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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 19, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, January 19, 2006
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    Web of Intrigue

    New York Times reporter Kurt Eichenwald’s investigation into online child porn was one of the paper’s most forwarded stories of 2005. Eichenwald talks about the changes it brought about and his close connection to his source. Plus: Are World Trade Center rescue workers suffering 9/11-related respiratory problems?, Chile's new president and are you a paranoid parent?

Disciplinary Action

Cindy Rodriguez, WNYC Reporter
-on the shakeup at ACS after Nixmary Brown's death

Air of Foreboding

Thomas Zambito, Daily News reporter
and
Dr. Robin Herbert, director of Mount Sinai hospital's World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program

» "The Pit's Toll Rising" by Thomas Zambito and Robert F. Moore in the New York Daily News
» The World Trade Center Medical Monitoring Program at Mount Sinai Hospital
» WTC Medical Monitoring Program Phone Bank and Registration Hotline: (888) 702-0630

Trailblazing

Patricio Navia, master teacher of global studies at NYU and assistant professor of Latin American studies
- on Michelle Bachalet, the first female president of Chile.

» Patricio Navia (NYU)

Web of Intrigue

Kurt Eichenwald, investigative reporter for The New York Times
- convinced a child porn star to get help

» "Child Pornography Sites Face New Obstacles" by Kurt Eichenwald in The New York Times
» "Through His Webcam, a Boy Joins a Sordid Online World" by Kurt Eichenwald in The New York Times
» "The New York Times Legal Aid Society" by Jack Shafer in Slate

Open Phones

listeners share their approaches to keeping kids safe

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

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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.