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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Crossing Atlantic

Mike Rikon, partner at Goldstein, Goldstein, Rikon and Gottleib,
and
Gersh Kunztman, editor of The Brooklyn Papers
-on eminent domain and the lawsuits still challenging the Atlantic Yards project.

Investment Opportunities

Jonathan Mintz, commissioner for the Department of Consumer Affairs.
-on New York City's new effort to combat poverty.

That's the Ticket!

Haskell Naussbaum, former traffic judge and author, Beat That Parking Ticket (Gavel Press, 2006)
-explains how to navigate traffic court and overturn your parking ticket

Beat That Parking Ticket available for purchase at Amazon.com

Turn Down the Lights

Susan Harder, founder of the dark sky society
-on why we should be dealing with light pollution
Dan Biederman, president of the 34th Street Partnership
-explains how lighting is important to the city landscape
Domingo Gonzales, principal at Domingo Gonzales Associates a light design company
-on his work as a lighting designer

Open Phones

-listeners discuss pre-marriage counseling, and how communication before the wedding day can help prevent divorce down the road.
Questions Couples Should Ask (Or Wish They Had) Before Marrying from the New York Times

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.