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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 22, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, December 22, 2008
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  • College Tuition

    Keeping College in Reach

    Tuitions are rising and credit is tight, making a college education harder to afford. Ben Kaplan, author of How to Go to College Almost for Free, has 5 things to do this holiday season to help pay for college. Also, watching television without a television set, and checking in on holiday retail sales.

Miracle on 34th St? Or Fordham Road?

The holiday shopping season reached a fever pitch this past weekend. How are local business districts faring? Daniel Biederman, president of the 34th Street Partnership and executive director of the Bryant Park Corporation, reports on holiday retail sales in and around Macy's; Joe Chan President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, talks about the Shop Downtown initiative; and Josette Squitieri, property manager at the Mall at Cross County (Yonkers), updates this past weekend's sales levels.

Question of the Day: Pay Cuts or Recession Roulette?

Would you take a voluntary pay cut to protect your co-workers from layoffs? Comment below!

TV Online

Laura Holson, lifestyle writer for the New York Times, talks about the growing number of people watching TV shows on their computers.

Heavy Delays

What makes an airport successful? Good public transportation links, environmentally friendly and a floor plan that makes sense. Matthew Coogan, Director of the New England Transportation Institute explores the world’s best and worst airports.

Tell us what makes a great airport for you. Tell us your story of getting to and from the airport, or anything else. Comment below!

Caroline, No?

Glenn Thrush, congressional reporter for Politico looks at who other than Caroline Kennedy is in the running for the NY Senate seat.

College Help

Ben Kaplan, founder of CityofCollegeDreams.org, explains ways that students can make college more affordable.

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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.