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The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, April 20, 2005
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    Courting Foreigners

    When the Supreme Court banned the death penalty for juveniles last month, the opinion noted our country was one of the few countries still to have such a punishment. The US often looks abroad for inspiration, but a debate is running over whether other countries should influence our courts. Also, democratizing music: A lexicon of Rock knowledge.

Bolting on Bolton

Charles Babbington, Congressional Reporter for the Washington Post,
- on Republican defections from backing John Bolton's confirmation as UN Ambassador
» Washington Post

Train in Vain

Ross Capon, Executive Director of the National Association of Railroad Passengers,
- on Amtrak's recent problems
» NARP

Supreme Justice

Tim Wu, Associate Professor of Law, University of Virginia, Visiting Professor at University of Chicago School of Law,
- on Supreme Court judges citing foreign court rulings

Eat, Drink & Be Merry. . .

Gina Kolata, science and medical reporter for the New York Times, Ultimate Fitness: The Quest for Truth about Health and Exercise (Farrar Straus Giroux, 2003)
- discusses how much living right can make up for past unhealthy habits and the report that a little extra weight can be good for you
» New York Times
and
Howard LeWine, M.D., medical director for Internet publishing at Harvard Health Publications, faculty member at Harvard Medical School, Newsweek contributor,
- says changing lifestyle can make a difference to health
» Newsweek column

The High and Mighty

David Kamp writer and author of The Rock Snob's Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of Rockological Knowledge(Broadway Books 2005)
and
Steven Daly music and arts journalist and author, The Rock Snob's Dictionary: An Essential Lexicon of Rockological Knowledge(Broadway Books 2005) - on rock snobbery
» Snobsite.com

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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.