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Friday, November 26, 2004
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  • Home and Abroad

    When Americans seek to adopt a child, they increasingly turn to countries like China, Russia and Guatemala. When Canadians adopt, they have increasingly turn to the United States, and are adopting larger numbers of black babies.

The many ways to cook a turkey

Mitra Kalita education reporter for the Washington Post, President of SAJA (South Asian Journalist's Association) and author Suburban Sahibs: Three immigrant families and their passage from India to America (Rutgers University Press 2003) on how immigrants celebrate Thanksgiving
» Desi Writer
and
Mohammed Naseehu Aliauthor of "The Prophet of Zongo Street,'' a story collection to be published next year on celebrating Thanksgiving as an immigrant

Home and Abroad

Dawn Davenport contributor to the Christian Science Monitor and author Finding a Child: The Complete Guide to International Adoption (working title- forthcoming) on international adoption
and
Margaret Flemming Founder and Director of Adopt-Link in Chicago, a adoption service for pregnant African American women, on her work to place African American children in homes, some of which are in Canada and Europe

Baby Buy, Buy

Caitlin Flanagan, staff writer for The New Yorker magazine, on the billions of dollars parents spend on their babies
» New Yorker

"I Resent That"

Dr. Lorna Benjamin, Co-Director of the Interpersonal Reconstructive Therapy Clinic in Utah, professor of psychology at the University of Utah, says passive aggressive behavior isn't identified by psychiatrists
» Lorna Benjamin

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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.