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    With Greater Power Comes Greater Responsibility

    Under a new plan, principals in nearly a quarter of all city schools will get more powers in exchange for testing their students more frequently. Four years after the Mayor won control of city schools, does Chancellor Joel Klein have them on the right track? Also, Slate.com's chief political correspondent John Dickerson talks monday morning politics and Brian opens the phone lines to see what listeners think about Russian President Vladimir Putin and again to find out whether they think Mayor Bloomberg should run for President.

Monday Morning Politics

John Dickerson, Slate.com's chief political correspondent and author, On Her Trail : My Mother, Nancy Dickerson, TV News' First Woman Star (Simon & Schuster, forthcoming)
-reviews and previews the politics of the week

» John Dickerson’s website
» John Dickerson’s articles at Slate.com

Open Phones

Russians and Russian-Americans share their thoughts on Russian President Vladimir Putin

School's Out for Summer!

Joel Klein, New York City Schools Chancellor
-on empowerment zones, schools construction, and charter schools

» New York Department of Education

Open Phones

Listeners discuss whether Mayor Bloomberg should run for President

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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.