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The Brian Lehrer Show / January 20, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, January 20, 2006
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  • Torturous Questions

    Craig Murray was the British ambassador to Uzbekistan until he criticized the use of torture to gain intelligence. Army Colonel Janis Karpinski took the wrap for much of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. They're teaming up to criticize the Bush administration's waging of, the latest bin Laden video and 24 hours in the life of Craig's List users

Tape Delay

Mike Scheuer, former CIA agent and author Imperial Hubris (Brassey's, 2004)
Christopher Dickey, Paris bureau chief and Middle East editor for Newsweek
- on the first video tape from Osama Bin Laden since 2004 including his comments on US poll figures

» Mike Scheuer
» "Target Practice" Web-Exclusive Newsweek Commentary by Christopher Dickey

All About Ellen

Lamin Sanneh, D. Willis James professor of missions & world christianity and professor of history at Yale University,
- on Africa's first woman president

» Lamin Sanneh (Yale)

Torturous Questions

Janis Karpinski, Colonel in the US Army, former commander of Brigade which oversaw the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq
and
Craig Murray, former British ambassador to Uzbekistan until October 2004
- criticizes the use of torture in obtaining intelligence

» The "Bush Commission,", which is holding a mock trial of the Bush administration for war crimes this weekend
» BBC report on Craig Murray's criticism of intelligence gained from torture
» Craig Murray's website

The Cult of Craig

Michael Gibson, film director
- talks about his documentary, "24 Hours on Craigslist"

» "24 Hours on Craiglist" website

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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.