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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, October 05, 2005
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    30 Issues: Taxes

    Economists predict a multi-billion dollar deficit next year, but where will the money come from? The next installment of the 30 Issues in 30 Days election series looks at where the mayoral candidates stand on taxes. Also: a snapshot of the city’s cultural tourists.

Apollo Mission

Patrick Healy, metro political correspondent for the New York Times
-
and
Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr., New York State assembly member (D-71st District-Manhattan) and chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee
and
Ed Koch former mayor and supporter of the Bloomberg campaign
- on Mayor Bloomberg's decision to skip Thursday's debate at the Apollo tomorrow

» The New York Times
» Denny Farrell (the New York State Assembly)
» Bloomberg for Mayor

Open Phones

callers share their tales of religious and political conversion

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30 Issues:Tax Policies

E.J. McMahon, senior fellow for tax and budgetary studies at the Manhattan Institute
and
James Parrot, deputy director and chief economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute
- debate the best tax policy for the city and examine where the candidates stand

» The Fiscal Policy Institute
» The Manhattan Institute
» 30 Issues in 30 Days

Mamma Mia, Look Who's Paying Our Rent!

Cristyne Nicholas, president and CEO of NYC & Company
- says more and more people are coming to New York for the culture

» NYC & Company

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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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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