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    Public Approval

    Recently, Atlantic Monthly columnist Sandra Tsing Loh re-thought her stance on education in America. We find out how she learned to stop worrying and love the public schools. Plus, columnist Clarence Page on the presidential campaign; and a new documentary explores the link between violence and religion.

Hoosier Favorite

Clarence Page, columnist for the Chicago Tribune, gives a preview of the fast-approaching Indiana Primary.

Fossella's Future

Liz Benjamin, who writes "The Daily Politics" column for the Daily News, talks about Congressman Vito Fossella’s arrest for drunken driving and what it means for his political future.

Of Crosses and Crises

The new documentary Constantine's Sword, directed by Oren Jacoby from the book by James Carroll, examines church-sanctioned violence, from the Middle Ages through today's religious extremists. Jacoby and the film's producer, Betsy West, talk about the film and the issues it explores.

Private Apples, Public Teachers

Should middle-class parents feel a civic duty to send their kids to public schools? Sandra Tsing Loh, columnist and host of "Loh Down On Science," joins us to discuss her Atlantic Monthly article about wrestling with the issue vis-a-vis her own children.

Open Phones: Food Shortage in New York City?

The New York Times reports that supermarkets are disappearing in New York City neighborhoods. Has your neighborhood lost a supermarket? What has taken its place?

New York Boast

Chris Shaw, vice president of digital media for the New York Post, talks about Post headlines from over the years called Headless Body in Topless Bar: The Best Headlines from America's Favorite Newspaper.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.

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.