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Albany on Trial (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00 GMT

From the Albany Bureau at the New York Times, reporter Nicholas Confessore discusses what the Joe Bruno trial says about how business is conducted in Albany.

New York City's Comptroller: John Liu (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:03 GMT

The first Asian-American elected to city-wide office, John Liu, New York City comptroller-elect, explains what he plans to accomplish in the next four years.

Timely Musical (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:08 GMT

Three members of the improvisational musical comedy group The Made-Up Musical Tara Copeland, Michael Martin, and Frank Spitznagel, demonstrate the art of "improv musicals."

Call for Ideas! Suggest a song title, pulled from the headlines, for the instant musical.

Communities Affected by Fort Hood (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:09 GMT

Details continue to emerge about the shooting at Fort Hood. Two communities have been affected in particular: military families and Muslim-Americans. We try to find common ground. Tom Tarantino, legislative associate at the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and an Army Captain who returned from Iraq in 2006, discusses how a violent incident at a military base might affect life there for military families. And Hesham El-Meligy, a Muslim-American activist from Staten Island, discusses the incident and the reaction of his community.

All-American Runner (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:16 GMT

Mebrahtom Keflezighi was the first American in 27 years to win the New York City Marathon. Cameron Stracher, the publisher of the New York Law School Law Review and author of a forthcoming book about the American running boom in the 1970's and 1980's, discusses why he thinks American running was on the decline and what Keflezighi's win means for the future of the sport in the United States - and what an All-American runner means anyway.

Yankees Win, the Japanese Way? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 06 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:37 GMT

The ticker tape parade for the Bronx Bombers is today, and the star of the show is World Series MVP Hideki Matsui, who exemplifies a particular brand of baseball that's different from the rest of his team. WNYC’s own baseball fanatic (and softball team co-captain) Rex Doane with Andrew Jenks, director and producer of the documentary "The Zen of Bobby V,” talk about the differences between the American and Japanese baseball.

Online Odes: Thuuuuhhhhh.....Yankeeeesss Win! (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:56 GMT

The Bronx Bombers won their 27th world series last night, and it's time to celebrate with an Ode to the Yankees Acronym Contest. Post your acronym that spells out "Yanks," "Matsui," or some other Yankees-related word below!

Warming Worries Warner (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:49 GMT

In one month, world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to address climate change. Former Virginia Senator John Warner, co-sponsor in 2006 of the only climate change bill passed by a Senate committee, explains what measures must be taken. He also served as chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and discusses the future of Afghan policy, the Virginia gubernatorial election, and more.

Education Reform in NY and NJ (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:23 GMT

President Obama gave a major education speech yesterday that may have implications for how New York runs its school system. Beth Fertig, WNYC education reporter and author of Why Can't You Teach Me 2 Read?, offers analysis and what changes NYC may adopt to get further federal funding. And meanwhile in New Jersey, Chris Christie chose a Newark charter school as the location of his first news conference. And he was talking education reform as well. WNYC senior reporter Bob Hennelly, discusses Christie's speech.

Bridging the Digital Gap (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:39 GMT

Ethan Zuckerman, co-founder of Global Voices and research fellow at the Berkman Center, joins us weekly in November to talk about the global impact of social media.

This week's topic: Bridge-blogging.

For next week, check out Meedan.net, a website that uses machine-assisted translation technology to bring together English and Arabic speakers.

Graydon Carter Does Proust (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16 GMT

For decades, the back page of Vanity Fair has been devoted to the "Proust Quiz," the same series of questions answered by celebrities and politicians. Graydon Carter, editor of Vanity Fair discusses the highlights, which have been compiled in Vanity Fair's Proust Questionnaire: 101 Luminaries Ponder Love, Death, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life, out now.

Human Rights Awards (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:07 GMT

Human Rights Watch has honored two individuals with the 2009 Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. The honorees, Daniel Bekele, anti-poverty activist and human rights lawyer in Ethiopia, and Elena Milashina, Russian investigative journalist, discuss their work in the face of repression and government corruption.

Significant Objects (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 05 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16 GMT

What gives an object meaning, or makes it worth anything at all. Rob Walker (who also writes the Consumed column for the Times) discusses the Significant Objects project, which picks random knick-knacks, recruits writers to write stories inspired by them, and sees what happens...

Vote 2009: The Morning After (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 04 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:33 GMT

Christine Todd Whitman, former New Jersey governor and president of The Whitman Strategy Group, an environmental consultancy firm, talks about what faces Chris Christie as the first Republican governor in eight years for the Garden State. Then Bob Hennelly, WNYC's senior political reporter, reviews the NYC mayoral election and what Mayor Mike Bloomberg's third term will mean for the city.

