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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, August 22, 2008
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    Business Connections

    Wired contributing editor Jeff Howe explores business applications of “crowdsourcing” in his new book. Can small-d democracy co-exist with corporate hierarchies? Also, teaching taste and politics from the heartland with Andrea Bernstein.

Heartland Politics

WNYC's political director, Andrea Bernstein previews the Democratic Convention from St Louis.

Read the latest updates from Andrea's blog for The Takeaway.

More Green for the Men in Blue

A proposed contract between New York City and the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association could mean higher starting salaries for the NYPD. Kathleen Lucadamo, City Hall Reporter for the Daily News, discusses the details of the deal.

Taste-ful Education

Justin Davidson, classical music and architecture critic at New York Magazine, wonders if it's possible to teach his son to have a "taste" for good music.

Crowdsourcing

Jeff Howe, contributing editor at Wired Magazine and author of Crowdsourcing: Why the Power of the Crowd Is Driving the Future of Business, discusses his new book and the way new technology is changing business culture.

Open Phones: The Strangest Text

Barack Obama is announcing his V.P candidate to millions of supporters by text message. What is the strangest news you have received by text?

Comment below!

Follow Up Friday: “Ethnically Russian”

We received several comments on Brian’s reference to Ossetians as “ethnically Russian.” Lincoln Mitchell, assistant professor in the school of international and public affairs at Columbia University, helps clear up the confusion.

4 More Years

Bobby Ghosh, world editor and former Baghdad bureau chief for TIME Magazine, explains the agreement between the U.S. and Iraq for combat troop withdrawal by 2011.

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.

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.