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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 22, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, November 22, 2004
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    Tammany 2004

    Big city political machines thrived on graft and corruption, but also created order out of the potential chaos of urban life. Christopher Ketcham joins Brian to talk about his article for Harper’s Magazine on the history of machine politics and how they still function in Brooklyn.

Cabinet in Motion

Dante Chinni Political Columnist for the Christian Science Monitor and senior associate at the Pew Project for Excellence in Journalism on the Cabinet reshuffling and other news of the weekend
» Christian Science Monitor

FOIA Sins

Jeff Jarvis president & creative director of Advance.net, writes the blog Buzzmachine.com says FCC complaints are not representative of the population as a whole
» Buzzmachine

Breukelen

Christopher Ketcham contributing writer for Harpers Magazine discusses corruption in Brooklyn

Kids in the Hall

Kevin Ryan Child Advocate for the State of New Jersey on the investigations surrounding mentally ill children in detention

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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.