Future Politics (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 04 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:27 GMT

Elizabeth Mendez Berry, journalist and author of "Obama Generation," at TheNation.com, and Leslie Feldman, professor of political science at Hofstra University, talk about the contributions of young Democrats and Republicans to yesterday's elections and what the results mean for the national parties.

Bloomberg: Looking Back, Looking Ahead (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 04 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:23 GMT

Joyce Purnick, long-time New York Times political writer and the author of Mike Bloomberg: Money, Power, Politics, talks about New York City races. Then, Bill de Blasio was elected Public Advocate last night - he discusses how he plans to work with the Bloomberg administration.

Aging Fast with AIDS (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 04 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:26 GMT

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.

Maps Outside the Boundaries (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 04 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:53 GMT

Red states, blue states, made up states. Katharine Harmon, editor of The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography talks about her new book, which highlights maps as outfits, political statements and art.

Gallery Show: The Map as Art at Christopher Henry Gallery, 127 Elizabeth Street. 212.244.6004. November 5th-January 10th, 2010. Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 5 6-9pm

Election Day: New York and New Jersey (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:37 GMT

Tom Moran, political columnist for the Star-Ledger, analyzes today's election in New Jersey, and Azi Paybarah, reporter for the New York Observer, analyzes the New York City races.

The Maine Event: Marriage on the Ballot (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:41 GMT

A referendum on same sex marriage in Maine may serve as a bellwether for legislation around the country. Susan Cover, statehouse reporter for the Kennebec Journal, reports on what's at stake.

Then
People will be voting on other ballot initiatives all over the country. Nathan Newman, executive director of the Progressive States Network, offers a round-up of initiatives in various states.

NYC Election Day (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:21 GMT

Bloomberg vs. Thompson has been a heated contest, but what will today tell us about the next four years? Bob Hardt, executive producer and political director for NY1, offers election day analysis as New Yorkers go to the polls.

NJ Election Day (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:22 GMT

More analysis on the Christie-Corzine-Daggett contest: Bob Ingle, bureau chief for Gannett Newspapers in Trenton, offers election day analysis as New Jersey voters go to the polls.

More Elections (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 03 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:55 GMT

Long Island
Lawrence Levy, executive director of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University and a former columnist for Newsday, talks about the Nassau County Executive race.

Not-So-Sweet Virginia
It's not just New Jersey that has a big gubernatorial election today. Robert McCartney, metropolitan affairs columnist for the Washington Post, reports on the heated race in the Old Dominion State.

NYC Election Preview (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:14 GMT

Is eight years enough? Edward-Isaac Dovere, editor of City Hall previews tomorrow's city wide election and offers analysis on the race for mayor and other local elections including Nassau County, Westchester and the 23rd Congressional District.

Recession Over. Now What? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54 GMT

Richard Rahn, senior fellow at the Cato Institute and Josh Bivens, economist with the Economic Policy Institute, discuss the end of the recession and what direction economic policy should take.

Where's the Beef? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:50 GMT

Author of the bestselling novels Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Jonathan Safran Foer, discusses his new work of non-fiction, Eating Animals, and his attempt to resolve the issue of meat-eating versus vegetarianism.

Upcoming event with Jonathan Safran Foer: November 16, 2009 Barnes and Noble Union Square, 7pm.

NJ Election Preview (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:54 GMT

Campaign season comes to a close as New Jersey's next governor gets elected (or re-elected) tomorrow. Brigid Harrison, professor of political science and law at Montclair State University, and Mike Kelly, columnist at The Record, give us a preview of what to expect.

Demand Down for High Skill Visas (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:34 GMT

Vivek Wadhwa, a fellow with the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School and executive in residence at Duke University, says immigrants are staying away from the US because of anti-immigrant rhetoric, while Peter Goodman, national economic correspondent for the New York Times and author of PAST DUE: The End of Easy Money and the Renewal of the American Economy discusses how the recession has dampened demand for foreign workers.

The Pope's Latest Plan (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 02 November 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:16 GMT

David Gibson, columnist for Politics Daily and author of The Rule of Benedict: Pope Benedict XVI and His Battle with the Modern World joins us to discuss his latest article which looks at the decision of the Catholic Church to allow Anglicans to join the Catholic Church.

Recovery: Taking the Temperature (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 30 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:59 GMT

Yesterday saw some promising economic numbers, and a technical end to the recession, but the country is far from full recovery. Diane Brady of Business Week explains what the numbers do and do not tell us.

