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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, August 17, 2005
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  • Take Four

    Jazz at Lincoln Center has never sounded like this. Four democrats riffing and scatting about public policy, so was the scene at the first Democratic Primary debate. Tunes rang from class size to public transportation. Was it music to the people’s ears?

Take Four

Wayne Barrett, senior editor at the Village Voice, and author, Rudy: An Investigative Biography of Rudolph Giuliani (Basic Books, 2000) and City for Sale: Ed Koch and the Betrayal of New York (Harpercollins, 1988)
and
Andrew Kirtzman, host of CBS's Kirtzman and Company
and
Chung Seto, campaign manager for C. Virginia Fields
and
Nick Baldick, campaign manager for Fernando Ferrer
and
Anson Kaye, communications director for Anthony Weiner
and
Brian Hardwick, campaign manager for Gifford Miller
-on the Democratic debate last night

» The Village Voice
» Andrew Kirtzman (WCBS Newschannel 2)
» New Yorkers for Ferrer 2005
» Weiner for Mayor
» Gifford Miller for Mayor

Keepin' It Real

Meghan Daum, novelist and essayist, writes frequently for the LA Times,
-on "real women" in advertising

» "Fleshy Thighs on Parade" (The Los Angeles Times)

Don't Get All Like, Libertarian On Me Now...

John Tierney, New York Times columnist,
-says New York should pay for its own beefed-up subway security

» John Tierney's Columns (The New York Times)

Deciding on video games

David Lamont, senior correspondent for GamerAndy and co-sponsor of "Do Not Speak For Us Campaign"
- on the release of new video game "Bully" and advises the consumers how to understand the Electronic Software Ratings Board (ESRB)
and
Ronal Moten, COO of Peaceoholics Youth Council
- speaks out against the release of the Bully video game

» Gamer Andy

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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

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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.