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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 19, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, November 19, 2007
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    Beware the Cookie Monster

    DVDs of the original Sesame Street are labeled “for adults only.” On our next program, New York Times media columnist Virginia Heffernan explains why 1970’s-era Sesame Street episodes are now seen as inappropriate for many of today’s preschoolers. Also, why New Jersey Govenor Corzine wants toll hikes; and what tourists are doing now that the Broadway shows have closed. We look at why reading rates for students are so low, and Columbia professors discuss choosing the new Post-War literature canon for their students. Finally, a call-in: do strikes work?

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Toll Hikes in NJ's Future

Tom Moran, political columnist at the Newark Star Ledger, discusses Govenor Corzine's call for toll hikes to help balance New Jersey's budget.

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Theater Alternatives

What are tourists doing with Broadway shows closed? Jeremy McCarter, theater critic for New York Magazine, looks at why the dispute is continuing into its 10th day, and what the alternatives are.

Beware Big Bird

Virginia Heffernan, who writes "The Medium" column and blog for The New York Times Magazine, looks at the reissue of early Sesame Street episodes on dvd -- with a warning label for children!

Deciding the Post-War Fiction Canon

Reading and Tests (89106) Motoko Rich, cultural reporter for the New York Times,, looks at how low reading rates among students will bring test scores down.
Then, Maura Spiegel, associate professor at Columbia and Barnard and Ross Posnock, professor of American Literature at Columbia University and author of Philip Roth's Rude Truth: The Art of Immaturity discuss the choices they make when choosing books for their students.

"Phillip Roth's Rude Truth: The Art of Immaturity" can be found on Amazon
Professor Posnock's Syllabus and Reading List: Post-1945 American Literature

Do Strikes Work?

Steven Greenhouse, labor reporter for the New York Times, looks at whether labor strikes work today.

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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.