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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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  • Rudy Giuliani in Florida on January 29, 2008
    Rudy Giuliani in Florida on January 29, 2008 (Getty Images)

    Morning After in the Sunshine State

    With John McCain's big win in Florida last night the Republicans now have a clear frontrunner going into the Super Tuesday primaries. But what role will Rudy Giuliani play in the race now that he lost his late-state gamble? Also, a deeper look at the career of Mitt Romney, and why ageism may be among the last frontiers of discrimination.

Are You The One? Florida Weighs In

Ben Smith , writer for Politico.com talks about the primary results in Florida and what they mean for super duper Tuesday next week. Also, why did Edwards drop out now?

Poverty and the Presidential Election

Walter Fields, vice president of government relations and public affairs at the Community Service Society of New York, talks about the Democratic candidates' approaches to poverty.

The High Cost of Aging

According to the new best-seller, How Not To Look Old, looking young is "critical to every woman's personal and financial survival." New York Times columnist Natasha Singer discusses the stringent beauty expectations for working women today and why ageism has become one of the last frontiers of discrimination.

Read "Nice Résumé. Have You Considered Botox?"

Are You the One? Romney's Record

New York Times Columnist David Kirkpatrick and Jerry Seib, the Assistant Managing Editor of the Wall Street Journal, look at Mitt Romney's dual records as a businessman and politician.

Stolen Kidneys

Amelia Gentleman, a stringer for the International Herald Tribune and the New York Times, talks about a organ-trafficking ring in India that has victimized hundreds of day laborers.

Read "Kidney Theft Shocks India"

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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.