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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 01, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, January 01, 2007
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  • Mating in Captivity
    Mating in Captivity

    In With The New

    For the new year, we begin in the married couple’s home with Esther Perel, author of “Mating in Captivity,” then move on to the movie theater with legendary indie film producer Christine Vachon, then live coverage of Eliot Spitzer’s inaugural address.

Mating In Captivity

Esther Perel, marriage and family therapist and author, Mating In Captivity (Harper Collins 2006)
- talks about sustaining a relationship within the marriage

Celluloid City

Christine Vachon, independent film producer, author, A Killer Life: How an Independent Film Producer Survives Deals and Disasters in Hollywood and Beyond (Simon & Schuster, 2006)
- what life is like for an independent film producer in New York

Sean Bell Commentary

Brian Lehrer comments on the Sean Bell shooting

From Rocky to Pataki

Peter Eisenstadt, New York scholar and editor of The Encyclopedia of New York State (Syracuse University, 2005)
and
Ester Fuchs, professor of international and public affairs and political science, the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University and former advisor to Mayor Bloomberg
and
Henry Stern, president of New York Civic, a public interest organization, writes STARblog and a former New York commissioner of parks and New York City Council member
- take a look back at governors from New York's past

On Day One!

Douglas Muzzio, professor of Public Affairs at Baruch College
and
Fred Dicker, state editor for the New York Post
- preview Governor Spitzer's first day

Live Coverage

of Governor Eliot Spitzer's inaugural address

The People's Inaugural

Errol Cockfield, Albany Bureau Chief, Newsday
and
Elaine Rivera, WNYC reporter
and
Douglas Muzzio, professor of Public Affairs at Baruch College
- on the inauguration address of Governor Eliot Spitzer

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

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.