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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 25, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, January 25, 2008
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    New York - New York: The Budgets

    Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Spitzer gave their respective New York City and State budget addresses this week. WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly is following the money. Plus, analysis of last night’s Republican debate in Florida; why Dennis Kucinich is dropping out of the presidential race now; and the concept of shop-dropping.

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Are You the One? Republicans Debate in Florida

Jonah Goldberg, columnist for the Los Angeles Times, contributing editor to National Review and the author of Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning (Doubleday, 2008), and Collin Levy, Wall Street Journal senior editorial page writer based in Washington, D.C. and former speechwriter to President Bush, offer analysis of the Republican candidates debate in Florida.

Listen to the debate

Liberal Fascism is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Special in Aisle 5

Artist Ryan Watkins-Hughes talks about his adventures in shopdropping--the act of covertly placing altered merchandise on display in a store. So listeners, be on the lookout: that can of chick peas in aisle 5 might actually be a work of art.

City-State

WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly reviews this week's budget addresses by Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Spitzer.

New York City's financial plan summary, 2008-2012
2008-2009 New York State Executive Budget

Kucinich Bows Out

Sabrina Eaton, Washington Correspondent for the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, looks at why the Cleveland congressman is dropping out now.

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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.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

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.