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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, August 18, 2005
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  • Congressman Weiner announces money for New York City to process DNA evidence.
    Congressman Weiner announces money for New York City to process DNA evidence. (Anthony Weiner)

    All About Anthony

    Anthony Weiner is a fourth-term Congressman and a candidate for Mayor of New York. He’s making a 10% tax cut for New Yorkers making less than $150,000 a centerpiece of his campaign.

This Is Not A Drill

Bill Henderson, Associate Director of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA
- says the MTA needs a better emergency communication system

and

Robert ("Buzz") Passwell, former head of the Chicago Transportation System and director of the University Transportation Research Center at City College
- on where the MTA can improve.

» PCAC

A Salt and Battery

Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and author, Salt: The Forgotten Killer (released Feb. 24, 2005 by CSPI)
- on their study on the dangers of salt

» Center for Science in the Public Interest

Trouble in Mind

Paul Raeburn, former BusinessWeek editor, science writer and author, Acquainted with the Night: A Parent's Quest to Understand Depression and Bipolar Disorder in His Children (Broadway Books, 2004)
- on the particular problems of dealing with childhood mental illness

» Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation

» The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

All About Anthony

Anthony Weiner, U.S. Congressman (D-NY 9) and mayoral candidate
- on the mayoral campaign and what's new in New York
» Anthony Weiner's Congress website

» campaign website

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.