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The Brian Lehrer Show / April 26, 2004

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, April 26, 2004
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    The Next Step

    The inability to abstain from drugs and alcohol is considered failure for many 12-step substance abuse programs. This is despite improvements made in an individual’s life from decreased substance abuse. Harm Reduction therapy involves aiding a substance abuser by allowing them to take control of their addictions at a comfortable pace.

Poll Vaulting

Peter Beinart Editor of the New Republic discussing the President's favorable rating in the polls in light of the situation in Iraq

Listener Call Ins

on the March for Women's Lives

Hanging Up their Burnt Bras

Ida Henderson former Educational Administrator at the Board of Examiners and contributor to Women Confronting Retirement: A Nontraditional Guide (Rutgers University Press, 2003) on her retirement experience
and Alice Radosh Director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Services under Mayor Ed Koch and co-editor, with Nan Bauer-Maglin, of Women Confronting Retirement: A Nontraditional Guide (Rutgers University Press, 2003) on the challenges facing career women as they reach retirement age
andChristine Millen President and Co-founder of The Transition Network and a retired partner of Deloitte on the ways women are handling the traditionally male problem of retirement from high-paced careers

Influence Goes A Long Way

Jeannie Little Executive Director of the Harm Reduction Therapy Center, and co-author, Over the Influence The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol (Guilford 2004) on drug and alcohol dependence
andPatt Denning Director of Clinical Services and Training of the Harm Reduction Therapy Center, co-author, Over the Influence The Harm Reduction Guide for Managing Drugs and Alcohol (Guilford 2004)on the management of drugs and alcohol in people's lives

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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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.