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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 07, 2009

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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
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    For Safekeeping

    Dr. Farzad Mostashari, assistant commissioner of the New York City Health Department’s Primary Care Information Project Bureau, talks about the city’s push toward electronic medical records. Plus, Douglas Lasdon, executive director of the Urban Justice Center, and Harlem Assemblyman Keith Wright respond to Governor Paterson's proposal to increase the monthly welfare grant for the first time in two decades.

For Your Consideration

Elizabeth Holtzman, former Congresswoman (D-NY 16th) and the author of The Impeachment of George W. Bush: A Practical Guide for Concerned Citizens, discusses her bid to fill Hillary Clinton's Senate seat.

New Jersey Budget Problems

Barbara Buono, State Senator from New Jersey's 18th district as well as chair of the Senate's Budget and Appropriations committee, and Joseph Malone, Republican Assemblyman of New Jersey's 30th district as well as ranking Republican on the Assembly's Budget committee, discuss how New Jersey is reacting to its fiscal crisis.

The Price of Poverty

Douglas Lasdon, executive director of the Urban Justice Center, reacts to Governor Paterson's proposal to increase the monthly welfare grant for the first time in two decades. Keith L.T. Wright , New York State Assemblyman 70th District and chairman of the social services committee, says increasing the monthly welfare grant is essential, particularly in bleak economic times.

Health Records 2.0

Dr. Farzad Mostashari, assistant commissioner of the NYC Health Department's Primary Care Information Project Bureau, talks about New York City's push toward electronic health records. And Dr. David Blumenthal, Harvard Medical School professor, director of the Institute for Health Policy at Massachusetts General Hospital, and former senior health policy adviser to the Obama campaign, talks about what to expect on a national scale.

Talking about Gaza

Marcia Kannry, founder of The Dialogue Project, demonstrates how her organization works to foster communication about issues in the Middle East with Rami Efal, a New Yorker born in Israel, visual artist and board member of Inkwell, a foundation which enables hospitalized children in New York to explore the world of art, and Linda Sarsour, director of the Arab American Association of New York.

State of New York State

Ken Lovett, Daily News Albany bureau chief, previews the State of the State address.

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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

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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!

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