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The Brian Lehrer Show / July 22, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, July 22, 2005
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  • Mental illness

    Questioning Mental Illness

    Decades ago, psychiatrist Thomas Szasz shocked the mental health establishment by suggesting that mental illness is a myth devised to stigmatize individuals for their unacceptable behavior. Despite the advent of Prozac and Zoloft, the idea still has its supporters.

Brand New Bag

Guy Martin, senior correspondent for security for Conde Nast Traveler and a security columnist for New York Magazine,
- on New York's new subway bag search policy
» New York Magazine archive

London Update

Todd Richissin, London correspondent for The Baltimore Sun,
- on how Tony Blair's support for the war in Iraq is playing in the U.K. elections
» Baltimore Sun

Imbalanced Views?

Jeffrey Schaler, psychologist and professor in the school of public affairs at American University in Washington
- says mentall illness is in our heads
» Jeffrey Schaler website

Before Sunset

Amitai Etzioni, University Professor at The George Washington University and author, How Patriotic is the Patriot Act?: Freedom Versus Security in the Age of Terrorism (Routledge, 2005),
- explains why revising the USA Patriot Act is tricky business
» Amitai Etzioni

Eminent Domain

Brett Fausett, runs the blog, Lex Text, partner at Hancock Rothert & Bunshoft
- breaks down the debate over who should oversee top level domain names and resistance to US control
» Lext Text

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.