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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 25, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, August 25, 2005
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  • The Little State that Could, and Did

    Plucky Connecticut has broken twice with Washington this week. State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal explains the state’s decision to challenge the No Child Left Behind Law and to limit its own greenhouse emissions.

The Little State that Could, and Did

Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General,
-explains Connecticut's recent breaks with Washington on education and climate change
and
Sandy Waters chairman of the Greenwich Schools Board of Education

» Office of the Connecticut Attorney General

Brawl in Brooklyn

Errol Louis columnist for the New York Daily News
- talks about the Brooklyn District Attorney's race and the debate that took place the evening before
» Errol Louis in the New York Daily News

Summer of Sheehan

In this Open Phones, listeners discuss Cindy Sheehan's protest in Crawford

Subway Security

Sewell Chan reporter for The New York Times
- on the MTA's $200 million plan to upgrade subway security
» "Race Is on for Cellular System for the Subway" (The New York Times

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