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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, August 28, 2007
  • Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)
    Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)

    Young Mr. Obama

    In his new biography of Barack Obama, former Chicago Tribune reporter David Mendell “deconstructs” the Illinois Senator and Democratic presidential candidate, writing that his rise has been long-planned by Obama and his close aides. Also, we follow up on the continuing fallout over the Deutsche Bank fire, and look at why Governor Spitzer is suing the Bush administration over federally subsidized child health care. And would you take money to post advertising on your car? What about on your shirt? Plus your calls on fun ways to excersize.

More Deutsche Bank Fire Fallout

The mayor disciplines commanding fire officers in the wake of the blaze at the Deutsche Bank building. We look at who is to blame, and who is not being punished with WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly.

Bush to Spitzer: No Child Health Care Waiver

New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines and Judy Arnold, director of coverage and enrollment in the NY State Department of Health, explain why the Spitzer administration is suing the Bush administration over federally subsidized child health care.

Citizen Billboard

Drew Livingston, president and co-founder of FreeCar Media, has established a new form of advertising. He pays people to wrap their cars in cloth with product placement.

Young Mr. Obama

Former Chicago Tribune reporter David Mendell talks about his years covering Barack Obama's career and his new biography of the Illinois Senator and 2008 Democratic presidential candidate, Obama: From Promise to Power (Amistad, 2007).

Obama: From Promise to Power is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Can You Work Out for Fun?

Excercise doesn't have to be all about pain. We want to know ways of working out in New York that you actually enjoy. Examples include, kayaking, surfing, salsa, pole dancing, rock climbing...

30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.