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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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    Assam, India: Wedding Party (babasteve/flickr)

    Love and Marriage

    A question for some immigrants to America: should I go home to find a spouse? It’s a decision fraught with questions of class, money, equality, even fraud. Two views—plus your calls—on marrying here or there. Also: how America’s best known companies turn their workers into true believers.

Debate Preview

Jonathan Martin, staff writer, thepolitico.com; blogs on the 2008 Republican presidential campaign; in Iowa for the debate on today's Republican debate in Iowa

Voting Reform -- One Day at a Time

Jacob Soboroff, executive director of Why Tuesday?, says one reason for low voter participation is mid-week elections. Would you support a constitutional amendment to change the day of election?

Out of Africa

Alex Kabba, editor-in-chief of African Abroad, and Angela Ogbolu, publisher of Kitu Kizuri, a magazine for African women living in the United States, debate the pros and cons of going back home to find a spouse.

Sold

Alex Frankel, business writer and author of Punching In: The Unauthorized Adventures of a Front-Line Employee, spent two-years working at some of the biggest U.S. retailers to find out how they "win over" their employees.

Positively American: Winning Back the Middle-Class Majority One Family At a Time is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Shot in the Arm

Eddy A. Bresnitz, New Jersey’s deputy commissioner of health and state immunologist, talks about that state's efforts to make the flu vaccine mandatory for children.

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

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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.