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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.

    Beating the heat? Heat beating you? Show us!
    Visit the Brian Lehrer Show "100 Degrees of Perspiration" flickr page.
    How to add a photo to a Flickr group

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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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.