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Terrorist Attacks in Mumbai

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The India government demanded that Islamabad hand over suspected terrorists believed living in Pakistan.

The Real World

Uncommon Sense

Economy in Flux

The nation's economic crisis has deepened as stock prices have plummeted, credit has frozen, and automakers and banks teeter on the brink of bankruptcy. WNYC takes a closer look at the ongoing issues in the financial sector and how they affect New Yorkers.

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2008 Brooklyn Workshop: Behind the Scenes

Radio Rookies

Watch this audio slideshow to get a behind-the-scenes look at the newest Radio Rookies workshop:

Stephen J. Dubner

It's The Economy, Smarty

The Takeaway

December 2, 2008
Freakonomics author Stephen J. Dubner is polling academics and government insiders about President-elect Barack Obama's strategies for getting the U.S. economy back on the road to recovery. Is it possible that all that brain-power is getting it wrong? That and all the morning's news on The Takeaway.

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It's Official

The Brian Lehrer Show

December 2, 2008
We're officially in a recession and the holiday shopping season is underway. Hear why economist Benjamin Barber argues that hyper-consumerism led to the current financial crisis and that restoring faith in democracy is the way out of economic ruin. Plus, Alex Kuczynski on having a child through a surrogate and Michael Kinsley on creative capitalism.

News You Can Use

The Leonard Lopate Show

December 2, 2008
Find out how Rupert Murdoch’s $70 billion media kingdom shapes the news we get every day. Plus: Carlo Ponti Jr. and Juliana Hatfield.

Rock History Arrives in New York

Soundcheck

December 2, 2008
The thorny question of defining the rock ‘n’ roll canon as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens a New York branch. Also: The YouTube Symphony Orchestra and Barcelona-based beat maker El Guincho.

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Noteworthy New York

Soundcheck

We have invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.

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The Transition

WNYC Special Coverage

President-elect Barack Obama will be sworn in as the 44th president on Jan. 20. WNYC is following all news and developments during the nation's transition of power.

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Vote 2008

Radio Lab Podcast The brand new season of Radiolab has arrived. Check out the first episode, Choice, and stay tuned for Sperm, Race, Diagnosis, and Yellow Fluff and Other Curious Encounters... »

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  6. The Brian Lehrer Show: It's Official (12/02/2008)
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