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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 21, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, March 21, 2006
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  • cutting money

    The $75 Solution

    Albany has a reputation as an arena for no-holds-barred lobbying. So when the head of the New York Lobbying Commission recently decided to interpret a $75 cap on gifts to apply on a yearly basis, rather than on a per-gift basis, he threw the state capitol’s political culture into tailspin.

Left Behind

Ronald B. Mincy, Maurice V. Russell professor of Social Policy and Social Work Practice at Columbia University School of Social Work and author, Black Males Left Behind (Urban Institute Books 2006)
and
Walter Fields, vice president of Political Development at Community Services Society of New York
- on the dim prospects of many young black men in America today

» Ronald B. Mincy (Columbia)
» The Community Services Society

Why Wi-fi?

Esme Vos, founder of Muniwireless.com, a portal for news and information on city wide wireless projects worldwide
-on the effort to get a municipal wireless network in major cities

» Muniwireless

Lobbying in New York: Part II

David M. Grandeau, executive director of the New York Temporary State Commission On Lobbying
-on making lobbying oversight more effective in Albany

» The New York Temporary State Commission On Lobbying

"I'm Spending that Capital on the War"

Steve Clemons, senior fellow and director of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation and blogger for TheWashingtonnote.com
-on the Presedent's press confrence earlier today

» The Washington Note
» The New America Foundation

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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!

Video Picks

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