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    Dream On

    New York Times columnist Bob Herbert’s new book Promises Betrayed: Waking Up from the American Dream is a collection of some of his recent columns focused on the failure of American society to live up to the promise of “liberty and justice for all.” Also: the authors of two recent memoirs about being fat and female, Wendy McClure (I’m Not the New Me) and Judith Moore (Fat Girl: a true story) compare notes and share stories.

London Calling

Sir Philip Thomas British Consul General
- on the grenede blast at the building that houses the British Consul here in New York
and
Anthony Kuhn NPR correspondent in London
- on how the bombing at the New York UK consulate is playing out in the UK on election day
» NPR

On the Waterfront

Phil DePaulo Community Liason for the People's Firehouse a community organization in Northern Brooklyn
- on why the plan to develop the waterfront is bad for the residents in the area
and
Kent Barwick President of the Municipal Arts Society is a private, non-profit organization that champions excellence in urban design and planning and the preservation of the best of New York's past
- on the faults of the Brooklyn Waterfront development plan
» Municipal Arts Society
and
Brad Lander Director of Pratt Institutes Center for Community and Environmental Development (PICCED), at the Pratt Insitute
- on development in Red Hook, Far West Side of Manhattan and city economy

Fat is the New Thin

Wendy McClurecreator of the online journal "Pound" and the humor site "Candyboots," a columnist for Bust Magazine and a founding contributor to the website "Television Without Pity" and author, I'm Not the New Me: A Memoir(Riverhead Books, 2005)
» Pound
and
Judith Moore author, Fat Girl: A True Story (Hudson Street Press, 2005)
- on her memoir of growing up overweight

Dream On

Bob Herbert New York Times columnist and author, Promises Betrayed: Waking up from the American Dream (Times Books, 2005)

New York 51: District 30

Dennis Gallagher City Council Member, District 30 ( R )
- on District 30
» Dennis Gallagher

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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

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