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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 24, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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    First-Hand

    As violence spreads after the collapse of elections in Zimbabwe, many here in New York with roots in the region are getting reports back from their families. We hear from the local community. Also: a Joe Bruno retrospective.

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    Coming off the heels of WNYCs Street Shots project, which drew 900+ photographers to participate on WNYC's Flickr page, the Brian Lehrer show wants to collaborate with its photographer-listeners. Contribute your photos to our photo group to participate in covering New York stories and to provide your perspective on the issues.
    On Thursday June 26th, we’ll be doing several segments looking at food policy here in New York City, and we want you to participate in the discussion through photography. We’re asking our "Grub" photo group to join the conversation by contributing food-related pictures to the Flickr group. We’ll incorporate the pictures into our discussion, and may even bring a few of you on the air!
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Goodbye Joe

In a surprise announcement, Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno announced that he won't seek reelection. We get reaction from Wayne Barrett of the Village Voice, Karen DeWitt, Capitol Bureau Chief for New York State Public Radio, and Frank Padavan, NY State Senator (R-11th District).

Gloucester Pact?

We get an update on the "pregnancy pact" story - or rumor? - from Patrick Anderson, reporter at the Gloucester Daily Times.

Diversità

The July issue of Italian Vogue will solely feature black models, including older models, and plus size models. Impetus for this issue came in part because of the influence of U.S. Politics, and from talks at the New York Public Library. Fashion activist Bethann Hardison and Elite model agent Calvin Wilson talk about the impact of the upcoming issue.

Zimbabwe: Trouble at Home

Ongoing political violence in Zimbabwe has sparked widespread concern both abroad as well as within the U.S. Zimbabwe natives Peter Godwin, author of When a Crocodile Eats the Sun: A Memoir of Africa, and Chaka Ngwenya, director of SARFM Radio in New York, talk about the latest in the Zimbabwe elections.

Driving Renewable Energy

Bob Walsh, president of LS9, talks about their new renewable energy technology that involves bugs producing crude oil. Beyond bugs, Joseph White, senior editor at the Wall Street Journal, and Joseph Romm, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and former director of the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the 1990's, discuss alternatives to oil and the future of renewables.

Joseph Romm's blog, "Climate Progress"
Joseph White's online column, "Eyes on the Road"

Cool in Their Code?

Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi wants to develop the centers of Long Island towns. But can the quintessential suburbs become more like cities?

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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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