wnyc.org / 93.9fm / am 820

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

The Business of Bonuses

How this year's Wall Street bonuses may affect the real estate market, and the broader City economy with Kathryn S. Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, a nonprofit organization of the city’s business leaders and John A. Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray, and Christmas, an outplacement consulting organization.

Bankruptcy in New York City

We speak with Michael Richmond, Partner at the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP and former President and Chairman of the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Facebook and Lifeat.com--Social Networking for the Young and Not-so-Young

Facebook is the buzz of the media world right now, with older users and professionals jumping on board. Alice Mathias, 2007 Dartmouth Graduate, says it's all just online community social theater. We ask her why. We also talk to Matthew Goldstein, founder of Lifeat.com.

Read Alice Mathias' Op-ed about Facebook

Changing Course at ACS

How are the changes put in place at the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) since the death of Nixzmary Brown working out? We ask Elizabeth Roberts, the deputy commissioner for Family Support Services at ACS, and then hear from Andrew White, director of the Center for New York City Affairs at the New School and an editor of Child Welfare Watch, Lisa Caswell from the Day Care Council of New York, and Tracey Carter, a parent organizer from the Child Welfare Organizing Project.

Behind the Road-Rage Shooting

An off-duty officer shot a 25-year-old man after a road rage incident last weekend. We look at the details of the case and the clash of cultures behind the shooting with Al Baker, police bureau chief for the New York Times.

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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