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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Open Phones

Our highly scientific listener poll: who is the most electable Presidential candidate?

Governors Island design idea by West 8

Governors Island Plans

Rob Pirani executive director of the Regional Plan Association's Governors Island Alliance, talks about the selection of the Dutch firm West 8 to design the open space on the island.

West 8 Rendering of Proposed Governors Island Park

Errors and Emissions

David Doniger of the Natural Resources Defense Council on why New York and 16 other states can't set their own rules on auto emissions.

Wrapping Up Finances

Alvin Hall, personal finance expert and author of You and Your Money: It's More Than Just the Numbers (Atria, 2007), joins us for the month of December to discuss the end of year financial decisions you need to make.

Young, Homeless and Gay

Margo Hirsh, Executive Director, Empire State Coalition of Youth and Family Services, shares findings of a new survey on the makeup of homeless youth in New York City. Also joining her is Councilmember Lewis Fidler who helped commision the report. And, stories of what it's like to be young, homeless and gay from Derrick Cobb, 20, and Theresa Nolan, Director of Youth Services at Green Chimneys.

Banishing Isiah from the Garden

Is it worth protesting the Knicks coach Isiah Thomas with so many other things going on in the world? Daily News reporter Frank Isola looks at the fervor.

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

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.