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Monday, April 28, 2008
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    Global Power

    Can independent film change the world? On May 10th, the world will play host to Pangea Day: a collection of live music, lectures, and 24 indy short films. The creators of the event will be at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York this week. Plus "real local news" from Staten Island and Union Square.


    Share the Real Local News: Tell us about the local story from your neighborhood that you think we should cover.

The Sean Bell Verdict

Gregory Meeks, Congressman (D- NY 6) representing South East Queens, Nayaba Arinde, editor of the Amsterdam News, and Norman Siegel, former executive director of the NYCLU and civil rights attorney who works with 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement discuss the weekend’s protests and the ongoing reaction to the Sean Bell verdict.

Open Phones: How should you spend your stimulus check? And what are you cutting back on?

The federal government began depositing checks into bank accounts today. How should you spend it? And, as food and gas prices rise, how are you cutting back on spending?

Real Local News: St. George

State Senator Diane Savino (D-23rd, North Shore of Staten Island and portions of Brooklyn, including Borough Park, Coney Island, Bensonhurst, and Sunset Park) and Linda Wilson, executive director of National Alliance on Mental Illness(NAMI) Staten Island, discuss a plan to open a housing facility for the mentally ill in St. George that’s encountering opposition from some local residents and politicians.

Real Local News: Union Square Development

Earlier this month, the New York State Supreme court issued a temporary injunction on the development of park land for a new restaurant. Today, folks from both sides are in court to fins out whether or not the injunction will remain. Geoffrey Croft, President and Founder of New York City Park Advocates explains how the development would demolish much needed playground space. Also, former co-chair of the Union Square Community Coalition Susan Kramer explains why the park is in dire need of a face lift.

Can Movies Change the World?

TED curator Chris Anderson and Jehane Noujaim, documentary filmmaker (Control Room) preview their Tribeca Film Festival panel to talk about Pangea Day – where 24 films will be shown in 4 hours all around the world.
Has a film ever changed your world? Comment below!

Event
The Pangea Day panel discussion takes place Tuesday 4/29 at 7PM at the Directors Guild Theater. Tickets are available through the Tribeca Film Festival website.

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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

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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.