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Thursday, March 02, 2006
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  • Marilyn Minter - Ice Ice Baby - 2004 - Baldwin Gallery, Aspen
    Marilyn Minter - Ice Ice Baby - 2004 - Baldwin Gallery, Aspen

    Here and There

    The Whitney Biennial is back, this year with a more international perspective on contemporary American Art. Co-curators Chrissie Iles and Philippe Vergne talk about what “American art” means in a global age and what the common threads they see in today’s diverse forms of artistic expression. Also: an update on the Dubai Ports World deal; does New York need an independent child advocate; and a call-in on how Pakistanis view President Bush.

Done Deal?

Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
and
Richard Wolffe, senior White House correspondent for Newsweek
- on the political firestorm surrounding the sale of ports to Dubai Port World Inc.

Two's Company

Philippe Vergne, senior curator, visual arts, at the Walker Art Center (WAC) in Minneapolis and co-curator of the 2006 Whitney Biennial
and
Chrissie Iles, Whitney Museum curator of film and video, co-curator of the 2006 Whitney Biennial

- on picking the best in "American" art
» Whitney Biennial website

Child Advocate Mania!

Marcia Robinson Lowry, founder and executive director of Children's Rights, Inc., a nonprofit child-advocacy group
and
Barbara Clark, New York state assemblywoman (D-33rd district-Queens)

» Children's Rights, Inc.
» Assemblywoman Clark's website

Open Phones

Brian speaks with Pakistani listeners and Pakistani-American listeners about what their expectations are for President Bush's trip to Pakistan

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.