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    Legal Eagles

    Andrew Cuomo, Mark Green, Charlie King and Sean Patrick Maloney (in alphabetical order!) are all vying for the chance to run against Republican candidate Jeanine Pirro for the chance to succeed Eliot Spitzer as New York State’s top legal official. Two reporters join guest host Errol Louis to play highlights and offer analysis of the debate. Plus, an insider’s view of toiling in the corporate lawyer mill, better airport screening and end-of-summer weekend plans.

Legal Eagles

Kate Lucadamo, reporter for the New York Daily News
and
Beth Fertig, WNYC reporter - gives a post mortem on last night's Democratic Attorney General candidates debate

White Shoe, Dirty Feet

Jeremy Blachman, blogger and author, Anonymous Lawyer (Henry Holt, 2006)
- on his days as a corporate law slave

» Annonymous Lawyer Blog

On Best Behavior

Rafi Ron, president of New Age Security Solutions, a security consulting and training firm based in Maryland, former director of security at Ben Gurion International airport
- assesses a new Federal plan to target terrorists at airports using conversation

» New Age Security Solutions

Open Phones

Only two weekends left before Labor Day: listeners call in with their end-of-summer plans.

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.