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The Brian Lehrer Show / February 11, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, February 11, 2005
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  • What the FAA Knew, What the Administration Did

    According to a classified report by the 9/11 Commission, the FAA had repeated warnings in the summer of 2001 that terrorists were planning to hijack a plane inside the US. Why is the administration blocking the release of more classified reports? Commission vice-chair Lee Hamilton has some ideas.

That's Aderall, Folks!

Matthew Herpermedical and science writer at forbes.com, on the FDA's decision not to ban Adderall in the US
» Forbes.com
and
Vera Sharav President the Alliance for Human Research Protection says the FDA should follow Canada's lead and ban Adderall
» Alliance for Human Research Protection

A Little Bluegrass

Aaron Keith Harris Writer for Country Music Today and Bluegrass Unlimited, discusses Alison Krauss' new CD
and
James Reams bluegrass singer, in the band "James Reams and the Barnstormers"
» James Reams

What the FAA Knew, What the Administration Did About it

Lee Hamilton, vice chair of the 9/11 Commission and president and director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, says the whole story of 9/11 hasn't yet been told
» Lee Hamilton

Social Security, Part 1

Robert S. McElvaine, professor of History at Millsaps College and author, The Great Depression: America, 1929-1941 (Crown, 1984), on the origins of Social Security
» Robert S. McElvaine

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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!

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