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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, January 03, 2008
  • Iowans for Hillary  signs in Iowa (Andrea Bernstein/WNYC)
    "Iowans for Hillary" signs in Iowa (Andrea Bernstein/WNYC)

    Iowa Caucus Day

    Real live caucusers from Iowa, one Democrat and one Republican, talk about how they’re choosing their candidates. Also, why some Iowa Democrats will choose Bill Richardson rather than one of the “Big Three” and New York City food co-ops, Park Slope and beyond.

Are You The One? Caucus Day

Andrea Bernstein, WNYC's Political Director and Clarence Page, columnist for the Chicago Tribune talk about the start of the political year and the Iowa caucus.

Are You the One? Bill Richardson

Michael Coleman, Washington bureau chief for the Albuquerque Journal profiles Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson.

Are You the One? Following Up on the Bankruptcy Bill Vote

Daniel Gross, columnist for Newsweek and the author of Pop!: Why Bubbles Are Great For The Economy (Collins, 2007), clears up the question of how the presidential candidates from the Senate voted on the 2005 bankruptcy bill.

Daniel Gross's website
Senator Joe Biden on the Brian Lehrer Show August 8th, 2007
U.S. Senate Roll Call for the 2005 Bankruptcy Bill

Are You the One? Listeners' Caucus

Supporters of the second-tier Democratic presidential candidates "caucus" about their second choice for president -- just like they will in Iowa.

The Golden Rule

Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capitol and Sam Chandan, Chief Economist at Reis on the discrepancy between the price of real estate in Gold and in Dollars.

Sam Chandon's website

Straube Effect

Win Straube, founder and managing trustee of the Straube Foundation and author of QGE= A Quality Generic Education is the Answer (University Press of America), talks about what it takes to provide quality education.

Food Co-ops, Park Slope and Beyond

The general managers of three of New York’s food co-ops -- Joe Holtz from Park Slope; Beverly Love from East New York; and Zena Nelson from the South Bronx, talk about the options and issues for community-based food co-operatives.

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.

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.