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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
  • 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"

Step Three: The Wiki

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This fall, The Brian Lehrer Show will air our presidential election series “30 Issues In 30 Days.” With your help, we can produce great election coverage!

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted 10/03
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.

Slideluck Potshow

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Check out our contribution to the recent Slideluck Potshow, an event where folks share their love of food and photos!

ICANN, You Can…

Web Exclusive

Paul Twomey, president and CEO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on their recent decision to offer more top-level domain names.

Mixed Up

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We discuss the implications of our mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.