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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 15, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, December 15, 2008
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    Home and Abroad

    Jose "Joey" Torres, the mayor of Paterson, talks about how the third largest city in New Jersey is faring in this financial crisis. And Romiel Daniel, president of the Rego Park Jewish Center on being the first Indian director of a US synagogue and the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, his hometown. Plus, a look at the Bush Administration's 'midnight regulations'.

Congress Past, Congress Future

Nita Lowey, Congressional representative from NY's 18th District, takes a look back and a look forward as the Congressional session comes to an end.

Monday Political Roundup

Scott Garrett, Republican congressman serving New Jersey's 5th district, discusses the latest political news from Washington.

Executive Changes at the Last Minute

Joaquin Sapien, reporter with ProPublica, and Veronique De Rugy, senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, look at the Bush administration's "midnight regulations."

A Portrait of Chinese Americans

Larry Shinagawa, director of Asian American Studies Program at the University of Maryland and principal investigator and author of the report A Portrait of Chinese Americans, talks about recent study on Chinese American populations. Plus, Wellington Chen, executive director of the New York City Chinatown Partnership, talks about the local Chinese population.

Mayor Torres

Jose "Joey" Torres, the mayor of Paterson, NJ, explains how his city is weathering the financial crisis.

New York Frauds

Aaron Lucchetti, staff reporter for the Wall Street Journal, talks about fraud allegations against New York financier Bernard Madoff and New York attorney Mark Dreier.

Mumbai: A Jewish Indian Reflects

As the first Indian to head a U.S. synagogue, Romiel Daniel, president of the Rego Park Jewish Center, will talk about the tragedy in Mumbai, his hometown.

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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.