former communications director, Howard Wolfson, gives his take on each of the campaigns. And 30 Issues in Thirty Days continues with a look at the war in Iraq and what the next president should do for returning veterans. Plus, how will the credit crunch affect the City’s ability for basic upkeep?

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