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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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    In the Red

    How did local politicians vote on the bailout bill, and where do we go from here? Plus,30 Issues in Thirty Days continues with a look at U.S. policy toward Russia and China. Did the Cold War and the Space Race really end?

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

Bailout Fallout

The NY and NJ delegation had a big effect on the defeat of the bailout plan. Republican Scott Garrett (R-NJ 5th) and Democrat Jose Serrano (D-NY 16th) voted against the proposal, while Democrat Gregory Meeks (D-NY 6th) and Republican Vito Fossella (R-NY 13th) voted for it.

Make Friends, Influence People

William F. Baker, president emeritus of Educational Broadcasting Corp., and coauthor Michael O'Malley, talk about their new book Leading with Kindness: How Good People Consistently Get Superior Results.

30 Issues: China and Russia

Robert Guest, Washington correspondent for The Economist, on the candidates position on US-China policy.

James R. Lilley, former ambassador to China and Korea, talks about what the next president will face when it comes to relations with China.

Dmitri Simes, president of the Nixon Center and publisher of The National Interest, reviews U.S. foreign policy toward Russia.

Wall Street, Main Street, My Street

How are the troubles on Wall St. and the goings-on in Washington affecting your savings? Robert Brokamp, editor of the "Rule Your Retirement" newsletter for The Motely Fool, looks at your savings future. What is happening to your savings? Any questions for Robert? Comment below!

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