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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 23, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, July 23, 2007
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  • Journey to Richistan

    Wall Street Journal correspondent Robert Frank writes about the “haves” and “have mores” among America’s new rich in his new book Richistan. Also, Michael Pollan explains how the farm bill affects New Yorkers, we'll take your calls on critics and spoilers, and Web 2.0 meets presidential politics: we’ll preview the latest Democratic presidential hopefuls’ debate that CNN is hosting in conjunction with YouTube.

Citizen Politics

Jonathan Capehart, editorial board member for the Washington Post and Micah Sifry, executive editor of TechPresident, preview the very first YouTube/CNN Presidential debate.

Got Corn?

The farm bill is up for reauthorization. Michael Pollan, writer for the New York Times Magazine and author of The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (Penguin Press, 2006), says it affects not only what we grow, but how we eat--and that food is a class issue.

"You Are What You Grow," The New York Times Magazine, April 22, 2007

Journey to Richistan

Wall Street Journal columnist Robert Frank discusses his new book Richistan: A Journey Through the American Wealth Boom and the Lives of the New Rich, a exploration of the private world of the privileged.

Richistan: A Journey Through the American Wealth Boom and the Lives of the New Rich is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Are Spoilers Ever OK?

Some Harry Potter fans were very annoyed when a New York Times review revealed some details of the plot of the new book. But are spoilers sometimes justified? Slate.com film critic Dana Stevens tackles the issue.

Read film critic Nathan Lee's Op-Ed on spoilers in the NY Times

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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.