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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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    Checks and Balances

    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.

It's the Economy

Paul O'Neill, former U.S. Treasury Secretary, discusses the proposed economic rescue plan.

A Closer Look at the Bailout Plan

Dan Cantor, executive director of the Working Families Party, says the bailout must include help for ordinary working Americans.

Daily Life in Iraq

Farnaz Fassihi, deputy bureau chief for the Middle East and Africa for the Wall Street Journal, and the author of Waiting for an Ordinary Day: The Unraveling of Life in Iraq, talks about the disruptions to daily life for ordinary Iraqis.

A President's Take

Joel Seligmen, President of the University of Rochester and expert on securities law, gives his take on the proposed bailout currently before congress.

30 Issues: The Post-Bush Constitution

Adam Liptak, the Supreme Court correspondent for the New York Times, looks at how the Constitution and executive power have changed over the past eight years.

Then, Laurence Tribe, professor of constitutional law at Harvard Law School and adviser to the Obama campaign.

Also, Eric Posner, a professor at the University of Chicago, a visiting professor at NYU this fall, and author of Terror in the Balance: Security, Liberty and the Ports.".

And, Elizabeth Holtzman, former Congresswoman (D-NY 16th) and author of The Impeachment of George W. Bush, takes a look at the move to hold the Bush administration accountable.

John McCain on Executive Power
Barack Obama on Executive Power

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 show with a 20 year news quiz.

Season's Eatings

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December guests Tamara Reynolds and Zora O'Neill will be answering your holiday hosting questions each week. Segments so far: Holiday Traditions | Gifting Food | Hosting on a Budget

Also check out the live online chats with Tamara and Zora, where they answer all your hosting questions. Chat #1 | Chat #2

Climbing K2: Life and Death

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Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb all fourteen eight-thousand meter mountains, and one of only six to do so without oxygen, discusses his new book K2: Life & Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain (Broadway, 2009).

SUNY Disposition

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State University of New York chancellor Nancy Zimpher, discusses the pressures the system faces and the role it plays in the current economic climate.

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.

Video Picks

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