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    What's the Big Idea?

    8 years ago The American Prospect editor Michael Tomasky argued that the Democratic movement was being ruined by identity politics. Now his argument that Democrats should unite around the idea of the common good is gaining traction in post-9/11 politics. Plus, why Americans are sicker than Britons.

What's the Big Idea?

Michael Tomasky, executive editor of The American Prospect magazine
- says Democrats lack a big idea uniting their proposals

» Party In Search of a Notion in The American Prospect

Salutary Neglect

Sir Michael G Marmot, professor of epidemiology and public health at University College, London
and
James P. Smith, senior economist at the RAND corporation
- on their study showing Americans are less healthy than Britons despite spending more on health
» Sir Michael at UCL
» Jim Smith at RAND
» Abstract of the JAMA article

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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.