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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 30, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, June 30, 2005
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  • Chinese Dragon

    Doing Business with the Dragon

    For more than a decade, China has been a magnet for American investment. Now the Chinese want to acquire some American businesses, signaling a change in the relationship. Economist Paul Krugman says it’s appropriate to proceed with caution.

Handshake Deal

Ben Smith, writer for the New York Observer and blogger for the paper's blog The Politicker,
» The Politicker
and
Douglas Muzzio, Professor of Public Affairs at the School of Public Affairs at Baruch College,
» Baruch College
- on the New York City budget agreed to by handshake between Mayor Bloomberg and Council Speaker Miller

Rules In Transit

Listeners call in with rules they'd like to see imposed on their fellow subway and bus riders

Doing Business with the Dragon

Paul Krugman, New York Times columnist and professor fo economics and international affairs at Princeton University
- on how the US should deal with China as the country buys American companies
» Paul Krugman

The Things People Say

Michael Malice,
and
S. Morgan Friedman, Creators of overheardinnewyork.com
- on the incredible things New Yorker's overhear
» Overheard in New York

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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

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.