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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 29, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 29, 2006
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  • A Bitter Pill

    A new report says nine hospitals throughout New York State must close, including five in New York City. The recommendations are part of an effort to fix the state’s health care system, but why is the Government ordering private hospitals to shut down? We’ll look at how economics, politics and public health are colliding to make this happen. Plus: The President goes to Jordan, The Pope goes to Turkey; more on the police shootings in Queens; and burning out isn't just for social workers anymore.

Dogma, Diatribe, Dialogue

Cengiz Aktar, professor of Political Science at Istanbul University
and
Hasan Ersel, former vice governor of the Central Bank of Turkey
and
Ivan Watson, NPR's Istanbul Correspondent
- talk about the Pope's trip to Turkey and whether or not it will be accepted into the European Union

Shooting in Jamaica, Queens

David Seifman, City Hall Bureau Chief for the New York Post
- on the politics surrounding the shooting
and
Kerry Burke, city reporter for the New York Daily News
- on the day to day details that have unraveled in the case of the police shooting in Jamaica Queens

A Bitter Pill

Louis Guida, member of the committee of Interns & Residents, SEIU & Co-coordinator of the Save Our Safety Net Campaign
and
Neil Roberts, former CEO of the Wesley Health Care Center, and member of the Commission on Healthcare Facilities in the 21st Century
and
Fred Mogul, WNYC reporter
- why the government may shut down private hospitals in the city and state

Report from the Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21st Century

Big Apple Burnouts

Jennifer Senior, contributing editor at New York Magazine
- on her cover article about The Science of Burnout

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.

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.