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Monday, March 17, 2008
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    The Spendin’ o’ the Green

    Young adults in today’s Ireland have a standard of living far above that of their parents and grandparents. On St. Patrick’s Day, David McWilliams, author of The Pope's Children: The Irish Economic Triumph and the Rise of Ireland's New Elite looks at how Ireland’s economic boom has shaped the country’s society and culture. Also: Day One of the Paterson administration, State Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith (D-Queens) looks ahead; the latest on the tumult in the financial markets; Iraq -- five years later; and more on the midtown crane crash.

Financial Market Turmoil

Rex Nutting, Washington, DC, bureau chief of MarketWatch (Dow Jones), a financial news website, talks about the Bear Stearns bailout and what it means for the economy.

Day One

Malcolm Smith, New York State Senator (D-Queens) and Senate Minority Leader, looks ahead to the Paterson administration and the shift in Albany following Governor Spitzer's resignation.

Senator Smith's webpage

Construction Destruction

Adam Lisberg, New York Daily News staff reporter, talks about this weekend’s construction crane accident and WNYC's Arun Venugopal calls in from the scene.

The Spendin' o' the Green

David McWilliams, author of The Pope's Children: The Irish Economic Triumph and the Rise of Ireland's New Elite, on the dramatic overhaul of the Irish economy.

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1,823 Days in Iraq

Wednesday marks the five-year anniversary of the war in Iraq. We take a look at recent developments with James Glanz, Iraq bureau chief for the New York Times, and Bobby Ghosh, world editor for Time Magazine.

Times Baghdad Bureau Blog
Bobby Ghosh "Back to Baghdad: Hell Reassessed"

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.