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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 19, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, August 19, 2004
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    The final results are in: 41% of third graders attending summer school for reading passed their final tests. The Mayor says that his controversial new program eliminating "social promotion" is working. So how do these numbers compare to last years results? Also, the Howl Festival, the New York DMV cracks down on license fraud, Paul Loeb on hope in tough times, and your thought’s on this year’s Olympics.

ABC, One Two, Good Bye, Three

ABC, One Two Good Bye Three Beth Fertig Reporter, WNYC on the results of the summer success academy and Eva Moskowitz Councilwoman (D-4th District-Upper East Side) on third grade testing and summer school
» New York City Council

Party Politics

Party Politics Phil Hartman Founder and Executive Director of the Howl Festival in the East Village on the festivals treatment of politics through art
» Howl Festival and Penny Arcade performance artist (known for erotically avant-garde shows)
» Penny Arcade and Paul Bartlett (aka, Robin Eublind)"Minister of Unusual Happenings" at Billionares for Bush
» Billionaires for Bush

Licensed to Drive

Gouri Sadwhani Executive Director of the New York Civic Participation on tougher rules for immigrant driver's licenses

Mission: Impossible

Paul Loeb editor of The Impossible Will Take a Little While: A Citizen's Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear (Basic Books)
» Paul Loeb

Open Phones

Listeners call in to talk about the Olympics and competition

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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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