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The Brian Lehrer Show / August 20, 2004

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Friday, August 20, 2004
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  • Do The Right Thing!

    Must a couple trying to get pregnant using a donated egg tell their child—should they have one—of her true genetic provenance? Can a federal prosecutor use drugs if he prosecutes drug users? Is a vegetarian a hypocrite if she swims with captive dolphins? Let Randy Cohen (AKA "the Ethicist") decide for you. Also, the NYPD prepares for anarchists, St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Harlem, County Executive Andrew Spano on the AWOL (Alcohol Without Liquid) device, and Mike Pesca challenges you with the News Olympics.

Geared up

Jessica Graham Reporter, WNYC talks about police planning for the RNC
» WNYC and Randal Archibold Staff Reporter for the New York Times discusses anarchists plans for the RNC

Church in Crisis

Bill Perkins New York City Councilman (D-9th District-Central Harlem, parts of Morningside Heights, Upper West Side, East Harlem )says St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Harlem must be saved
» Bill Perkins New York City Councilman and Francis Morrone architectural historian, columnist for the New York Sun and author, The Architectural Guidebook to New York City (Gibbs Smith Publisher, 2002) says New York's churches are an architectural treasure

Not So Silly Season

Mike Pesca Correspondent on NPR's Day to Day program, quizzes listeners on the summer's news
» Mike Pesca

Mr. Ethicist

Randy Cohen writes the "Ethicist" column for the New York Times, on the everyday issues that cause the greatest dilemmas
» Randy Cohen

Do Not Inhale

Andrew Spano Westchester County Executive (D-)
» Westchester County Executive

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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.

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.