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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 28, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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  • Drawing the Line

    How much income should be too much to qualify for government-subsidized health insurance? In New Jersey, a family with two children can qualify if they make up to $70,000 a year. President Bush says that's way too much. On our next program, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D) will make New Jersey's case. Also, the history of flight attendants, voting rights on trial in Port Chester, New York, and a look at black women and mental health.

Taking Stock

John Authors, US Investment editor for the Financial Times talks about why the Dow and the global markets took a plunge

SCHIP's Shape

Frank Pallone, Jr., Congressman (D-NJ 6th), chair of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, speaks about efforts to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

Minority Report

Liz Sadler, municipal reporter at The Journal News, and Randolph McLaughlin, professor of law at Pace University Law School, on the legal challenge facing Port Chester's election system and whether it discriminates against minority candidates

Up in the Air

Kathleen Barry, historian and the author of, Femininity in Flight: A History of Flight Attendants (Duke University Press, 2007) talks about how the history of flight attendants reflects overall changes in women's roles in American society.

Femininity in Flight is available for purchase at Amazon.com

African American Womens Lives: Disparities in Mental Health

Diane Brown, executive director of the Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ and Barbara Jones Warren, associate clinical professor at Ohio State University and Executive Nurse at the Ohio Health Department discuss the high rate of depression among African American women and why their health needs are not being met

The China Syndrome

Jim Trippon, Editor-in-chief, China Stock Digest talks about why China's government sent the market sliding

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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.