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The Brian Lehrer Show / June 15, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Wednesday, June 15, 2005
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  • Meth Rate

    One of the health risks associated with the use of crystal meth is the increased chance on HIV infection through unprotected sex. The use of the drug increases an individual’s sex drive and decreases one’s inhibition. Gay and Lesbian groups are worried that they are being targeted by organizations as the focus of anti-meth campaigns, since the drug is used by people of all sexual orientations.

The Money Was Gone

Dale Russakoff, Washington Post staff writer,
- says it's good to harbor doubts
» "Human Toll of a Pension Default" (Washington Post)
and
Dallas Salisbury, President and CEO of the Employee Benefit Research Institute,
explains how to know if your pension is going under
» The Employee Benefit Research Institute

Open Phones

- on Flag Day

Meth Toll

Larry Kramer (photo right by Kelly Loudenberg), activist, co-founder of GMHC, founder of Act Up, and writer, Tragedy of Today's Gays
» Larry Kramer Wikipedia entry
and
Dr. Perry Halkitis, professor of applied psychology and director of the Center for Health Identity Behavior and Prevention Studies (CHIPS) and chairman of the Applied at New York University
» bio on Perry Halkitis
and
Matt Foreman, Executive Director of the National Gay and Lesbian Taks Force
» National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
- on Meth use among gays and political reluctance to deal with it

Open Phones

- on multitasking

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

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

The Brian Lehrer Show

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.