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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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    The Baby Borough

    There’s a baby boom in Manhattan. According to the latest census figures, white families earning more than $300,000 a year are driving that growth. But the median income of black and Hispanic families is just $25,000. What do these figures say about the makeup of the city and why is the boom happening now? Plus: Rebecca Walker on choosing motherhood after a lifetime of ambivalence.

Acting Accountably

Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, (D-New York), explains why she voted yes on the Iraq Accountability Act.

Hail Mary!

Councilman John Liu, (D-Queens) on why he wants cabs to cruise the outer boroughs.

The City Divide

Errol Louis, columnist for the New York Daily News, and Mickey Blum, president of Blum & Weprin Associates, Inc., analyze their poll, which found New Yorkers are divided in their opinion of the Sean Bell case.

Oh Mama!

Rebecca Walker, author of Baby Love: Choosing Motherhood After A Lifetime of Ambivalence talks about her physical and emotional evolution towards motherhood.

The Baby Borough

Sam Roberts, urban affairs correspondent for The New York Times looks at why there's a baby boom in Manhattan and why it's mostly among wealthy white households.

People's Hall of Fame

Renee Flowers, an original member and now director of Brooklyn’s Gowanus Wildcats Girls Drill Team, talks about her induction into City Lore’s People's Hall of Fame.


Listen to the other Hall of Fame inductees we’ve interviewed this week:
Pete Benfaremo, the Lemon Ice King of Corona
Pete Sokolow
Nobuko Narita
Carrie Raiford

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

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.

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.