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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 09, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, January 09, 2006
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  • <em>State of War</em> by James Risen
    State of War by James Risen

    State Secrets

    New York Times reporter James Risen broke the story of domestic Government wiretapping, but his new book shows there’s more to the scandal than just eavesdropping. He reveals a failed CIA plot that leaked nuclear technology to Iran. Plus: filmmaker John Sayles, a call in on Dia de los Reyes and a preview of the Samuel Alito Supreme Court nominations

Playing Both Sides

David Gergen, professor of public service and director of the Center for Public Leadership at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, editor at large of U.S. News & World Report, and White House Advisor to four presidents
- previews the Alito hearing

» David Gergen

Cinema Verite

John Sayles, film director and author, Union Dues (Nation Books, reissued 2006),
- on organized labor and independent film

» John Sayles (IMDB)

Rising Fears

James Risen, New York Times reporter and author State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and the Bush Administration (The Free Press, 2006)
- on his reporting of the relationship between the CIA and the Bush White House

» State of War (The Free Press)

Open Phones

listeners share how they celebrate Three Kings Day.

One Man, One Vote

Adam Cohen, attorney and member of the New York Times Editorial Board
- on Samuel Alito's views on two court cases from the 1960s that granted one man one vote.

» "Question for Judge Alito: What About One Person One Vote?" by Adam Cohen in the New York Times

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.