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The Brian Lehrer Show / September 26, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, September 26, 2008
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    The Future of the Web

    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.

    Listeners helped produce today's segment using the 30 Issues Wiki. Collaborate with others on next Friday's segment here!

Bailout Update

Paul Krugman, columnist for the New York Times, and professor of economics and international affairs at Princeton, gives us his take on the latest bail out news.

Debating Foreign Policy

Zbigniew Brzezinski, former National Security Advisor under Carter and currently a professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, talks about his book America and the World: Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy, which he co-wrote with Brent Scowcroft, a foreign policy advisor to Republican presidents.

Debating Politics

WNYC's political director, Andrea Bernstein previews tonight's presidential nominee debate and introduces us to some voters who haven't made up their minds yet.

Open Phones: Saying Good-Bye to Shea Stadium

Listener memories of Shea Stadium as the final home game approaches. What's your top Shea memory? Comment below!

30 Issues: Internet and Broadcast Regulation

Today's segment is the first ever group-produced segment in our 30 Issues in 30 Days series! Check out the collaborative wiki page for this discussion here.

City Council member, Gale Brewer (D- District 6, Upper West Side), previews her city council hearing on white spaces.

Then, Rob Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, discusses the two presidential candidates' views on high tech issues.

Then, Frank Pasquale, professor of law at Seton Hall and Daniel Ballon, Policy Fellow in Technology at the Pacific Research Institute, take a look at the question of net neutrality.

Then, Philip Napoli, associate professor of Communications at Fordham University, reviews the history of broadcast deregulation.

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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.