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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 01, 2006
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    All Politics Are National

    It’s been decades since Tip O’Neill coined the adage about local politics. But are all politics national in 2006? Republicans want people to vote against a Speaker Pelosi. Democrats want a vote against President Bush. What about the local candidate? Also, Ned Lamont on his Senate race; Nueva NY: A guide to Latina life in the 5 boroughs, and listeners' calls on international adoption.

Looking at Lamont

Ned Lamont, Democratic candidate for Connecticut's US Senate seat
- says he'd do a better job in Washington than Joe Lieberman

It's My Party

Jill Gardiner, metro reporter for the New York Sun
- on Mayor Bloomberg's endorsement of Joe Lieberman

La Gran Manzana

Seth Kugel, New York Times columnist,
and
Carolina Gonzalez, freelance writer, former reporter and editorial board member with the New York Daily News,
co-authors,
Nueva York: the Complete Guide to Latino Life in the Five Boroughs, (St. Martin's Griffin, 2006)
- where to find Latino culture in New York City

Nueva York is available for purchase at Amazon.com

30 Issues: Are All Politics National?

Dick Zimmer, former Congressman (R-NJ-12th District) and lawyer with Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher
and
Charles Rangel , Congressman (D-NY-15th District-Upper Manhattan)
- discuss whether Iraq and other national issues will prove Tip O'Neill wrong in 2006.

Adopt-A-World

Dawn Davenport, mother, attorney and author, The Complete Book of International Adoption (Broadway, 2006),
- discusses the intricacies of international adoption and takes calls from our listeners on their adoption experiences.

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.