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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, March 29, 2006
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  • Likud supporters react in Tel Aviv, after the ruling Kadima party narrowly beat its rivals in Israeli elections.
    Likud supporters react in Tel Aviv, after the ruling Kadima party narrowly beat its rivals in Israeli elections. (PATRICK BAZ/AFP/Getty Images)

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    Last month, shareholder pressure almost caused the breaking up of the Time Warner Corporation. We’ve seen the imperial CEO for some time, but is increased corporate democracy leading to the rise of the imperial shareholder? Plus Israeli consul general, Arye Mekel on the outcome of the Israeli elections and what it means in a post-Sharon era.

Yankee, Go Home!

Andrea Bernstein, WNYC reporter,
-on George Steinbrenner's Battle of the Bronx

Olmert's Options

Arye Mekel, Israeli consul-general in New York,
-on Israel's election

» Israel's consulate in New York

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Lucian Bebchuk, Harvard professor of law, economics and finance and director of Harvard's Program on Corporate Governance,
- argues in favor of greater shareholder democracy
and
Stephen Bainbridge, corporate law professor at UCLA,
- argues for executive perogative

» Lucian Bebchuk bio
» ProfessorBainbridge.com

Be Our Guest?

Sonia Ramirez, legislative representative on immigration for the AFL-CIO,
-on the proposal to create a guest worker program

» "Statement by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney on Immigration Bill in Senate" from 3/28/06

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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

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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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