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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 20, 2007

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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  • Councilmember Leroy Comrie
    Councilmember Leroy Comrie speaks out against the selling of gang culture in NYC at a City Hall press conference

    Gang Culture For Sale?

    Just how much is Bill Clinton worth to Hillary Clinton’s campaign? We detail the results of our group journalism program with the Huffington Post on the dollar value of the husband ex-president. And a New York City councilman takes on what he says is the selling of gang culture. The Guggenheim gets a new paint job, and a discussion about another possible MTA fare hike. Also: a call in for immigrants on moving back home. So many say they plan to—so few ever do.

    Read the results of the WNYC/Off The Bus group journalism project

Off The Bus

Bill's Dollar Value to Hillary

We asked you to help us find out Bill Clinton's financial impact on the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. We report the results and the story to go with it. Amanda Michel, director of the Huffington Post's Off The Bus, and the story's writer, Daniel Nichanian, lay out the details. We also speak to Paula Baker, associate professor of history at Ohio State University, about what this all means.

Read the original assignment

Gang Culture for Sale?

New York City Council Member Leroy Comrie, D-Queens, talks about why he plans to hold hearings on what he says is the sale of gang-related merchandise. And Dana Marciniak from New Era Cap Company speaks in defense of their products.

"Fair" Hike?

John Liu, Democratic member of the New York City Council and Chair of the Transportation Committee, and E.J. McMahon, senior fellow for tax and budgetary studies at the Manhattan Institute, discuss if the MTA should institute a fare hike.

John Liu's website

The Guggenheim Gets A New Look

Martin Filler, architecture critic for House and Garden and the New Republic magazines and contributor to the New York Review of Books, talks about the Guggenheim makeover.

Open Phones: Can you ever go home again?

Immigrant callers tell us what has kept them in the U.S. and if they ultimately, want to return to their country of origin.

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!

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