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The Brian Lehrer Show / November 04, 2009

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, November 04, 2009
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    Post-Election

    The votes are in. Joyce Purnick and others offer analysis of the results. Plus, young voters and the future of politics; do AIDS drugs accelerate aging?; and mapping outside the lines.

Future Politics

Elizabeth Mendez Berry, journalist and author of "Obama Generation," in TheNation.com, and Leslie Feldman, professor of political science at Hofstra University, talk about the contributions of young Democrats and Republicans to their respective parties' futures.

Bloomberg Looking Back and Forwards

Joyce Purnick, long-time New York Times political writer and the author of Mike Bloomberg: Money, Power, Politics, talks about New York City races.

Maps Outside the Boundaries

Katharine Harmon, editor of The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography talks about maps as outfits, political statements and art.

Aging fast with AIDS

David France, contributing editor at New York Magazine, talks about his article in this week's magazine about accelerated aging among people living with AIDS.

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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

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.