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    A man holds a sign saying "We are America" at a rally for immigration reform in Lower Manhattan on April 10, 2006 (WNYC/Bill Swersey)

    Break for the Border

    The 1965 immigration act had a profound impact on who could come to the US. As part of a summer series on immigration and the immigrant experience, we’ll look at the history, issues and politics behind the current debate. Plus, Beth Fertig on her series, Disabling Diplomas: How NYC is Failing Its Special Education Students and racism in the world cup.

Left Behind

Beth Fertig WNYC reporter
- on her series "Disabling Diplomas: How NYC is Failing Its Special Education Students"
» all three episodes of Beth Fertig's series

Foul Play

Tony Karon, senior editor at time.com and author of The Rootless Cosmopolitan's World Cup Guide on tonykaron.com
- on the growing problem of racism in soccer
» Time Magazine

The Border

Aristide Zolberg, Walter A. Eberstadt Professor of Political Science at the Graduate Faculty of New School University and author, A Nation by Design: Immigration Policy in the Fashioning of America (Harvard University Press, 2006),
and
Madhulika Khandelwal, Director of the Asian/American Center and Associate Professor in Urban Studies at Queens College, City University of New York,

- on the 1965 Immigration Act

The Rapture

James Tabor, professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and author, The Jesus Dynasty (Simon & Schuster, 2006)
- on apocalyptic prophecy and the significance of 666

» more about his book The Jesus Dynasty

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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.