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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 24, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, February 24, 2006
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  • Cory Booker

    Hunky Cory

    Four years ago, New Jersey’s largest city had a rare turn in the media spotlight when a charismatic challenger emerged to four-term mayor Sharpe James. Cory Booker was a young, charismatic city councilman, but he lost the hotly-contested race by 3,500 votes. This May, Newark may be set for a James-Booker rematch. Also, David Eick and Ronald Moore discuss the nuances of their sci-fi hit "Battlestar Galactica", Alexandra Natapoff and Peter Moskos explore the role of snitching in criminal justice, and Selena Blake is joined by residents from the Queensbridge public housing project to discuss her new documentary.

Leaving a Mark on Newark

Cory Booker, candidate for Mayor of Newark
- on his second election bid and his documentary, "Street Fight"
and
Marshall Curry, director and writer of "Street Fight"

» Cory Booker's website
» "Street Fight" (POV)

Destination: Earth

David Eick, executive producer of "Battlestar Galactica"
and
Ronald Moore, executive producer and writer of "Battlestar Galactica"
- on politics in science fiction

» Battlestar Gallactica

Rat a tat

Alexandra Natapoff, Associate Professor at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles,
- says reliance on "snitches" is not an effective law enforcement technique
and
Peter Moskos, assistant professor of law and police science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a former Baltimore City police officer, and author of the forthcoming, Police in the Hood (Princeton University Press)
- on the impact of backlash against snitching on law enforcement

» Bait and Snitch by Alexandra Natapoff in Slate
» Snitching: The Institutional and Communal Consequences by Alexandra Natapoff in the University of Cincinatti Law Review
» Peter Moskos' bio at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Project about a Project

Selena Blake, Executive Director of Queensbridge: The Other Side,
- on her documentary about the country’s largest public housing project
and
Mel Johnson, actor and former resident of Queensbridge
and
Elizabeth Ray, retired school teacher and current resident of Queensbridge

» Queensbridge: The Other Side

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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!

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