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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 04, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, August 04, 2008
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    The State’s Next Steps

    Governor Paterson’s economic address last week sent a ripple of reaction through the state. Host Andrea Bernstein asks three guests about their big ideas to stabilize New York’s finances. Plus, the Gowanus Canal surprises with its life-saving potential.

State Budget Woes

Dan Cantor, Executive Director of the Working Families Party, and Carol Kellermann, President of the Citizens Budget Commission, talk about New York State's fiscal crisis. Plus, Nicole Gelinas, Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor to its City Journal, says that both the City and State are overly reliant on the financial industry.

Open Phones

Call in and finish the sentence: "You know you when you're in a financial crunch when...."

Comment Below!

Burned by Sunscreen?

Tara Parker-Pope, New York Times columnist for the Well column and blog, sifts through the conflicting information on suncreen protection.

"Sunscreen Safety Is Called Into Question" NYT 7/22/2008
Environmental Working Group's report on sunscreens

Following the Hamdan Trial

Jane Mayer, staff writer for the New Yorker and the author of The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals (Doubleday, 2008), returns with the latest from the war crimes trial of Salim Hamdan, underway in Guantanamo Bay.

Scotus Blog's link to news coverage of the trial

Wal Mart Votes

Wal-Mart, the nation's largest private employer, is gaining attention recently for the political influence it has on its employees and customers. Wall Street Journal reporter Ann Zimmerman and pollster Jeffrey Plaut discuss the impact the retail giant may have on the upcoming presidential election.

Community Marketplace

Assemblyman Vito Lopez(D-53) and Virgilio Rodriguez, President of the Moore Street Merchants Association, are celebrating after saving the local East Williamsburg community market. Also, Eric Demby, Manager of Brownstoner’s Brooklyn Flea Market, clears up some controversy between the Fort Greene locals and the Flea Market.

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

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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.