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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, January 23, 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)

    The Electibility Question

    “Who would be the best Democrat to run against John McCain?” came up as a direct question in Monday night’s debate. Political analyst Ron Brownstein reviews the answers from Clinton, Obama, and Edwards. Also, reaction to Gov. Spitzer’s budget address and a review of John Edwards’ public record.

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How To Spend $124 Billion

New York Daily News political reporter Elizabeth Benjamin gives us the rundown on Governor Spitzer's proposed 2008-2009 budget. Then, New York State Senator Liz Kreuger (D-Manhattan) and New York State Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (R-Suffolk County) react.

Are You The One: Who Can Beat John McCain?

Ron Brownstein, political analyst with the National Journal, looks at how the Democratic candidates would fare in a McCain match-up and whether McCain will even get the nomination.

Are You The One: John Edwards' Record

Jonathan Allen, reporter for the Congressional Quarterly's CQ Politics.com, and Ken Walsh, U.S. News and World Report White House correspondent, look at John Edwards' campaign and senate record.

Naked Lunch

...in which we lay bare what's on your plate. Gird yourself as Marian Burros, reporter for the New York Times, and Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition food studies and public health at New York University, talk about mercury levels in sushi--as well as the newly revamped regulations that will soon require chain restaurants in New York City to post calories alongside price.

Seafood Watch at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
NY Times report on mercury in sushi
Eco-friendly seafood at edf.org

Your Fab Cab

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Who is in your fantasy Obama cabinet? Pick anyone!

Word from Abroad

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John Burns, London bureau chief for the New York Times, reflects on his work in China, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, and Iraq.

Chief of Technology

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Andrew Rasiej, founder of Personal Democracy Forum, talks about the potential presidential cabinet position of Chief Technology Officer. Who's in your fantasy cabinet? Visit our Fab Cab page and let us know.

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted November 13
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

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