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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 26, 2002

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, July 26, 2002
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    The Fat Of The Land

    America is one of the most fitness- and diet-crazed nations on earth, so why are more and more Americans becoming obese? Conventional science has long touted the benefits of a low-fat carbohydrate-rich diet as the surest way to thin. Now a growing number of doctors are coming to believe that fatty foods may not be so bad for you. Read Gary Taubes' New York Times Magazine articleand tune in. (login required)

The Big Fat Lie

Gary Taubes, correspondent for Science and author of Bad Science: The Short Life and Weird Times of Cold Fusion (Random House, 1993), says that Dr. Atkins was right all along.

It's The Calories, Stupid!

Marion Nestle, professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University and author of Food Politics (University of California Press, 2002), insists you have to watch the numbers.

The Fat Of The Land

Marion Nestle and Gary Taubes exchange opinions on the way to lose weight.

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30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

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Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Uncommon Indicators

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The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.