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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, July 15, 2004
  • Coffee and Philosophy

    Who are we? What is truth? The simplest questions are sometimes the hardest to answer, but at Socrates Café, at least you can try. Founded by author Christopher Phillips, these salons have turned coffee houses, libraries, senior centers and even prisons into forums for Socratic inquiry.

One Week in Bangkok

Dr. Thomas Frieden New York City Commissioner in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on the latest stats on New Yorkers with HIV/AIDS
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Simon Montlake covering the XV World AIDS Conference in Bangkok for the Christian Science Monitor on the World Aids conference in Bangkok
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David Bryden Communications Director for Global AIDS Alliance discusses what has been achieved at the Global AIDS Conference in Bangkok

The Corrections

Andrea Bernstein Senior Reporter, WNYC discusses her report on the Department of Corrections

The Examined Life

Christopher Phillips Founder and Director, Society of Philosophical Inquiry, author, Six Questions of Socrates: A Modern-Day Journey of Discovery through World Philosophy (W.W. Norton & Company; 1st edition, January 2004) and Socrates Cafe (W.W. Norton & Company 2001) discusses philosophy of daily life

30 Issues in 30 Days

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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.

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.