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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 17, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 17, 2004
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    The New New York

    In the 1960s and 70s, New York magazine made waves publishing provocative writing by Tom Wolfe, Norman Mailer, and Gloria Steinem. In recent years, though, the magazine has been more concerned with celebrity and sorbet. Now a new editor in chief is promising to bring back the spirit of the old New York.

Oily Food and Dirty Money

Robert Pollock member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board and a panelist on The Journal Editorial Report on WNET on the investigation over the Oil for Food Program

Open Phones

listeners call in on various issues in the news

New New York

Adam Moss, editor in chief of New York magazine, explains New York magazine's redesign
» New York Magazine

Still Counting

Miles Rapoport, President of the think tank Demos and former Connecticut Secretary of State, offers the latest on recounts, voting irregularities and calls for reform
» Demos

The Fabric of New York

Steve Zeitlin Founding Director of City Lore. He's also a regular radio commentator for Crossroads and Artbeat, and currently develops segments on "The Poetry of Everyday Life" for The Next Big Thing says the real stars of New York aren't Derek Jeter or Hillary Clinton
» City Lore
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Reverend Deacon Edgar W. Hopper inductee into the 2004 City Lore "People's Hall of Fame" and deacon at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church on Henry Street wants New York to know about its slave past
» St. Augustine's
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Terry Marone inductee into the 2004 City Lore "People's Hall of Fame" and keeper of the "gypsy robe"is keeping the old spirit of Broadway alive
» Actor's Equity

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30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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