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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, October 31, 2008
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    Good for Us

    30 Issues in Thirty Days concludes with a look at cities -- who would make the best president for the country’s urban areas? Also, Donna Brazile and Andrea Bernstein on the campaign’s last weekend; and listeners share their Halloween costume ideas that go beyond Sarah Palin and Joe the Plumber.

    Add your Halloween pics to the BL Flickr Pool. Instructions Here!

Campaign Analysis

Donna Brazile, senior Democratic strategist, former campaign manager for Al Gore, and founder and managing director of Brazile and Associates, looks at the campaign heading into its final weekend.

Campaign Trail Update

WNYC's political director Andrea Bernstein is live from Florida with an update from the campaign trail.

How Many Sarah Palins?

Crystal Field, director of the Village Halloween Costume Ball and director of Theater for the New City, and Billie Cohen, deputy editor of Time Out New York, talk about what costumes we might see this Halloween.

Send your Halloween pics to the BL Show Flickr Pool. Instructions Here!

30 Issues in 30 Days: Who's the Best President for New York and New Jersey?

Today's 30 Issues segment was produced with listeners on the 30 Issues Wiki. Check it out here!

Congressman Charles Rangel (D-NY) talks his role as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and balancing urban needs with federal ones.

Then
Kris Kolluri, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, discusses what he wants from Washington to help the region.

Then
Nassau County executive Thomas Suozzi, and Christine Todd Whitman, former governor of New Jersey and co-chair of the Republican Leadership Council, talk about what they would like to see the next president do for the New York/New Jersey region.

Then
Ricky Burdett, professor of architecture at the London School of Economics, chief advisor on architecture and urbanism for the London 2012 Olympics, director of the Urban Age Project, and co-author of The Endless City, talks about the future of cities.

What would YOU like to see the next president do for the New York/New Jersey region? Comment below!

Today Wraps Up 30 Issues in 30 Days. Full Archive Here.

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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

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.

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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