Learning

Monday, September 29, 2008

Lawmakers reached a tentative agreement on a bailout plan over the weekend, but what exactly will it bring? And, education may have faded into the background recently, but Barack Obama and John McCain still have ambitious plans for reform. Thirty Issues in Thirty Days continues with a discussion on K-12 policy. Plus, Mia Farrow and Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams and Wangari Maathai on the conflicts in Darfur and Burma.

This Friday is our next 30 Issues Wiki: Immigration Policy. Collaborate with others to produce the segment here!

The Future of the Web

Friday, September 26, 2008

You produced it. In the first Wiki installment of 30 Issues in Thirty Days, guests weigh in on net-neutrality and the future of the internet. Plus, President Carter’s national security adviser, Zbigniew Brzezinski, on the future of American foreign policy; and saying goodbye to Shea Stadium.

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The Most Post-Partisan Is…

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Both presidential candidates claim the mantle of “post-partisanship,” but do their actions back up their words? In the next installment of 30 Issues in Thirty Days, guests and callers weigh in on what party affiliation means in this election and if “partisanship” is a bad thing. Plus, Marian Wright Edelman and her efforts for children in poverty; fact-checking the candidates; and more on the Latino vote.

Checks and Balances

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill offers some perspective on the current economic troubles and the bailout proposal making its way through Congress. Plus, the 30 Issues series continues with a look at the post-Bush Constitution.

Special Interests

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

The presidential election series 30 Issues in Thirty Days, continues. Issue 2: Campaign Finance and the Candidates’ Special Interests. Also: Psychotherapist Dr. Mary Ragan, director of the Trinity Counseling Center, explains what to do to cope with stress in these uncertain financial times.

You've Got Issues? We've Got Issues.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Today marks the launch of the presidential election series 30 Issues in Thirty Days. Issue 1: Will Your Vote Count? What Has Changed Eight Years after Bush vs. Gore. Also: we take a look at modern current events and ask: What Would Winston (Churchill) Do?”

See the final 30 Issues and help produce with our 30 Issues Wiki!

Assured with Words

Friday, September 19, 2008

Yesterday, President Bush said he shared American’s concerns about the economy, and had big plans to ensure the country’s fiscal future. New York Times columnist David Leonhardt and Diana Furchtgott-Roth, former chief economist of the U.S. Department of Labor discuss the effectiveness of Washington’s prescription. And, your pictures from parking day on our Flickr pool.

Pants on Fire

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Dr. Sherry Linkon, co-director of the Center for Working Class Studies at Youngstown State University, explains how race and class will play out in this year’s election and why the working class gets a raw deal when it comes to politics. Plus, Bill Adair, editor of Politifact, brings his Truth-O-Meter along to check the candidates’ sometimes dubious claims about each other.

You Built It

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

New York State Governor David Paterson talks about the deal to rescue insurance giant AIG from bankruptcy. New York State Assemblyman Richard Brodsky says the new Yankees Stadium was built with a lot of public money—without a lot of public benefit. And: writer/philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy on why he thinks the political left is in trouble—and what can be done to save it.

Taking Care of Business

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

With several high profile banks collapsing and stocks tumbling, Barack Obama and John McCain offer their economic solutions. Plus, what's the best solution for your current fiscal crisis?

The Silver Lining

Monday, September 15, 2008

Lehman Bros. is likely to file for bankruptcy today - what will the impact on the local economy be? And: the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is causing some mortgage rates to plummet, and that may be good news for consumers. Motley Fool senior analyst Tim Hanson talks about the silver lining behind the current gloomy financial crisis. Plus, Clarence Page delivers analysis of presidential politics.

Pictures Without Words

Friday, September 12, 2008

Photo sharing sites like Flickr are flourishing. So why isn’t photojournalism? Writer Alissa Quart on the rise of the amateur--and why she thinks photojournalism needs to be saved. Also: writer Sandra Tsing Loh, author of Mother on Fire: A True Motherf%#$@ Story About Parenting!, says yes to public school--and why she wishes Barack Obama would do the same.

Kids and 9/11

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Seven years later, how do you talk to your kids about the 9/11 attacks? Also, an update on where things really stand with the reconstruction of the WTC site. Plus, what 100 top experts think about the current state of global terrorism.

A Victory of Words

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

President Bush announced yesterday he will begin a drawdown of troops in Iraq beginning early next year. Newsweek’s Michael Hirsh evaluates how different candidates define success in the region.

Plus, the 17-mile long Large Hadron Collider starts accelerating particles today, but its purpose remains vague to many. Author and physicist Brian Greene explains why over eight thousand physicists (hopefully) can’t be wrong.

In the Running

Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Today is New York State primary day. Get a breakdown of who’s running—and what the big races are. Also: Pulitzer prize-winning author Junot Diaz.

The conventions may be over, but the memories live on at the WNYC website:
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The Race Ahead

Monday, September 08, 2008

Now that the Democratic and Republican conventions are over, the race to the White House enters its final phase. Gail Collins of the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal’s Collin Levy discuss the conventions and look ahead to November.

The conventions may be over, but the memories live on at the WNYC website:
Vote 2008 Page
Photos from Denver
Photos from St. Paul
Videos
Brian's Twitter Feed

Live from the Republican National Convention: Day 5

Friday, September 05, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show continues its coverage from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Get the latest news from the floor, plus hear analysis of last night’s events with TIME political columnist and author Joe Klein.

And, political fact checker Brooks Jackson tests the mettle of the convention speeches.

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Live from the Republican National Convention: Day 4

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Coverage continues from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Get the latest news from the floor. Plus: NPR's Juan Williams talks about last night’s big speeches from Rudolph Giuliani and Sarah Palin.

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Live from the Republican National Convention: Day 3

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

Coverage continues from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

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Live from the Republican National Convention: Day 2

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Coverage continues from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Get the latest news from the floor, plus cultural commentary from writer Sarah Vowell.

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Live from the Republican National Convention: Day 1

Monday, September 01, 2008

Coverage begins from the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Plus: the latest on Hurricane Gustav.

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