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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, October 10, 2008
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    The End of Oil?

    Is energy policy an environmental or a national security issue? Is there a difference? 30 Issues in 30 Days continues with a look at Barack Obama and John McCain’s alternative energy plans. Plus, the race for New Jersey’s 5th District.

New York Impact

Sam Chandan, chief economist and senior vice president for economic research for Reis, talks about how New Yorkers are feeling the impact of the fiscal crisis. Also in the discussion, Marisa Di Natale, senior economist covering New York at Moody’s Economy.com.

Going Global

Special: live coverage of President Bush's speech on the financial crisis.

Then, Carl Weinberg, chief economist for High Frequency Economics, react to the remarks and discusses the possible outcomes of today's G7 meeting and the implications for the global economy. Also in the conversation, Jeremy Stein, professor of economics at Harvard University

Shulman for Congress

Dennis Shulman, a blind rabbi, clinical psychologist and Democratic Party nominee for the United States Congress in New Jersey's Fifth Congressional District, discusses his campaign.

30 Issues (Wiki): Drill Baby Drill? Oil vs. Alternative Energy

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John Raymond Takacs and Greg Melville kick off the discussion with tales from their "on the street" visions of energy independence. John Takacs is the author of The Take-Us, a novel about the inventor of a self-powered car and Greg Melville's new non-fiction book is Greasy Rider: Two Dudes, One Fry-Oil-Powered Car, and a Cross-Country Search for a Greener Future (Algonquin Books, 2008).

Then
Antonia Juhasz, fellow with Oil Change International and the Institute for Policy Studies and the author of The Tyranny of Oil: The World's Most Powerful Industry--and What We Must Do to Stop It (William Morrow, 2008) and David Kreutzer, Ph.D., senior policy analyst in energy economics and climate change at the Heritage Foundation, debate how to achieve energy independence and review where the candidates stand.

Then
Klaus Lackner, director of the Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy at the Earth Institute of Columbia University, looks at the role of nuclear power in achieving energy independence and freedom from carbon-based fuels.

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.

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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