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The Brian Lehrer Show / December 29, 2005

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, December 29, 2005
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  • We're All Ears

    The President has admitted ordering wiretaps of Americans without a court’s approval, but citizens and scholars are still pondering the legal justifications he offered: Article 2 of the US Constitution and an authorization of presidential powers, passed by Congress in 2002. Plus: the Muslim Underground Railroad, puppy farming and your calls.

We're All Ears

Robert Levy, senior fellow in Constutional Studies and author, Shakedown: How Corporations, Government, and Trial Lawyers Abuse the Judicial Process (Cato Books 2004)
and
Cass Sunstein, professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Chicago Law School, and author, Radicals in Robes: Why Extreme Right-Wing Courts are Wrong for America (Basic Books, 2005)
- on whether the President has the right to eavesdrop

Rugby, a Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen and WNYC listener, running in the snow

It's a Dog's Life

Anita Hamilton, staff writer for Time magazine
- on the inhumane conditions in puppy mills

» Petfinder.com: Why not adopt a pet from a shelter? You can find a shelter near you at Petfinder.com.

Into the West

Behzad Yaghmaian, author, Embracing the Infidel: Stories of Muslim Migrants on the Journey West (Delacorte Press, 2005)
- on Muslim migrants on their journey West

Nanny 4/11

Cathy Webb, president of Home Work Solutions, an agency that provides nanny services
- on how to choose a nanny

» Home Work Solution

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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

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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.