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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, March 21, 2008
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    School News

    From the debate over “mayoral control” to protests over large cuts in the education budget, this has been a busy week for New York City public schools. Schools Chancellor Joel Klein discusses this week’s events and where we go from here. Plus: two prominent local Reverends discuss the role of politics at the pulpit and a briefing on the economy.

Five Years with Sarbanes-Oxley

Michael Oxley, former congressman (R-OH 4th), co-sponsor of the Sarbanes-Oxley law, and Vice Chairman of NASDAQ, talks about what the law has accomplished in 5 years, as well as the state of the current economy.

Sean Bell Update

Michael Wilson, metro reporter for the New York Times, and WNYC's Arun Venugopal discuss what's happening in the ongoing Sean Bell trial.

WNYC's coverage of the Sean Bell Trial
The New York Times's coverage of the Sean Bell Trial

Deal/No Deal

The city's economy is in trouble, and the Department of Education's funding has become the subject of no small debate. Schools Chancellor Joel Klein takes listener calls and discusses budget cuts, social promotion, and the future of mayoral control- whether or not the mayor should have the final decision on the city's education policies.

Pulpit Politics

Reverend Floyd H. Flake, senior pastor of the Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Reverend A.R. Bernard, founder and CEO of the Christian Cultural Center, discuss the role of political and social commentary from the pulpit.

Following Up: The Web of Medicine

Thomas Goetz, deputy editor of Wired magazine and contributor to the New York Times Magazine, discusses his article “Practicing Patients” about the issues raised by the website PatientsLikeMe for people dealing with chronic illnesses. The piece will appear in the 3/23 issue of the magazine.

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.

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.