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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 28, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, January 28, 2008
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Kennedy's Clout

El Diario Political reporter Evelyn Hernandez talks about Ted Kennedy endorsing Barrack Obama, and what that might mean to Latino voters nationwide.

Are You The One? Health Insurance for All

Health care has become a dominant issue as we roll toward super Tuesday. Larry Levitt, a Vice President of the Kaiser Family Foundation, a health care think tank, joins us to talk about the different plans put forward by the democrats.

Losing Sleep

In the wake of Heath Ledger's death, some people are wondering just how safe prescription sleeping drugs are. Dr. Vatsal Thakkar, clinical professor of psychiatry at New York University, fields your phone calls.

Are You The One? Convincing Undecided Voters

Undecided Democratic Listeners call in to tell us why they haven't made up their mind, and then they face off against staunch supporters of each candidate who call in to try and convince.

Le Grand Bank Fraud

Daniel Gross, a business columnist at Slate and Newsweek magazine, breaks down the Societe Generale bank scandle. At a loss of $7.1 Billion, its the single biggest fraud ever precipitated by a single trader.

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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.