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The Brian Lehrer Show

Monday, December 18, 2006
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    The Undo List

    Twelve years of Republican rule in Congress are now officially over and the Democrats are vowing to change direction. How much of the Republican legacy do they want to undo? It’s not just Iraq and the minimum wage. Also: Why black women get less breast cancer than white women.

    Snap the Season! -- Send your photos to the latest BL Show Flickr Project

Monday Morning Politics

Major Owens, retiring Congressman (D-11th, Brooklyn)
and
Dick Zimmer, former Congressman (R-NJ, 12th District), lawyer with Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher
- debate how much of the Republican legacy the Democrats will try to undo in the next session of Congress

Open Phones

Brian asks listeners to call in and let us know what they think of the civil union proposal for gay and lesbian couples in New Jersey.

Cancer Among African American Women

Dr. Otis Brawley, Medical Director of the Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence
and
Dr. Lisa A. Newman, Associate Professor of Surgery, and Director, Breast Care Center, University of Michigan
-On African American women facing a lower risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer compared to Caucasian-American women

Open Phones

Brian invites listeners to share their thoughts on the "Shopping for Justice" marchers that went down Fifth Avenue Saturday to protest the police shooting of Sean Bell.

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.

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.