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The Brian Lehrer Show / April 21, 2006

The Brian Lehrer Show

Friday, April 21, 2006
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  • Ga-Ga for Gu-Ge

    Google angered human rights activists when it agreed to censor web searches in China earlier this year. The New York Times Magazine writer Clive Thompson joins guest host Siddhartha Mitter. He believes an appetite for curiosity in the country will overcome the restrictions. Plus: can retired members of the military get court-martialed for speaking out against their civilian leaders?, breaking news from Nepal and listeners call in with their music picks.

Ga-ga for Gu-Ge

Clive Thompson, contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine
- what Google's restricted presence in China says about the country's plans for the internet

» The New York Times Magazine

Civvies Civics

James Fallows, national correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly
- on the history of and rules for military criticism of civilian leadership

» James Fallows' website

Trouble in Shangri-La

Somini Sengupta, South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times
and
Ashok Gurung, director of the India China Institute at New School University in New York and faculty member at the graduate program in international affairs
- on the latest from Nepal

» Somini Sengupta in The New York Times
» Ashok Gurung bio

Open Phones

- listeners share what music they are playing on their ipods... or tapedecks

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.