The Scrapbook

Joel Klein, New York City Schools Chancellor, on The Brian Lehrer Show reviewing the school year and discussing what's ahead. June 28, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 12:17 PM

Immigration Bill Blocked in Senate (NY Times/AP)

Court Limits Schools Considering Race (NY Times/AP)

White House Is Subpoenaed on Wiretapping (NY Times)

Immigration Bill Prompts Some Menacing Responses (NY Times)

New Campaign Finance Rules Skip Unions (NY Times)

Costs Skyrocket As DHS Runs Up No-Bid Contracts (Washington Post)

Iraq Strategy Geared To U.S. Pullout (LA Times)

Brown Appoints New Cabinet Team (Guardian UK)

Big Apple, Southern Cities Tops In Growth (USA Today)

Recruiting Woes May Cut Impact (NY Daily News)

Biz Bigs' WTC $$ Dust-Up (NY Post)

Heavy Rains, Flash Floods Expected For Today (Newsday)

Study: Traffic Tax Plan Could Fund Free Subway (NY Sun)

Lobbyists Scramble Ahead of 'No. 1' Gun Vote (NY Sun)

Posted by leboheme at 11:57 AM

Mayor Bloomberg says the national political parties don't stand for anything. He made the comments at a breakfast function sponsored by Crain's NY Business. Bloomberg was interviewed by Brian Lehrer and Crain's editor Greg David. Listen to the full interview.

Posted by leboheme at 04:35 PM

Randall Kenan, writer and author of a new James Baldwin biography, "The Fire This Time". Kenan poses outside the Brian Lehrer studio after discussing the life of Baldwin in the context of today. June 27, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 01:09 PM

Justices Loosen Ad Restrictions in Campaign Finance Law (NY Times)

Testy Christie Fumes At Dems (NY Post)

New Scrutiny as Immigrants Die in Custody (NY Times)

Labor Coalitions Divided on Immigration Overhaul (NY Times)

A Guest-Worker Program That Does Well by Migrants (Washington Post)

A Strong Push From Backstage (Washington Post)

Mexico Purges Federal Police Chiefs (LA Times)

Well-Knit Team Gathered by Cuomo in Effort To Solve 'Real Problems' (NY Sun)

Lawyer Plans To Challenge 'American' Graffiti Bill (NY Sun)

No Room' In Subway For Congest Plan Boost -- MTA (NY Daily News)

Green Mayor Issues Diss-Charge (NY Post)

Levy, Suffolk Trying To Tame A Sales Tax Tiger (Newsday)

Boo-Moo! Milk Going Up By 53 Cents (NY Daily News)

Court Rules for Cleaners In $54 Million Pants Suit (Washington Post)

Posted by leboheme at 11:00 AM

Sarah Perl, Assistant Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, prepares to discuss why smoking has sharply declinced in New York in the last four years. on the Brian Lehrer show, 6/25/07

Posted by Seamus at 12:22 PM

Investors' Suits Face Higher Bar, Justices Rule (NY Times)

In Aiding Poor, Edwards Built Bridge to 2008 (NY Times)

Research Finds Firstborns Gain the Higher I.Q. (NY Times)

CIA to Air Decades of Its Dirty Laundry (Washington Post)

New Tactic For U.S. Troops: Walking (LA Times)

Official: Meeting On Closing Guantanamo Scrapped For Now (USA Today)

Spitz-Bruno Scrap Puts Chokehold On Congestion Pricing (NY Daily News)

Spitzer, Bruno Battle Over 'Horrendous' Pork (NY Sun)

$4 Billion Price on Bigger Plan for Expansion of Javits Center (NY Times)

Astroland Negotiations Stall (AM NY)

Posted by leboheme at 12:27 PM

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Posted by leboheme at 11:59 AM

Harris Silver, founder of CityStreets, a pedestrian rights advocacy group, Aaron Naparstek, editor of Streetsblog, a blog that advocates for cyclists, and Robert Sinclair, manager of media relations for AAA New York, discuss why cyclists, drivers and pedestrians can't just get along. The Brian Lehrer Show, June 21, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 12:50 PM

