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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, August 17, 2006
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  • Edolphus Towns
    Edolphus Towns

    Going to Towns

    Edolphus Towns has been a Brooklyn congressman for 24 years, but he is locked in a tight battle to keep his seat. Councilmember Charles Barron and Assemblyman Roger Green both want to capitalize on Towns’ vulnerable position, but they are splitting the anti-Towns vote. Find out why they both think they can do a better job serving Brooklynites. Plus: How modernity is shaping South Asian society with author Pankaj Mishra; how many planets are there in the solar system? and a pre-debate primer on the New York State Attorney General's office.

Going to Towns

Charles Barron, City Councilmember (D-Canarsie)
and
Roger Green, Assemblyman (D-Fort Greene) - both want to unseat Congressman Edolphus Towns

» Charles Barron
» Roger Green

Planetary Plans

Richard Binzel, professor of planetary sciences at MIT and a member of the International Astronomical Union's planet definition committee

» Richard Binzel's bio at MIT
» International Astronomical Union

It's a Mod, Mod World

Pankaj Mishra, authorTemptations of the West: How to Be Modern in India, Pakistan, Tibet, and Beyond (Farrar, Straus and Giroux , 2006)
- on modernity in an ancient land

Attorney General Knowledge

G. Oliver Koppell, New York City Council Member (D-Bronx) and former New York State Attorney General
- the democratic candidates are debating tonight, but just what does the Attorney General do?

» Oliver Koppell's council website

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.