The Brian Lehrer Show Archive
September 2006
The Hearts and Minds of the Battle
Friday, September 29, 2006
It’s Issue 5 in our 2006 election series, 30 Issues in 30 Days: The Battle for Hearts and Minds. We’ll hear two views and ask what the findings of the National Intelligence Estimate reveal about the successes, and failures, of the US government’s ideology campaign. Also: Alan Hevesi 101, and what makes "exclusive" exclusive?
On and Off Lobbying
Thursday, September 28, 2006
It’s Issue 4 in our 2006 election series, 30 Issues in 30 Days: No More Jack Abramoffs! We’ll hear two views and ask if lobbying corruption is mostly a Republican Party problem and whether our legal lobbying system perverts our democracy. Also, a call-in for Afghani- and Pakistani-Americans on Karzai and Musharraf; and the Pirro and Hevesi scandals
Hungry for Answers
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
We continue our 2006 election series, “30 Issues in 30 Days” with Issue Three: Is World Hunger America’s Responsibility? We’ll be joined by New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof, and the winner of his essay contest, Casey Parks, back from Africa. Also: a day-after look at the first gubernatorial debate; a discussion about the links between the development of luxury and affordable housing; listeners' calls about the National Intelligence Estimate.
Rich Material
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
We continue our 2006 election series, “30 Issues in 30 Days” with Issue Two: Are New Yorkers Overtaxed? Also, New York Times columnist Frank Rich and his new book, “The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina.”
Monday Morning Politics
Monday, September 25, 2006
We begin our 2006 election series, “30 Issues in 30 Days.” As most of the media track the political horserace, we’ll tackle an issue a day, for 30 consecutive programs, to inform listener choices in the battle for control of congress, and for control of New York State. Issue #1: Do we need a war on terror? Also, Monday Morning Politics with James Carville and Paul Begala.
Reading Project: Pope Benedict’s Speech at University of Regensburg
Friday, September 22, 2006
Your calls on our latest Brian Lehrer Show Reading Project: the full text of the speech by Pope Benedict that has so upset Muslims. Read the Pope’s remarks in their full context then call in when we discuss the speech on air with Christian and Muslim guests.
The Skinny
Thursday, September 21, 2006
There’s the minimum wage, but what about the minimum weight? Spain is now enforcing a health standard for models during Fashion Week – if they’re 5’9”, they must weigh at least 125 lbs. Should New York’s fashion industry do the same thing? And why super-skinny is super “in.” Plus, a new theory of national stability – The J Curve; what happened to the transit cuts? And does Mexico have two presidents?
Human Rights Around the World
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
How do other countries abide by the Geneva Conventions? As the United States debates what “degrading and humiliating treatment” means, we’ll see how other democracies with detainees set interrogation standards and why they haven’t passed the kind of law that President Bush wants, but that so troubles Colin Powell and John McCain. Also, who said what at the United Nations General Assembly; a look at the work of innovative filmmaker Shirley Clarke; and a call-in on arranged marriages.
Bible Beltway
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
President Bush will be speaking to the U.N. General Assembly during today’s show. We’ll preview the address with former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. John Danforth who will also talk about his new book, Faith and Politics: How the "Moral Values" Debate Divides America and How to Move Forward Together. Also, Doctors Without Borders has set up virtual refugee camps in Prospect Park and reaction to the Mayor’s anti-poverty proposals.
Monday Morning Politics
Monday, September 18, 2006
The battle for control of Congress is heating up, even as Colin Powell, and some top Republican senators, are challenging President Bush’s effort to interpret the Geneva Conventions. On Monday Morning Politics, we’ll talk about the Geneva Conventions and take listeners’ calls. Also, renowned producer Christine Vachon on how independent films survive in the Hollywood system and a call-in on Darfur.
Foreign Service Test
Friday, September 15, 2006
Just before the Iraq war, American diplomat Brady Kiesling made headlines by resigning in protest from the U.S. embassy in Athens. He looks at the effect of the war in the various countries in which he has served, including Israel, Armenia and Morocco. Also, two winners of a prize for emerging women writers on gender and the writing life.
