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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, September 14, 2006
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    Murder by Numbers

    The Justice Department says that violent crime is beginning to go up, after years of decline nationwide. But is it also true in the New York area? We’ll crunch numbers and take your calls. Also: We talk with the creators behind the new graphic adaptation of the 9/11 Report, discuss legislation that would fine bike riders who shun helmets, and meet the creator of presidential hopeful Mark Warner's avatar.

Murder by Numbers

Al Blumstein, professor of Criminology and Operations research at the Heinz School of Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon
and
Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
-discuss the cause and effect behind the recent crime statistics released by the Justice Department

Redrawing Disaster

Sid Jacobson former editor-in-chief of Harvey Comics
and
Ernie Colon comic artist at Harvey, Marvel, and DC Comics
co-creators of The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation (Hill and Wang 2006)
- discuss the challenges of putting images to the words of the 9/11 Report.

» The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation at Slate
» The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Wheeling and Dealing

Noah Budnick, programs director of transportation alternatives
- on alternative means of transport in New York
and
Iris Weinshall , New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner
- on the city's effort to make biking in New York safe

» NYC Department of Transportation website
» Transportation Alternatives website

Virtual Politicking

Reuben Steiger, CEO/Founder of the company Millions of US, who produced the Mark Warner avatar
-explains how politics is moving into virtual reality

» Second Life website
» New World Notes about the Warner Second Life appearance
» Millions of US youtube video about Warner Second Life appearance

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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.