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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 15, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, September 15, 2008
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    The Silver Lining

    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.

Lehman Brothers Files For Bankruptcy Protection NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 15: Men stand outside the headquarters of the financial firm Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. September 15, 2008 in New York City. Lehman Brothers filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court after attempts to rescue the storied financial firm failed. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Bros. Grim

Lehman Brothers is likely to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. New York Times columnist Paul Krugman looks at what this means for our economy as a whole, while Crain's NY Business editor Greg David sizes up the impact here in New York.

Political Wrap-Up

Clarence Page, syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune, gives the latest on presidential politics.

Theater of War

Actor David Strathairn and writer/translator/director Bryan Doerries talk about the Philoctetes Project, which stages readings of Sophocles's plays for combat veterans.

Better or Worse?

Is New York suddenly a swing state? Dr. Don Levy, director of the Siena Research Institute, discusses two new polls indicating that while New Yorkers are getting second jobs and are nervous about the future of our economy, they also are warming up to the idea of Senator McCain leading the way.

Siena Research Institute: New York Election poll
Siena Research Institute: New York Economy poll

The Glass Half Full

The current fiscal crisis does have its perks. Motley Fool senior analyst Tim Hanson talks about how to grab the economic slump by the horns.

Open Phones: The Economy

Lehman Brothers makes headlines, but what's the trickle down effect? How is the economy affecting your day-to-day life? Are you changing your buying habits? Or how you save money? John Authers, investment editor at the Financial Times, fields listeners' questions and explains some of the basic financial forces at play.

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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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