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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, June 16, 2008
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    Community Radio

    Airs weekdays at 10AM
    The Brian Lehrer show is being honored with a Peabody Award in Broadcast Excellence for “radio that builds community rather than divides.” Today, hear a few of the segments that were submitted to the Peabody judges: the results of the crowd-sourcing project on the price of milk and beer; a look at whether “Yes! The Bronx” is the borough’s best motto; and black-on-black gentrification.

    Note: Today's show is not live, so we won't be taking any calls. Our comments page, however, is always open. The Brian Lehrer Show will return live tomorrow, Tuesday, from our brand new studios on Varick Street!

Are You Being Gouged? The Results

Brian Lehrer Show associate producer Jim Colgan, breaks down the results. Then we talk to New York Times economics writer David Leonhardt about the economics of price disparities, and then to NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen about what it means for journalism.

View the results:

Beer Lettuce Milk


UPDATE: Here is the number for the state department that investigates claims about grocery stores charging excess prices for milk: 1-800-554-4501

Out of Africa

Alex Kabba, editor-in-chief of African Abroad, and Angela Ogbolu, publisher of Kitu Kizuri, a magazine for African women living in the United States, debate the pros and cons of going back home to find a spouse.

One Word

With a new crop of college graduates stepping out into the real world, we ask Brian Lehrer Show listeners to offer their one-word advice.

One.
Word.

Comment below!

See The Original "One Word" Thread
See the Word of Wisdom "Word Cloud" We Created from the Results!

FUF: Chess Hustlers and Bronx Cheer

"I Am Not A Rook!"
Former chess Grand Master Josh Waitzkin discusses being a child chess protégé, and playing against the chess hustlers in Washington Square Park.

The Bronx is Up
Dan Smith and Alec Diacou explain their plans to "brand"€ The Bronx and install a permanent "€œYes, the Bronx"€ sign on the Harlem River waterfront.

Gentrification and the Black Middle Class

Mary Pattillo, professor of sociology and African-American studies at Northwestern University and author of Black on the Block: The Politics of Race and Class in the City (Chicago University Press, 2007) discusses the way class differences play out within African American urban neighborhoods.

Black on the Block is available for purchase at Amazon.com

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.