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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, July 11, 2008
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  • Barack Obama

    By the Numbers

    As the blogosphere frets that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is moving to the center, his senior economic advisor, University of Chicago professor Austan Goolsbee, explains the Obama strategy for dealing with issues like taxes, jobs and energy. Plus, Gail Collins; New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye; and witnessing a birth in Brooklyn... from Iraq.


    July is Photo Month at the BL Show Flickr Page!
    This week's photo project is a collaboration with Slideluck Potshow. We're calling it "Change for the Better, Change for the Worse."
    We have over 350 submissions so far, showing changes of all shapes and colors. Click here for all the info you need to participate! We'll screen the winners at Slideluck Potshow in August at McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn.

Barack Obama's Economist

Austan Goolsbee, professor of economics at the University of Chicago and economic advisor to Barack Obama, discusses Barack Obama's economic strategy.

Campaign Commentary

Gail Collins, columnist for The New York Times, gives us the latest from the campaign trail.

Frank Talk about Ballpark Food

Dan Colarusso, managing editor at portfolio.com, talks about why it's not just the saturated fat in the hot-dogs that you have to watch out for. Lisa Gurley and Deborah, posters on Chowhound.com, offer advice for what to eat at New York's local ballparks.

A Conversation with Judge Kaye

New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye illuminates the challenges of expanding domestic violence law, and the launch of a new foreclosure court.

Rangeling Over Housing

There are revelations this morning that Representative Charles B. Rangel has multiple apartments that are partially subsidized by the city through the rent stabilization program -- including one that he allegedly uses as a campaign office. Michael McKee, Treasurer of the Tenants Political Action Committee, and Harlem historian Michael Henry Adams join us to give context about Rangel's apartment building and the ethical issues at play.

Freedom Calls

Anthony Mancuso, manager of information security at Maimonides Hospital, talks about a recent birth in the hospital -- a birth that was viewed live by the father from Iraq, where he is stationed as an American soldier. Freedom Call Foundation's Kathryn Hudacek chimes in to explain the program.

US Seal

Your Fab Cab

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Who is in your fantasy Obama cabinet? Pick anyone!

Word from Abroad

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John Burns, London bureau chief for the New York Times, reflects on his work in China, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, and Iraq.

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Chief of Technology

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Andrew Rasiej, founder of Personal Democracy Forum, talks about the potential presidential cabinet position of Chief Technology Officer. Who's in your fantasy cabinet? Visit our Fab Cab page and let us know.

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 November 13
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.

Video Picks

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See video highlights from The Brian Lehrer Show plus Brian's weekly video picks.

  1. Radiolab: Choice (11/14/2008)
  2. The Brian Lehrer Show: The Hybrid Economy (11/18/2008)
  3. The Brian Lehrer Show: Agriculture Warrior (11/17/2008)
  4. Radiolab: Sperm (11/21/2008)
  5. The Brian Lehrer Show: Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble (11/19/2008)
  6. The Brian Lehrer Show: Pay To Play Nice (11/14/2008)
  7. The Leonard Lopate Show: Secrets of Success (11/19/2008)