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November 2009

A Look Back

Monday, November 09, 2009

20 years ago today the Berlin Wall came down. Three authors of books on the fall of communism and its repercussions mark the occasion. Plus, 2009 is also the 10th anniversary of Radio Rookies, the WNYC program that lets teenagers tell their own stories on the air. Three past and current “rookies” talk about program and how it affected their lives. And, E.D. Hirsch argues for public schools and a core curriculum.


Taking Comptrol

Friday, November 06, 2009

New Yorker’s didn’t just elect the mayor on Tuesday night, but also the key office holders who will have to work with the Bloomberg administration. John Liu, the new Comptroller, discusses his plans to get the city’s finances in order. And, what the Joe Bruno trial says about the way Albany works; and musical improv live in studio.


Race to the Top

Thursday, November 05, 2009

President Obama yesterday praised Wisconsin for linking teacher pay to student performance. Beth Fertig, WNYC education reporter, explains what it means for New York classrooms and the teachers’ union. Then, former Virginia Senator John Warner co-sponsored the only climate change bill to successfully pass a Senate committee - he talks climate change, Afghanistan policy, and more.


Post-Election

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Former New Jersey Governor Christie Todd Whitman talks about what will change with a Republican governor in the Garden State. Joyce Purnick and others offer analysis of the surprisingly close mayoral race. Public Advocate-elect Bill De Blasio explains how he'll handle the office. Plus, young voters and the future of politics; do AIDS drugs accelerate aging?; and mapping outside the lines.

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Election Day 2009

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

It’s the first Tuesday in November, and it’s time for your voting stories and the traditional informal, unofficial, thoroughly unscientific Brian Lehrer Show exit poll. Plus, the latest analysis on not just New Jersey and New York City contests, but important races in upstate New York, Maine, Virginia, and elsewhere.

Special Coverage Tonight! Be sure to tune in tonight starting at 8pm on 93.9 FM and AM 820 WNYC for special election coverage.


Election Preview

Monday, November 02, 2009

The election is tomorrow in New York and New Jersey. Get a preview of not just the New York City Mayoral race and the New Jersey Governor’s race, but also some of the other local elections that might shift the political climate in the region. Plus, Jonathan Safran Foer, author of the new book Eating Animals, grapples with the issue of meat-eating now that he’s a father.