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Wednesday, March 15, 2006
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    Culture Club

    Economists often argue that the richer a society gets, the more secular it becomes. New York Times columnist David Brooks says this view is growing out of fashion as cultural differences become more pronounced the more educated and wealthier people become. Plus: Two views on Silverstein's plans for Ground Zero, NJ lawmaker's bid to curb online anonymity, and calls on whether homosexuality runs in the family.

Mixed Uses

Petra Todorvich, associate planner at the Regional Plan Association
- believes the World Trade Center site should be a mixed use development
and
Nicole Gelinas, contributing editor to the Manhattan Institute's, City Journal
- belives that Larry Silverstein has a good development plan for the World Trade Center site

» Regional Plan Association
» Manhattan Institute
» "WTC rebuilding wrongs: Mike's Guess vs. Larry's" by Nicole Gelinas in the New York Post

Biondi Belief

Kevin Coughlin, technology reporter for the New Jersey Star Ledger
- talks about a bill by NJ assemblyman Peter Biondi that would curb anonymity in online forums

» "Somerset lawmaker may reconsider his bill to limit online free speech" by Kevin Coughlin in the Star Ledger.
» the NJ.com forums that inspired Assemblyman Biondi to introduce the legislation

Culture Club

David Brooks, New York Times columnist and author, On Paradise Drive: How We Live Now (And Always Have) in the Future Tense (Simon & schuster)
- why he thinks culture is becoming more important than economics as an answer to world problems

» "Hillary and the Ports" by David Brooks in the New York Times

Big Brother

Michael Bailey, professor of pyschology at Northwestern University and author, The Man Who Would Be Queen Joseph Henry Press (April 2003)
- on the science of sexual orientation

» Michael Bailey's website at Northwestern University

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30 Issues in 30 Days

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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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