What do you think? When will you know that the recession is over for you? Comment below!

30 Issues Day 30: Term Limits (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 30 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:27 GMT

Democratic Mayoral candidate Bill Thompson has made term limits a central issue in the mayoral election. Oliver Koppell, NYC council member (D-11), and Wayne Barrett, senior editor at the Village Voice and veteran political reporter, discuss the term limits issue and if it will play a role in the outcome of next week's election.

Spooky Radio (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 30 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:03 GMT

It's Halloween weekend, and time for some scary radio stories. Foley artist Muttt Le Dogg and artistic director Andy Donald are with the Naked Angels theater company. They share some of the stories (and sounds!) from the Naked Radio dramas.

Sex Abuse in Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish Community (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 30 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:08 GMT

A spike in sex crimes victims coming forward in Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jewish community is seen a positive first step for law enforcement. Charles Hynes, District Attorney for Kings County and Rhonnie Jaus, chief of the District Attorney's sex crime bureau, discuss their efforts to encourage reporting with various community partnerships, including one with Faye Wilbur, coordinator of family violence services to the Jewish community, Jewish Board of Family and Children Services in Borough Park.

Labor's Role (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 30 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:45 GMT

With his new film Labor Day opening in theaters today, filmmaker Glenn Silber explains how labor unions can change elections. Dan Cantor, executive director of the Working Families Party, and Mike Fishman, president of 32BJ – SEIU, a union of building service workers, talk about unions' roles in the current local elections.

People's Hall of Fame: Gerald Menditto (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 30 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:22 GMT

Five notable New Yorkers are inductees into the City Lore 2009 People's Hall of Fame. They join us as part of a week-long series.

Today: Inductee Gerald Menditto manager of Coney Island’s Cyclone, talks about his 30 years running NYC’s most famous roller coaster.

Afghanistan: Draw Down or Up? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 29 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:12 GMT

The President continues to weigh is options over troop levels and overall policy in the war in Afghanistan. Michael Mandelbaum, professor of foreign policy at Johns Hopkins and author of Democracy's Good Name: The Rise and Risks of the World's Most Popular Form of Government discusses the future of US engagement with the region.

The 401(k) Debate (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 29 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:25 GMT

In his recent Time Magazine article, Stephen Gandel makes the case for "Why It's Time to Retire the 401(k)". But Steven Butler, financial columnist and retirement planner, contends that 401(k) plans have been and continue to be successful.

Post-Recession Retirement Planning (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 29 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:44 GMT

Roger Ferguson, president and CEO of TIAA-CREF, discusses post-recession retirement planning and whether 401(k)s still make sense.

30 Issues Day 29: Crime & Policing (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 29 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:44 GMT

Democratic candidate for Public Advocate Bill de Blasio discusses the state of crime and law enforcement in NYC and explains his proposal to reform the City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board.

Then, Heather MacDonald, a John M. Olin fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a contributing editor to City Journal, weighs in on the mayoral candidates' positions on stop and frisk and other policing policies.

Girl Drive (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 29 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:44 GMT

Do young women in America identify with feminism? Nona Willis Aronowitz, took a cross-country road trip to find the answer and now reports back the thoughts of 200 women in her new book, Girldrive: Criss-Crossing America, Redefining Feminism.

People's Hall of Fame: James Hatch and Camille Billops (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 29 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:58 GMT

Five notable New Yorkers are inductees into the City Lore 2009 People's Hall of Fame. They join us as part of a week-long series.

Today: James Hatch and Camille Billops, creators of the Hatch-Billops Collection, discuss their work archiving the histories, memories, and cultural life of African American writers, performers, and visual artists in New York.

Mayoral Debate Wrap-up (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 28 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:16 GMT

Michael Bloomberg and Bill Thompson sparred in their final one-on-one debate before the election. WNYC political director Andrea Bernstein provides analysis.

E-Records in New York (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 28 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:05 GMT

President and CEO of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Michael Dowling,explains how the hospital group's $400 million project to introduce electronic health records could reduce health care costs while improving patient outcomes.

Taxicab Confessions (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 28 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:10 GMT

Covering the best NYC taxicab stories since the 1970s, Amy Braunschweiger discusses her new book, Taxi Confidential: Life, Death and 3 a.m. Revelations in New York City Cabs.

30 Issues: Job Growth in NYC (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 28 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:37 GMT

How will the candidates address jobs creation and quality in the current economy? Greg David, editorial director of Crain’s New York Business, and Bettina Damiani, Director of Good Jobs New York, share what they’ve gleaned from NYC’s mayoral candidates.