Doctors Change Course Again On Estrogen Therapy (LA Times)

U.S. Holds Direct Talks in North Korea (NY Times)

Egypt Arranges Peace Summit in Support of Abbas (NY Times)

A 'Broken People' in Booming India (Washington Post)

EPA Announces Proposal for Stricter Ozone Standards (Washington Post)

State Brownfield Program Is Boondoggle, Critics Say (NY Sun)

For 2 Years, Bloomberg Aides Prepared for Bid (NY Times)

His Charge: Find a Key to Students' Success (NY Times)

Political Athlete John Liu Wins Graduations Race (NY Sun)

The Latest Shore Thing: Cool Pool For B'klyn (NY Post)

Posted by leboheme at 11:43 AM

Dan Van Natta Jr., Pulitzer Prize winner and co-author of a controversial new book, "Her Way: The Hopes and Ambitions of Hillary Rodham Clinton", after discussing his critcal take on Hillary Clinton with Brian Lehrer. June 20, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 01:09 PM

Jonathan Alter, author of The Defining Moment, compares the upcoming 2008 presidential elections to the historic elections of 1932 on the Brian Lehrer show, 6/19/07

Posted by Seamus at 01:08 PM

Amity Shlaes, author of The Forgotten Man, listens to a caller discussing the Depression Era on the Brian Lehrer show, 6/19/07.

Posted by Seamus at 01:07 PM

If you've used our recent good weather to pay an early visit to the beach this year, maybe you've already suffered the wrath of the sun's rays. Well if you think it's okay to bare your skin with sunscreen on, think again. Many of the top sunscreen brands do not offer enough protection, according to a study just out today. The Environmental Working Group has carried out what it calls the first ever safety database of name-brand sun creams and it puts some products by Neutrogena and Coppertone on its "avoid" list, while cautioning against others. One of the well-known brands it recommends? "Blue Lizard Australian suncream." Well, the Australians probably know a thing or two about the sun.

Posted by leboheme at 11:44 AM

Blaze Kills 9 Firefighters in South Carolina (NPR)

Major Assault Pressed Against Insurgents Near Baghdad (NY Times)

U.S. Lifts Embargo to Help Abbas (Wash. Post)

Getting Lost in the Great Outdoors: Many Adults Worry Nature is Disappearing from Children's Lives (Wash. Post)

Running Guns to Gaza (NY Times)

The Failed States Index 2007 (Foreign Policy)

No Cheers for Police: Kelly wants Police to take Sobriety Breath Test if they Shoot Someone (Daily News)

As More Toys Are Recalled, Trail Ends in China (NY Times)

Apple Boosts Battery Life on IPhone Ahead of Release (Bloomberg)

Is Your Sunscreen Safe? (Boston Herald)

Posted by leboheme at 09:39 AM

Guest host Mike Pesca on the Brian Lehrer show, 6/18/07

Posted by Seamus at 01:42 PM

Blogger Jared Roebuck discusses diversity and the internet on the Brian Lehrer show, 6/18/07

Posted by Seamus at 01:41 PM

Several Mosques Attacked, but Iraq Is Mostly Calm (NY Times)

Justice Dept. Reshapes Its Civil Rights Mission (NY Times)

Former Bush Aides Subpoenaed (LA Times)

FBI Finds It Frequently Overstepped in Collecting Data (Washington Post)

Bush Pledges Tougher Border Security (Forbes/AP)

In Shift, Judge Eases Limits on Surveillance by the Police (NY Times)

N.J. Eminent Domain Limit (NY Post/AP)

Haitian Soccer Team Teens AWOL after JFK Airport Stopover (Newsday/AP)

Study Finds Huge Decreases in Bird Populations (LA Times)

19th-Century Weapon Found in Whale (NY Sun/AP)

Posted by leboheme at 01:36 PM

Anya Kamenetz, Village Voice reporter and author of "Generation Debt: Why Now Is a Terrible Time to be Young," discusses the current student loan scandal and reform efforts. June 14, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 01:00 PM

