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The Brian Lehrer Show / March 23, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, March 23, 2006
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    Wireless and Clueless?

    The more internet users opt for the convenience of wireless net access, the more questions there are about security. Just how safe is it to send credit card information over a wi-fi connection and is it okay to use a neighbor’s access? Find out how to practice safe wi-fi. As some municipalities turn their whole cities into wireless hotspots these concerns are expected to increase. Plus: Why Mark Green thinks he should take Elliot Spitzer’s job.

On Your Mark, Get Set...

Mark Green, former public advocate and candidate for Attorney General of New York
- makes his pitch for your support

» Mark Green for Attorney General

There's Something In The Air

Ray Werner, chief of the air programs branch of the EPA-Region II

» 1999 Assessment Results

Something in the Air Part II

Patrick Kinney, associate professor of Environmental Health Science at Columbia University,
-on New York City's dirty dirty air.

Open Phones

Your calls on alternate-side-of-the-street parking and radio listening

Why Fidelity?

Dave Blumenfeld, vice president of JiWire.com, an information and sevices resource devoted to wi-fi,
on how to practice safe wi-fi

» JiWire
» A map of wi-fi hotspots in New York City courtesy of NYC Wireless, a non-profit organization.

Rachel Corrie is the new Anne Frank

Katharine Viner, features editor at London's Guardian newspaper and the co-editor of the play, My Name is Rachel Corrie
-on the controversy over the postponement of her play.

» "Let Me Fight My Monsters" an article on Rachel Corrie by Katharine Viner in the Guardian.

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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

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.