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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, January 07, 2005
  • "I Consider the Geneva Conventions Neither Obsolete Nor Quaint"

    Alberto Gonzalez came under harsh criticism from Senate Democrats and some Republicans in confirmation hearings yesterday for the office of Attorney General. While he is widely expected to pass this test, his reputation may be damaged.

Texas Two Step

Michael Isikoff Investigative Reporter, Newsweek offers commentary from the Alberto Gonzales confirmation hearings
» Newsweek
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Terence Samuel chief Congressional correspondent for US News & World ummarizes the Alberto Gonzales hearings
» US News & World Report

Open Phones

listners call in on whether parents should allow their kids and friends to drink

Got Milk?

Florence Williams writer for the New York Times Magazine on her experience breast feeding and passing on toxins to her baby
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Carol Ryan a nurse and director of parenting and lactation services at Georgetown University Hospital on the benefits of breast feeding, and new milk banks

Open Phones

listeners tell us what to do, what to see, what to read

Your Fab Cab

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Who is in your fantasy Obama cabinet? Pick anyone!

Word from Abroad

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John Burns, London bureau chief for the New York Times, reflects on his work in China, Afghanistan, Yugoslavia, and Iraq.

Chief of Technology

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Andrew Rasiej, founder of Personal Democracy Forum, talks about the potential presidential cabinet position of Chief Technology Officer. Who's in your fantasy cabinet? Visit our Fab Cab page and let us know.

Digesting Politics

A weekly podcast with Brian Lehrer and Andrea Bernstein

New Episode Posted November 13
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.

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