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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 25, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, March 25, 2005
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  • The Kindest Cut

    Vincent Ciaccio knew at age 19 he didn’t ever want to have children. But when he decided to ensure that with a vasectomy at age 23, he was faced with incessant questioning and criticism from those around him. He is joined by a Doctor of Urology to discuss the social and medical issues surrounding vasectomies.

Budging on the Budget

Dr. Alan Chartock, President of WAMC Public Radio; publisher of the Legislative Gazette; prof. emeritus of Communications at SUNY, Albany, and host of Capitol Connection, heard Saturdays on WNYC,
- on Albany's attempt to pass the state budget on time, for the first time in 20 years
» Capitol Connection

The Kindest Cut

Harris M. Nagler, M.D. , Chairman, Department of Urology, Beth Israel Medical Center,
- on the issue of young men seeking vasectomies
» Dr. Nagler
and
Vincent Ciaccio, 27 year old who had a vasectomy at a young age and co-leader of his local chapter of No Kidding, an international social group for people who are currently child-free,
- is a proponent for vasectomies for men who chose not to have children at a young age
» No Kidding

Ad and Subtract

Ken Auletta, Staff Writer for the New Yorker
- on the future of advertising
» Ken Auletta's New Yorker piece

Open phones

Listeners, call in about real estate "day trading"

30 issues in 30 days graphic

30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.