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The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 24, 2011

As Libyan rebel forces advanced on Tripoli over the past few weeks, their political leaders met with Western and other diplomats to lay the foundation for a new government. Political theorist Benjamin Barber, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the policy center Demos and a former member of the International Board of the Gaddafi International Charity and Development Foundation, talks about the prospects for democracy in Libya. Plus: New Jersey Congressman Leonard Lance; and Gene Russianoff, staff attorney at NYPIRG’s Straphangers campaign, details their annual State of the Subways report.

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New York City's Slowing Job Growth

James Parrott talks about factors contributing to New York City's concerningly high unemployment rate.

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Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York. Plus, the Astronaut Reid Wiseman

The candidate on the role of social media in politics, and speaking out against his cousin R.F.K., Jr. Plus, the commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission on the dark side of the moon.

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I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

Hiring at the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.

On the Media |

Central Park’s Great Lawn to host 50K for World Cup final watch party

New York state is putting up $6 million for the event, with New York City chipping in $3.5 million.

Gothamist |