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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, December 16, 2003
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    Media, Profit and the Public Interest

    Does the first amendment mean the media should provide balanced, community-oriented information and culture, or that the government should butt out of broadcasters’ business? It’s "Media, Profit and the Public Interest”, a WNYC co-production with The Nation and The Economist magazines hosted by On The Media's Bob Garfield.

Media, Profit and the Public Interest

Ben Edwards American business editor for the Economist
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John Nichols Washington correspondent for the Nation and co-author, Our Media Not Theirs: The Democratic Struggle Against Corporate Media (Seven Stories, 2002)
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Jenny Toomey Executive Director, Future of Music Coalition
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Kenneth Ferree Chief, Media Bureau Federal Communications Commission
A debate on the merits of media regulation. Live event at Columbia University’s Roone Arledge Auditorium in Alfred Lerner Hall, taped on December 15th 2003.

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30 Issues in 30 Days

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Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Uncommon Indicators

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The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.