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Tuesday, March 28, 2006
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  • Five cardinals at "the Oven" in the Ramble in Central Park.
    Five cardinals at "the Oven" in the Ramble in Central Park. (Phoebe Epstein)

    Bird Brain

    Remember Pale Male, the red-tailed hawk who nearly lost his nest atop of a swanky Fifth Avenue apartment building? Hawks are just one of the scores of bird species that call Central Park home. The biggest patch of green for miles around, the park is considered one of the premier bird-watching sites on the East Coast. Also: Andy Card resigns, Karen Armstrong on world religions, and a proposal for a new Yankee Stadium.

Playing the Cards Right

John Podesta, President and CEO, Center for American Progress and former Chief of Staff for President Clinton
-on the resignation of White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card

» The Center for American Progress

Shuffling Cards


Ted Alden, Washington Bureau Chief for The Financial Times
-on the resignation on White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card

» "Bush announces resignation of chief of staff" by Ted Alden in the FT

Out of the Park

Adolfo Carrion, Jr., Bronx Borough President (D)
and
Geneva Causey, spokesperson for Save Our Parks, an advocacy group opposing the plan for the new Yankee Stadium
- on the pros and cons of the new Yankee Stadium

» Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion
» Save Our Parks

When the Buddha Met Ezekiel

Karen Armstrong, author, The Great Transformation (Knopf, 2006)
-on the foundation of the major world religious traditions

» The Great Transformation (Knopf)

Blackbird Fly

Bob Levy, author, Club George: The Diary of a Central Park Bird-Watcher (Thomas Dunne Books, 2006)
- on birding in New York and his "friend" George, a red-wing blackbird

» Club George (St. Martin's)

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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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