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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, October 10, 2006
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    Globalize It!

    As the former head of Citigroup, Sandy Weill has been called the most important man on Wall Street in the past half-decade. He gives his insight on big business in a globalized world. Plus, 30 Issues in 30 Days: Medicaid fraud in New York State; a diplomatic history of U.S. - North Korean relations; and famed Indian cookbook author and actress Madhur Jaffrey.

Testing Time

Marion Creekmore, retired career diplomat, Distinguished Visiting Professor of History and Political Science at Emory University, former program director of the Carter Center and author, A Moment of Crisis: Jimmy Carter, The Power of a Peacemaker, and North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions (PublicAffairs, 2006)
and
James R. Lilley, former ambassador to People's Republic of China and to the Republic of Korea and author, China Hands: Nine Decades of Adventure, Espionage, and Diplomacy in Asia (PublicAffairs, 2005 – paperback)

A Moment of Crisis and China Hands are available for purchase at Amazon.com

Where There’s a Weill...

Sandy Weill, chairman emeritus of Citigroup and author, with Judah S. Kraushaar, of The Real Deal: My Life in Business and Philanthropy (Warner Business Books, 2006)
- discusses his memoir

The Real Deal is available for purchase at Amazon.com

30 Issues in 30 days: Medicaid in NY State

Richard Perez Pena, reporter for the New York Times
and
Jon Cohen, MD, chief medical officer at The North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, former candidate for Lieutenant Governor
- on the causes behind the ballooning Medicaid costs and the political

Currying Favors

Madhur Jaffrey, actress, cookbook maven and author, Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India (Knopf 2006)
- talks about her life, her acting and her cooking

Climbing the Mango Trees is available for purchase at Amazon.com

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.

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.