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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, July 28, 2008
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    The City’s Changing Face

    The white population in U.S. cities declined steadily in past decades, but now that trend is reversing. How are urban centers coping with the changing racial mix? Plus, a baseball statistician predicts the outcome of the Presidential election.

    July is Photo Month! Our new challenge is to submit your pictures on the theme of "STRESS." What makes you stressed out? What makes you relax? Do you thrive on stress? Go out and take pictures that capture the stress (or lack thereof) in your life! Submit your shots to our Brian Lehrer Show Flickr Page now (more detailed instructions here) and we'll discuss the results on the air this week!

    See The Backstory on Our Change Photos at the WNYC Culture Blog!

Swinging for the Oval Office

Thus far this political season, Nate Silver has been one of the most accurate poll crunchers. His secret? He applies the methodology of baseball statistics to the bewildering world of presidential polling numbers; the man behind the Five Thirty Eight political blog, as well as Managing Partner of Baseball Prospectus, joins us to discuss both.

Don’t Bank on Business Loans

Michael Darda, Chief Economist and Director of Research at MKM Partners, talks about how banks are reducing business loans.

Young Adult Literature

Author Margo Rabb was overjoyed to hear her novel was being published - until she discovered that it would be sold as a "Young Adult" book. She explains why having her book Cures for Heartbreak in the children's section brought her a suprisingly rewarding response.

What book changed your life as a teenager? Comment below!

Read Margo's essay, "I'm Y.A. and I'm O.K." in the New York Times.

Culture Clash in Metropolis

White flight is shifting in reverse, as some urban cities are experiencing an increase in white populations. The Wall Street Journal's Conor Dougherty joins Andrew Beveridge, sociology department chair at Queens College, and Lance Freeman, author of There Goes the Hood: Views of Gentrification from the Ground Up, to discuss what this trend means for New York.

Read Conor Dougherty's Wall Street Journal article, "The End of White Flight."

A Loss of Venti Proportions

In the wake of Starbucks' announcement of 600 store closings, there has been an outcry of loyal customers protesting the closing of their neighborhood location. David Cruz, host of Newark Today at WBGO, and Chadwick Matlin, Staff Reporter for The Big Money, Slate's soon-to-be-released business site, discuss the closings and take your calls.

Slate.com's "Save Your Starbucks!"

Perils at the Beach

Tom McLoughlin, Chief Lifeguard at the Sandy Hook unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area, talks about this weekend's deadly riptides and lightning strikes, and what measures beachgoers should take to stay safe.

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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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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.