Roxana Avila-Harper, Svetlana Yakimenko, and Dr. Ahmed Fadeel, pose outside the Brian Lehrer studio after discussing their non-profit work throughout the world. The group is here with a program organized by the 92nd Street Y. June 14, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 12:59 PM

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Posted by leboheme at 12:13 PM

Lucy Kaylin, executive editor of Marie Claire, and author, "The Perfect Strange: The Truth About Mothers and Nannies", after discussing the parent-nanny dynamic with Brian Lehrer. June 13, 2007

Posted by Seamus at 12:25 PM

Asher Callender (center) of SCARP, with Oona Chatterjee and Jesus Gonzales of Make the Road by Walking in the WNYC studios after appearing on the Brian Lehrer Show, 6/12/07.

Posted by Seamus at 01:58 PM

Steven Cook discussing the court system in Egypt and his book "Ruling But Not Governing" on the Brian Lehrer Show, 6/12/07.

Posted by Seamus at 01:50 PM

Author and newspaperman Pete Hamill talks about his new novel North River and looks at who is telling the stories of today’s immigrants on the Brian Lehrer show, 6/11/2007.

Posted by Seamus at 02:41 PM

U.S. Arming Sunnis in Iraq to Battle Old Qaeda Allies (NY Times)

Immigration Judges Often Picked Based On GOP Ties (Washington Post)

Bush Vows to Revive Immigration Plan, Backs Gonzales (Washington Post)

9/11 Health Czar Named (NY Daily News)

Queens Pol Boosts Mike's Traffic Plan (NY Post)

Onetime Mob Stronghold Hears Echo of the Old Days (NY Times)

Holy War Over Jail Books (NY Post)

Push To Add Deposit To More Beverage Containers (Newsday)

Crime Drops 33% Since NYPD Began Patrolling Halls, Kelly Sez (NY Daily News)

'Spring Awakening' and 'Coast of Utopia' Rack Up Tony Awards (NY Times)

Posted by leboheme at 11:11 AM

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Posted by leboheme at 02:56 PM

David Miliband, British Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, discusses his efforts to promote action on global warming and the differences between the British and the U.S approach to the problem. The Brian Lehrer Show, June 7, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 01:37 PM

Andrew Keen, culture critic and author of "The Cult of the Amateur: How Today's Internet is Killing our Culture", after appearing on The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss how blogs, wikis and other web 2.0 phenomena do more harm than good. June 6, 2006.

Posted by Seamus at 12:16 PM

Immigration, Bush in Crossfire (LA Times)

In the West Wing, Pardon Is A Topic Too Sensitive to Mention (Washington Post)

In Saudi Arabia, A View From Behind The Veil (LA Times)

Is U.S. Safer Since 9/11? Clinton and Rivals Spar (NY Times)

Anniversary of 1967 War Shows Lasting Divisions (NY Times)

Health Care as if Costs Didn't Matter (NY Times)

Scores Up Since 'No Child' Was Signed (Washington Post)

City's Bond Rating Hits a High (NY Sun)

Krazy 'Khat' Kase (NY Post)

Quinn Eyes Ax For Barron 'Slay' Aide (NY Post)

$6M Fat Fight (NY Post)

Not All Dieters Put The Pounds Back On (USA Today)

Posted by leboheme at 10:32 AM

Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes answered listeners' questions on The Brian Lehrer Show on June 4, 2007.

Posted by Seamus at 12:14 PM

Commanders Say Push in Baghdad Is Short of Goal (NY Times)

Papers Portray Plot as More Talk Than Action (NY Times)

In 'Little Guyana,' Disbelief Over Terrorism Arrests (Washington Post)

Spitzer Girds for Frenzied Negotiations (NY Sun)

Corzine Endorses Rabner as Chief Justice (North Jersey.com/AP)

A Mexican Baby Boom in New York Shows the Strength of a New Immigrant Group (NY Times)

Everybody Talks About the Weather; All of a Sudden, It's Controversial (NY Times)

The Tortured Lives of Interrogators (Washington Post)

Streetlights Getting Zap-Alert Gizmos (NY Post)

Crop Shop Craze: Farm Shares Sizzle (NY Post)

Posted by leboheme at 11:14 AM