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A View from Brooklyn II, 1953 (© 2004 Estate of Rudy Burckhardt)Social Security
At the top of President Bush's 2005 list of legislative priorities is an overhaul of Social Security that would replace the current system with private savings accounts. Critics say this plan would dismantle the program's risk-free guarantee as set up in the New Deal. We’ll take a look at the history and future Social Security with FDR scholar William Leuchtenberg and Brookings Economist Henry Aaron. Next, George Kalinsky and Ron Delsener pay tribute to 125 years of history at Madison Square Garden: Garden of Dreams. And Phillip Lopate offers some insight on the photographs of Rudy Burckhardt—from his 1940’s New York streetscapes, to still lifes and portraits of artists in their studios. Finally, New Yorker staff writer Philip Gourevitch joins us for an update on the recent troubles at the United Nations.
Social Security
FDR scholar William Leuchtenberg and Brookings Economist Henry Aaron look at the past, present, and future of Social Security — from its New Deal beginnings to the changes envisioned by the Bush administration.
Music: "Betty’s Lament," by Isan
"Escalator," by Bang on a Can All Stars
Madison Square Garden
George Kalinsky and Ron Delsener look back at 125 years Madison Square Garden’s history: Garden of Dreams.
Music: Sweet Sixteenths, William Albright and William H. Krell: "Gladiolus Rag" / "Peace and Plenty Rag"
The Photos of Rudy Bruckhardt
Phillip Lopate on the photographs of Rudy Burckhardt—from iconic portraits of New York’s streets to portraits of artists in their studios.
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View a slideshow of Rudy Burckhardt's photographs
Events:
Phillip Lopate will be moderating a Symposium on Rudy Burckhardt on:
Friday, December 17th at 6:30pm
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
212.534.1672
» www.mcny.org
$10 FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS, SENIORS, AND STUDENTS;
$15 FOR NON- MEMBERS.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Music: Sweet Sixteenths, William H. Krell, William Albright, and William Bolcom: "Sweet Sixteenths" / "Ragtime Nightingale"
Trouble at the United Nations
New Yorker staff writer Philip Gourevitch on the recent troubles at the United Nations.
Music: "Pole Tricks," by Japancakes
"Knuddelmaus," by Ulrich Schnauss
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