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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 08, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, November 08, 2005
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McCain's Mission

John McCain, Senator (R-AZ) and author, Character Is Destiny: Inspiring Stories Every Young Person Should Know and Every Adult Should Remember (Random House, 2005)
-takes inspiration from Sojourner Truth, Leonardo da Vinci, and Wilma Rudolph

» Character Is Destiny (Random House)
» John McCain (US Senate)

Flying the Co-op

Marc Luxemburg, president of the Council of New York Cooperatives and Condominiums
and
John Liu, Democratic member of the New York City Council representing Northeast Queens
- on a proposal to force co-op boards to give a reason for denying an application

» John Liu
» The Council of New York Cooperatives & Condominiums

Same-Day Service

Richard Dadey, executive director of the Citizen's Union
- says people should be allowed to register and vote on Election Day, plus our informal, unofficial, thoroughly unscientific exit poll

» Citizens Union

RIP Lever Machine

John Ravitz, executive director of the Board of Elections
- on the death of the voting machine, plus our informal, unofficial, thoroughly unscientific exit poll

» New York City Board of Elections

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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.