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The Brian Lehrer Show / April 14, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, April 14, 2005
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  • Reading Project: Who Defended the Country?

    In her essay, “Who Defended the Country?” Harvard professor Elaine Scarry looks at how we were, and weren’t able to defend ourselves from the 9/11 hijackers. She compares the group of citizens aboard United Airlines flight 93 who, at the cost of their lives, defended those on the ground with the U.S. Military which was unable to defend its headquarters against the attackers aboard Flight 77. Read the essay (under Readings) and join in the discussion during the show. Email us your response

One Giant Step

Matt Fudderman reporter at the star-ledger
- on the plan for the new Giants football stadium and other New Jersey political topics

Watered Down

Dr. Tim NoakesProfessor of exercise and sports science at the University of Cape Town, South Africa and author, Running Injuries: How to Prevent and Overcome Them (Oxford University Press; 3rd edition, 2003)
- on his study of hyponatermia
and
Gina Kolata science and medical reporter for the New York Times
- discusses her article on hyponatremia- a condition that involves overhydration

Reading Project: Who Defended the Country?

Elaine Scarry, Professor of English at Harvard University and author,
- says top-down hierarchies may actually be worse than a more democratic system in handling an emergency situation
» Elaine Scarry

Open Phones

listners call in to discuss the difference between "elite" and "democratic" decision making, as brought up by the interview with Professor Elaine Scarry

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.