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Monday, September 17, 2007
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  • 2007 Harkin Steak Fry Flier
    2007 Harkin Steak Fry Flier

    Greasing the Political Wheels

    Senator Tom Harkin’s once-every-four-year steak fry might go a long way to deciding who wins the Iowa Primary. Time Magazine's Mark Halperin joins us to review this presidential tradition, as well as Hillary Clinton's healthcare plan. Also, we talk with Gary Taubes about information on public health: where it comes from, and why most of it might not be all that useful. And, we listen live to President Bush's nomination of a new attorney general with analysis from Slate.com's Emily Bazelon, hear about a new radio documentary series on Jewish immigration in America, and take your multi-religious calls on what holidays you are observing in the month of September.

I rest my Mukasey!

Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate magazine, tells us about Bush's potential new appointee to the office of Attorney General: Michael B. Mukasey.

Harkin's House Party

Every four years Senator Tom Harkins hosts a Steak Fry and endorses a Democratic candidate for president. Mark Halperin, editor-at-large and senior political analyst for Time Magazine, snagged himself an invitation and will talk about the politics and the food, as well as Hillary's upcoming speech outlining her new healthcare proposal.

Open Phones: Religious Holidays

Many religions are observing important holidays this time of year, from Muslims and Jews fasting for Ramadan and Yom Kippur, to the Japanese celebrating "Respect for the Aged Day". Where can we all find common ground among these many celebrations? We take your calls.

Weird Science

Gary Taubes, whose article Do We Really Know What Makes Us Healthy? appears in the latest New York Times Magazine, talks about how to make sense of health news and research, and why he thinks that epidemiological studies are the circumstantial evidence of medical research.

His upcoming book, Good Calories, Bad Calories is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Only in America

Larry Josephson, president of the Radio Foundation and Radio Documentarian, talks about a new project that traces 350 years of the Jewish immigration experience in America. The six hour documentary, produced around the Radio Foundation's 30th anniversary, is running for six consecutive days on WNYC radio.

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.