Mortgages Gone Missing (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 28 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:36 GMT

A White Plains homeowner had her housing debt cancelled when the bank trying to foreclose on the property couldn't prove it held the mortgage. Gretchen Morgenson from The New York Times and bankruptcy attorney David Shaev talk about the case and whether it has wider implications.

People's Hall of Fame: Margarita Kagan (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 28 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:26 GMT

Five notable New Yorkers are inductees into the City Lore 2009 People's Hall of Fame. They join us as part of a week-long series.

Today: Margarita Kagan, music educator at the Shorefront YM-YWHA, discusses her work fostering the arts and culture of Russian and Russian-Jewish communities in Brighton Beach.

30 Issues: Daggett on Taxes and the Home Stretch (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 27 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:59 GMT

The independent candidate for New Jersey governor, Chris Daggett, is coming on strong and putting pressure on both Corzine and Christie. He discusses his plan for NJ taxes and strategy for the final week of the election.

30 Issues: Corzine on Taxes and the Home Stretch (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 27 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:59 GMT

Governor of New Jersey, Democrat Jon Corzine, is in a dead heat for next Tuesday's election. He discusses taxes, the touchstone issues for many Jersey voters, as well as his strategy for the last week of the election.

30 Issues Day 27: The Courier News Endorses... (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 27 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:55 GMT

With one week to go, many New Jersey residents are looking to their local papers for guidance. Keith Ryzewicz, editorial page editor for the Bridgewater Courier-News, discusses why his paper decided to endorse Chris Christie for governor, and what his readers are focusing on in the home stretch.

Open Phones: Baby Einstein Refund (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 27 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:52 GMT

Disney is offering refunds on all of the Baby Einstein videos, admitting that they are ineffective. Are you a baby einstein user? Are you going to get a refund? What's your reaction to the news? Comment below!

The New MTA Chief (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 27 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:43 GMT

What will mass transit in New York look like in ten years? Chairman of the MTA, Jay Walder, talks about his vision for the future of the MTA.

The Opt-out Option in Healthcare (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 27 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:43 GMT

Is the public option back in because of the opt-out? Timothy Noah, senior writer at Slate.com, evaluates the politics and policy of the latest health care proposals.

People's Hall of Fame: Michael Smith (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 27 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:21 GMT

Five notable New Yorkers are inductees into the City Lore 2009 People's Hall of Fame. They join us as part of a week-long series.

Today: Michael Smith, carilloneur at St. Martin's Church in Harlem (he plays the bells). He is being inducted along with Dionisio Lind of Riverside Church.

30 Issues Day 26: Bill Thompson on Education (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 26 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00 GMT

It's one week and one day to the mayoral election, and education continues to be one of the key issues. Democratic candidate and former city school's chief Bill Thompson discusses his education record and proposals.

30 Issues Day 26 (pt. 2): The Bloomberg Education Record (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 26 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00 GMT

The Mayor has touted education as one of his main accomplishments. Chris Cerf, the former deputy chancellor at the DOE, discusses the Bloomberg record.

The Cult of the Butcher (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 26 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:05 GMT

Tom Mylan, butcher and operator of the forthcoming butcher shop The Meat Hook, and Marissa Guggiana, president of Sonoma Direct Meats, an editor at /Meatpaper, and author of the forthcoming book The Butcher Book, talk about the sudden interest in the regional butcher and nose-to-tail eating.

Open Phones: Remembering Soupy Sales (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 26 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:11 GMT

Legendary TV comic Soupy Sales died last week at age 83. What are your soupy stories? Post your favorite memories, odes, and jokes below!

National Swine Flu Emergency (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 26 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:19 GMT

Andrew Garret from the Mailman School at Columbia University's National Center for Disaster Preparedness, explains what a 'national emergency' designation means.

Paid Sick Leave (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 26 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:11 GMT

New York City Council member Gail Brewer (D-Upper West Side) introduces a bill that would ensure workers at least five days of paid sick leave per year.

People's Hall of Fame: DJ Rekha (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 26 October 2009)

listenerservices@wnyc.org (WNYC, New York Public Radio) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:11 GMT

Five notable New Yorkers are inductees into the City Lore 2009 People's Hall of Fame. They join us as part of a week-long series. Today:

Rekha Malhotra, better known as DJ Rekha, creator of the monthly NYC tradition of Basement Bhangra, talks about her unique fusion of Punjabi, Jamaican, and Hip Hop music.