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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 13, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, September 13, 2007
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    Virtual Politics

    What makes the progressive wing of the Democratic Party tick? Journalist Matt Bai joins guest host Mike Pesca to talk about his new book The Argument: Billionaires, Bloggers, and the Battle to Remake Democratic Politics. Also, real estate blogger Lockhart Steele on why so many New Yorkers still rent, compared to other Americans; Comptroller William Thompson on who’s moving in and who’s moving out of the city; your calls on New York City flight; and what shows in the upcoming fall TV season are worth watching.

Migratory Patterns

New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson talks about New York City's population shifts and the economy.

Open Phones: New York City Flight

New census figures show people at certain income brackets leaving New York City. We take calls from listeners who are leaving the city. If you are thinking about leaving, what needs to change to convince you to stay?

To Rent, or Not to Rent...

Lockhart Steele, publisher of the Curbed blog, joins us every Thursday in September to talk real estate. This week, why are New Yorkers twice as likely as other Americans to rent instead of own?

Virtual Politics

In his new book The Argument: Billionaires, Bloggers, and the Battle to Remake Democratic Politics (Penguin, 2007), Matt Bai, studied what is at the heart of the Democratic party and whether Democrats can get over what divides them to succeed in 2008.

The Argument is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Matt Bai will be reading on Tuesday, September 18th at 7:00 PM, at the Barnes & Noble on the Upper West Side, 2289 Broadway (@82nd St).

Tune In?

It's fall, which means leaf peeping and the fall television season. Maureen Ryan, who writes for the blog The Watcher, walks through what shows are a waste of time and what's worth the wait.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.