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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, September 14, 2006
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    Murder by Numbers

    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.

Murder by Numbers

Al Blumstein, professor of Criminology and Operations research at the Heinz School of Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon
and
Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
-discuss the cause and effect behind the recent crime statistics released by the Justice Department

Redrawing Disaster

Sid Jacobson former editor-in-chief of Harvey Comics
and
Ernie Colon comic artist at Harvey, Marvel, and DC Comics
co-creators of The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation (Hill and Wang 2006)
- discuss the challenges of putting images to the words of the 9/11 Report.

» The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation at Slate
» The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation is available for purchase at Amazon.com

Wheeling and Dealing

Noah Budnick, programs director of transportation alternatives
- on alternative means of transport in New York
and
Iris Weinshall , New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner
- on the city's effort to make biking in New York safe

» NYC Department of Transportation website
» Transportation Alternatives website

Virtual Politicking

Reuben Steiger, CEO/Founder of the company Millions of US, who produced the Mark Warner avatar
-explains how politics is moving into virtual reality

» Second Life website
» New World Notes about the Warner Second Life appearance
» Millions of US youtube video about Warner Second Life appearance

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 show with a 20 year news quiz.

Season's Eatings

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December guests Tamara Reynolds and Zora O'Neill will be answering your holiday hosting questions each week. Segments so far: Holiday Traditions | Gifting Food | Hosting on a Budget

Also check out the live online chats with Tamara and Zora, where they answer all your hosting questions. Chat #1 | Chat #2

Climbing K2: Life and Death

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Ed Viesturs, the first American to climb all fourteen eight-thousand meter mountains, and one of only six to do so without oxygen, discusses his new book K2: Life & Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain (Broadway, 2009).

SUNY Disposition

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State University of New York chancellor Nancy Zimpher, discusses the pressures the system faces and the role it plays in the current economic climate.

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.

Video Picks

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Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.