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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, April 06, 2004
  • A view of the Brooklyn waterfront (WNYC)

    Riled in Red Hook

    Ikea has proposed a 300,000 square foot store beside Erie Basin in Brooklyn. Many neighbors of the project would prefer to keep their neighborhood as it is, but some residents of the Red Hook Houses support the project on the grounds that it would offer new employment opportunities.

By Hook or by Crook...

Pat Smith Ikea property manager
and
John McGettrick Co-chair of the The Red Hook Civic Association debates the plan to build a new Ikea in Red Hook.

Red, White and Tartan

Jack McConnell First Minister of Scotland on the Tartan Day celebrations here in New York, and his "Fresh Talent" Initiative

To Forgive and Forget

Ellis Cose columnist and contributing editor for Newsweek and author, Bone to Pick (Atria Books 2004)on the act of forgiveness, reconciliation and revenge.

H & R Crock?

Bertha Lewis Executive Director of ACORN-New York says tax preparers who offer instant rebates may be taking advantage.

Step One: The Brainstorm

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This fall, The Brian Lehrer Show will air our presidential election series “30 Issues In 30 Days.” With your help, we can produce great election coverage!

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted 8/21
Eavesdrop on Andrea Bernstein and Brian Lehrer, two of the most political savvy minds around, as they eat lunch and break down the week’s political activities.

Slideluck Potshow

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out our contribution to the recent Slideluck Potshow, an event where folks share their love of food and photos!

ICANN, You Can…

Web Exclusive

Paul Twomey, president and CEO of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), on their recent decision to offer more top-level domain names.

Mixed Up

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We discuss the implications of our mixed-race future and how Barack Obama's candidacy has changed the discussion about mixed-race identity.