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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
  • (Worldstudio)

    Live in the Greene Space

    More working poor are crowding in with family and friends to avoid homelessness. Live from the Jerome L. Greene Performance space it’s an interactive review of the "Uncommon Economic Indicators" project and a discussion with the advocacy group Picture the Homeless. Plus, Democracy’s Living Room explores the legacy of Stonewall and the future of the LGBT rights movement.

Digesting Politics: Capitol Punishment

The Digesting Politics podcast goes live as WNYC reporters Andrea Bernstein and Elaine Rivera talk with Brian Lehrer about the mess in Albany and other local politics over breakfast.

YUEI: Doubling Up

Members of Picture the Homeless, Letitia Ledan and Russell Pinsley, talk about obtaining an apartment after being homeless, and doubling up. Steven Greenhouse helps explain how the recession is affecting the working poor.

Uncommon Economic Indicators Roundup

Steven Greenhouse, labor and workplace reporter for The New York Times and author of The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker, helps explore some of the notable contributions to the Uncommon Economic Indicators website.

From Stonewall to Gay Marriage

Stonewall witnesses/participants, Danny Garvin and Tommy Lanigan Schmidt, and historian David Carter will recount the events surrounding the Stonewall rebellion.

Then
Kurt Andersen, host of PRI and WNYC’s Studio 360, and Mark Randall, principal of Worldstudio, a marketing and design agency, will talk about Studio 360’s gay pride flag redesign project and what the flag means.

A preview of Worldstudio's gay pride flag designs

The Gay Pride Flag Makeover Challenge flickr page

Then
The discussion continues with Robert Reid-Pharr, critical essayist and professor at the CUNY Graduate Center; Pauline Park, co-founder of the New York Association for Gender Rights Advocacy(NYAGRA); Cathy Marino Thomas, board president of Marriage Equality New York; Detective Timothy Duffy, NYPD LGBT Community Liaison; JoJo Edward, FIERCE member Desiree Marshall, FIERCE lead organizer; and Kenyatta, a resident at Sylvia's Place - a homeless shelter for gay youth.

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.