Murder by Numbers
Thursday, September 14, 2006
The Justice Department says that violent crime is beginning to go up, after years of decline nationwide. But is it also true in the New York area? We’ll crunch numbers and take your calls. Also: We talk with the creators behind the new graphic adaptation of the 9/11 Report, discuss legislation that would fine bike riders who shun helmets, and meet the creator of presidential hopeful Mark Warner's avatar.
The Race is On
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
With the primary over, the real race to become governor of New York begins: Republican candidate John Faso joins us live to make his case and former Virginia governor Mark Warner (D) offers his reactions to the results from New York and around the country. Plus, cultural critic Greil Marcus on America’s promise and its prophets.
Primary Education
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
It’s primary day in New York State and that means the return of the informal, unofficial, thoroughly unscientific Brian Lehrer Show exit poll where listeners can call in and talk about their choices between Spitzer & Suozzi; Clinton & Tasini; Spencer & McFarland; Cuomo, Green & Maloney and the other candidates in their districts. Plus, last-minute campaigning from the 4 candidates in Brooklyn’s 11th Congressional District and a “rakish” look at the history of men’s wear..
September 11: Five Years Later
Monday, September 11, 2006
For our September 11 program, we’ll try to be a place where listeners can connect with their fellow New Yorkers and fellow Americans. We’ll take lots of calls and emails with listeners' thoughts on this fifth anniversary, and we’ll have visitors, including Reverend James Forbes of Riverside Church and David Isay from StoryCorps. Also: a preview of Tuesday's New York State primary.
Into Africa
Friday, September 08, 2006
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof sponsored an essay contest with a very unusual prize: an all-expenses paid trip to see some of the worst poverty in the world. On our next program, Nicholas Kristof and his contest winner, 23-year-old Casey Parks of Jackson, Mississippi, talk about what she’s won. Also: how the media’s portrayal of terrorist threats affects society, and a call-in on being a 9/11 family member or survivor.
Classroom 2.0
Thursday, September 07, 2006
New Jersey educator Will Richardson used tools like MySpace as a teaching tool for his high school students. Now he’s urging other high schools to use social networking sites, rather than just be afraid of them. Also: New York State Attorney General hopeful Mark Green; We take a look at the health impact of 9/11 in the next installment in our series What Have We Learned; and analysis of the President's speech about prosecuting terrorists.
UN-Intended Consequences
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
In 2004 the United Nations enlisted former Fed chairman Paul Volcker to investigate the Iraq Oil for Food program. His report contained harsh criticism for U.N. General Secretary Kofi Annan and his son Kojo Annan. Volcker’s new book expands on those findings. He joins us with co-author Jeffrey Meyer to discuss the program and economic issues in general. Also, the latest on voting in Ohio; we take a look at a documentary that examines life on Capitol Hill from the perspective of one Florida Democrat, and your calls on Katie Couric's debut as evening news anchor.
What Have We Learned: Muslims in America
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
American Muslims have experienced both assimilation and alienation since 9/11. Journalist Geneive Abdo compares Islam in Iran, Europe, and the United States, and says that while homegrown terrorism is less likely here than in Europe, there are forces in American society that push Muslims to retreat to their mosques. Also: a call-in for Muslim listeners.
Work it, Girl!
Monday, September 04, 2006
Linda Hirshman set off a new skirmish in the "Mommy Wars" with her December 2005 The American Prospect article calling for women to stay out of the house and find jobs if they want respect and equality. The article is now a book and an excerpt is available as a Brian Lehrer Show Reading Project. Plus, New York Times economic columnist Louis Uchitelle, the author of “What Shamu Taught Me About a Happy Marriage,” and the founder of a nonprofit that promotes African diaspora cinema.
Out Of My Price Range
Friday, September 01, 2006
The sale of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village is casting a big spotlight on the uncertain future of middle class housing. What does it mean for New York that one of its biggest affordable housing developments is now on the market--and at a luxury price? Also: What Have We Learned about Militant Islam, Service Employees International Union leader Andy Stern on organizing workers after they quit the AFL-CIO, and your calls.
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