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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 26, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, January 26, 2007
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    A Greener New York?

    Today we're joined by guest host Mario Murillo. New York Magazine this week says New York is way behind Chicago and other cities at preventing global warming. Writer Chris Smith will challenge Mayor Bloomberg to do better. Also, writer David Valdes Greenwood, author of Homo Domesticus: Notes from a Same-Sex Marriage.

I Sing the Ballot Electric

Larry Norden, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University's School of Law, and project director for the Brennan Center’s Voting Technology Assesment Project, Teresa Hommel, founder of wheresthepaper.org and chairwoman of the task force on election integrity of The Community Church of New York, Adam Cohen, an attorney and member of the New York Times's editorial board, and Douglas Kellner, co-chair of the New York State Board of Elections, offer analysis on the future of voting in New York State.

The Brennan Center

Making Votes Count in the New York Times

Where's The Paper

New York State Board of Elections

A Greener New York?

Chris Smith, contributing editor at New York Magazine, discusses New York’s efforts to counter global warming.

Domestic Arts

David Valdes Greenwood, journalist, playwright and author of Homo Domesticus: Notes from a Same-Sex Marriage (Da Capo Press, 2007) offers his insights gleaned from his ten-year marriage.

Homo Domesticus is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Shattering the NFL's Glass Ceiling

Shaun Powell, sports columnist at Newsday, weighs in on the upcoming Superbowl and the two black coaches who head the teams.

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.