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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 26, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, January 26, 2005
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  • C-line suspension
    What does the C-line suspension say about the subway system?

    Subway Woes

    Three days after a fire destroyed a vital signal box for the A and C lines the Transit Authority has reassessed their repair timeline from up to 5 years to 9 months. However, this does little for the thousands of straphangers whose commutes have increased in time and irritation level. The extent of the trouble may even affect housing prices in neighborhoods close to the lines.

Bush Press Conference- Live Coverage

Richard Wolffe Senior White House Correspondent for Newsweek gives analysis of the President's press conference (before and after live coverage)
» Newsweek

Making a Bee-Line for the C-Line

Joshua Robin, on what the C-line suspension says about the subway system
» Joshua Robin's Newsday article

For Whom the Toll Beckons

Robert Poole, Jr., founder of libertarian think tank Reason Foundation, and an expert on transportation privatization, says selling the right to collect tolls can work out well if governments read the fine print.
» Robert Poole, Jr.

NY 51: District 25

Helen Sears, City Council District: 25 (D), on life and politics in Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst, Rego Park, Woodside, and Corona
» New York 51 Page
» Councilmember Sears

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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

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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.