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The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, March 10, 2006
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  • Depleted Vets

    Some Iraqi war veterans are suing the Pentagon over health problems they say are caused by depleted uranium. A scientist, a politician and a military man all weigh in on what some are calling the new Agent Orange. Plus, Debra Galant, the former Suburban Life columnist for The New York Times, will talk about her new novel set in the New Jersey suburbs; former New Jersey governor Jim Florio and Forbes.com editor David Andelman the latest on the Dubai Ports World deal; and listener calls on television: the good, the bad and why bad is sometimes better.

Port-sighted

Jim Florio, former Governor of New Jersey, former Congressmen (D-NJ1), CEO of Xspand, an asset management company
- on lack of Congressional oversight of the Committee on Foreign Investment's approval of the Dubai Ports World deal
and
David Andelman, executive editor of Forbes.com
- on the business side of Dubai Ports World
» Jim Florio on Wikipedia
» "Bye-bye Dubai?" on Forbes.com

Desperate Housewives

Debra Galant, author Rattled (St. Martin's Press 2006)
- on life in the suburbs and her new novel

» Rattled (St. Martin's Press 2006)

Depleted

Glen Lawrence, professor of Biochemistry and Bioinorganic Chemistry at Long Island University
and
Herbert Reed, retired army staff sargent
and
Jeffrey Dinowitz, New York State Assemblyman 81st District
- on the problem of depleted uranium

» Glen Lawrence at Long Island University
» New York Assemblyman Jeffery Dinowitz

Open Phones

Listeners call in about "good" television vs. "guilty-pleasure" tv

30 issues in 30 days graphic

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.