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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Countering Congestion Pricing

Lewis Fidler, New York City Council member, (D-District 46, Brooklyn), voices his objections to the congestion pricing plan.

Councilman Fidler's webpage
Councilman Fidler's Alternative Plan

Open Phones: Congestion Pricing

Why do you drive into Manhattan and how would you change if the congestion pricing plan were in effect?

Do We Live in "Gotham City"?

City Council Member Hiram Monserrate tells us why he wants New York City to adopt "Gotham City" as the official nickname, and Mike Wallace, director of Gotham Center for New York City History, gives us the backstory on some of New York's best-known, and lesser-known, monikers. What do you think should be New York's official nickname? We'll open the phones to hear your favorite (and not-so-favorite) NYC monikers.

Gothamist: NYC to Officially Adopt "Gotham City" Title?
A list of New York City nicknames from The Names and Sobriquets of U.S. Cities and States, by Joseph Nathan Kane and Gerard L. Alexander.

(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joelogon/2278162133/" target="_blank">joelogon</a>/flickr)

Responding to Housing Like It's 1929?

Brian Lehrer and Amy Chozick, political reporter for the Wall Street Journal, listen to and compare extended excerpts from the three presidential candidates' responses to the housing crisis.

Tell us what you think: Should the government help homeowners facing foreclosure? If so, how?

Animal Intelligence

Virginia Morell, author of a this month's National Geographic cover story, discusses new research into animal behavior.

Inside Animal Minds

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.