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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, October 03, 2008
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    VP TV

    The one and only VP debate has come and gone, but who came out on top? Plus, writers for The Onion and Saturday Night Live on satire and the Presidential race. Plus, 30 Issues in 30 Days continues with your wiki-produced segment on Immigration.

Debrief from St. Louis

WNYC's political director, Andrea Bernstein, reports from St. Louis on the local reaction to last night's Vice Presidential debate.

One Fateful April Day

Merritt B. Fox, professor at Columbia Law School, talks about this morning's New York Times report about a fateful meeting in April 2004 of the Securities and Exchange Commission - in which debt regulations were significantly relaxed for the big investment banks.

Read Stephen Labaton's article

Debating Comedy

James Downey, veteran writer for Saturday Night Live, and Andy Borowitz, humorist and columnist for The New Yorker magazine, find the humor in last night's debate.

Video of Sarah Palin and Tina Fey Back to Back
The New Yorker Festival

30 Issues: Immigration

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Julia Preston, New York Times immigration correspondent, compares the candidates' positions on immigration policy.

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Marshall Fitz, director of advocacy with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, discusses how changes to immigration law would affect immigration attorneys and their clients.

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.

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.