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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, May 02, 2007
  • New York City traffic
    New York City traffic

    Making Congestion Pricing Palatable

    It’s easy to see why most of the people opposed to Mayor Bloomberg’s congestion pricing plan live outside Manhattan. Daily News columnist Sam Schwartz, aka Gridlock Sam, tells us how to make the plan palatable in the boroughs and the ‘burbs. Plus: the President and Congress square-off, the Critical Mass riders speak, the safety of food imports, and DJ Spooky remixes the movie, “Birth of a Nation.”

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Working Against Time

Jodi Schneider, chief economic editor for Congressional Quarterly, talks about the negotiations that will have to take place between Congress and the White House on an Iraq War spending bill.

Unlocking Gridlock

Sam Schwartz, president and CEO of Sam Schwartz LLC, a traffic planning and engineering firm and columnist for the Daily News explains why congestion pricing will work in New York.

Open Phones

Listeners discuss why they attend Critical Mass bike rides and what they hope to achieve through the protests.

All Along the Food Chain

Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition food studies and public health at New York University and the author of What to Eat (North Point Press, 2007), just out in paperback, discusses the issue of melamine in Chinese food imports and the FDA.

Rebirth of a Movie

DJ Spooky (aka Paul Miller), DJ and conceptual artist talks about his film and performance piece, "Rebirth of a Nation," which is a remix of the controversial early film classic, "Birth of a Nation."

DJ Spooky will perform live at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday May 4, & Saturday May 5, 9:00pm at the Winter Garden.

Read More about DJ Spooky at the Tribeca Film Festival
Watch an excerpt of "Rebirth of a Nation"

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.

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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