The Brian Lehrer Show Archive
July 2008
Economic Turnaround
Friday, July 18, 2008
When it comes to the economy, Democrats and Republicans have taken some unexpected stances: Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package calls for additional tax rebates, while the Bush administration argues that government intervention can be the solution to our economic troubles. Plus, a look at Al Gore’s latest environmental proposals.
The Summer of Forgetting
Thursday, July 17, 2008
After a summer of all play and no work, kids are at risk of losing two months’ worth of learning. YMCA’s Marty Forth and CUNY professor of education Ken Gold explain why – and how kids can use their academic skills during summer break. Plus, is your online identity really anonymous? Ben Smith talks about the recent gag order on his blog, Room 8.
July Is Photo Month: See The Change Pictures!
On Monday we'll talk with some of the participants of our "Change for the Better, Change for the Worse" photo challenge, but you can see all the great submissions we received here.
Sick and Dirty
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A recent report is casting a light on the sanitation of New York hospitals. While certain ones are driving up the state’s average, it’s against the law to know which ones. Plus, the secret to stopping the junk mail invasion at home.
July is Photo Month at the BL Show Flickr Page!
This week's photo project is a collaboration with Slideluck Potshow. We're calling it "Change for the Better, Change for the Worse."
You can see all the great submissions here, showing changes of all shapes and colors. Click here for all the info you need to participate! We'll screen the winners at Slideluck Potshow XII in August at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn.
Numbers Game
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
When almost two-thirds of college applications come from women, there may just not be enough spots for qualified female applicants. The admissions director at Kenyon College explains how she makes the tough decisions. Plus, why need-blind admissions policies may not be beneficial for all. And, is Google making us stupid?
July is Photo Month at the BL Show Flickr Page!
This week's photo project is a collaboration with Slideluck Potshow. We're calling it "Change for the Better, Change for the Worse."
We have over 350 submissions so far, showing changes of all shapes and colors. Click here for all the info you need to participate! We'll screen the winners at Slideluck Potshow in August at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn.
The Future of Baseball
Monday, July 14, 2008
Should taxpayers’ money fund gleaming new stadiums in a time of economic downturn? On the eve of the All-Star Game in Yankee Stadium, sports business expert Andrew Zimbalist gives his take on the future of America’s favorite pastime. Plus, Department of Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan gives a primer on congestion parking.
July is Photo Month at the BL Show Flickr Page!
This week's photo project is a collaboration with Slideluck Potshow. We're calling it "Change for the Better, Change for the Worse."
We have over 350 submissions so far, showing changes of all shapes and colors. Click here for all the info you need to participate! We'll screen the winners at Slideluck Potshow in August at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn.
By the Numbers
Friday, July 11, 2008
As the blogosphere frets that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is moving to the center, his senior economic advisor, University of Chicago professor Austan Goolsbee, explains the Obama strategy for dealing with issues like taxes, jobs and energy. Plus, Gail Collins; New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye; and witnessing a birth in Brooklyn... from Iraq.
July is Photo Month at the BL Show Flickr Page!
This week's photo project is a collaboration with Slideluck Potshow. We're calling it "Change for the Better, Change for the Worse."
We have over 350 submissions so far, showing changes of all shapes and colors. Click here for all the info you need to participate! We'll screen the winners at Slideluck Potshow in August at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn.
Street Shots
Thursday, July 10, 2008
What does it take to capture the energy of New York City on film? We find out from WNYC Street Shots winner Joe Wigfall and writer/critic Luc Sante. Plus, Jesse Jackson's controversial comments; a new photography challenge; a timetable for pulling out of Iraq; and why Indian weddings are getting so extravagant.
Bare Pantry in Harlem
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
The nation's most vulnerable are feeling the squeeze as the cost of food continues to rise. Tomorrow, former Senator John Edwards will tour an East Harlem food pantry to survey the effect on New York’s poor. This kicks off his nation-wide initiative to fight hunger where it’s needed most. Plus, Eboo Patel of the Interfaith Youth Core.
Spending Habits
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
One might think that people budget their money in order of priority: basic needs first, then the little things, then lavish expenses. But purchasing trends show a surprisingly different story about the “wealth gap” and how spending habits are dictated by so much more than just income. Also, John McCain is on the attack against Barack Obama, but he’s also forging his own policy agenda.
Oh, Baby
Monday, July 07, 2008
Is Obama moving to the middle? Is McCain cleaning house? Newsweek's Richard Wolffe brings us the latest news from the campaign trail. Plus: if you're a parent, you're probably no stranger to getting suckered by your kids. But, according to author Pamela Paul, the billion-dollar baby industry also has your number.
Past and Future
Friday, July 04, 2008
We continue our coverage from the 2008 Aspen Ideas Festival with a special Fourth of July panel. What can our next president learn from previous ones - most notably maverick and war hero Theodore Roosevelt? Author and Supreme Court clerk Joshua Hawley, Stanford University historian David Kennedy, Congresswoman Jane Harman, (D-CA), and former Clinton chief of staff and president and CEO of the Center for American Progress John Podesta weigh in.
See photos from the Aspen Ideas Festival on our Flickr page
The Brian Lehrer Show at the Aspen Ideas Festival is a joint production of WNYC and the Aspen Institute.
Big Ideas
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Live, from Aspen, Colorado, coverage of the 2008
Aspen Ideas Festival -- a celebration of intellect, vision, and big ideas (or, in the words of some, a wonkapalooza). Tune in to hear Brian discuss the 21st century workforce with Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, Wendy Kopp of Teach For America and philanthropist Eli Broad. Plus: interviews with media guru Walter Isaacson, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, McCain advisor Douglas Holtz-Eakin and Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Brian Lehrer Show at the Aspen Ideas Festival is a joint production of WNYC and the Aspen Institute.
Highlights
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
As the Brian Lehrer Show staff heads west for the Aspen Ideas Festival, we bring you some highlights from recent shows, including an interview with the late great George Carlin and a new interview looking at preparations for this fall's political conventions.
Fried
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
President Bush just signed a new and expanded G.I. Bill into law. We talk with Paul Rieckhoff, executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, about the bill – which aims to give hundreds of thousands of military veterans a free college education at state universities. Also: it’s Day One for New York’s new trans fat regulation. How are restaurants coping? And, more importantly, will your fried chicken still be flaky and crispy?
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- The Brian Lehrer Show: The Color of Satire (July 15, 2008)
- The Brian Lehrer Show: Making green in green markets? (July 18, 2008)
- The Leonard Lopate Show: Drink Tips for Summer Grilling (July 18, 2008)
- The Brian Lehrer Show: Getting In (July 15, 2008)