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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 15, 2009

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, January 15, 2009
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    Cog in the Wheel

    Executive director and CEO of the MTA, Elliot Sander, explains how the MTA runs and reports back from last night’s first public hearing on the looming fare hike and service cuts. Plus, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney on the possibility of becoming the next US Senator from New York.

Smart = Cool

Tricia Rose, professor of Africana Studies at Brown University and author of The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop-And Why It Matters, discusses how Barack and Michelle Obama have changed the image of smart cool and Jeffrey Henig, professor of political science and education at Teachers College, Columbia University, on what to expect from Arne Duncan as Education Secretary.

New York Wins

Andrea Bernstein, WNYC political director, reports on the Sustainable Transport award given to New York City by the Institute for Transportation & Development Policy.

January Guest: Elliot Sander

CEO and executive director of the MTA, Elliot Sander, is the weekly Thursday guest for the month of January. He'll discuss how the MTA runs and report back from last night's public hearing on the proposed fare hike and service cuts.

Got a question for Lee Sander? Ask it below.

Listen to last week's segment with Lee Sander.

Gaza Latest

Jim Sleeper, lecturer in political science at Yale University, blogger, and former Daily News columnist, discusses the ongoing war in Gaza.

Representing New York

Carolyn B. Maloney, Congresswoman (NY-14), talks about the new session of Congress and the possibility of becoming the next New York Senator.

How Cold Is It?

Remember when we took your comments on how hot it was? Well now it's Jack Frost's turn.

Complete the sentence: "It's so cold that..." Comment below!

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 show with a 20 year news quiz.

fish lizzard

Happy 150th Birthday, Evolution!

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Richard Dawkins, biologist, professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University, and author of many books on science, most recently, The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution, talks about Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, which was published on 24 November 1859.

What's Next for the Movement?

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In the aftermath of President Obama's campaign, Kevin Powell, Brooklyn-based community activist has written a new book, Open Letters to America: Essays by Kevin Powell, outlining his thoughts about political engagement, particularly among African-American youth.

No Logo

No Logo: One Decade Later

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Journalist and activist Naomi Klein discusses the ten-year anniversary of the release of her landmark book NO LOGO: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies.

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.

Video Picks

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