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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 27, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, September 27, 2006
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    Hungry for Answers

    We continue our 2006 election series, “30 Issues in 30 Days” with Issue Three: Is World Hunger America’s Responsibility? We’ll be joined by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, and the winner of his essay contest, Casey Parks, back from Africa. Also: a day-after look at the first gubernatorial debate; a discussion about the links between the development of luxury and affordable housing; listeners' calls about the National Intelligence Estimate.

Open Phones

Listeners comment on the newly released National Intelligence Estimate

Taking Exception

Vito Lopez, member of the New York State Assembly (D-53rd, Bushwick and Williamsburg) and Brooklyn Democratic Party chairman
and
Julia Vitullo-Martin, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and director of the Center for Rethinking Development
- discuss the 421-a tax exemption program for real estate developers

» Vito Lopez at the New York State Assembly
» Julia Vitullo-Martin at the Manhattan Institute

30 Issues in 30 Days: Is World Hunger America’s Responsibility?

Casey Parks, winner of the "Win A Trip With Nick Kristof" essay contest
- talks about her first trip outside of the US and the issues she dealt with in Western Africa
and
Nicholas Kristof, New York Times columnist
- discusses his return from Western Africa and hunger issues in Africa

First Spar

Errol Cockfield, Albany Bureau Chief for Newsday
and
Michael Goodwin Daily News columnist,
- talk about the first New York State gubernatorial debate in 24 years

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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

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