wnyc.org / 93.9fm / am 820


The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, June 27, 2007
  • Mayor Bloomberg and Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp today announced that Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival will take place on Randall’s Island on September 9th June 11, 2007
    Mayor Bloomberg at Farm Aid 2007 announcement (Edward Reed)

    Party of One

    Crain’s New York Business editor Greg David and Brian interview Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg – and there’s so much to talk to him about: from leaving the Republican Party and the congestion pricing deadline to more changes for the public schools. Plus, Randall Kenan looks at the life of James Baldwin in today’s context, energy legislation in Congress, and listeners weigh in on Bloomberg.

    Video: Bloomberg: "I don't think that either national party stands for anything."

Role Reversal

Brian Lehrer, host of The Brian Lehrer Show, discusses his interview with Mayor Bloomberg at this morning's Crain's New York Business event at the Sheraton Hotel with guest host Errol Louis.

Energy Legislation

Marianne Lavelle, senior writer for US News & World Report, and Edmund Andrews, Washington D.C. correspondent for The New York Times, discuss energy legislation currently in Congress.

Revisiting Baldwin

Randall Kenan, writer, biographer of James Baldwin, and author of The Fire This Time (Melville House, 2007), looks at the life of Baldwin in the context of today -- where we are with civil rights, religion and impoverished African Americans.

The Fire This Time is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Mayor Bloomberg: A Party of One

Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, is interviewed by Brian and Crain's New York Business editor Greg David.

Video: Bloomberg: "I don't think that either national party stands for anything."

Back in Place

Errol Louis, columnist for The Daily News returns to the guest’s chair to discuss the Mayor's remarks and take listeners' calls.

Errol's columns

Step One: The Brainstorm

The Brian Lehrer Show

This fall, The Brian Lehrer Show will air our presidential election series “30 Issues In 30 Days.” With your help, we can produce great election coverage!

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted 8/21
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

Slideluck Potshow

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out our contribution to the recent Slideluck Potshow, an event where folks share their love of food and photos!

ICANN, You Can…

Web Exclusive

Paul Twomey, president and CEO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on their recent decision to offer more top-level domain names.

Mixed Up

The Brian Lehrer Show

We discuss the implications of our mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.