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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
  • Post Katrina rubble (chuckp/flickr)
    Post Katrina rubble in New Orleans on Oct 25, 2005 (chuckp/flickr)

    Capitalizing on Disaster?

    Naomi Klein discusses her new book “The Shock Doctrine,” a theory on how right-wing politicians exploit disasters like Katrina and 9/11 to further conservative economic policies. Also, we get reaction to Hillary Clinton’s health care speech, get an update on Brooklyn's Surrogate Court Judge elections today, look at what Hurricane Katrina can teach us about race and class, and find out where our listeners discuss politics.

Hillary's Health Care Plan

Dr. Jeanne Lambrew, former senior health analyst at the National Economic Council under President Clinton, associate professor of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.

Judging the Primary

Jonathan Hicks, political reporter for the New York Times, reports on the one race people are paying attention to in this off-year primary election: The Brooklyn Surrogate's Court judge.

Learning from Katrina

Margaret Crocco, professor of social studies and education at Teachers College, Columbia University and Bob Herbert, New York Times columnist and author of Promises Betrayed: Waking up from the American Dream, (Times Books, 2005) explain how they use the Hurricane Katrina aftermath to teach about race and class in the U.S.

Promises Betrayed is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Professor Crocco's webpage
Teaching the Levees website

Capitalizing on Disaster

Naomi Klein, Canadian anti-globalism activist and author of The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism (Metropolitan Books, 2007) says corporate capitalism exploits catastrophes (like Katrina, 9/11, the tsunami) to gain control of markets.

The Shock Doctrine is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Event
Book signing at Barnes and Noble in Chelsea (located on 6th Avenue between 22nd & 23rd Streets), Tuesday September 18th at 7pm

Open Phones: Where Do You Talk Politics?

It's not just the barber shop, the office, the local bar, or the gym - where do you and your friends discuss politics? Call in or leave a comment.

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.

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.