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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 08, 2006
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  • Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman gives his wife, Hadassah a kiss during his acceptance speech after he won a 4th term in Hartford, Conn., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006. (AP Photo/Bob Child)
    Incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman gives his wife, Hadassah a kiss he won a 4th term (AP Photo/Bob Child)

    The Day After

    With the Democrats taking control of the House, we continue our coverage of the 2006 election. Who won, who lost and why? What's still unresolved and what happens next for the nation, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

The Results are In

John Dickerson, Slate.com's chief political correspondent and author, On Her Trail: My Mother, Nancy Dickerson, TV News' First Woman Star (Simon & Schuster, 2006)
and
Clarence Page, columnist for the Chicago Tribune
- recap the election

Counts and Recounts

Michael Waldman, executive director of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law and former speechwriter for President Bill Clinton
- on voting problems that arose on Election Day
and
Beverly Amsler, Morning Edition Anchor for WVTF in Roanoke, Virginia
- tells us how the Senatorial race in Virigina will be decided

more on the Election Protection coalition

Tri State Round Robin

Darryl McMiller, assistant professor of political science at the University of Hartford
and
Bob Hennelly, WNYC Reporter
and
Elaine Rivera, WNYC Reporter
- with the election results from Connecticut, New Jersey and New York, plus listener calls on what the Democrats should do first.

Dems in the House

Paul Mirengoff, Attorney based in Washington, DC, and co-creator of powerlineblog.com
and
Marie Cocco, syndicated columnist for the Washington Post Group
- the post-election state of affairs for Republicans and Democrats

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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

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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.