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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, April 08, 2008
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  • A group of children from the urban poor carry posters that read 'CHEAP RICE AND COMMODITIES' in Manila on March 19, 2008
    A group of children from the urban poor carry posters that read 'CHEAP RICE AND COMMODITIES' in Manila on March 19, 2008 (Getty Images)

    Going Hungry

    In his latest column, Paul Krugman highlights what he considers to be the biggest global crisis: food shortage. He examines the causes for high food prices around the world, and the effect it’s having at home and abroad. Also, up-to-the-minute analysis on the testimony of David Petraeus before the U.S. Senate.


    Nap Strategies Project
    The benefits of sleep are widely touted, but how to catch up during the workday? Take part in the latest Brian Lehrer Show crowd-sourcing project and send us your "nap strategy"!

Going Hungry

Paul Krugman, columnist for the New York Times, discusses his latest column on the worldwide food crisis.

Krugman's Blog and Archived Columns

Capitol Grill

General David Petraeus, the top American commander in Baghdad, testifies before the Senate today, and will likely face tough questioning from all three Presidential candidates. The Washington Post's William Arkin offers his analysis.

Programming Note: WNYC and NPR are offering live coverage of the hearings available here.

William Arkin's "Early Warning Blog" at washingtonpost.com

Crochet Coral

Fiber Arts & Sciences: The Hyperbolic Crochet Reef

Australian science writer Margaret Wertheim got together with her artist sister to crochet a coral reef to draw attention to the endangered Great Barrier Reef. The project visits New York this month. She’s joined by local participants Barbara Van Elsen, founder of the NYC Crochet Guild, and Njoya Angrum, founder of the Harlem Knitting Circle to talk about physics, crocheting, global warming and grassroots needlework.

More about the reef
See the Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef at the World Financial Center

Bloomberg Withers

With the latest blow to congestion pricing, another of Michael Bloomberg's more ambitious plans has been stymied, but he remains as feisty as ever. Washington Post columnist - and former Bloomberg advisor - Jonathan Capehart discusses where the Mayor goes from here. Also Kathryn Wylde, President of CEO of the Partnership for New York City, discusses the future of transit plans in the city.

Grad for Hire

Philip Gardner, director of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University, talks about the employment picture for the current crop of college grads, who's hiring - and who's not.

We want to hear from you. Are you a current college senior? Looking for a job? How's the market look for you? Comment below!

Petraeus Update and Reaction

As the hearings on the Iraq war continue, we update the latest and provide analysis with Michael Duffy, assistant managing editor for TIME magazine.

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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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.