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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 30, 2008

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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  • Judith Kaye

    Special Kaye

    New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye is retiring at the end of this year. On today’s show, she reflects on her 25 years on the bench and what it was like becoming the first female judge in the state’s highest court. Plus: How to eat on a dollar a day and a breakthrough study on blindness.

Judge Kaye Retires

When then Governor Mario Cuomo appointed Judge Judith Kaye to the New York State Court of Appeals in 1983 she was the first woman to serve on the state's highest court. Now 25 years later she has served longer than any other chief judge in New York history. On the eve of her retirement, Judge Judith Kaye, Chief Judge of the State of New York, joins us to reflect on her time on the bench.

All-Out

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak declared "an all-out war against Hamas." Chris Dickey, Middle East regional editor for Newsweek, analyzes the escalating violence in Gaza.

Blindsight

A team of international brain researchers recently produced some unbelievable footage: A completely blind man walking down a littered hallway, apparently cognizant of the obstacles before him and avoiding them all. For years, scientists have quarreled over the legitimacy of "blindsight." Now, it seems undeniable - but what will be the consequences? We're joined by Richard Held, who pioneered blindsight research in the 1970s, and Rob Stein of the Washington Post.

Watch video footage here, hosted by Professor Beatrice de Gelder, a member of the research team.

The Future of Black Colleges

William Jelani Cobb, associate professor of history at Spelman College, contributing writer for Essence Magazine, and the author of The Devil & Dave Chappelle, talks about the future of all-black colleges.

Cheap Eats

Christopher Greenslate and Kerri Leonard, founders of the One Dollar Day Diet Project Blog, talk about what it’s like eating a diet that only costs one dollar a day.

NYC Tourism

New York Times Metropolitan Reporter Fernanda Santos talks about Mayor Bloomberg's press conference yesterday about New York City tourism.

Question of the Day:
Do you work in the tourism industry and if so, are you feeling the recession yet?

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.