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The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, May 16, 2006
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  • A sign warning motorists to beware of people crossing the road is seen on Interstate 5, just North of the U.S.-Mexico border. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
    (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

    On the Fence

    President Bush is trying to bring immigration reform back on the agenda. What will reform mean for border enforcement and for the millions of illegal immigrants already here? Plus, the new New York City Council Education Committee chairman Robert Jackson on cell phones in the classroom and No Child Left Behind, students commence protesting John McCain and listeners call in on cell phones ... in schools.

Crossing Over

Bay Buchanan, Chairman, Team America PAC
- on why America needs a strong border defense program
and
Frank Sherry, Executive Director, National Immigration Forum
- on why you can't enforce the border until you fix immigration
and
Jennifer Allen, Director, Border Action Network
- on why we should be focusing on a path to citizenship, not militarizing the border

» Team America
» National Immigration Forum
» Border Action Network

School of Thought

Robert Jackson, City Council Member (D-7), chair of the education committee
- describes his agenda as the new chair of the education committee and why he thinks kids should be allowed use cell phones in school

» Robert Jackson's Council website

Is McCain Able?

Brittany Charlton, The New School University Student Senate vice chairman
- explains planned protest against Sen. McCain's commencement address
and
Jan Clausen, poet, creative writing teacher at Eugene Lang College, New School University
- on her petition campaign to protest John McCain's commencement address
and
Jonathan Chait, senior editor, The New Republic and columnist at the Los Angeles Times
- on John McCain's place on the political spectrum

» The New School Commencement 2006 Petition website
» Jonathan Chait's recent articles inThe New Republic
» Jonathan Chait on John McCain in the Los Angeles Times

Open Phones

-listeners call in about the ban on cell phones in city schools

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30 Issues in 30 Days

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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.

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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.