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The Brian Lehrer Show

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  • Members of the media work during the daily briefing by White House press secretary (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
    Members of the media work during the daily briefing by White House press secretary (Getty Images)

    Pressing the Flesh

    The White House Press Corps is often criticized for being too soft on the administration, but some critics say it’s over fears they’ll lose access to top officials. Former CNN CEO Walter Isaacson and former newspaper editor Harold Evans assess the correspondents’ record. Plus: Monday morning politics, City Council speaker Christine Quinn and your calls.

Monday Morning Politics

Ryan Lizza, contributing editor at New York magazine, senior editor at The New Republic,
- with news of the weekend

» Ryan Lizza archive (New York)
» Ryan Lizza archive (TNR)

"Honeymoon" Over?

Christine Quinn, speaker of the city council, represents District 3 (West Side of Manhattan)
- takes issue with Mayor Bloomberg's budget

» Christine Quinn's constituent website
» New York City Council, with information on Speaker Quinn's alternative budget
» Speaker Quinn's entire budget response (opens a PDF document)

Are The White House Press Corps Real Journalists?

Walter Isaacson, CEO of The Aspen Institute, former CEO of CNN and former managing editor of Time
and
Harold Evans, Editor-at-Large for The Week magazine, former editor of the Sunday Times of London, contributor to the Huffington Post, historian, and author
- on Jeff Gannon, Helen Thomas, and everyone in between

» Walter Isaacson (The Aspen Institute)
» Harold Evans (The Week Magazine)

Open Phones

a call-in for Iranian-Americans

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.