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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 17, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, January 17, 2007
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    Train of Thought

    We’ll take listeners’ calls and talk about our mass transit past and our mass transit future and Lee Sander, Governor Spitzer’s new appointee to head the MTA. Also, find out about “Under the Radar” theater, before it gets big. Plus, listener's choice for the Democratic presidential candidate, and what do Ahmadinejad and Chavez really have in common?

Train of Thought

Lee Sander, CEO and Executive Director of the MTA
- discusses the future of mass transit in New York City.

See It First

Mark Russell, independent producer/curator working in New York City, producer of the Public Theater's Under the Radar festival
and
Tarell McCraney, playwright, and Yale graduate student
- on the festival offering a sampling of up-and-coming theater artists from around the world
The festival runs from January 17-28, 2007. Tickets are available through The Public Theatre.

Under the Radar

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend

Francisco Rodriguez, assistant professor of economics and Latin American studies at Wesleyan University and former chief economist of the Venezuelan National Assembly
and
Larry Birns, founder and director of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA)
and
Margarita Lopez-Maya, professor of history at the Center for the Study of Development (CENDES) at the Central University of Venezuela
- discuss the recent visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Venezuela

Edwards, Obama, or Hillary?

Open Phones
- listeners cast their Brian Lehrer vote for the Democratic candidate for president

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.