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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 29, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, March 29, 2005
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  • Offers They Can't Refuse

    John Perkins was a chief economist for an international consulting company, but claims his real job was as an “economic hit man” – convincing developing countries to accept billions of dollars in loans for infrastructure projects, with most of the money going to US companies like Halliburton and Bechtel. Also: a panel discussion on end of life issues; NYC Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden; and WNYC's own Leonard Lopate

Last Rights

Diane Coleman, lawyer and president of Not Dead Yet, a disabilities rights group opposed to the legalization of assisted suicide and euthanasia
- on their call for a moratorium on feeding tube removals for people in "persistent vegetative state"
» More on Not Dead Yet
and
Sylvia Law, Professor of Law, Medicine and Psychiatry at NYU, Board Member of Compassion in Dying, a group that seeks legislative support for physician-assisted suicide,
- on the use of advance directives and the Oregon assisted-suicide law
» Compassion in Dying
and
Jayd Henricks, Director of Congressional Relations for the Family Research Council, a conservative pro-family organization,
- offers a religious view against removal of life support
» Family Research Council

Health and the City

Dr. Thomas Frieden, New York City Commissioner in the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene,
- on the latest report on Women's Health in New York City
» Dept. of Health

Open Phones

listeners call in to discuss whether doctors work for profit or for the benefit of their patients.

20 Minutes Early

Leonard Lopate, Host of the Leonard Lopate Show
- reflects on 20 years as a WNYC host
» Leonard Lopate Show

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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.