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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, January 07, 2008
  • Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain surrounded by the media in New Hampshire.
    Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain surrounded by the media in New Hampshire. (Getty Images)

    Background Check

    In the New Hampshire primary, the Republican contest is mainly between John McCain, a longtime senator, and Mitt Romney, a former governor and a businessman. We compare how each of their backgrounds may or may not prepare them to be president. we review the Sunday debate and look ahead to the New Hampshire primaries. Also, a call in for Obama supporters: can he reconcile being both "post-partisan" and progressive to unify parties across the aisle? And, we discuss the falling murder rate in New York City and the neighborhoods where gang crime is on the rise. Finally, parking permits for municipal employees- are they fair?

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Are You the One? Up Next -- New Hampshire

Ronald Walters, professor of Government & Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park and the author of Freedom is Not Enough: Black Voters, Black Candidates, and American Presidential Politics (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., 2005), reviews Sunday's debate and looks ahead to the New Hampshire primaries.

Are You the One? 38% of What?

Dan Johnston, former member of the Iowa legislature and former Polk County (Des Moines) Attorney, explains how the Democratic candidates' "votes" were counted in the caucuses.

Are You the One? Presidential Prep

Julian Zelizer, professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and co-author of the forthcoming Rightward Bound: Making America Conservative in the 1970s (Harvard University Press, 2008), discusses which has made the better president -- experience as governor or as a U.S. Senator.

Are You The One? Obama Paradox

Obama supporters call in to say whether he can be both the "post-partisan" and progressive and bring parties together from both sides of the aisle.

The Downs and Ups of the New York Crime Rate

Chris Mitchell, an editor for The Week, talks about his New York Magazine story, "Post-Crime" and Kai Wright, writer and editor living in Bed-Stuy, talks about the neighborhoods where the crime rate is and isn't likely to be falling.

New York Magazine's Crime feature

Curbing Permits

Adam Lisberg, reporter for the New York Daily News at City Hall, talks about the City's plan to reduce parking permits for municipal employees.

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.

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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.