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The Brian Lehrer Show / May 30, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

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    The Era of the Amateur

    Through “crowd-sourcing,” amateurs using today’s media technology sometimes make better movies, clothing and encyclopedias than the professionals. Find out what happens when companies open up their labor to the masses. Also, a conversation with former Drug Czar and Secretary of Education William Bennett.

Primary Focus

Jonathan Tasini, candidate for US Senate
- on his run for Senate against Hillary Clinton

» Tasini for New York

Snowed Out

Ken Walsh, senior White House correspondent for US News and World Report
- on the replacement of US Treasury Secretary John Snow with Henry Paulson

The Wisdom of the Crowd

Jeff Howe, contributing editor for Wired Magazine
- explains how companies are outsourcing labor to the masses

» The Rise of Crowdsourcing in Wired Magazine

It's All History

Bill Bennett, former Education Secretary and author, America the Last Best Hope, Volume I: From the Age of Discovert to a World at War(Nelson Current 2006)
- discusses American history prior to World War One.

Open Phones

college aged listeners tell us how they feel about internships

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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

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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.