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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, September 12, 2006
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    Primary Education

    It’s primary day in New York State and that means the return of the informal, unofficial, thoroughly unscientific Brian Lehrer Show exit poll where listeners can call in and talk about their choices between Spitzer & Suozzi; Clinton & Tasini; Spencer & McFarland; Cuomo, Green & Maloney and the other candidates in their districts. Plus, last-minute campaigning from the 4 candidates in Brooklyn’s 11th Congressional District and a “rakish” look at the history of men’s wear..

At the Races

Douglas Muzzio, professor of public affairs at Baruch College, CUNY
- looks at the primary elections to be decided today

The 11th Hour

David Yassky, NY City Council Member and candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th Congressional District
and
Chris Owens,candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th Congressional District
and
Yvette Clarke, NY City Council Member and candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th Congressional District
and
Carl Andrews, State Senator and candidate for Congress in Brooklyn's 11th Congressional District
- give their pitch for why they should get your vote on Primary election day

» Carl Andrews’ campaign website
» Yvette Clarke’s campaign website
» Chris Owens’ campaign website
» David Yassky’s campaign website

Sharp Dressed Men

Paula Baxter, curator of the Art and Architecture Collection at The New York Public Library and the new exhibition "A Rakish History of Men's Wear"
and
Glenn O'Brien, writes "The Style Guy" column at GQ Magazine and the blog, "Glenn O'Brien's Style" on their website and author, The Style Guy (Ballantine, 2000)
- discuss Men's Fashions and Style through the ages

» more on the exhibit "A Rakish History of Men's Wear"
» Glenn O’Brien’s web log

Primary Education

Listeners call in with their choices in the New York State primary
and
Ben Smith, political reporter and blogger for the Daily News
- with a quick update on where things stand in the middle of primary election day

» The Daily Politics

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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

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.