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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 30, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, August 30, 2007
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    Counting the Uninsured

    Income is up in the United States, but the percentage of Americans with health insurance is down -- for adults and children. We examine the new census figures on income and the uninsured. Also, New York Times sports columnist William Rhoden with the last of his Thursday visits during the month of August. Tennis, anyone? and New York Times reporter Jim Dwyer explains how the NYPD's actions during the 2004 Republican National Convention have cost the city $700,000, and we take your suggestions on how to make New York City friendlier for tourists.

RNC: Three Years Later

Jim Dwyer, reporter for the New York Times, discusses how actions by the New York police during 2004 Republican National Convention have cost the city almost $700,000.

Sporting Goods

New York Times sports columnist William C. Rhoden joins us every Thursday in August to talk sports.

His book Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of the Black Athlete is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Counting the Uninsured

What do the new census figures on income and the uninsured mean? Paul Fronstin, director of health research at Employee Benefit Research Institute, explains the new data. We'll also take calls from listeners who don't have health insurance.

New Yorkers, Play Nice!

Jane Reiss, senior vice president for marketing and chief marketing officer for NYC & Co., talks about Mayor Bloomberg's new tourism campaign, "Just Ask the Locals."

View the New York Times' tips for another group of visitors: college freshmen.

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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.