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BBC world news editor Jon Williams talks about the kidnapping of BBC correspondent Alan Johnston in Gaza. The BBC World Service mentions the kidnapping on the air every day. Also, the French election, New York City’s first-ever Haitian city councilman, Mathieu Eugene, just elected from Central Brooklyn, and listeners call in with their experiences in seminary.
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News Held Hostage
Jon Williams, world news editor for the BBC, joins us on World Press Freedom Day to talk about abducted BBC Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston.
Open Phones: A Calling
There are reports that former NJ Governor Jim McGreevey is entering seminary this Fall with an eye to becoming an Episcopal priest. Listeners call in to discuss their callings to the ministry.
Élection Présidentielle
Christopher Dickey, Paris bureau chief for Newsweek magazine and Pascale Richard, editor-in-chief of the US-based France-Amerique look at what's so important about this year's French presidential election for Europe and America.
Second Time Around
Councilman Mathieu Eugene, (D-40th/Central Brooklyn), talks about his agenda for the district after winning a second election, held after questions surfaced about his residency the first time around.
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Mathieu Eugene
City Councilman Mathieu Eugene appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show on May 3, 2007.
Pascale Richard
Pascale Richard, editor-in-chief of France-Amerique appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show on May 3, 2007.