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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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    Challenge to Power

    New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate is back in the Democratic fold. Hear why he decided to re-defect back to the Democratic caucus. Plus, post-election unrest in Iran, exposing national scandals, the difference between Indian and American schools, and how to negotiate your severance.

    Enter the Uncommon Economic Indicators Video Contest!

He's Back

New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate(D-13) decided to re-defect back to the Democratic caucus. Hear about what changed his mind and how he expects the Senate to proceed with an even 31-31 split.

Iran Elections

Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council and author of Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Iran, Israel, and the United States, talks about the election in Iran, the ongoing dispute over the results, and what it means for U.S./Iran relations.

Some Useful Iran Election Online Resources
Twitter search for Iran Election
Three Twitter Posters From Within Iran: Mousavi1388 / StopAhmadi / Persianwiki
Live-Blogging at Huffington Post
Tehranlive Photo Blog
More Photos From Tehran

Intangibles

The Wall Street Journal's deputy global economics editor, S. Mitra Kalita, talks about the difference between the American and Indian school systems.

Richard Ben-Veniste

Richard Ben-Veniste, author of The Emperor's New Clothes: Exposing the Truth from Watergate to 9/11, talks about his new book.

Negotiating Severance

Alan Sklover, senior partner of Sklover, Donath & Felber LLC, a law firm that represents employees and author of Fired, Downsized or Laid Off offers his insight on negotiating severance packages.

Obama to AMA: "The Public Option Is Not Your Enemy"

Yesterday at the American Medical Association, President Obama asked doctors to support the public option as he looks to reform health care.

Questions for Doctors: Does the AMA speak for you? Is the public option your enemy? Comment below!

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.

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.