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The Brian Lehrer Show / April 07, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, April 07, 2005
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  • Religious Evolution

    On the next Brian Lehrer Show, the history and future of Islam. Reza Aslan, scholar of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies discusses his book No god but God and why he thinks we are in the midst of the Islamic Reformation. Also: 16-year-olds who want to vote in City elections.

Leaving Behind an Act

Richard Blumenthal State Attorney General of Connecticut
- on Connecticut's law suit against the US Department of Education's No Child Left Behind Act
» Connecticut State Attorney General

Testing the Water

Dr. Betty Sternberg Commissioner of Education for the State of Connecticut
- says that the state of Connecticut is being pushed into this law suit against the US Board of Education on No Child Left Behind
» Connecticut Department of Education

Heads Up

Kati Haycock Director of Education Trust a nonprofit whose mission is to make schools and colleges work for all of the young people they serve.
- disagrees with Connecticut's potential lawsuit on the US Department of Education's No Child Left Behind
» Education Trust

Youth and Reconciliation

Michal Adut, student at La Guardia High School
and
Nadiya Chadha, student at Bronx Science
and
Francine Baras, Executive Director of Future Voters of America
- on their bid to give 12-16-year-olds a stronger voice in politics
» More on the Future Voters of America

Islam of God

Reza Aslan, Author, No god but God : The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam (Random House, March 2005)
- charts the history of Islam and the struggle between Wahhabism and reform-oriented Islam, dragging the West along

New York 51: District 31

James Sanders, Jr. New York City Council Member (D-31) representing: Far Rockaway, Laurelton, Rosedale; parts of Springfield Gardens, and Chair of the Economic Development Committee
- on life and politics in his Queens district
» James Sanders Jr.

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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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.