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Thursday, May 17, 2007
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    This Must Be the Place

    From “Art on the Beach,” through “Tribute in Light,” to the upcoming toy robot parade through lower Manhattan, Creative Time has been putting artists in New York City public spaces for 33 years. Its president and artistic director Anne Pasternak is joined by artist/musician David Byrne to talk about the anniversary book, cell phone tour of 32 past projects and take listener suggestions for the 33rd. Plus: Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel, insomniac-filmmaker Alan Berliner, and air travel in the New York region.

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From Left Field

Mike Gravel, former US Senator from Alaska and candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, explains why he should be the party's nominee.

Art About Buildings and Food

Anne Pasternak, president and artistic director of Creative Time, and David Byrne, Grammy, Academy and Golden Globe Award-winning musician and founding member of the band Talking Heads, talk about 33 years of Creative Time public art projects.

Creative Time: The Book is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

More on upcoming events and how to submit your ideas for the cell phone tour One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This.

In Search of Sleep

Alan Berliner, writer/producer/director of the new HBO documentary, Wide Awake, explores the effects of sleep deprivation on society, and in his own life.

Wide Awake debuts at 1:30 am on HBO next Wednesday, 23. The non-insomniacs can watch it in the prime time schedule of 8 pm. You can also catch it on the big screen this Saturday, at Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade theater at 6 pm and 11 pm. Alan will give a Q&A at the 6 pm screening.

"Wide Awake" website

Anything but the Car: Planes

Patrick Smith, airline pilot and Salon.com’s air travel columnist, discusses air travel in the New York region, congestion at the city's airports, and the possibility of seaplanes on the East River.

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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