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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, June 20, 2005
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    Public Broadcasting Faces Funding Cuts

    A House committee has approved a spending bill that would dramatically reduce funding for public TV and radio. Today on the Brian Lehrer Show, WNYC President Laura Walker discusses how the cuts could affect WNYC and other public broadcasters.

What's Up with CPB?

Jodi Schneider economic editor at the Congressional Quarterly
- on the budget cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
» Congressional Quarterly

What's the Frequency, Congress?
Laura Walker, President of WNYC
-on the effect CPB cuts would have on WNYC
» Laura Walker
and
Paul Stankavich, president and general manager of Alaska Public Telecommunications Inc., which operates KAKM television, KSKA radio and the Alaska Public Radio Network,
-explains how the funding cuts could effect broadcasting in Alaska
» KAKM
» KSKA
» the Alaska Public Radio Network

The Poor Funding the Rich
David Boaz executive vice president of the Cato Institute
- says CPB's funding scheme penalizes the poor and entertains the wealthy
» David Boaz

So Long, Bert and Ernie
Nita Lowey, congresswoman (D-18th district),
-argues against funding cuts to the CPB
» Nita Lowey

Supreme Rulings

Nick Thompson Senior Editor at Legal Affairs
on whatever rulings come down from the Supreme Court
» Legal Affairs

Trying to Get on the Ballot

Steve Shaw, Republican candidate for mayor and investment banker
-says he is the real Republican in this race
» Shaw for Mayor
and

Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright

Ellen Levine, author, Catch a Tiger by the Toe (Penguin 2005)
-on explaining the McCarthy era to your kids

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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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