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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, August 01, 2006
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    Primary Politics

    Congressman Major Owens is stepping down from his seat this fall after 24 years representing Brooklyn. The district has been represented by a black politician since Shirley Chisholm became the first American woman in congress in 1968. Now some community leaders are angry at the prospect of a white councilmember winning the Democratic primary in this predominantly black district. Each of the candidates makes his or her case for the Democratic candidacy. Plus: How green roofs can keep the city cool and the truth about air conditioners.

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Taking Heat

Stuart Gaffin, Associate Research Scientist at the Center for Climate Systems Research (CCSR) at the Earth Institute at Columbia University
- on the urban "heat island" effect and ways to combat it
and
Gary Conte warning and coordination meteorologist at National Weather Service station at Brookhaven National Laboratory on Long Island
- explains heat waves
and
Jim Nanney, manager of appliance and recreation products testing at Consumer Reports/Consumers Union
- explains everything you need to know about air conditioning

» National Weather Service
» Consumer Reports

Fidelity

Juan Manuel Benitez, reporter and host of NY1 Noticias "Pura Politica"
-on the temporary ceding of power from Fidel Castro to his brother
and
Julia Sweig, Senior Fellow and Director of Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations
-on the legacy of Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro

» NY1 Noticias
» Article on Castro's illness at the Council of Foreign Relations website

11th Hour

Jonathan Hicks, metro reporter for the New York Times
- on the campaign for the Democratic nomination to replace Rep. Major Owens in Brooklyn's 11th Congressional district
and
Carl Andrews, State Senator and candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th District
and
Yvette Clarke, NY City Council Member and candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th District
and
Chris Owens, candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th District
and
David Yassky, NY City Council Member and candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th District

» Jonathan Hicks in the New York Times
» Carl Andrews’ campaign website
» Yvette Clarke’s campaign website
» Chris Owens’ campaign website
» David Yassky’s campaign website

MTV25

Kelefa Sanneh, New York Times music critic
-on the 25th birthday of MTV

» Recent articles by Kelefa Sanneh at the New York Times

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Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

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Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

Slideluck Potshow

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Check out our contribution to the recent Slideluck Potshow, an event where folks share their love of food and photos!

ICANN, You Can…

Web Exclusive

Paul Twomey, president and CEO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on their recent decision to offer more top-level domain names.

Mixed Up

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We discuss the implications of our mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.