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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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Back Seat Smoking

Assemblyman Feliz Ortiz is proposing a law that would make it illegal to smoke in a car if children are present.

Eco-Trains

Elliot Sander, CEO and executive director of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Jonathan Rose, chair of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA, discuss proposals (like using underwater turbines to generate power from the East River's tidal flow) to make the MTA more environmentally friendly.

Sharpe Convicted

Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James has been convicted of fraud. We get the latest on the story from Mike Kelly, columnist at The Record of New Jersey.

New Jersey Immigration Crackdown

David Wald, director of communications for the NJ Attorney General’s office, discusses New Jersey's policy on police and illegal immigrants in New Jersey. Elizabeth Llorente, ethnic affairs senior writer at The Record, and Shai Goldstein, executive director of the New Jersey immigration policy network, follow up.

Political Microtargeting: Yes Pe-can?

Micro-targeting has become an invaluable tool for marketers and politicians alike. Amy Gershkoff, Director of Analytics at MSHC partners, a political communications firm, discusses how what's in your fridge can predict who you're going to vote for.

NYT: What's for Dinner? The Pollster Wants to Know

American-Born Chinese Food

In her new book, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food, Jennifer 8 Lee explores the social history of Chinese food.

Event:
Jennifer 8 Lee will be at Asia Society tonight. More information here.

Jennifer 8 Lee went around the world to find the best Chinese restaurant (outside China). What's the best Chinese restaurant in New York -- and what makes your pick special? Add you comment below.

Jennifer 8.Lee's Website

The Real Local News

What's the local story in your neighborhood? What's the intriguing news you think we should cover?

Share you stories. Get your ideas on the Brian Lehrer Show!

30 days 30 issues

Step One: The Brainstorm

The Brian Lehrer Show

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!

WNYC's Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein talk politics at lunch time.

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted 9/1
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.

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Slideluck Potshow

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.

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Mixed Up

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

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