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Wednesday, May 10, 2006
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    Corzine's 100+ Days

    New Jersey governor Jon Corzine recently passed his 100th day in office. Find out how he plans to close the state's $4 billion budget deficit and why its hurting him in the polls. Plus: Newsweek writer Jonathan Alter with a history of FDR and Pulitzer Prize public health journalist Laurie Garrett on ABC's treatment of a possible bird flu pandemic.

Corzine for a Bruising

Jon Corzine, governor of New Jersey
- what he's doing about the state's $4 billion deficit

» Governor Corzine's website

One Flu Over The Cuckoo's Nest

Laurie Garrett, public health journalist, member of the Council on Foreign Relations
- looks at TV's treatment of a possible bird flu pandemic

» Laurie Garrett's bio at the Council of Foreign Relations
» LaurieGarrett.com

A New Look at the New Deal

Jonathan Alter, senior editor at Newsweek and author of The Defining Moment: FDR's First Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope (Simon & Schuster)
- gives a history of FDR and relates his presidency to today

» Jonathan Alter's columns at Newsweek

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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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.