This week, unrest in Tibet. It might not be the preview the Chinese government was hoping for.  Plus, the economic downturn might be bigger than sub prime and New York's new Governor inspires a closer look at new high tech gadgets for the blind.

This week, unrest in Tibet. It might not be the preview the Chinese government was hoping for. Plus, the economic downturn might be bigger than sub prime and New York's new Governor inspires a closer look at new high tech gadgets for the blind.

Tibet; economic downturn; gadgets for the blind

Brian Lehrer, of WNYC Radio's Brian Lehrer Show, also hosts an hour-long weekly television show on CUNY-TV. In addition to highlighting new academic research with the power to transform society and policy in a regular segment called, "Public Intellectual," Brian interviews experts on a wide variety of topics including: the digital age and how it’s transforming our world; new social and political trends and current events in New York City and beyond; entrepreneurs of change; grassroots environmental efforts; and innovative inventions and apps.

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Tibet; economic downturn; gadgets for the blind

Tibet; economic downturn; gadgets for the blind