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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, October 23, 2006
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    Right Under Your Nose

    Kevin Walsh is a tour guide through time. His new book, Forgotten New York, points out the vestiges of the city's history, borough-by-borough. Plus, 30 Issues in 30 Days: "Universal Healthcare" with New York Times columnist Paul Krugman and David Gratzer of The Manhattan Institute.

30 Issues in 30 Days: Universal Health Care

Marisa Acocella Marchetto, cancer survivor, author of the graphic memoir, Cancer Vixen: A True Story (Knopf, 2006)
- tells her story discovering getting diagnosed with breast cancer without health insurance
and
Paul Krugman, New York Times columnist and professor of economics and international affairs at Princeton University
- makes the case for universal health care
and
Dr. David Gratzer, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, author of The Cure: How Capitalism Can Save American Health Care (Encounter Books, October 2006)
- thinks universal health care is a bad idea

online version of Cancer Vixen: A True Story

Right Under Your Nose

Kevin Walsh, urban explorer, creater of www.forgotten-ny.com and author, Forgotten New York: The Ultimate Urban Explorer's Guide to All Five Boroughs (Collins, 2006)

Make a $100 pledge today and Forgotten New York is our gift to you.

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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.