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Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 03 July 2008)

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3 Jul 2008

Live from the Aspen Ideas Festival (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 03 July 2008) 

At a time of crisis and transition in the American economy, do we have the right ideas for training the 21st century workforce? Brian moderates a panel at the Aspen Ideas Festival on the ideas of commerce and knowledge with U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings , Wendy Kopp , founder and CEO of Teach for America , and philanthropist Eli Broad .

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[5:17]..." want to start with a question because I'm from New York where Mayor Bloomberg has now had control and therefore accountability for six years. Has that mayoral governance rather than an Independent board event. "...

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Hard to Remember (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 02 July 2008)

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2 Jul 2008

Hard to Remember (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 02 July 2008) 

Dominic Carter has stared down politicians during debates--as well as his own past. In this AP award-winning interview, he discusses his book, No Momma's Boy: How I let Go of my Past and Embraced the Future .

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[16:14]..." thank you for that call of the fact of the matter is Mayor Bloomberg whether we like them -- not. He's very newsworthy and down I just -- me almost every other publication in town. And "...

[16:41]..." the way he told the graduates. You know and -- may be Mayor Bloomberg is not the world's biggest intellectual but he told the graduates yes not to be witnesses yes I poses big message we "...

[30:01]..." in general those in 2000 once it's not that long ago but Mayor Bloomberg boasts about the public hospitals. While everybody is collectibles public hospitals I think it's fair to say that you -- I would "...

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Willets Point Redevelopment Crosses First Hurdle

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1 Jul 2008

Willets Point Redevelopment Crosses First Hurdle 

A Queens community board narrowly voted in favor of Mayor Bloomberg's plan to redevelop Willets Point. The roll call was 21 to 15 and came after midnight this morning. WNYC's Matthew Schuerman was ....

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[0:00]..." A queens community board narrowly voted in favor mayor Bloomberg's plan to redevelop Willits points the roll call was 21 to fifteen -- came after midnight this morning. WNYC's Matthew Sherman was "...

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Open Phones: Teachers on Mayoral Control (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 30 June 2008)

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30 Jun 2008

Open Phones: Teachers on Mayoral Control (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 30 June 2008) 

Schools out so teachers can call in about the past 6 years of mayoral control of the New York City public schools

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[0:48]..." to think about school until September. I think one more thought. Has mayor Bloomberg's. Policies have mayor Bloomberg's policies improved to your school call -- up we can take your calls. At 6467783729 or 646 split rail or tampering number "...

[2:20]..." But can we avoid that is that the central question when assessing mayor Bloomberg's education record. Is it all about standardized tests. Or what else is it about 6467783729. Were 646 but -- our temporary number "...

[2:49]..." your most well rounded critique assessment. Praise whenever 412 six years of Mayor Bloomberg control. Of the New York City public schools is meant it here is cheaper to get this caller on the air. "...

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Speaking about the Budget (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 30 June 2008)

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30 Jun 2008

Speaking about the Budget (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 30 June 2008) 

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn talks about the new city budget.

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[4:02]..." reduction or rebate land we had tough times in the city when Mayor Bloomberg first took office he increased property taxes. In order to keep basic services operating at a reasonable level. Now looks like you "...

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New City Budget (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 27 June 2008)

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27 Jun 2008

New City Budget (The Brian Lehrer Show: Friday, 27 June 2008) 

WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly was up all night analyzing the details of the city budget. He lets us know what he discovered.

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[4:21]..." remembered the first budget after 911. And the Mayor Bloomberg. Assertive you know kind of split the difference did a lot of stuff that he didn't like doing. You know had to "...

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Supreme Court Invalidates DC Handgun Ban (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 26 June 2008)

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26 Jun 2008

Supreme Court Invalidates DC Handgun Ban (The Brian Lehrer Show: Thursday, 26 June 2008) 

The Supreme Court has overturned the Washington, DC handgun ban, affirming an individual's right to gun ownership. US News and World Report 's Emma Schwartz joins us to explain the significance of this major ruling.

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[4:53]..." in New York City now that's a mouthful. One of them is Mayor Bloomberg he's been out front and trying to change national gun control laws and Schwartz. Is this going to a fact efforts of mayor -- Mayor Bloomberg around the country. "...

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Water, Water, Everywhere (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 25 June 2008)

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25 Jun 2008

Water, Water, Everywhere (The Brian Lehrer Show: Wednesday, 25 June 2008) 

Tomorrow, water will flow from the East River like an urban Niagara Falls. Artist Olafur Eliasson's public art project, Waterfalls is expected to draw countless visitors to the city. Wall Street Journal contributor Matthew Gurewitsch discusses the allure.

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[6:01]..." So well their. They're extremely noticeable. -- seem to be part of mayor Bloomberg's project to read define urban public spaces. There is certainly a lot that Dennehy is trying to do in these last a "...

[6:55]..." it's not something an artist can do by himself he needs the Mayor Bloomberg who sees that as. Something that makes sense for his city and then there's the synergy in the things can happen. But "...

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Cool in Their Code? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 24 June 2008)

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24 Jun 2008

Cool in Their Code? (The Brian Lehrer Show: Tuesday, 24 June 2008) 

Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi wants to develop the centers of Long Island towns. But can the quintessential suburbs become more like cities?

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[8:33]..." Just just the way Mayor Bloomberg is talking about having more density that is allowing more development. Around subway stations in in New York for sustainable city. "...

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Gifted and Talented (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 23 June 2008)

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23 Jun 2008

Gifted and Talented (The Brian Lehrer Show: Monday, 23 June 2008) 

Pamela Wheaton , Director of Inside Schools , and Judith Amaro , a parent leader in District 6, join us to discuss the City's school admission policy change and how it has affected diversity in gifted and talented programs.

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[0:45]..." kids are doing better. So there's a debate going on out there Mayor Bloomberg is expected to. Release some great sounding test score results this afternoon. According to a New York sun this morning the scores "...

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